Elayne Pearson, CAS, Special Needs Preparedness Guide. With over 3 decades of experience in the special needs community, Elayne Pearson has impacted thousands with presentations of positive perspectives to schools, churches, and civic organizations. As the Community ResourceVolunteer for the Utah Parent Center, a Rescue Angel for Generation Rescue, and author of the column “Hand-in-Hand with Elayne,” she supported families with disabled loved ones. With current needs for safety, health, and self-sufficiency, Elayne’s mission is to help American families be better equipped for what’s ahead. “Together, we can get through this!”