Events

Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meetings: Parents wanted! Please join us! Traducción al español a continuación The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC) is a mandated organization whose purpose is to advise the district on the unique requirements of individuals with exceptional needs. Who: Membership of the CAC includes interested parents of regular and (more…)

Common Ground Society Caregiver Coffee This event was made possible by Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am Where: Trail House Cafe, 4036 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, Register Here! Description: Are you the caregiver of someone with unique needs, medical complexities or (more…)

This is a support group for the parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers ages, 0 to 3 years. “Early Start” Support Group meets from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on the second Thursday of each month via Zoom, from September through June. Register For additional questions email birgits@matrixparents.org 2025 /2026 Schedule: September 11 October (more…)

Let’s walk together, raise awareness, and show families in our community that they are seen, supported, and never alone. This year, more than ever, we are coming together to support families during pregnancy and postpartum, a time when care, connection, and community matter most. Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm PST (more…)

Common Ground Society Neurodivergent Mixer (ages 16+) This event was made possible by Community Foundation Sonoma County and  Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. When: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Where: Round Table Pizza @ 227 S McDowell Ave, Petaluma Register Here! Description: Come join us for a fun-filled (more…)

Registration Deadline If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before an election you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official. For (more…)

Lea a continuación para español The Napa County Special Education Parent Committee will meet on Zoom. This meeting will focus on Understanding transitions between Elementary to Middle School and Middle School to High School. The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is the parent advisory committee for Napa County special education. The purpose of the CAC is (more…)

Common Ground Society Neurodivergent Games Night (ages 16+). This event was made possible by Community Foundation Sonoma County and  Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. When: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Where: Sebastopol Regional Library, 7140 Bodega Ave, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Register Here! Description: Come join us for a fun-filled (more…)

Common Ground Society SibShops (sibling support) Meetup! This event was made possible by Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. When: Tuesday, May 19 2026, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Where: Howarth Park, 630 Summerfield Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Register Here! Description: Common Ground Society SibShops is a group specifically designed for 7 (more…)

Common Ground Society IEP Study Hall meetup! This event was made possible by Matrix Parents at Marin Center for Independent Living. When: Friday, May 22 2026, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Central Library @ 211 E St, Santa Rosa, CA Register Here! Description: Join us at the Common Ground Society office for IEP (Individualized (more…)

Join us each month for a community discussion on Supported Decision-Making! Self-advocates, family members, and professionals are invited to come together to learn practical strategies, share real-life experiences, and support one another in using supported decision-making (SDM) in everyday life. Whether it is your first introduction to supported decision-making or you have been practicing SDM (more…)

Webinar description coming soon. May 28, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time (US and Canada) Click here to Register The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series. Click here to view the Seeds of Partnership E-Learning: (more…)