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In this heartfelt video, Kelley shares their journey with the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, starting from Aaron\u2019s infancy through his participation in the Self-Determination Program.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-29de50b6-2bdd-4fe6-897a-1f4842773d1a\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-d3b541a0-15af-4aef-9051-b3016974e8fd\">\n<p>Aaron, who\u2019s been in the Self-Determination program since its pilot phase, is now entering his sixth year\u2014and the impact has been life-changing. Kelley highlights how the program has empowered their family to create meaningful social and recreational opportunities tailored to Aaron\u2019s needs, helping him thrive in his community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-1017dd96-7171-4cba-8e61-18cc0819c88a\">This video is a powerful testament to advocacy, inclusion, and the importance of personalized support for children with disabilities.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u067e\u062e\u0634 \u06a9\u0646\u0646\u062f\u0647 \u0648\u06cc\u062f\u06cc\u0648 \u06cc\u0648\u062a\u06cc\u0648\u0628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QUUEAFkeICQ?si=bM2nDSJUXaMf8TJZ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Meet Kelley and her son Aaron, a vibrant 12-year-old with multiple diagnoses including cerebral palsy, autism, and cortical vision impairment. 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