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Join us for Goal Night! (canceled)

Posted on September 29, 2017

October 19, 2017 – October 19, 2017 Albertus Magnus Building, Room 106 Map and Directions | Register Description: Due to the wildfires in Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties, this workshop has been postponed. A new date will soon be announced. Want SMART IEP Goals? Parent Training: Whether you’re satisfied with your child’s IEP (Individualized Education Program) goals or you feel

Conservatorship – Will it be Part of Transition to Adulthood for Your Young Adult?

Posted on September 29, 2017

October 10, 2017 – October 10, 2017 236 Georgia Street, Suite 201 Map and Directions | Register Description: My baby is almost 18 years old! Do we need one of these? Parent Training: Join us as we welcome attorney Alexis Lynch. Conservatorship is an important step for families of a special needs child transitioning into adulthood. In order to maintain

Giving Tuesday (or Wednesday, or Thursday, or…)

Posted on September 28, 2017

#GivingTuesday is a celebration of America’s greatest traditions: generosity, community, and entrepreneurialism. Everyone has something to give. You can give time or expertise, monetary donations large or small, or simple acts of kindness! Make a donation to Matrix today in honor of our local special needs community.  Please click our DONATE button at the top of our Home Page! 

Derechos y Responsabilidades de La Educación Especial

Posted on September 25, 2017

November 9, 2017 – November 9, 2017 601 Pintail Drive, Map and Directions | Register Description: ¡Usted y su hijo tienen derechos! / You and Your Child Have Rights! Entrenamiento para Padres: ¿Sabe cómo IDEA (Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades) protege el derecho de su hijo a una educación pública gratuita y apropiada? Venga a escuchar acerca de

Derechos y Responsabilidades de La Educación Especial

Posted on September 25, 2017

November 8, 2017 – ¡Usted y su hijo tienen derechos! / You and Your Child Have Rights! Entrenamiento para Padres ¿Sabe cómo IDEA (Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades) protege el derecho de su hijo a una educación pública gratuita y apropiada? Venga a escuchar acerca de estos derechos y remedios potenciales disponibles para usted y su estudiante por

Special Education Rights and Responsibilities

Posted on September 25, 2017

November 7, 2017 – November 7, 2017 1 Town Square Place, Map and Directions | Register Description: You and Your Child Have Rights! Parent Training: Do you know how IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) protects your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education? Come hear about these rights and potential remedies available to you and your student

Special Education Rights and Responsibilities

Posted on September 25, 2017

November 3, 2017 – November 3, 2017 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Map and Directions | Register Description: You and Your Child Have Rights! Parent Training: Do you know how IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) protects your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education? Come hear about these rights and potential remedies available to you and your

Special Education Rights and Responsibilities

Posted on September 25, 2017

November 1, 2017 – November 1, 2017 5340 Skylane Blvd, Map and Directions | Register Description: You and Your Child Have Rights! Parent Training: Do you know how IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) protects your child’s right to a free and appropriate public education? Come hear about these rights and potential remedies available to you and your student should

Schoolbox Project Skylane: A Child-Friendly Space for the Displaced

Posted on September 18, 2017

Press Release Schoolbox Project:Skylane (SBX:SKYLANE) Mission: Early Monday morning on October 9th, mandatory evacuations echoed throughout Northern Sonoma County. The fires and the damage sustained over the past week has left countless families displaced and in search of assistance. Upon hearing of the devastating loss of the ANOVA School, The Schoolbox Project began organizing and coordinating efforts to create a

Emergency Parent Support Group

Posted on September 18, 2017

October 19, 2017 – October 19, 2017 Map and Directions | Register Description: For parents of children with special needs Please join Matrix and other parents as we help each other through this incredibly challenging time that our community is going through! 4:00 pm Childcare is provided! Drop-ins are welcome, but if you are bringing children, please try and sign

Disability & Special Education Acronyms

Posted on August 14, 2017

What better time than back-to-school to brush up on those Special Education acronyms and definitions we all love?! The CPIR (Center for Parent Information & Resources) has posted this list. It is a legacy resource from NICHCY (National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities) and was updated January 2016. Since this organization is no  longer being funded, NICHCY Resources can

An overview of In Home Support Services

Posted on August 13, 2017

September 12, 2017 – September 12, 2017 Map and Directions | Register Description: Need Help at Home? Could your family qualify for In Home Support Services? Presented by: Matrix and Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy Are In Home Support Services (IHSS) appropriate for your family? Join Office of Clients’ Rights Advocate Karis Daggs for an overview of IHSS.Hear about eligibility,