Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, their Families, & the Community.

Festival is Free, Inclusive, Multi Cultural & Open to All Ages

-Arts & Crafts

-Food Trucks

-Face Painting

-Festival Games

-Free Ice Cones

-Spin Wheel Prizes

-Free Backpack Giveaway

-Photo's with Superhero's

-Superhero Gathering All Ages

-Community Resources

Contact: Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org

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Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children who have a disability (all ages, all disabilities). Networking, IEP Assistance, Share Resources, Meet Other Parents. This is a drop- in monthly support group in person.

Third thursday of every month

Location: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

For more info: email Ricardo at rcornejo@spinsc.org

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Grupo de apoyo para padres y cuidadores de niños que tienen una discapacidad (todas las edades, todas las discapacidades). Establecimiento de contactos, asistencia para el IEP, compartir recursos, conocer a otros padres. Este es un grupo de apoyo mensual sin cita previa en persona.

Tercer martes de cada mes.

Ubicación: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

Para más información: envíe un correo electrónico a Ricardo a rcornejo@spinsc.org

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The Rainbow Family Resource Center Presents

1st Annual Santa Cruz Play & Learn Fair!

Supporting neurodivergent & disabled individuals of all ages in Santa Cruz County!

• Free Admission

• Free Food and drinks

• Free Play

• Local Vendors: pdcr, RC (Raíces y Caríño), Triple P, First 5 santa cruz, Mindful LEP, Messy Play, Parents Helping Parents and more!

• Fundraiser prizes

• Ongoing Q&A with speech therapists, child specialist, physical therapists, and more!

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Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, their Families, & the Community.

Festival is Free, Inclusive, Multi Cultural & Open to All Ages

-Arts & Crafts

-Food Trucks

-Face Painting

-Festival Games

-Free Ice Cones

-Spin Wheel Prizes

-Free Backpack Giveaway

-Photo's with Superhero's

-Superhero Gathering All Ages

-Community Resources

Contact: Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org

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• OUR PLAYGROUP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENTS WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN THE EARLY START PROGRAM CAGES 0-3).

• MEET OTHER PARENTS AND CHILDREN, MAKE FRIENDS, SUPPORT EACH OTHER, ALL IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

• EACH MONTH, WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL ACTIVITY PLANNED SUCH AS MUSIC & DANCE, SENSORY SCIENCE, ART WITH BABIES, AND NEW FOODS. OUR GROUP IS INCLUSIVE- ANYONE WITH A CHILD AGE 0-3 IS INVITED TO COME & PLAY!

FOR MORE INFO:

special.connections.sc@gmail.com

Flyer: click here

DROP IN SUPPORT GROUP (ENG) - via zoom. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. Support group for parents or caregivers who have children with specific needs. Connect with other parents, share resources, ask questions about IEPs and 504s.

Contact Becka for more info and for Zoom Link byork.spinsc@gmail.com

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Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, their Families, & the Community.

Festival is Free, Inclusive, Multi Cultural & Open to All Ages

-Arts & Crafts

-Food Trucks

-Face Painting

-Festival Games

-Free Ice Cones

-Spin Wheel Prizes

-Free Backpack Giveaway

-Photo's with Superhero's

-Superhero Gathering All Ages

-Community Resources

Contact: Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org

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Brought to us by PDCR Disciplina Positiva

Special Needs with Positive Discipline

Deep breaths, key insights and advice for raising our Special Needs Kiddos!

• Saturdays: 9:00-9:45am

• June 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2

• FREE Virtual Positive Discipline support!

Text the key word: “SPECIAL NEEDS” to 831-292-4088

for Zoom link. Or click the following links here:

• English Zoom link: zoom.us/j/84962443621

• Spanish Zoom link: zoom.us/j/88304767604

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Let’s gather together to share information and support with one another in building a safe, fulfilling, and engaging future for our loved ones.

• Meets the fourth thursday of each month

• 12:00 - 1:00 pm via zoom

  Contact Sonia Plageman at splageman@spinsc.org or (831) 423-7713

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The California Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series.

Dates:

-February 27, 2025

-March 27, 2025

-April 24, 2025

-May 22, 2025

-June 26, 2025

Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies to engage and support families, this webinar series offers a unique opportunity for collective learning.

By learning together, we can build stronger connections that empower students to do their best both academically and personally. Each session will include a variety of topics, such as strategies for effective communication, ways to strengthen family-school relationships, insight into systems, programs, supports, best practices and approaches.

Who should attend? Parents, educators, administrators, leaders, and parent center staff - all of whom support students with disabilities.

Register here: click

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Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children who have a disability (all ages, all disabilities). Networking, IEP Assistance, Share Resources, Meet Other Parents. This is a drop- in monthly support group in person.

Third thursday of every month

Location: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

For more info: email Ricardo at rcornejo@spinsc.org

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NEED HELP NAVIGATING THE IFSP PROCESS?

• You will have one on one help understanding and reviewing your child's IFSP

• Free diapers for attending

Cost: FREE

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Need More Info:

special.connections.sc@gmail.com

(831) 210-2736

Flyer- click here

Grupo de apoyo para padres y cuidadores de niños que tienen una discapacidad (todas las edades, todas las discapacidades). Establecimiento de contactos, asistencia para el IEP, compartir recursos, conocer a otros padres. Este es un grupo de apoyo mensual sin cita previa en persona.

Tercer martes de cada mes.

Ubicación: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

Para más información: envíe un correo electrónico a Ricardo a rcornejo@spinsc.org

Volante

FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

We will gather at Shrine Coffee on West Cliff for connection & rock painting, followed by a relaxing walk on West Cliff!

-EMAIL BECKA YORK FOR MORE INFORMATION

byork.spinsc@gmail.com

Flyer: Click Here

NEED HELP NAVIGATING THE IFSP PROCESS?

• You will have one on one help understanding and reviewing your child's IFSP

• Free diapers for attending

Cost: FREE

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Need More Info:

special.connections.sc@gmail.com

(831) 210-2736

Flyer- click here

• OUR PLAYGROUP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR PARENTS WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN THE EARLY START PROGRAM CAGES 0-3).

• MEET OTHER PARENTS AND CHILDREN, MAKE FRIENDS, SUPPORT EACH OTHER, ALL IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.

• EACH MONTH, WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL ACTIVITY PLANNED SUCH AS MUSIC & DANCE, SENSORY SCIENCE, ART WITH BABIES, AND NEW FOODS. OUR GROUP IS INCLUSIVE- ANYONE WITH A CHILD AGE 0-3 IS INVITED TO COME & PLAY!

FOR MORE INFO:

special.connections.sc@gmail.com

Flyer: click here

Workshops On Special Education given by California (SCDD) State Council and Development Disabilities

PRESENTED BY: JENNIFER LUCAS, SCDD

**Spanish interpretation will be available**

IEP Training

Learn about the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and how to improve your advocacy skills. There will be time for questions and answers!

Registration link: bit.ly/3GtioPA

**After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting.

Contact Marcela for more information:

mrosales@spinsc.org or (831) 722-2800

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Workshop given in Spanish

SSI eligibility and Appeals

The SSI eligibility and appeals will go over the SSI eligibility requirements, appeals, reporting requirements and other topics.

Registration link: bit.ly/423ff0n

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DROP IN SUPPORT GROUP (ENG) - via zoom. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. Support group for parents or caregivers who have children with specific needs. Connect with other parents, share resources, ask questions about IEPs and 504s.

Contact Becka for more info and for Zoom Link byork.spinsc@gmail.com

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Early Start Bilingual Music and Dance Playgroup

A Spanish/ English bilingual playgroup for parents and children in the early start program. Siblings welcome too!

Meets every Fourth Monday 10-11am For the month of December we are meeting Dec 16th!

Raices y Carino, 1205 Freedom Blvd Unit 3B, Watsonville.

Groups meets on a drop in basis!

for more information contact Malena at special.connections.sc@gmail.com

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Brought to us by SPIN & SARC

The Self-Determination

Program (SDP) provides individuals and their families with more control and responsibility in choosing services and supports to help them meet their goals. The SDP is available to all eligible individuals receiving services from a regional center.

Registration Link: http://bit.ly/3YKQkO4

• After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the meeting.

PRESENTED BY: GRECIA QUINTERO, District Manager Self Determination Program SARC - San Andreas Regional Center

Contact Sonia Plageman for more information:

splageman@spinsc.org or 831-423-7713

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Let’s gather together to share information and support with one another in building a safe, fulfilling, and engaging future for our loved ones.

• Meets the fourth thursday of each month

• 12:00 - 1:00 pm via zoom

  Contact Sonia Plageman at splageman@spinsc.org or (831) 423-7713

  Flyer

The California Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series.

Dates:

-February 27, 2025

-March 27, 2025

-April 24, 2025

-May 22, 2025

-June 26, 2025

Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies to engage and support families, this webinar series offers a unique opportunity for collective learning.

By learning together, we can build stronger connections that empower students to do their best both academically and personally. Each session will include a variety of topics, such as strategies for effective communication, ways to strengthen family-school relationships, insight into systems, programs, supports, best practices and approaches.

Who should attend? Parents, educators, administrators, leaders, and parent center staff - all of whom support students with disabilities.

Register here: click

Flyer

Grupo de apoyo para padres y cuidadores de niños que tienen una discapacidad (todas las edades, todas las discapacidades). Establecimiento de contactos, asistencia para el IEP, compartir recursos, conocer a otros padres. Este es un grupo de apoyo mensual sin cita previa en persona.

Tercer martes de cada mes.

Ubicación: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

Para más información: envíe un correo electrónico a Ricardo a rcornejo@spinsc.org

Volante

MONTHLY WELLNESS MEETUP FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN

WITH DISABILITIES

*Third Tuesday of the Month

Join us at The Adorable Bakery in Scotts Valley for some yummy pastries, floral arranging, and time to connect with other mamas.

FREE! More dates for meet-ups coming soon!

Email Becka York for more information:

byork.spinsc@gmail.com

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Parent Support Group for parents and caregivers of children who have a disability (all ages, all disabilities). Networking, IEP Assistance, Share Resources, Meet Other Parents. This is a drop- in monthly support group in person.

Third thursday of every month

Location: 455 San Benito St. Suite 30 Hollister, CA

For more info: email Ricardo at rcornejo@spinsc.org

Click for Flyer

DROP IN SUPPORT GROUP (ENG) - via zoom. Meets every first Tuesday of the month. Support group for parents or caregivers who have children with specific needs. Connect with other parents, share resources, ask questions about IEPs and 504s.

Contact Becka for more info and for Zoom Link byork.spinsc@gmail.com

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Fundraiser FAMILY FUN DAY!

*Ice Cream *Charity Auction *Games *Drawing *Tacos *Music

-$25-Entrance & All You Can Eat Tacos

-Kids 10 & Under Free

Purchase Tickets: https://www.spinsc.org/familyfun2025

Venue is at COMMON ROOTS FARM: Empowering disability community members to lead in the local food movement.

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Early Start Bilingual Music and Dance Playgroup

A Spanish/ English bilingual playgroup for parents and children in the early start program. Siblings welcome too!

Meets every Fourth Monday 10-11am For the month of December we are meeting Dec 16th!

Raices y Carino, 1205 Freedom Blvd Unit 3B, Watsonville.

Groups meets on a drop in basis!

for more information contact Malena at special.connections.sc@gmail.com

Click here for flyer