News and Events
SSU (Sonoma State University) is taking steps towards restarting Sidekicks
What was Sidekicks? The Saturday Sidekicks service-learning program worked with children with disabilities to give them the skills they need… Continue Reading
Independence Can’t Wait: New Bill in Congress Championed by The Arc Will Make Home and Community Based Services Available to All
Washington, D.C. – As the nation continues to face a pandemic that has put a glaring spotlight on the health… Continue Reading
Butte County CAC Meeting: “Communication and Advocacy in Special Education”
Thursday, March 25, 2021, 5:30 – 7:30 pm By Aaron Benton, SELPA Director The Butte County SELPA will host a… Continue Reading
Breaking News: All Regional Center Consumers and IHSS Eligible for the Vaccine
The State just announced that all consumers of Regional Centers, independent living centers, and In-Home Supportive Services are eligible for… Continue Reading
Highlighted information from Matrix Parent Services on Fact Sheet: Vaccines for People with High-Risk Medical Conditions or Disabilities
On March 15, people with certain significant, high-risk medical conditions or disabilities will become eligible for vaccines statewide, to help… Continue Reading
Know anyone who might benefit from Early Start?
The Early Start program is California’s early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Early Start… Continue Reading
Virtual Information and Resource Conference
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD)presents a virtual Information and Resource Conference (IRC) April 10, 2021, click here… Continue Reading
Wednesday, March 24: National Safe School Reopening Summit
Wednesday, March 24, 12pm – 4pm ET, the U.S. Department of Education will host a National Safe School Reopening Summit…. Continue Reading
Upcoming free webinar: Gain COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge and Support Strategies to use During Alternative Services
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th 3 pm Pacific • ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Register at: http://webinar.disabilitythriveinitiative.org/ March 15th marked… Continue Reading
How to Keep Classrooms Safe for All: Lessons and Successes from CA Schools
Coming up on Thursday, March 25 at 10am: Zoom (link coming soon) and livestream at http://Facebook.com/CAEducation. State Superintendent @TonyThurmond hosts… Continue Reading
March 19: Live Questions & Answers with an Update from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Please join DREDF on Friday, March 19, from 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm for the second in a series of… Continue Reading
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines
From the California Department of Public Health: Beginning March 15, healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals… Continue Reading