Special Needs Network, Inc.
Special Needs Network is a non-profit providing free disability services for underserved black and brown children in South LA since 2005. SNN addresses access barriers for autism diagnosis and services. Today, we offer free disability services and host numerous community outreach and resource events.
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LEARN ·2025 Grants ChallengeJPAC Fundays + Parent Advocacy Mentor (PAM) Program
JPAC Fundays and the Parent Advocacy Mentor (PAM) Program support BIPOC children with disabilities and their families through culturally responsive services. Fundays offers inclusive recreational and social programming every Saturday, while PAM trains parents to navigate and advocate within education and healthcare systems—ensuring their children are equipped to succeed from early childhood through adulthood.
- LEARN ·2024 Grants Challenge
Special Flavours: Empowering Autism Through Culinary Innovation
Special Flavours addresses critical needs in California’s underserved communities through workforce development, job and vocational training, and food truck initiatives providing healthier, affordable meals. Our mission is to cultivate culinary, social, and life skills in youth, including those with autism and developmental disabilities, via immersive training. We nurture talent, foster inclusivity, and promote wellness, aiming to create lasting impact and positive change through economic empowerment and support.