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Talent show spotlights singers, dancers and musicians with special needs- 6th annual Special Talents America has drawn interest from across the U.S.
October 29, 2012 | By Vikki Ortiz Healy, Chicago Tribune reporter

Harpist has special needs, special talents – video interview
Mia Strayer, a 21-year-old visually impaired harpist from Machesney Park, will preform in Special Talents America next week.

(Keri Wiginton, Chicago Tribune) 5:51PM CST, November 8, 2012 – (01:55)

Daily Herald

Prepare to be blown away at Special Talents America
-Special needs performers ready to take stage in Naperville

Cary-Grove freshman has autism — and a gift for music
12/13/2012 By Kimberly Pohl and Elena Ferrarin

Naperville Sun/Aurora Beacon News

Special Talents America comes to Wentz Hall
By Jane Donahue For The Beacon-News October 28, 2012

Special Talents America names top winners
Sun staff November 14, 2012 5:52PM

News Gazette

Villa Grove woman with blindness, autism enjoys performance experience
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 9:00am | Amy Rose


News Releases

6-18-2013 - Special Talents America Winner Wows 10,000 at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games with Her Song, “I Was Born Yesterday”

11-1-2012 - Meet The Contestants

10-16-2012 - Photo Ops For Nov. 5th

9-24-2012 - Stars Will Be Shining As STA Comes To Wentz Hall

7-9-2012 - Deadline Approaching

6-18-2012 - STA Seeking Contestants With Disabilities

Special Talents America to Benefit from The Heart and Soul of Chicago
Concert on June 1

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