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2023 Inclusive Santa Sighting! / ¡Avistamiento inclusivo de Papá Noel 2023!

A FEW NEW SLOTS TO MEET INCLUSIVE SANTA HAVE OPENED UP. Capture the magic of a sensory friendly Santa coming to the Northbay!

  • Saturday December 2, 2023 / Sábado Diciembre 2, 2023, 2 pm to 5 pm
  • 3880 Cypress Drive, Suite A, Petaluma, CA 94952

¡SE HAN ABIERTO ALGUNOS NUEVOS ESPACIOS PARA CONOCER A INCLUSIVO DE PAPÁ NOEL! ¡Capture la magia de un Papá Noel sensorialmente amigable que llega a Northbay!

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Santa Sightings and More Holiday Magic! / ¡Avistamientos de Papá Noel y más magia Navideña!

Posted on December 1, 2023

Check out the recent e-news from Marin CIL (Marin Center for Independent Living) Learn more about Inclusive Santa Spotted Near… Continue Reading

Join Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL) this Giving Tuesday in supporting disabled families in Marin

Posted on November 28, 2023

Marin CIL advocates for disabled families here in the North Bay best exemplified through stories like those of Claudia’s family…. Continue Reading

California MAP to Inclusion & Belonging / Winter 2023

Posted on November 27, 2023

Family Engagement For best viewing, open this email in your browser The California MAP to Inclusion & Belonging… Making Access… Continue Reading

¡Avistamiento Inclusivo de Papá Noel 2023!

Posted on November 27, 2023

¡Avistamiento inclusivo de Papá Noel 2023! ¡Capture la magia de un Papá Noel sensorialmente amigable que llega a Northbay! ¡Se… Continue Reading

2023 Inclusive Santa Sighting!

Posted on November 27, 2023

Capture the magic of a sensory friendly Santa coming to the Northbay! Sign up for our holiday parade! See Santa… Continue Reading

Travis Air Force Base Special Needs Task Force Presents “Holiday Dream” 

Posted on November 26, 2023

This year, our holiday party will be held at the Travis AFB Youth Center. Saturday, December 9th, 9 am to… Continue Reading

The 26th Annual Toys for Tots Drive is on now!

Posted on November 26, 2023

Make this holiday special for disadvantaged kids in your community. October 3rd to December 1st, 2023 This November, help the… Continue Reading

Primeros Auxilios de Salud Mental para Adultos en Español

Posted on November 26, 2023

SERVICIOS COMUNITARIOS DE NORTH MARIN Donde se conecta nuestra comunidad Sábado, 9 de Deciembre de 20238:30 am – 5:00 pm… Continue Reading

Register now for our December 9th Elementary Sibshop

Posted on November 21, 2023

Sibshops offer FREE support, friendship and fun! For siblings ages 7-12* of children with special needs. *NEW: Middle School SIBS… Continue Reading

Actualización del Centro Marin para la Vida Independiente (Marin CIL)

Posted on November 15, 2023

Vacunas y Refuerzos Disponibles. Lea el boletín de Marin CIL aquí. Las fiestas se aproximan y hay muchas vacunas disponibles,… Continue Reading

Want to lend a hand at our Inclusive Santa Event?

Posted on November 8, 2023

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join in on the fun at our Inclusive Santa event Want to help out… Continue Reading

Donors! Support our Inclusive Santa Event!

Posted on November 8, 2023

CONSIDER THESE SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS noted on our Pyramid of Sponsorship: This family-favorite event is coming on December 2, 2023. Capture… Continue Reading

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) Regional Center Event Series

Posted on October 30, 2023

Self-Determination Program Overview Is your loved one a regional center client? Do you want to hear about a program that… Continue Reading

Want to learn more about Self-Determination?

Posted on October 25, 2023

Our Matrix Parent Services Department has put together some links on the Self Determination Program (SDP). Explore the links below… Continue Reading

Access & Functional Needs / Acceso y Necesidades Funcionales

Posted on October 18, 2023

From the County of Sonoma Emergency Readiness, Response and Recovery / Del Condado de Sonoma Preparación, Respuesta y Recuperación para… Continue Reading

New Initiative To Improve Postsecondary Outcomes for Students With Disabilities

Posted on October 18, 2023

OSERS 2023 Expect, Engage, Empower: Successful Transitions for All! OSERS (The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services) held a… Continue Reading

Have you read our Matrix 2023 October Express yet? / ¿Ya has leído nuestro Matrix 2023 Octubre Express?

Posted on October 17, 2023

STAY TUNED! Inclusive Santa Sighting – Sign ups start November 1st! ¡MANTÉNGANSE AL TANTO! Avistamiento de Papá Noel incluido: ¡las… Continue Reading

El Dorado Charter SELPA’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meets October 19 / El Comité Asesor Comunitario (CAC) de El Dorado Charter SELPA se reúne el 19 de Octubre

Posted on October 17, 2023

Virtual Meeting Dates (Via Zoom) / Fechas de reuniones virtuales (a través de Zoom) Build relationships and increase communication between… Continue Reading

Medi-Cal Enrollment Resources for Sonoma County children and families / Recursos de inscripción de Medi-Cal para niños y familias del Condado de Sonoma

Posted on October 13, 2023

How to help Sonoma County children and families get and stay enrolled in MediCal! Click here for Medi-Cal Enrollment Resources…. Continue Reading

October is Learning Disabilities / Dyslexia / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month

Posted on October 12, 2023

Lead with LD: Honoring Yourself and Becoming an Effective Leader Article by Kayla Helm-Queen: The Young Adult Leadership Council, a… Continue Reading

On the Shoulders of Giants Scientific Symposium

Posted on October 10, 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023 • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time • Free Virtual Event The symposium will celebrate… Continue Reading

NEW! Middle School Sibshop for 6th – 8th graders (ages 11 – 14)

Posted on October 6, 2023

*NEW: Middle School Sibshop for 6th – 8th graders (ages 11 – 14) Still full of games and fun activities,… Continue Reading

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

Posted on October 6, 2023

Post from State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD): This October marks the 78th National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).  We… Continue Reading

Napa County SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Video

Posted on October 4, 2023

Watch SELPA 2023 Inclusion Awards, Napa County Office of Education on Youtube The Napa County SELPA (Special Education Advisory Committee)… Continue Reading

Connections California Event Series • TRANSITION PLANNING

Posted on October 3, 2023

October Transition planning series from PHP (Parents Helping Parents) Transition to College for Students with Learning DifferencesOctober 11, 2023 12:00… Continue Reading

Dedication to Special Education Parent Connections Meetings, 2023-2024 School Year

Posted on October 3, 2023

This is a parent-run discussion forum that reminds us we are not alone in our journey. These informal gatherings give… Continue Reading

Come to learn what Person Centered Planning (PCP) is and how to use PCP when talking about the supports and services you need at home, school, and work!

Posted on October 3, 2023

A basic Introduction to what Person Centered Planning (PCP) is and how to use PCP when talking about the supports… Continue Reading

Celebrating Latin American Roots / Celebrando las raíces latinoamericanas

Posted on September 27, 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual commemoration from September 15 to October 15 that celebrates the histories, cultures, and… Continue Reading

La planificación de la transición a la edad adulta es abrumadora, estimulante, frustrante y emocionante a la vez. ¡También es NECESARIA!

Posted on September 27, 2023

Únase a nosotros para una serie de eventos que abordan lo que todo padre debe saber sobre la transición a… Continue Reading

Seminarios de Excelencia en Discapacidades del Neurodesarrollo (UC Davis MIND Institute, SEIN)

Posted on September 27, 2023

Mira 12 videos en Español en YouTube Los Seminarios de excelencia en investigación del neurodesarrollo (SEIN) es una iniciativa del… Continue Reading

Value and Support of a Parent’s Role in Secondary Transition

Posted on September 26, 2023

Learn how families can support their child’s transition from school to adulthood including a walk-through of Connections California: Transition to… Continue Reading

September 30, ELEMENTARY SIBS Sibshop, has been cancelled

Posted on September 26, 2023

Due to low enrollment and illness, we will be canceling our 1st Sibshop session this Saturday. Please note all other… Continue Reading

Have you read our Matrix 2023 September Express yet? / ¿Ya has leído nuestro Matrix 2023 Septiembre Express?

Posted on September 25, 2023

Read about these events and more / Lea acerca de estos eventos y más (en Español) Recent Events Matrix Parent… Continue Reading

Visit Matrix at the next Sebastopol Library Social Service Day / Visite Matrix en el próximo Día de Servicio Social de la Biblioteca de Sebastopol

Posted on September 25, 2023

Visit Sebastopol Library for Social Service Day, where organizations come to you in one place to better support community needs. … Continue Reading

¡Nuestro evento Mix and Mingle del Family Empowerment Center (FEC) fue un éxito!

Posted on September 21, 2023

Marin CIL (Centro para la Vida Independiente) recibió a Matrix Parent Network, a nuestros socios y a otras personas de… Continue Reading

Our Family Empowerment Center (FEC) Mix and Mingle event was a Success!

Posted on September 21, 2023

Marin CIL (Center for Independent Living) hosted Matrix Parent Network, our partners, and others from the Marin community in their… Continue Reading

Matrix Parent Network is hiring a Bilingual Parent Advisor: Special Needs / Matrix Parent Network está contratando un Asesor de Padres Bilingüe: Necesidades Especiales.

Posted on September 20, 2023

Mentor families of children (birth to 26 years-old) with special needs or at risk for special needs by providing information,… Continue Reading

WILDFIRE SMOKE FACTSHEET / HOJA INFORMATIVA SOBRE EL HUMO DE INCENDIOS SILVESTRES

Posted on September 20, 2023

Children’s Health and Wildfires: A Resource for Families • View or Download 2 page Factsheet (PDF) La salud de los… Continue Reading

View or download Matrix Fall 2023 Training schedule / Vea o descargue el calendario de entrenamientos Matrix Otoño 2023

Posted on September 18, 2023

Check out our Fall schedule / Mira nuestro horario de Otoño Find the trainings you are interested in attending and… Continue Reading

Sonoma County Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting September 25th

Posted on September 8, 2023

Meeting Date: September 25, 2023Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm This is an in-person meeting Location: SCOE (Sonoma County Office… Continue Reading

Register now for our First Sibshop, coming up September 30!

Posted on September 8, 2023

Sibshops offer FREE support, friendship and fun! For siblings ages 7 – 12* of children with special needs. *NEW: Middle… Continue Reading

Next session of Tamalpais Adult School’s FREE class “Become a Home Care Aide” begins September 27th via Zoom!

Posted on September 5, 2023

“Become a Home Care Aide”, will be held via Zoom each Wednesday morning, 9:30am – 12:30pm, from September 27 –… Continue Reading

Several Holiday Santa Sightings & More Holiday Magic!

Posted on November 27, 2023

From our partners at Marin CIL (Marin Center for Independent Living): Inclusive Santa spotted near Petaluma! LEER EN ESPAÑOL Celebraciones… Continue Reading