News and Events

The Parents Empowering Parents (P.E.P.) support group in Solano now offers three groups: one for parents of adults in Vacaville,… Continue Reading

Traducción al español a continuación Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The Napa County CAC will meet on Zoom.THIS MEETING DATE… Continue Reading

Traducción al español a continuación Parents and guardians wanted! Upcoming meeting: April 21, 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The… Continue Reading

Our theme this April is Resolving Conflict. Nuestro tema este Abril es Resolución de Conflictos.

Traducción al español para continuar Please join the Solano County SELPA for a presentation provided by Matrix Parents at Marin… Continue Reading

¡Únete a nuestros 380 suscriptores! Visita nuestro canal de YouTube y suscríbete. Matrix Parents at Marin CIL Acabamos de añadir… Continue Reading

 April 18, 2025 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm traducción al español a continuación ***Only Open to Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Families*** WHEN:… Continue Reading

traducción al español a continuación Connections California: Transition and Adulthood is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center… Continue Reading

traducción al español a continuación National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals… Continue Reading

traducción al español a continuación World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), on April 2nd each year shines a bright light on… Continue Reading

Our theme this March is IDEA – Know Your Rights. Nuestro tema este Marzo es IDEA – Conozca Sus Derechos.

traducción al español a continuación We are thrilled to introduce our first NBRC Events Call Line. It is designed to… Continue Reading

Check out this new video on our YouTube Channel. Your Guide to Accurate Evaluations for IEPs and 504s Whether it’s… Continue Reading

Traducción al español a continuación The ROSE Program (Reach Out, Stay Strong, Essentials for New Mothers), is an evidence-based initiative… Continue Reading

Spring 2025 Events from PHP (Parents Helping Parents)

This Padlet, FRCNCA Disaster Resources, provides vetted information to assist individuals and families affected by the devastating wildfires. These resources… Continue Reading

en Español Parents Helping Parents provides support, information, and training to help families raise loved ones of any age with… Continue Reading

Desplácese hacia abajo para ver en Español This resource is from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center. Read more > All… Continue Reading

Resources for community members with access and functional needs / La siguiente información está diseñada para proporcionar recursos adicionales para… Continue Reading

We are thrilled to introduce our first NBRC Events Call Line designed to provide our community with information on upcoming… Continue Reading

Marin Center for Independent Living, along with local, regional and statewide partners, supported and educated the public on eight bills…. Continue Reading

Recently added! Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) Check out our new and updated videos on YouTube… Continue Reading

California Department of Developmental Services has released the Spanish Translation of California’s Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. “In recent years,… Continue Reading

Próxima reunión: 8 de Noviembre de 2024 ¡Todos son bienvenidos! L.U.N.A. está aquí para escuchar y hablar sobre: Como padres,… Continue Reading

Got a little one at home under the age of 3 and looking for a community of caregivers? Come join… Continue Reading

Titulo del curso: Habilidades Para Salvar Vidas en Marín – Spanish Ubicación Acerca de este evento Este entrenamiento es departe… Continue Reading

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP): Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) Want to empower yourself with knowledge on educational rights?… Continue Reading

Dyslexic Artists, Math and Dyslexia, Stealth Dyslexia and latest Dyslexia News Check out this month’s newsletter: https://joom.ag/e1Z You can also read… Continue Reading

California Regional Centers are non-profit organizations that provide services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Regional centers are… Continue Reading

Welcome to the Family Engagement Learning Series briefs! These briefs summarize a six-part webinar series of conversations designed to Raise… Continue Reading

Desayuno Ligero Evento Legislativo organizado por El Centro Regional Golden Gate (Apoyando vidas de libertad y oportunidad), Comté Consultivo de… Continue Reading

Light Breakfast Legislative Event hosted by Golden Gate Regional Center (Supporting Lives of Liberty and Opportunity), Service Provider Advisory Committee,… Continue Reading

Les invitamos a la celebración de Primaveras de la Biblioteca Gratuita del Condado de Marin / You are invited to… Continue Reading

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is your go to source for information to keep you and your family informed…. Continue Reading

Read about these events and more / Lea acerca de estos eventos y más (en Español):

Learn more about housing units and waitlists currently available in the Marin Center for Independent Living newsletter. Please follow the… Continue Reading

Research suggests that children with learning disabilities are 4.5 times more likely to have a mental health problem than those… Continue Reading

Sibshops offer FREE support, friendship and fun! For siblings ages 7-12* of children with special needs. Sibshops provide a safe… Continue Reading

Join us for a new year of trainings. Download our linked schedule and start registering. There’s always a lot to… Continue Reading

Storytellers is a platform where we share triumphs and setbacks—determination and resilience—through the experiences of people with intellectual and developmental… Continue Reading

Grupo Español de Apoyo para la Salud Mental folleto del evento Espero que este mensaje te encuentre bien. Nos complace… Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Still full of games and fun activities,… Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Los sibshops brindan a los hermanos apoyo e información entre compañeros en un ambiente recreativo divertido. Los niños juegan, conocen… Continue Reading

 Abril 11 de 2025 9:00 am – 11:00 am ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Latinos Unidos Niños Autismo (L.U.N.A.) En esta reunión también se impartirá una… Continue Reading

Viernes 4 de abril, 10:00 am – 11:30 am  ¿Quiere comprender mejor y defender el IEP (Programa Educativo Individualizado) de… Continue Reading