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Parents of children with special needs may feel isolated and overwhelmed with the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. SPIN is a non-profit parent-to-parent support and information network serving parents, guardians and families in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties who have a child or children with special needs of any age.
...Nurturing Special Kids' Potential
We Offer:
- Information on and referral to local resources for children with special needs.
- Mentor program for parents who want support and information from another parent who has a child with a similar disability or has experience navigating the system of services.
Mentor Parent Handout
- Support Groups for both English and Spanish speaking parents.
- Educational workshops and training on various topics to educate parents and professionals to better meet and advocate for a child's needs at home, school and in the community.
- IEP Clinics individual assistance with issues regarding children's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
I.E.P Clinics 41K)
- Networking opportunities through support groups, events, workshops and training, and parent-to-parent support.
- Resource Library of books, periodicals, journals, brochures and videos on various special needs topics.
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Contact us to sign up for our Newsletter
Click here to add your name to our mailing list. Please include your name, phone number and complete mailing address. Please indicate if you are a PARENT of a child with special needs or a PROFESSIONAL
Resource Guide
Now available in English and Spanish for Santa Cruz County. Call 722-2800.
English Resource Guide181K)
Upcoming Events and whats new: See Event Calendar for more details.
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Thursday, April 24th Educational Options Workshop At Branciforte Small Schools Multipurpose Room, 840 N. Branciforte Ave. Santa Cruz. From 6:15pm-9:15pm. For more information Contact Nancy at (831) 423-7713
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Wednesday, May 7th All Disability Support Group Meeting & Hearing Impaired Support Group Meets at Dominican Hospital Education Building (Room D), 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz. From 7:00pm-8:30pm. Contact Nancy Winans at (831) 423-7713 for more information.
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SPIN is seeking nominations for its FIRST Community Spinner Awards-The Lucky 8. Help SPIN identify these individuals by e-mailing your nominations to cpinheiro@spinsc.org no later than May 27th, 2008 Nomination Form For information or questions contact SPIN at (831) 722-2800
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Dancenter Offers dance classes for students with special needs. Classes start Sept 4th. Ages 5-above Tues 3:45-4:30pm. Teen/Adults- Tues & Thurs 6:30-7:30pm. Special Hip-Hop Thurs 5:30-6:30pm. Located at 1550 41st Ave., Capitola. Visit www.dancenterinfo.com or call (831) 475-5032 for more info.
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SPIN's Mini Documentary to watch Click here
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The College Living Experience Program has come to Monterey. This organization works with students with disabilities in their quest for obtaining degrees at community and four-year colleges. Visit www.cleinc.net to learn more
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SPIN is now listed on GoodSearch.com a search engine that donates 50 percent of it's revenue to
the charity designated by its users. It's easy and powered by Yahoo. Just select SPIN under "Who do you
GoodSearch for?" SPIN will benefit from your support
www.GoodSearch.com
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Dear Friends of SPIN, We are now participating in eScrip Please log on at www.escrip.com and designate SPIN to receive contributions. SPIN's Group ID# is 500016471. Register your debit, ATM, and credit cards, it's easy and free. SPIN will receive money from Macy's, Round Table Pizza, Office Max, New Leaf Community Market, Baja Fresh and many more.
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Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, Jet Ski, or snowmobile to SPIN and receive a tax deduction. This no cost, no hassle process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation Line LLC at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for our extension, 2196. Or you can click here, "Donate Your Car Now" and complete the Vehicle Form online. Make sure to select Special Parents Information Network (SPIN) from the dropdown list. Please have your title in hand when you donate.
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SPIN is supported by grants and by people like you. We are now listed on the iGive.com website as an organization that will benefit from your support
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