Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

Unplug with us! Watch our video about an upcoming inclusive bike safety training (Feb 23) with the SD County Biking Coalition and fun Little Free Library hunts with the National Day of Unplugging (March 6)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIy14vLVgPM #NationalDayOfUnplugging #sdbiking

Our friends at Hope Comprehensive Center for Development are hosting a zoom, video game based social group for kids ages 7 and up this Friday at 4:00pm. For questions or to RSVP, please send an email to [email protected].

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It's Black History month! The National Center for Learning Disabilities, In partnership with The Education Trust, launched a series of conversations that examine the challenges of self-advocacy for Black girls with learning disabilities. We learned a lot. https://www.ncld.org//black-girls-w-disabilities-pushed-o/

On January 27th, we had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Disability Voice United that dispelled a lot of inaccurate information surrounding individuals and parent of individuals with disabilities and the vaccine priority levels. The attached information includes a call to action that will likely have passed by the time you read this, but PLEASE scroll down to the presentation info. It includes info from the SCDD and the SDRC that is important for parents to know as well as upcoming presentations you can join in on. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/MAKE-CALLS-TO-THE-GOVER

A great tool from IEP San Diego https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=434875161290222&id=101040444673697

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Great new opportunity for bikers with special needs and their typical siblings. Virtual, inclusive bike training just in time for spring. Presented in English with Spanish translation. Sign up now before you register for our upcoming Day of Unplugging Scavenger Hunt! https://sdbikecoalition.org/event/biking-with-kids-snrfsd/

Plain language info from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities about the Covid 19 Vaccine for individuals with disabilities. https://scdd.ca.gov//sit/33/2021/01/COVID-Vaccine-Info.pdf

One of our favorite Read 3X3 authors featured in SDFM! https://www.facebook.com/57311573716/posts/10158306756393717/

If you've ever wondered if your child's behaviors are the result of sensory processing issues, this workshop may provide answers for you. https://idac.memberclicks.net/index.php

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The Early Start Program is designed for parents of children ages 0-3. Please share with a friend!

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Join the Infant Development Association for their training Managing Stress and Building Resilience in Challenging Times. https://idac.memberclicks.net/index.php

Our Imperial County friends are hosting a drive through Trunk or Treat for kids with disabilities and their families at Ricochet Rec Center next Saturday, Oct 31 from 11-noon. Check out the fantastic inclusive art project they worked on!! https://www.facebook.com/1160312140784169/posts/1765508733597837/

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Our friends at the Undiagnosed Family Support group are promoting this interesting diagnostic training. https://www.facebook.com//1462/permalink/4004346099579697/

Our friends on the Friend Ship have a fun opportunity for kids with special needs.

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The first 200 registrants for our IEP Day are eligible for our amazing conference bags! They contain resources and fun items from our sponsors and PPE from the State Council and Regional Center: a full box of masks, hand sanitizer and face shields. Pickup schedule for bags and prizes: Central (and any other area) Monday, 19th 12-8pm 4005 Mt Albertine Ave. San Diego (Clairemont-Private residence with Candyland Halloween motif)... North: TERI, Inc. Learning Academy 3225 Roymar Rd., Oceanside Tuesday, 20th 4:30-6:30 pm South: Thursday, 22nd 4:30-6:30 Eastlake Church 2355 Otay Lakes Rd. Chula Vista, Lower Campus parking lot East: Thursday, 22nd 4:30-6:30 Home of Guiding Hands 1908 Friendship Drive, El Cajon Imperial: Wednesday, 21st 4:30-6:30 pm, Ricochet Rec Center 450 W. Aten Rd. Imperial

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THANK YOU Foundation for Developmental Disabilities for awarding us with a $10,000 grant. This grant will support our Flourishing Families resource guide for families of children with special needs and further our mission of providing resources to this community across San Diego and Imperial Counties. www.foundationfordd.org The mission of the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities is to provide support in San Diego and Imperial Counties for individuals with developmental disabilities (and their families), and to raise and distribute monies to promote creative and innovative programs that enhance quality of life when needed services are not available from entities such as governmental or private resources.