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Consumers looking for high-quality products and services can rest assured when they see the PTPA Winner’s Seal; it is evidence of product excellence as evaluated by unbiased parent consumers. 

HOPELights was tested and proved positive for buckets of learning fun!

We have included a few comments from our evaluations from PTPA and also great excerpts from Thank you Notes!  Looking for a one-to-one reference? 

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Excerpts from PTPA Evaluations on HOPELights Monthly Activity Magazine for children that have special needs:

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is poor and 5 is exceptional), was the content engaging?

Score : 5

These magazines are beautiful to look at, and interesting. My daughter was captivated with the pictures and enjoyed seeing her name on the cover and within the magazine. Very engaging.

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is poor and 5 is exceptional), Would you say that this product is visually appealing?

Score : 5

Very visually appealing bright colors and fabulous pictures. It caught my daughter's attention. She loves books and spent loads of time looking though the pages of the magazine.

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is no/not very and 5 is yes/definitely), Do you feel this product is appropriate for the age group for which it was intended?

Score : 5

This product would work for kids for almost any age. The magazines are beautiful and captivating.

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is no/not very and 5 is yes/definitely), Do you feel this product is priced fairly?

Score : 5

Very fairly priced! It is a great tool with lots of information. I thought that the value is fabulous for this quality and for the personalization of the cover.

Amazing price for the work that has gone into this magazine. The quality of the images and the planning in the activities and themes are well worth the price..having it customized with the child's name is just amazing and a great bonus!

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is no/not very and 5 is yes/definitely), When compared with similar products, would you say that this product is priced competitively (i.e. priced better or equally)?

Score : 5

I have never seen a competitor of this type of publication or book. I think that it offers non-traditional teaching methods to special needs kids! I think that it would be very fairly priced and no parent would resist this value.

I've never seen anything like this, so I can't really compare with other products. it is certainly more cost effective than other books for typically developing kids. The quality of the images and the planning in the activities and themes are well worth the price..having it customized with the child's name is just amazing and a great bonus!

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is no/not very and 5 is yes/definitely), Given the current retail price would you purchase this product?

Score : 5

I would purchase this product in a year or so when my son is more developmentally ready for this type of teaching tool. I think it would be a great supplement to the curriculum in school and to the tools we have at home. I think the price is fabulous value. Traditional materials for homeschooling or workbooks are about the same and have much more competition!

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Q: On a scale of 1-5 (where 1 is no/not very and 5 is yes/definitely), Would you recommend this product based on the value gained from its content?

Score : 5

Very fairly priced! It is a great tool with lots of information. I thought that the value is fabulous for this quality and for the personalization of the cover.

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Q: As a parent of a special needs child, how does this publication compare to other books and educational materials designed to enable independent learning?

This publication is so different than others I have seen for special needs kids. I know that as my son ages, he will be able to do these type of simple activities and be proud of himself. The simple themes and tools will help caregivers and parents to reinforce the learning. I really have never seen anything like it and I`d recommend it to others.

This was unlike anything I have tried before. I was a bit apprehensive to start working with the magazines- they were so different. But as I learned about the themes and the Gestalt approach. Amazing and unique for kids with special needs.

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Q: What elements of this publication were appealing to your special needs child? (use of color, use of harmony, character layout, personalization, etc.)

The use of her name in the magazine was fabulous. That is one of her current goals on her IEP. She enjoyed seeing her name right in her own book. The pictures and bright colors made the magazine a great read for my daughter.

My son loved the color in the photos! He reached out to "touch" them as if they were real! Beautifully laid out and photographed.

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Here are some of the things people are saying, if you have a great experience, please tell us.  We would love to hear from you.

“Elizabeth was sooooooo excited to get her magazine with her name on the front!  Thank You!”
- Norma from SC

"I found your Facebook inspiration page and realized I wasn't putting enough positive in my life.  Your daily quotes and the Notes of Hope postcards really keep me going.  It is nice to find somplace that understands what I go through as a parent.  Thanks so much for making such a big difference in my life - OH and John loves his magazine too!
- CK from TX

“I wish your publication came every week, Jonah was fascinated with hopelights!” 
- Cindy from AK

“My grandson has CP and is in a wheelchair.  Not too much makes him smile, but he is so excited to know he gets mail now, with his name and simple things he can do.  Thanks!”
– Anastasia in MN

“When I received the notes of hope in my mailbox, I cried.  Not because of being sad, but it was just what I needed to hear that morning.  Thank you.”
- Barbara in AR

“I wasn’t sure what to give my nephew for Christmas until I found hopelights.  The gift pack was great and my sister is so excited about the postcards.  Thanks for making this an easy holiday!”
–Marcie from TX

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