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Should people with disabilities vote? Noah: “If people with disabilities, or other marginalized group aren’t able to vote, then their voices aren’t heard, and their opinions aren’t taken into consideration.” Rooted in Rights is an organization whose mission is to “tell  authentic, accessible stories that empower our community to advocate for disability rights.” Learn more about voting and get help to

How Are Speech and Language Different? What Are Speech or Language Delays? Here is an interesting article from KidsHealth for anyone concerned about their child’s speech and language development. As with other skills and milestones, the age at which kids learn language and start talking can vary. Many babies happily babble “mama” and “dada” well before their first birthday, and most

How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities Check out this article by Rae Jacobson, from the Child Mind Institute, with useful tips for helping your child with sensory processing issues… For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a

Register Run, and Support Mighty Milers, Our Youngest Superheroes Read Ella’s Story This issue, read about Ella and her journey to self-advocacy. You won’t want to miss this good news success story! Click here to download a pdf  

   The Nika Project spreads the power of technology in the world of special education.   Don’t know what to do with your old mobile technology tools? Here is an opportunity to share the power of technology to children with special needs worldwide through the Nika Project. The Nika Project spreads the power of technology in the world of special

Our good friend, Andrew Ownby, Assistant Superintendent Solano County SELPA,  has an action item for you today and/or tomorrow: The California State Budget Conference Committee is meeting at this moment to discuss special education funding. The Assembly budget proposal included a $200 million dollar increase to special education funding that was not included in the Senate Budget proposal.  The conference committee

How to help kids stay comfortable in what can be overstimulating outdoor activities. Here’s a great article by Rae Jacobson at the Child Mind Institute: For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. From the sand on the beach to the fireworks

Please help the Lanterman Housing Alliance and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities gather data on housing needs of folks in our communities!   Hello, The Lanterman Housing Alliance, in partnership with the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, has created a survey to gather data on the housing needs of people with intellectual or

May 5, 2018 Marin Autism Collaborative Presents: Biomedical Approaches to Autism Featuring Dr. Robert Hendren of UCSF with panelists Dr. David Traver, Julie Andersen, PhD., Julie Matthews, RN, & Dan Swearingen This event is free and open to the public, however, you must register. When: May 5th, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Where: The Buck Institute Research on Aging 8001 Redwood

February 28, 2018 SEAC and Mill Valley School District, are proud to present Practicing Kindness and Empathy for Success in School and Out of the Classroom Learn strategies to help children utilize kindness and empathy to be more successful in and out of school. Help kids feel secure, loved, ready to learn, and to face life’s challenges. presented by Roni

  Not familiar with Eye to Eye? Their groundbreaking work helps youth with LD and ADHD, and they’ve recently released a free Self Advocacy app to empower different learners. Check it out!  http://eyetoeyenational.org/ Eye to Eye – Download App Today  

April 11, 2018 – April 11, 2018 5340 Skylane Blvd, Map and Directions | Register Description: Matrix welcomes Disability Rights CA Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy Are In Home Support Services (IHSS) appropriate for your family? Join Office of Clients’ Rights Advocates Yulahlia Hernandez and Annie Breuer for an overview of IHSS. Hear about eligibility, how to prepare for an assessment,