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A full service estate planning law practice with a specialized focus on developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities.

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The Dale Law Firm, PC offers full service estate planning, with a focus in developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities. These Estate Plans promote independence, while preserving eligibility for essential public benefits such as Special Needs Trusts and Limited Conservatorships.

The Dale Law Firm, PC believes that the best plan can be established with a "team"​ approach, working with our clients' advisors including their CPA, insurance professional or financial planner. We are members of the Wealth Counsel Estate Planning Attorneys with over 1,000 attorneys committed to excellence in all aspects of estate planning.

The Dale Law Firm, PC regularly offers free, no-obligation workshops to families with special needs, professional trustees, financial advisers, attorneys and other professionals to guide them in establishing and administering special needs trusts.

Many of the professionally focused courses are accredited by the California Department of Insurance and the California State Bar providing CEU's for professionals responsible for trust administration. *These presentations are for education purposes only and not to be construed as a substitute for legal counsel.

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The Dale Law Firm, PC - Providing Service, Support and Community Enhancement for the disabled and their families.

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The Dale Law Firm, PC offers full service estate planning, with a focus in developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities. These Estate Plans promote independence, while preserving eligibility for essential public benefits such as Special Needs Trusts and Limited Conservatorships.

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The College Internship Program provides comprehensive, individualized academic, internship and independent living experiences for young adults, ages 18-25, identified with learning differences, Asperger's Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism, NLD, ADHD, Dyslexia and PDD-NOS.

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Autism, Aspergers, & LD Transition Programs

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Attend a local college, university, or vocational program with CIP's support and direction.

Develop employment skills through extensive training, internships, and job placement.

Prepare for successful independent living with coaching, socialization, and instruction.

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Attend a local college, university, or vocational program with CIP's support and direction. Develop employment skills through extensive training, internships, and job placement. Prepare for successful independent living with coaching, socialization, and instruction.

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Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center of San Francisco

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Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center of San Francisco

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Pomeroy offers a range of stimulating, interactive, diverse and enriching social recreation activities for children, teens and transition age youth with disabilities. Activities include social groups, art & craft, dance, swimming, recreational sports, community outings, life skills classes, sensory integrative activities and developmental social groups.

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OUR MISSION

The mission of Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center is to provide recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs and services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement, and lead to greater independence.

A stronger community demonstrating opportunities and respect, embracing diversity, and inspiring people with disabilities to live a full life.

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The mission of Pomeroy Recreation & Rehabilitation Center is to provide recreational, vocational and educational opportunities for people with disabilities through programs and services that encourage self-expression, promote personal achievement, and lead to greater independence. A stronger community demonstrating opportunities and respect, embracing diversity, and inspiring people with disabilities to live a full life.

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SFUSD Special Education Alternative Dispute Resolution

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SFUSD Special Education Alternative Dispute Resolution

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If you and your IEP team are not seeing eye to eye, we can help.
https://www.sfusd.edu/special-education-adr for more specifics

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Special Education resources on services, enrollment, records and assessment for students with disabilities.

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NAMI San Francisco helps families and individuals affected by mental health conditions build better lives through education, support, and advocacy.

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Your gift allows us to reach over 1,000 students, answer calls from 1,200 people in need, and provide free services to the 200,000 individuals affected by mental illness in our city.

Add your voice to the mental health movement and help us build better lives for the millions of people touched by mental illness.

Join over 180 volunteers who help deliver our programs. 80% of participants go on to become long term volunteers.

Be the first to know about upcoming programs, local advocacy efforts, news, and events.

NAMI SF has provided me with a group of peers, and friends that relate to my experience. It has allowed me not only to help others in the community, but in the process help me heal. Speaking to students in classrooms about lived experiences has made a dramatic impact on my life.

The biggest reason to get involved is self-discovery and recovery. The more a person gets involved with mental health awareness, the more that person finds out about himself through introspection and volunteer efforts. If you're looking for a way to improve your mental health, the best thing you can do is get involved with an organization like NAMI SF.

NAMI SF was the support I needed to get me back on mental and physical track and because of their support, my story no longer controls me, I control it. They helped me to love myself deliberately, thank you NAMI SF!"

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Support, Education, and Empowerment Mental Health | NAMI San Francisco

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Your gift allows us to reach over 1,000 students, answer calls from 1,200 people in need, and provide free services to the 200,000 individuals affected by mental illness in our city. Add your voice to the mental health movement and help us build better lives for the millions of people touched by mental illness.

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Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)

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Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)

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For over forty years, CASE has provided technical assistance consultation, representation and training on behalf of children with disabilities who need special education services and their families throughout the Bay Area.

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Please click here to read our COVID-19 Guidance Memo Update! Haga click aqui para ver la Actualizacion del Memorandum de Guia de Educacion Especial de Covid-19! Please Click Here To Find Out How to Help CASE!!

My six-year-old child needs special education services. Yet, we've been told there's no room in the class recommended for him.
While I'd like to work with the school to get him help right now, I don't know what my child's educational rights are.
Hiring an attorney is out of our family budget.
We're frustrated and we don't know what to do.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), formerly known as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, was passed into federal law in 1975. For children with disabilities, it guarantees a specially designed program to meet the student's unique needs in the least restrictive environment with access to the general curriculum. Other legal protections include the right to necessary related services, such as psychological counseling, behavior management programs, and parent training. Nevertheless, families are still often unaware of their mandated rights and available services. Unfortunately, school districts still often fail to live up to the spirit and letter of the law.

The Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) was formed in 1979 to protect the lawful educational rights of children with disabilities by fostering the fair and just implementation of IDEA and state special education law. CASE advocacy staff, thoroughly trained in special education law, helps families and school districts work together when designing appropriate special education programs for students with disabilities, who are at risk for school failure, so they can succeed in school, get a job and become productive members of their community.
CASE provides these basic services:

Technical assistance consultations to families and professionals on special education rights, responsibilities and services regarding specific special education students or issues;

Direct representation at Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings, due process mediations, and administrative hearings if necessary on behalf of students with disabilities and their parents; and,

Training on special education rights and services to parents so they to can better advocate for appropriate special education programs and services on behalf of children with disabilities.

CASE supports families by going with them to IEP meetings as a primary service. The CASE service model is based on the premise that the special education process is first and foremost an educational process. It should be collaborative, non-adversarial and student oriented. CASE methods empower parents so that they can effectively advocate for their children in the educational process. CASE services strive to prevent disagreements between parents and school districts from escalating to the need for court intervention.-

The development of the CASE model of special education advocacy over the years has resulted in the attainment and maintenance of a remarkable success rate with our clients.

90% of the children represented receive appropriate educational services in school.

90% of parent clients participate more effectively in their child's educational planning.

95% of client/training participants learn and apply basic legal special education rights.

90% of clients increase negotiation and self-advocacy skills.

95% of clients are connected to local parent networks that assist them to address other family needs.

Generally, CASE provides over 1,500 consultations and directly represents about 150 children per year. In addition, CASE provides training to about 1,000 parents and education professionals each year. Over the last 25 years, CASE has provided over 25,000 consultations to parents and professionals, directly represented over 3,000 families and trained more than 25,000 people from all over California.

Organizational Highlights:

CASE was incorporated February 2, 1979.

CASE receives two $10,000 grants from the San Francisco Foundation and the Gerbode Foundation in 1981.

CASE receives funding from the United Way of the Bay Area in 1987 and becomes a member in 1989.

CASE becomes a member of the CDBG family in San Francisco in 1992.

CASE opens a satellite office in Hayward in 1994.

CASE becomes a member of the MOCYF family through the Open Gate Collaborative in San Francisco in 1994.

CASE receives funding from the Social Services Commission - City of Hayward in 1997.

Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County opens a CASE to serve the South Bay in 1998.

CASE opens a satellite office in Fremont as part of their Family Resource Center in 1999.

CASE opens a satellite office in Santa Rosa in partnership with the California Parenting Institute in 2001.

CASE moves to a new main office located with The Arc San Francisco at 1500 Howard Street in 2002.

The NEW Special Education Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (SERR) Will Be Available Later This Year!! Written By Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) and Disability Rights California
Announcing the availability of the all new 11th Edition of Special Education Rights & Responsibilities (SERR) with updated Questions & Answers on Special Education Rights & Responsibilities. SERR has chapters on: Basic Rights, Eligibility, Assessment, IEP Rights, Due Process, Discipline, Infant & Toddler Services, Preschool Services, Behavior Supports and Services, Graduation Requirements, Services for Students with Health Needs, Section 504 and much more...including Sample Letters - Records Request, 10-day Notice, Referral Request, Due Process Request, Assignment of Rights with More Appendices and Other Resource Websites.

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CASE - Community Alliance for Special Education

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Please click here to read our COVID-19 Guidance Memo Update! Haga click aqui para ver la Actualizacion del Memorandum de Guia de Educacion Especial de Covid-19! Please Click Here To Find Out How to Help CASE!! My six-year-old child needs special education services.

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Community Advisory Committee for Special Education

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Community Advisory Committee for Special Education

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The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education advocates for effective Special Education programs and services, and advise the Board of Education on priorities in the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)

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A full service estate planning law practice with a specialized focus on developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities.  https://www.dalelawfirm.com/educational-videos/

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The Dale Law Firm, PC offers full service estate planning, with a focus in developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities. These Estate Plans promote independence, while preserving eligibility for essential public benefits such as Special Needs Trusts and Limited Conservatorships.

The Dale Law Firm, PC believes that the best plan can be established with a "team"​ approach, working with our clients' advisors including their CPA, insurance professional or financial planner. We are members of the Wealth Counsel Estate Planning Attorneys with over 1,000 attorneys committed to excellence in all aspects of estate planning.

The Dale Law Firm, PC regularly offers free, no-obligation workshops to families with special needs, professional trustees, financial advisers, attorneys and other professionals to guide them in establishing and administering special needs trusts.

Many of the professionally focused courses are accredited by the California Department of Insurance and the California State Bar providing CEU's for professionals responsible for trust administration. *These presentations are for education purposes only and not to be construed as a substitute for legal counsel.

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The Dale Law Firm, PC - Providing Service, Support and Community Enhancement for the disabled and their families.

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The Dale Law Firm, PC offers full service estate planning, with a focus in developing estate plans that involve persons with disabilities. These Estate Plans promote independence, while preserving eligibility for essential public benefits such as Special Needs Trusts and Limited Conservatorships.

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Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)

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Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP)

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BORP provides sports and recreation programming to children, youth and adults with physical disabilities.

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Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) | Adaptive sports and recreation

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BORP is the leading provider and promoter of adaptive sports and accessible recreation for children and adults with physical disabilities in the greater San Francisco Bay Area

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The Arc San Francisco is a lifelong learning and achievement center for over 840 individuals with developmental disabilities in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.

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The Arc San Francisco Center for Lifelong Learning

Explore new possibilities, extend your learning and accelerate your dreams with us.

The Arc San Francisco's on-site Day Services will be closed until further notice in response to COVID-19. Please visit www.thearcsfhub.org for remote services.

At The Arc San Francisco, we know a lot about developmental disabilities. But we know even more about big dreams. About the dignity of work. The pride of self-reliance. And the power of a community that works together to lift everyone up.

For over 69 years, our lifelong learning approach has empowered every individual we support to achieve success at their own pace...at work, at life...even in love. We invite you to discover how our innovative programs are transforming lives while enriching all of us in the community.

Let's get together on this. Let's dare to dream.
For The Arc SF's commitment to our BIPOC participants and staff and anti-racism , please click here . Stay connected to our latest news and updates! Please click here to SIGN UP .
We are looking for new Board Members! View more information here.

Posted on 04/05/2021

If you're looking for a reason to get out there and do more good, look no further. April has been named Global Volunteer Month as a time to bring people together to volunteer from across the world.

Posted on 03/29/2021

While times are undoubtedly hard, there is hope on the horizon. Use April's National Month of Hope as a reminder to be a light in somebody's life this month, including your own!

Posted on 03/22/2021

When you feel good, you're more likely to do good in the world and at work. Make sure you're able to set boundaries to help improve your work-from-home life.

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The Arc San Francisco | San Francisco, CA

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The Arc San Francisco is a learning and achievement center for adults with developmental disabilities in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties. Our lifelong learning approach empowers individuals with autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities to achieve success at their own pace...at work, at life...even in love.

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Children's Council connects families to child care, resources and supports that build confidence and community.

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Since 1973, we have helped all San Francisco families, whatever their budgets or needs, find the nurturing and reliable care they can afford and feel good about.

Due to COVID-19, Children's Council's offices are closed. However we are working remotely and are here to answer any questions you may have. Call 415.343.3300 or send us an email.

You may also search our database of available child care programs in San Francisco. Click here to use our Mobile-Friendly Child Care Finder

We offer a variety of services to support your child care search:

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Since 1973, we have helped all San Francisco families, whatever their budgets or needs, find the nurturing and reliable care they can afford and feel good about. Due to COVID-19, Children's Council's offices are closed. However we are working remotely and are here to answer any questions you may have.

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We advocate for Dyslexia through-out CA. We also hold monthly parent groups.

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Free specialized telephones and accessories to all eligible Californians!

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California Phones - Keeping you connected

Click Here to see if there are any Emergency Service Center closures.

Free
Specialized Phones and Now Accessories for Your Mobile Phone

California Phones from the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP) provides free specialized phones and accessories for your mobile phone to all qualified Californians. These devices make it easier to hear, dial, and call. A Program of the California Public Utilities Commission.

1. Fill out an application online

2. Print and deliver or email the application to your Doctor or Certified Professional for signature

3. Sign and submit your application by mail, email, fax, or in person

Go to Application

1. Live in California

2. Have telephone service*

3. Your doctor approves your need

*Equipment connects to your existing telephone service. Your current telephone service charges still apply, however, the Free Specialized Telephone does not increase your service costs.

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deaf and disabled telecommunications program

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California Phones - Keeping you connected

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California Phones provides free specialized phones for persons having difficulty using a standard telephone. The Program, also known as the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program and the California Telephone Access Program (CTAP), is a State mandated program administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

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Creativity Explored is a studio-based art-making collective in San Francisco that partners with people with developmental disabilities to celebrate and nurture the creative potential in all of us.

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SFMOMA Acquires Artwork from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth, and NIAD

As the Bay Area was the epicenter of the disability rights movement, so too is it the center of the movement for the recognition of disabled artists by the mainstream- and this momentous acquisition is just the beginning.

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Art changes lives. Support Artists with Disabilities by Buying Art or Partnering with Us. San Francisco Based Progressive Art Studio.

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State of California Department of Rehabilitation

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State of California Department of Rehabilitation

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We assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment.

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The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities...

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(formerly Gateway Learning Group) Kyo's goal is to Make Every
Moment Count by delivering effective, convenient, and child-centric ABA therapy

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ABA Therapy and Autism Services & Programs - Kyo

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Using child-centric ABA therapy, Kyo cultivates learning, language, behavior and social skills for autistic individuals.

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We are building a pocket neighborhood in Santa Cruz that will provide quality, affordable housing for those with disabilities and others.

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Coastal Haven: A New Neighborhood Coming Soon in Santa Cruz, CA

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CHF's pocket neighborhood is being created by a group of families who have come together to create a place for their adult children with disabilities to live with one another, and others, in an intentional neighborhood. A common desire among future residents to build friendships and live in shared housing is the impetus for our model. Driven by their children's desire for relationships, independence, and choice, these families have pooled their resources to create a sustainable housing community close to urban amenities, while offering the beauty of a natural setting.

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Coastal Haven: A New Neighborhood Coming Soon in Santa Cruz, CA

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CHF's pocket neighborhood is being created by a group of families who have come together to create a place for their adult children with disabilities to live with one another, and others, in an intentional neighborhood. A common desire among future residents to build friendships and live in shared housing is the impetus for our model.

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Friend in Me is a free social group that connects kids with disabilities and neurotypical student volunteers through one-one-one Zoom calls.

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After signing up for a session, participants and volunteers are paired up ahead of time based on age, gender, and compatibility. Although we try to keep buddies together (if desired), we sometimes have to switch them due to scheduling conflicts.

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Friend in Me connects kids with disabilities with typical student volunteers through online games and conversations

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After signing up for a session, participants and volunteers are paired up ahead of time based on age, gender, and compatibility. Although we try to keep buddies together (if desired), we sometimes have to switch them due to scheduling conflicts.

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IEP Collaborative, Inc. provides free special education legal services and seminars and seeks to secure appropriate individualized education programming for students with disabilites - one child at a time.

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Welcome to IEP Collaborative, Inc.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve students and families navigating the special education process in California. ​We appreciate your support for our work in 2020 and look forward to navigating the road ahead! Click on the News Tab to learn more about IEPC's 2020 Summary & Updates.

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We are grateful for the opportunity to serve students and families navigating the special education process in California. ​We appreciate your support for our work in 2020 and look forward to navigating the road ahead! Click on the News Tab to learn more about IEPC's 2020 Summary & Updates.

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Rebuilding Together San Francisco provides home repair and renovation programs for homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and community spaces.

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Rebuilding Together San Francisco provides home repair and renovation programs for homeowners, renters, non-profit organizations and community spaces. The work we do creates safer, healthier neighborhoods and makes it possible for people to live in their own homes longer.

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We offer free online dance classes for children of ANY and ALL abilities!

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MAGIC Dance Arts Inc. provides a safe & creative space to enhance social skills, communication, and motor development for children. Our curriculum is based upon principles gathered collectively from Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Childhood Special Education, and Autism Movement Therapy. In order to accommodate all needs, lights may be dimmed, music may be lowered, and a variety of visuals and props will be used. Children are encouraged to participate as much as possible, but staff members are patient with individual student needs. In many educational settings, students are expected to sit still and remain quiet. Watch the video below or click to learn more. We believe in learning through multiple modalities!
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MAGIC Dance Arts Inc. provides a safe & creative space to enhance social skills, communication, and motor development for children. Our curriculum is based upon principles gathered collectively from Applied Behavior Analysis, Early Childhood Special Education, and Autism Movement Therapy.

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We represent parents and students in expulsion, suspension, special education rights, disability and civil rights, higher education, regional center, and IHSS matters.

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After contacting our office, if based on the information you have provided, we believe that representation is appropriate, we offer a 30-minute consultation to determine if retaining our service is needed. Our rates are competitive and in line with prevailing rates in the community. Also, we sometimes work on a sliding fee scale basis, and in some cases, we offer a reduced rate for attorneys' fees. Our hourly rates are competitive and reasonable. Get in touch as soon as possible to learn how we can help you.

To share your information and to allow us to determine whether a initial consultation with one of our attorneys is appropriate- complete the information here: email the firm or call 800-768-2168.

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San Francisco Education & Employment Law Firm | Leigh Law Group

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Offer support and advocacy services for youth and families involved in BHS, Foster Care, Juvenile Justice and/or Special Education

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Contact

Bonnie Friedman

Address

1305 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Target

Parents/Caregivers whose children are involved in one or more of the following systems: Mental Health, Foster Care, Special Education and Juvenile Justice. We also assist Transitional age youth (TAY) from 14-
21 years of age who are or have been involved in one of the systems listed above and can benefit from mentoring and navigation services in their transition to adulthood. Psycho-Educational and Support groups are also offered at L.E.G.A.C.Y: Group name & target age: Girls empowerment: 11-13; TAY WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Pan): 16-24; Cantonese Support Group: Caregivers; Spanish Support Group: Caregivers; Medicinal Drumming: Caregivers; Boys Group: 11-13

Additional Languages

Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese

Assists families in navigating agencies and services such as behavioral health, foster care, juvenile justice and special education. Youth team, family/parent advocate, parenting classes, girls group, mentoring and other psycho-educational work groups.

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Lifting and Empowering Generations of Adults, Children, and Youth (LEGACY)

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Contact Bonnie Friedman Address 1305 Evans Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 Target Parents/Caregivers whose children are involved in one or more of the following systems: Mental Health, Foster Care, Special Education and Juvenile Justice.

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We nurture children, youth, and caregivers to keep families healthy and intact.

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Our mission is to nurture children, youth, and caregivers to keep families healthy and intact.

Family Support Services provides home-based and community-based support to parents and other caregivers of vulnerable children; those who are disabled, medically fragile, drug exposed, abused or neglected, and those at risk of abuse or neglect.

We increase our families' capacity for self-sufficiency by providing supportive services, building on strengths, enhancing life skills, and strengthening community linkages.

We are non-judgmental and approach families with respect.

Our services are family-driven; we regularly communicate with families to gather their input and assure their satisfaction.

We believe in every family's right to self-determination.

We take pride in providing culturally competent services and embracing cultural differences in everything we do.

We maintain integrity in our operations and services.

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MISSION & VISION - Family Support Services

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Mission Statement: Our mission is to nurture children, youth, and caregivers to keep families healthy and intact. Values: Family Support Services provides home-based and community-based support to parents and other caregivers of vulnerable children; those who are disabled, medically fragile, drug exposed, abused or neglected, and those at risk of abuse or neglect.

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AFS supports vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety and well-being in communities through foster care, adoption and mental health services.

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There are over 400,000 youth in foster care at any time in the United States, and close to 56,000 foster youth in California alone.

Everyone can play a part in making sure they become healthy, independent adults.

Watch this video to learn more about foster care, and how the AFS community works to improve the lives and livelihoods of youth and their families throughout Northern California.

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Home page - Welcome - Alternative Family Services

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There are over 400,000 youth in foster care at any time in the United States, and close to 56,000 foster youth in California alone. Everyone can play a part in making sure they become healthy, independent adults.

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African American Parent Advisory Council, SFUSD

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African American Parent Advisory Council, SFUSD

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The mission of the African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) is to listen, educate, and advocate with families of Black students to ensure a high quality educational experience for each of our children.

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The mission of the African American Parent Advisory Council (AAPAC) is to provide a forum to hear the ideas of the San Francisco Unified School District's African American/Black families, and respond to those ideas by educating and informing parents of district resources, policies, and programs. It is our goal to empower the lives of all African American/Black children and families by providing the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate for a high quality educational experience for our children. The AAPAC works to develop resources that allow families to more actively support the academic instruction their children receive and engage with educators and administrators in the San Francisco Unified School District.

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African American Parent Advisory Council

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The AAPAC works to develop resources that allow families to more actively support the academic instruction their children receive and engage with educators and administrators in the San Francisco Unified School District.

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Support for Families - Parent Mentor Program

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Support for Families - Parent Mentor Program

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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Parents or guardians of children with special needs can be matched with a trained volunteer Parent Mentor who can provide one-on-one peer support and information. When a family expresses an interest in having a Parent Mentor to either a Family Resource Specialist or Social Worker, the family is referred to the Parent Mentor Program. The Parent Mentor Coordinator will contact the family, explain the program, and find out what the family is looking for in a mentor. After obtaining a thorough understanding of the family's needs and preferences, the Coordinator will try to match the parent with an appropriate volunteer from Support for Family's pool of trained mentors.

Matches are based on the needs expressed by the family and may be based on the child's diagnosis, shared language or culture, or a particular concern. Regardless of preference, each family determines the kind of mentor they need. Because families often have multiple needs, more than one mentor may be assigned.

Once a match has been made, the Coordinator will check in with each periodically with both the family and the mentor(s).
For more information about obtaining a mentor, please call our Phoneline at
(415) 920-5040.

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Parent Mentor Program - Support for Families of Children with Disabilities

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Parents or guardians of children with special needs can be matched with a trained volunteer Parent Mentor who can provide one-on-one peer support and information. When a family expresses an interest in having a Parent Mentor to either a Family Resource Specialist or Social Worker, the family is referred to the Parent Mentor Program.

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Beyond Rain Man is a memoir by a psychologist and mother of a son on the autism spectrum, and is a great support and advocacy for parents and professionals.

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Merrill Lynch: The Blockhus Fausone Group

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Merrill Lynch: The Blockhus Fausone Group

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We are Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors that specialize in multi-generational estate planning, tax efficient investing and are advocates for those with special needs.

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Professional Staff

Supported by the global resources of Merrill, my team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.

Additional Resources

The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.

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Your Financial Approach

We offer you access to the investing insights of Merrill, trust and fiduciary services from Bank of America Private Bank, and the banking convenience of Bank of America to help you pursue your goals. We will work to help you stay on track, regardless of what the markets are doing.

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⁴ Trust and fiduciary services are provided by Bank of America Private Bank.

Staying on Track

We understand that both your life and the financial markets can change over time. By periodically checking in to discuss changes in your life and revisiting your financial approach, our goal is to help you stay on track to achieve what's most important to you.

Reviews to help you
stay on track

We'll meet with you to review your goals and the progress you've made toward reaching them. We'll also discuss any adjustments needed to your financial approach to help you stay on course.

Changes in your life
and to your goals

Your life and goals change. As these changes occur, we can update your approach to reflect them.

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MyMerrill is your online destination for access to your financial information, secure communications, and a robust offering of tools and capabilities.

Your advisor is a click away within our site or mobile apps

You can manage account security with our customizable security capabilities such as touch ID, one time passcode, and other security features

Access to your complete financial life is available with My Financial Picture, Merrill's asset aggregation tool

Why Merrill?

As Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisors, we will sort through the financial complexities of your life, helping you build a customized investment approach to address your needs and pursue your goals.

We put you first, every day.
Learn more about the dedicated one-on-one relationship you can have with a Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor.

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Supported by the global resources of Merrill, my team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service. The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.

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Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

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Autism Speaks influences policy at the state and federal government levels. To do this, we work with Congress, the White House, state legislators, agencies, and regulators.

See our 2020 Advocacy Priorities

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Autism Speaks influences policy at the state and federal government levels. To do this, we work with Congress, the White House, state legislators, agencies, and regulators. See our 2020 Advocacy Priorities

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A one-stop shop for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities providing residential opportunities, a vibrant social club, ILS services, case management and more.

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That is why JFCS' Gary Shupin Independent Living Community created the Shupin Social Club. The Shupin Social Club is a group of young adults with and without disabilities that come together three times a month to meet, interact, and have fun in the community.

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Special Education Program at City College of San Francisco.

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Advice from Past Students & Student Projects

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CIP’s full-year postsecondary transition programs offer individualized college academic, social, career and life skills support for young adults on the autism spectrum, ADHD, and other learning differences

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Autism, Aspergers, & LD Transition Programs

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Attend a local college, university, or vocational program with CIP's support and direction.

Develop employment skills through extensive training, internships, and job placement.

Prepare for successful independent living with coaching, socialization, and instruction.

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Attend a local college, university, or vocational program with CIP's support and direction. Develop employment skills through extensive training, internships, and job placement. Prepare for successful independent living with coaching, socialization, and instruction.

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Focused Behavioral Services for Adults on Autism Spectrum.

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Coryell Autism Center - Maximizing opportunities and choices for adults with autism

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Maximizing opportunities and choices for adults with autism.

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Cognitive Skill Building, Parent Support and Care Coordination.

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Our innovative brain training & family support programs, move you from struggling to thriving.

We teach skills and practice them together.

You will learn how to transfer the skills into the world you live in.

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Executive Functioning Strategies - Spectrum Coordinated Care

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Our innovative brain training & family support programs, move you from struggling to thriving. We teach skills and practice them together. You will learn how to transfer the skills into the world you live in. Contact us for a free 20 minute chat to start your journey

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We provide Early Intervention Services, Developmental Playgroups, After-School Club, Inclusion Summer Camp, In-School Support and Parent & Teacher Trainings, all specializing in children with disabilities, but open to all children.

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Children | Special Education | All My Children-Child & Family Services

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All My Children-Child & Family Services provides services to children with special needs and their families.

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Financially provide for your child's future without risking disqualifying them from government benefits. Balance providing for your child & funding your own retirement. Best strategies to fund a Special Needs Trust. See Flyer

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Transamerica - Caring for a Loved One with Special Needs

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The Lafaya Way, a supportive approach for parents raising children w/challenges successfully.

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Peace of Mind Therapeutic Solutions // THE LAFAYA WAY

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Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over twenty years experience providing culturally sensitive care to "difficult to treat populations." "The Lafaya Way" is an advanced relational approach building bridges for effective interactions in difficult interpersonal relationships and social situations.

The Lafaya Way promotes healing in conjunction with every human's authentic desire to connect with one another in a healthy way, by living their "Honest Truth."

Specializations Include: Hypersensitive Individuals (Autism Spectrum, ADHD, other moderate to severe social, emotional, and behavioral issues), Intergenerational Trauma, School Relations (i.e. bullying, student-teacher, etc.), Faith-based Relations, Professional/Work-Place Relations, Community Relations and Cops.

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Home - Peace of Mind Therapeutic Solutions // THE LAFAYA WAY

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Lafaya Mitchell, LMFT (MFT 47221) has over twenty years experience providing culturally sensitive care to "difficult to treat populations." "The Lafaya Way" is an advanced relational approach building bridges for effective interactions in difficult interpersonal relationships and social situations.

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Mental health private practice specializing in therapy services (individual, family, parent counseling) and social skills groups for teens and adults with high-functioning autism and their families. Specialty in working with twice-exceptional clients (ASD and gifted).

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Open Doors Therapy | Autism Therapy for Teens and Adults | 94306

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Open Doors Therapy’s autism experts offer individual & group therapy for neurodiverse adults, teens & caregivers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Call today!

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California Children's Services  and the CCS Medical Therapy Program

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California Children's Services  and the CCS Medical Therapy Program

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CCS authorizes and coordinates specialty medical care for children ages birth to 21 years of age who have eligible medical conditions and meet financial and residential requirements. The Medical Therapy Program provides Occupational and Physical therapy for clients age birth to 21 years of age who have an eligible medical condition. The therapy program has a residential requirement but no financial eligibility requirement.

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California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal

CalAIM is a DHCS initiative to reform the Medi-Cal program and, in turn, improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal members. We will implement broad delivery system, program and payment reform across the Medi-Cal system, building upon the successful outcomes of various pilots.

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CalAIM is a DHCS initiative to reform the Medi-Cal program and, in turn, improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal members. We will implement broad delivery system, program and payment reform across the Medi-Cal system, building upon the successful outcomes of various pilots.

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The San Francisco Unified School District Special Education Services department serves students from 3 to 22 years of age who have disabilities. We provide a full spectrum of support, services and placement options for our students.

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Special Education resources on services, enrollment, records and assessment for students with disabilities.

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Re-inventing how we teach on the internet

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Koala Classroom - Your place to teach and engage your online students. For free.

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Axiom Learning is education company that support students and adults with foundational, academic, and life skills.

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Axiom Learning Centers Offer 1-On-1 Tutoring, Standardized Test Prep, & Study Skill Programs Designed By Education Experts.

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FOG (Free Orton-Gillingham) Readers is a program provided by San Francisco Public Library to help struggling readers in grades 1-4. All tutoring takes place virtually at this time.

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WHAT IS IT?

FOG (Free Orton-Gillingham) Readers is a new program provided by San Francisco Public Library to help struggling readers in grades 1-4. Studies indicate when students fall behind when they start reading, they rarely catch up - but we change that by using a highly structured program based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology. The program breaks reading and spelling into smaller skills involving letters and sounds. It is a phonetically based, sequential, structured approach that uses multisensory techniques - this means tutors use sight, hearing, touch, and movement to help learners connect language with letters and sounds.

WHAT DOES IT FOCUS ON?

The FOG Readers Program focuses on teaching students to read at the word level. While it can help develop reading comprehension, that is not the program's primary instructional goal. FOG Readers puts a strong emphasis on understanding the 'how' and 'why' behind reading. Students may explore why the letter 's' sounds one way in the word 'plays,' and another way in the word 'snake.' Once they know consistent rules and patterns, they're better able to decode words on their own.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Orton-Gillingham, and programs based on it, are the gold standard for teaching students with dyslexia, but are helpful for all struggling readers. Orton-Gillingham techniques also work for English language learners because they help to fill gaps in their reading and writing skills.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The FOG Readers curriculum teaches the sounds of the English language and their corresponding symbols, spelling rules and generalizations, and syllable types. The program uses a specific order of introduction of reading skills based on how we learn language. Students must master one reading skill before moving on to the next. The lessons are structured to include the same seven basic parts for each meeting: decoding and/or phonograms, sight word reading, the new concept for the lesson, alphabet knowledge, spelling, dictation, and oral reading.

For more information, please call (415) 557-4388 or email readers@sfpl.org.

SIGNING UP FOR A TUTOR

We will match your student with a trained tutor to meet once a week for 45 minutes to an hour. During COVID, tutors and students must meet online Zoom or other tools. Students meet with the same tutor on an on-going basis -forging a relationship with their tutor and consistency are important factors in improving their reading skills and gaining confidence. Tutors are volunteers for the library and are not professional educators, nor are they getting paid for their time. Although all tutors have been background checked and fingerprinted, please do not ask tutors to meet at your home or another location.

There is currently a waitlist for students to be paired with tutors. You can add your student to the waitlist by completing this student information printable form or online form and emailing it to readers@sfpl.org.

WANT TO BECOME A TUTOR?

Tutors are making a tremendous impact! Students are reading more at home and displaying increased confidence, and on average gaining more than 1/2 grade level in the first 3 months. All tutors go through 6 hours of training and one-time fingerprinting (at no cost to you). We prepare you to be an effective literacy tutor and also provide follow-up help.

Ready to get started? Please complete the online form at the link below.

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FOG (Free Orton-Gillingham) Readers is a new program provided by San Francisco Public Library to help struggling readers in grades 1-4. Studies indicate when students fall behind when they start reading, they rarely catch up - but we change that by using a highly structured program based on the Orton-Gillingham methodology.

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A leading expert on inclusion and accessibility, using data analytics to inform optimal learning environments in K-12 education.

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Open Mind School is a Bay Area private lab school that uses data analytics to create optimal learning environments for K-12.

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Oak Hill School is the ideal school for students ages 6-22 with autism and other developmental differences to find fulfillment. Oak Hill School is approved as a special education facility by the California Department of Education.

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Through strong therapeutic relationships, we sensitively observe and adapt individualized academic and behavioral instruction with medical oversight for our students. Students thrive in our 3 students to one teacher ratio. Our world-class medical researchers, speech and occupational therapists, teachers and psychologists work in concert to reveal a unique - and constantly updated - 360° view of your child.

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Head Start program providing families with comprehensive support services.

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Kai Ming has launched a COVID-19 support website for parents during this time, please click here for the most updated information. If you have additional questions regarding the current situation, please contact 415-982-4777 or info@kaiming.org

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Kai Ming Head Start | Potential Has No Limits

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Private non-profit serving people with developmental disabilities.

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Golden Gate Regional Center is closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation in all three of our service counties, and until futher notice, its offices remain closed to the public. Please see this site's Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage for the latest information from the regional center.

ATTENTION SERVICE PROVIDERS: Please see GGRC's most recent COVID-19-related document, Billing Guidance for October 2020 .
Golden Gate Regional Center will continue to operate during the shelter in place in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. The GGRC office buildings will be closed to the public beginning tomorrow. GGRC staff will continue to work remotely. The best way to contact your social worker is by email or phone. We want you to stay safe and be well. Additional information is available at www.ggrc.org . El Centro Regional, Golden Gate (GGRC) seguirá operando durante la cuarentena en los condados de San Francisco, San Mateo y Marin. Los edificios de las oficinas de GGRC estarán cerrados al público a partir de mañana. El personal del Centro Regional continuará trabajando de forma remota. La mejor manera de contactarse con su trabajador social es por correo electrónico o por teléfono. Queremos que se cuiden y que estén bien. Más información se encuentra en www.ggrc.org . 在"居家抗疫指令"期間,位於馬林，三藩市 看

和聖馬刁縣的金門分區中心將繼續運作。所有辦公大樓將於3月17日起停止對公眾開放。 工作人員將繼續在家工作。如需要與社工聯繫最佳方法是通過電子郵件或電話。我們希望您保持健康和安全。有關更多信息，請 查 www.ggrc.org .

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Health care for people with developmental disabilities is interdisciplinary, team-based care, with patients and caregivers at the center of the team.

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We provide quality play-based ABA therapy for children with autism and related disorders.

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Autism Therapy That Works

About Positive Pathways, LLC

Since 2011, Positive Pathways has provided unique and individualized programs utilizing the science of Applied Behavior Analysis for children of varying ages and abilities. We are a family-owned and family-centered practice serving San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties in California. Our compassionate, experienced staff use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help your child learn, grow, and thrive.

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Positive Pathways | ABA Autism Treatment | Bay Area California

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Since 2011, Positive Pathways has provided unique and individualized programs utilizing the science of Applied Behavior Analysis for children of varying ages and abilities. We are a family-owned and family-centered practice serving San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties in California. Our compassionate, experienced staff use applied behavior analysis (ABA) to help your child learn, grow, and thrive.

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UCSF Child & Adolescent Chronic Illness Center

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UCSF Child & Adolescent Chronic Illness Center

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The CIC at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital is a newly established center that works across disciplines and departments to develop innovative approaches to care that address the unique challenges faced by children growing up with chronic illness.

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UCSF Child and Adolescent Chronic Illness Center

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New Center Shines Spotlight on Chronic Illness in Children

With improvements in the treatment of previously fatal diseases, more children are surviving into adulthood with chronic health conditions--an estimated 5 million children and adolescents in the United States alone. These young people face a lifetime of disease, and many develop new problems as a result of long-term exposure to their underlying condition or to medications used in treatment. These secondary problems can include abnormalities in growth, premature osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, malignancies, and emotional and social problems.

To address these issues, Rheumatology Division Chief Emily von Scheven, MD, is leading the creation of a new Child and Adolescent Chronic Illness Center, which will work across disciplines and departments. The goal is to develop innovative approaches to care that address the unique challenges faced by children growing up with chronic illness. The center will also conduct research to inform best practices for management challenges that are shared by a range of chronic illnesses, including diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, autoimmune diseases, congenital heart disease or cancer. Read more

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Welcome to the UCSF Child & Adolescent Chronic Illness Center!

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With improvements in the treatment of previously fatal diseases, more children are surviving into adulthood with chronic health conditions--an estimated 5 million children and adolescents in the United States alone. These young people face a lifetime of disease, and many develop new problems as a result of long-term exposure to their underlying condition or to medications used in treatment.

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We offer social skills groups, virtually and in person, for children diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disorders.
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Meaningful relationships heal, children learn best

from other children.

Acceptance from your peer group is a powerful motivator for developmental growth. Offering or withholding extrinsic rewards to teach socialization turns the joy of social play into work. It also robs the child from owning their choices, actions and relationships. Children can be our wisest teachers and most honest critics, if we pay attention. They also make great therapists.

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Children deserve a fun childhood with happy memories-not just a busy stream of adult-led interventions. Parents deserve a mutually supportive community that understands their experience. Typically developing children that regularly play with kids in the autism spectrum expand their minds and hearts to build empathy and compassion.

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All children can and should play and make friends. These behaviors are so fundamental that the are observed across most mammalian species.

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Acceptance from your peer group is a powerful motivator for developmental growth. Offering or withholding extrinsic rewards to teach socialization turns the joy of social play into work. It also robs the child from owning their choices, actions and relationships. Children can be our wisest teachers and most honest critics, if we pay attention.

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As the first freestanding pediatric palliative care facility in US, George Mark Children's House provides life enriching care and family support for children that modern healthcare cannot yet cure, or for those who have chronic medical conditions.

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George Mark Children's House | Where hospital meets home

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To honor and celebrate young lives cut short, Kathy Hull founded the first freestanding pediatric palliative care facility in the United States, the George Mark Children's House. Its mission: to give terminally ill children and their families a peaceful place to say goodbye. She shares stories brimming with wisdom, joy, imagination and heartbreaking loss.

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City & County Human Services Agency

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We can help you find resources to make sure you receive the benefits and services you are entitled to.

HSA COVID-19 updates

We're available to meet your essential service needs by phone and online while our service centers are temporarily closed.

Community Services

Most HSA community partners are limiting or changing access to services that involve group activities, including congregate meals and adult learning activities.

DAS Benefits and Resources Hub

With a single call, older adults and people with disabilities can learn about available services throughout the city and also apply for several of our services. Our Benefits and Resources Hub is the "central door" for our services serving these populations. Learn more and get started now.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)

If you are a San Francisco resident who is receiving Medicare or about to receive Medicare, HICAP can help you maximize your health benefits.

Safety in Care Faciltiies

Our Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for the rights of people living in skilled nursing facilities, residential care facilities for the elderly, and assisted living programs.

Other Resources

We offer a number of other access and advocacy resources. For more information on these and other related resources, call the DAS Benefits and Resources Hub at (415) 355-6700.

Housing counseling and advocacy: Services aiming to improve the housing situation for older adults and adults with disabilities.

Home care advocacy: Efforts to promote a seamless and responsive home care system to best serve seniors and adults with disabilities.

Long-term care consumer rights: Information on the basic rights guaranteed in the various long-term care services in the City.

Senior and disability survival school: Training services for seniors and people with disabilities to effectively access vital community resources.

Find in-home care and other support for seniors, people with disabilities, and others in need.

Stay connected to your community through technology, transportation, and programs to prevent isolation.

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We provide ABA services funded via GGRC and private insurance - specializing in early intervention and naturalistic teaching!

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For me, working at Steps was literally a life-changing experience. With constant support and guidance from the behavior analysts and program directors, I was able to discover new abilities within myself, as well as a whole new career path that I am off to pursue in graduate school. I was encouraged to take on challenges and acquire new certifications, which has helped me grow in immeasurable ways. I am so grateful to everyone at Steps, and have loved every day working with such amazing kids and team members!

- Emily, STEPS Therapy Employee

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Holistic and Comprehensive Special Needs Financial Planning
http://www.specialneedsplanninggroup.com/

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Upword Speech Therapy provides in-person and virtual speech and language therapy services for children.

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Upword Speech Therapy is a local, woman-owned private practice dedicated to providing superior speech and language therapy services to San Francisco's youngest residents. Therapy is administered at home, at school, or in the community in order to keep scheduling simple and convenient.

We are structured upon a family-oriented and relationship-based foundation. Your child is not just another 'client' and our time together is not just another 'transaction.' The first therapy objective is always to get to know your youngster and earn their trust, respect, and thumbs-up approval. Your child's unique personality, likes and dislikes, and strengths and needs are not only considered, but celebrated, and treatment is tailored specifically to them.

As the saying goes, "it takes a village..." This rings true when helping your child succeed, which is why learning does not stop when the session is over. Efficient, straight-forward strategies and home-programming activities are provided to family members, caregivers, educators, and other service providers to promote skill development across all learning environments and to achieve results in an optimal amount of time.

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Upword Speech Therapy is a local, woman-owned private practice dedicated to providing superior speech and language therapy services to San Francisco's youngest residents. Therapy is administered at home, at school, or in the community in order to keep scheduling simple and convenient. We are structured upon a family-oriented and relationship-based foundation.

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Special Needs advocates specializing in IHSS, Special Education, Regional Center, Conservatorship support and more.

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When you take a stand, you won't stand alone. Galt Advocacy: Advocating for the Special Needs Community Every day thousands of special needs individuals in the State of California are attempting to benefit from Department of Social Services programs and

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Summer camp with psycho-therapeutic intervention for improved social and emotional functioning.

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SF East Bay, California

COVID-19 UPDATE: Quest, as an essential service, will be operating a physical camp at the Danville Women's Club. Due to the nature of the pandemic, we have developed new procedures to assure the safety of campers and staff. Camp will be operated as recommended by the State and County Health orders.

Kango will continue to provide discounted transportation services for delivery and pickup at Quest's summer program. Cost will be determined by the number of campers requesting this for each area. Fees in previous years were $150/week. Once registered, contact them at https://www.kangoapp.co

Summer 2021: 6/14- 7/30

Public Health has developed guidelines for summer camps. Children must join at the same time and no new campers can attend until 7/5. If someone attends for 3 weeks, s/he can return for additional sessions starting 7/5. As the recent update from public health, campers will be in groups of 14, separated from other groups until we receive a revised order. We will have each group meet under a 13X13' shade structure with portable toilet and sink for each group.

Session 1: Starts 6/14 for 3-7 week, add additional weeks including 7/5 and beyond

Session 2: Starts 7/5 for 3-4 weeks

2021 Quest Therapeutic Camps Summer Fees

3 Weeks.......$2475.00

4 Weeks.......$3300.00

5 Weeks.......$3900.00

6 Weeks.......$4550.00

7 Weeks.......$5200.00

New Camper Screening Fee: $150

*Medical insurance/ABA coverage/Regional Center may cover Quest *Van service to and from Rockridge and Dublin BART stations (at additional cost through Kango)
Quest Therapeutic Day Camp Summer program:

Since 1989, Quest Camps have provided innovative treatment programs for children aged 6-18 years old. Thousands of children have made dramatic improvements in behavioral, emotional and social functioning because of Quest's unique system that combines recreational activities, behavioral milieu and group psychotherapy. The principles of the Quest system derive from Dr. Field's clinical training and his successful private practice that has provided therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families for over 30 years.

Each morning, campers participate in outdoor activities that include sports that competition is minimize and enjoyment is emphasized, tag, hiking and playing together. The trained counselor staff then observes how each interacts and provides Quest-developed interventions to increase awareness and improve behavior. Each morning also includes an hour group therapy session, integrating therapeutic exercises, discussion and feedback for better understanding of each camper's goals.

After lunch sent from home, we hope to attend an afternoon swim at the City of San Ramon Aquatic Center for free swim or sign up for "Quests" that include animation, robotics, science, art, drama, journalism and construction. These two-hour activities blend ages and genders for all campers to enjoy. Camp ends with the Camper of the Day ceremony to identify the camper from each group who has made the greatest effort for that day.

Due to COVID-19, we are unsure if we will be able to have fieldtrips. Fridays are "Fabulous Fridays" at Quest. On three of them, the entire camp leaves by bus, in the morning and heads to the Exploratorium, Six Flags and Lake Del Valle. The other Fridays are fun, all camp activities such as carnivals and group challenges. Pizza is served and after the Spirit Stick, honoring the group with the most enthusiasm, and Camper of the Week ceremony, campers attend the Quest Store to purchase their toys and gift cards.

Quest 2021 staff included licensed therapists including Bob Field, Ph.D.,director; Erin Meyer, LMFT , assistant director; Ricardo Almada, Psy.D. Few programs have the team of professionals leading a therapeutic day program. Our counselors include some licensed professionals, those working on internship hours, enrolled in Master's degree programs and college undergraduates. Staff to camper ratio is 5 to 1.

New campers must be screened prior to attending. Quest's campers are of average intelligence, have mild to moderate emotional problems such as ADHD, anxiety, high functioning Autism, poor self esteem and social difficulties. A diagnosis is not necessary to attend Quest.

Physically aggressive children are not appropriate for the Quest program nor are children with more severe emotional, social or developmental issues.

Attention: Quest will provide a virtual online Afterschool social skills program for those who do not wish to have their children participate in face-to-face meetings during the school year.

All Sessions: 10 weeks

Danville-Danville Women's Club
242 W. Linda Mesa
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30 pm (2 hrs.)

Virtual Program: Mondays, 1/18-6/15/2021

Fall Session: completed

*Contact the office at 925-743-2900 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for specific dates
Winter Session: January-March 1/18-3/22 & 1/19-3/25
Spring: will start immediately after the end of Winter but may have reduced sessions. Updates will come.

Single Session: $950.00

Two Sessions: $1,710.00

Three Sessions: $2,425.00

Afterschool Program

Effective as an independent group therapy program, the Afterschool program also offers an opportunity for summer campers to continue progress throughout the school year. Quest meets once a week for three 10-week sessions in Danville ( Tuesdays 3:30-5:30 pm and virtually on Mondays at the same time). With the strains of homework and other activities, Quest provides a time for children to learn the critical skills associated with emotional and social intelligence. Quest research indicated that those who attended our summer program found decreases in progress made when not attending the Afterschool program but those who continued, progressed further.

Using the Quest summer model, the program provides an activity hour to work with the children within a naturalistic environment and an hour of group therapy to focus on individual goals, social and emotional skill development and group dynamics. Since the program is only two hours a week, campers earn more points each hour to be sufficient to buy toys at Store or participate in a fieldtrip once every five weeks.

Children are grouped by age and ability. The Afterschool program provides the opportunity to have a therapist involved with the group for the entire time. This adds a more intensive treatment for the shorter day. Parents provide points for daily goals at home that are combined with camp points and Contract goal points for their reward. Evening parent group meetings occur every five weeks with therapists. Parents receive both written and verbal feedback about their child and effective techniques.
Download Summer Camp calendar in the Resource section down below.
Quest Camp Counselors are unique because they all have demonstrated a dedication to improving the lives of children. All Quest Counselors must be either attending, or have graduated from college. In recent years, 50% of our staff have been attending or have completed graduate training programs and work at Quest for additional supervised hours. Staff members are hired based on their personal qualities, experience with children, and their college education.

All counselors are subject to background and reference checks and must comply with high standards in their experience. COVID vaccines are required.

Over the past years, many of our counselors have gone on to careers in psychology, counseling, and education.

To apply for a staff position in SF Bay area or Pittsburgh, Pa.,click the link below:
http://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessiondetail.aspx?idCamp=481&campCode=QTC&idSession=299215 For Huntington, CA staff application, click here.
We typically begin reviewing applications for summer camp counselors the February before camp starts. For qualified graduate students, professional supervised internship hours are available.

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SF East Bay, California COVID-19 UPDATE: Quest, as an essential service, will be operating a physical camp at the Danville Women's Club. Due to the nature of the pandemic, we have developed new procedures to assure the safety of campers and staff. Camp will be operated as recommended by the State and County Health orders.

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"This training is invaluable! Every issue I mentioned to Gina, she gave me practical solutions that work. We got so much out of every session. It is amazing how well these techniques work. Gina has great ideas for every situation!! "

"Christina Ardel was extremely knowledgable about the landscape of resources and their nature. This was very useful for me, particularly as I try to find evidence-based services. She was a blessing and an angel. Thank you!"

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Good Samaritan has launched an "in-person" site, a Community Hub, where public school children in the Bayview/Hunter's Point neighborhood can come all-day for tutoring, healthy meals, computer access (for schoolwork), peer interaction, and mentoring. It's a solution for low-income families facing challenges helping their children participate in school remotely.

We're 95% of the Way to Our Funding Goal to Expand our Affordable Preschool!

"There are a dearth of affordable preschools in San Francisco, largely due to the high cost of commercial real estate," says Good Samaritan's Executive Director Mario Paz. "Good Samaritan owns the building where our current low-cost preschool sits. However, we can only serve 32 students here at a time. We have long wanted to expand, but did not have a cost-effective opportunity-until now."

Our COVID-19 Immigrant Family Relief Fund is in high-demand

Good Samaritan is grateful to the hundreds of donors who have stepped up to protect immigrant families during San Francisco's COVID-19 crisis. Since March 2020, hundreds of families in our network have lost income during the recession. Good Samaritan has been able to provide 500 families with food, rental assistance, or diapers. However, hundreds more are on our waitlists.

As an immigrant mother who struggled to raise her son in an abusive relationship, Erika Delgadillo-Anaya says:
"I am so grateful that I found Good Samaritan 16 years ago. The parent support groups and the women I met there helped me find the strength to leave my situation with my young son. Later, even as a single mom on a tight budget, Good Sam helped me enroll my son in preschool and then in its afterschool program, Vision Academy. My son and I both found a lot of encouragement at Good Sam."
Fifteen years later, Erika is proud to report that she now works for the organization as a Family Advocate, helping Latina moms in the Mission District improve their prospects. Remarried, she lives with her loving partner, is about to see off her first-born son go to college, and is raising twin seven year-old boys. She says, "I am most proud of what my husband and I have been able to offer to our three children: hopefulness for the future."

- Erika Delgadillo-Anaya, Good Samaritan alumna-turned-employee

William, 18, first came to Good Samaritan as a three year old. His Spanish-speaking mom brought him to Good Samaritan's weekly, bilingual parent-child interactive classes, and later enrolled him in Good Samaritan's dual-language Child Development Center.

William says his mom likes to tell a story about his first day of kindergarten. He proudly came home, announcing "I am one of the only kids in class who can find my own name on the class list! It's fun to know how to read!"

Today, when he asks his mom how he learned to read and write, she tells him:
"Good Samaritan taught me the importance of reading to you regularly, how to follow your lead when you wanted to play, and how to encourage your curiosity. They taught me about the importance of preschool. Your preschool teacher there taught you the basics and made learning fun."
William graduated from high school this year, and will be attending UC Merced. He will be the first in his family to go to college.

- William Orozco, Good Samaritan alumnus

Originally from Mexico City, Angelica has lived in San Francisco 19 years. While she primarily speaks Spanish, she encourages her sons to excel in both English and Spanish:
"I appreciate that Good Samaritan has helped my sons feel good about school. My hopes for my children are coming true: my eldest son, José, is at Galileo High School, and he wants to go to college to study computer science. Good Samaritan has helped him over the years. First, he went to the Child Development Center. Later, I enrolled him in the Vision Academy because it offered after school chess instruction and daily tutoring. I noticed right away a difference in José: his English improved both verbally and grammatically, and his grades went up. He became more confident at school.
Now, my youngest son, Angel, a third grader, goes to Vision Academy. He is good at math, enjoys it, and appreciates having mentors who encourage him to keep at it.

I am thankful to donors who support the Vision Academy for helping my kids improve their chances academically. I hope the program never ends."

- Angelica Castellanos, Parent of an alumnus and a current participant

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In this issue (scroll down to see them all):

Sept 19 meeting

Stanford Conference Registration

At the September 19 A A S C E N D meeting we're trying something completely different! As a further response to being cooped up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and inspired by the success of our Virtual Ice Cream Social, we are going to have another structured social event-a Question Palooza! There will be a virtual basket of questions people want to discuss. (You can suggest a question via email to info@aascend.org, or in chat during the meeting.) We'll pick a question at random, and then invite all of you to share your thoughts about it. It should be fun, and a chance to connect during this time of social distancing.

The Zoom meeting link will be sent via email.
AASCEND member Stacey Kennedy has also offered to entertain us with song during the meeting, and that is always a treat!

Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When: Sat Sept 19, 10am - 11am (approx)
Where: Online via Zoom. URL and password will be emailed.

Stanford Neurodiversity Conference:
Register now for the Stanford Neurodiversity Summit, Oct 17-21 online. The theme of the Summit is " Scaling Up the Neurodiversity at Work Initiative". This conference will bring together neurodivergent individuals, employers, service agencies, educators and students, parents, and professionals from all areas of the field. It will be a groundbreaking event: Don't miss it, and it's FREE! Info and registration here.)

On August 15 A A S C E N D will do something a bit different. ( via Zoom, see below.) We have offered to help two Bay Area high school students, Vikram Iyer and Deepesh Aggarwal, develop their fledgling science teaching program, Science for the Bay. Their online program brings high-quality learning experiences to autistic children as well as to children in low-income communities. They offer lessons in Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Python Programming, Physics, and Math. Vikram writes, "Right now, people with special needs or disabilities are not getting the attention they deserve because a lot of places that they rely on for either social interaction or learning are closed. Our classes can provide a way to keep students engaged and learning during this global pandemic." They were inspired in this project in part by Vikram's older brother, who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was a child.

The task: Creating this experience online

At the AASCEND meeting Vikram and Deepesh will demonstrate a simple teaching exercise. They would love to hear to our feedback, suggestions, general encouragement, and also offers to collaborate. Let's pitch in to help with this good-hearted project!

Who: Adults on the autism spectrum, families, mentors and professionals all welcome. For more information, please contact: info@aascend.org
When: Sat Aug 15, 10am - 11am (approx)
Where: Online via Zoom. The link and password will be emailed a day or so before the event.

(See Employment Survey Request Below.)
The August 1 A A S C E N D Job Club will feature Microsoft's Neil Barnett. Since the announcement at World Autism Day in 2015, Neil Barnett has been responsible for the program evolution of the Microsoft Autism Hiring Program. He leads the inclusive hiring strategy for people with disabilities across Microsoft. Neil is also responsible for the strategy and operational performance of Microsoft's consumer and enterprise Disability Answer Desk. Neil also leads the Autism @ Work Employer Roundtable of more than 30 employers across industry that have active hiring initiatives. Prior to joining Microsoft, Neil worked at a start up in San Francisco. He is graduated from Georgia Tech.

As always, attendees on the spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. Come share yours!

Survey Request
Autism Career Pathways is currently gathering information to help create an App or web platform assembling autism-friendly community jobs, including remote jobs, in businesses. We want to get input and ideas from the neurodivergent community about their experiences in job seeking. Please take a short survey here. No personal data will be stored.

At the July 18 Zoom meeting will explore how self-driving cars may effect and possibly benefit autistic people. Haley Morris, Director of Public Affairs at the self-driving car company Cruise, will lead us off with an account of Cruise's efforts to make their products accessible to differently-abled people. At the AASCEND meeting Cruise hopes to hear our ideas and input.

What are your thoughts on self-driving cars? Does your autism affect how or whether you might use a self-driving car?

Here are some Cruise design concepts:

Attendees on the spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. Cruise is very interested to hear our thoughts and feelings about transportation of the future. This is your chance to be heard!

Integrate Autism Employment Advisors is actively recruiting for a Fall internship program for a major motion picture company in the LA area. They are seeking autistic college students or college graduates with a GPA of 3.0 or higher for full-time (40 hours per week), paid internships. Internships are located in Burbank, but given COVID-19, the internships will be remote and the company is willing to consider candidates in Northern CA. The anticipated start date is September 14 and internships are about 10 weeks long. The application deadline is July 24, which is coming right up, so you'd need to act fast. If you are interested respond immediately to info@aascend.org and we will email you details and the application forms.

In lieu of the July Job Club A A S C E N D invites our members to join in several projects and presentations by autism friends around the world.

There will be no regular Job Club in July. Instead, AASCEND invites you to hear a timely (and free) online discussion via Zoom, on July 11 at 11am, and titled:
BEYOND THE TALK: Tools to Safely Navigate the Intersection of Race, Disability, and the Police
AASCEND friend and presenter Tom Iland will be on the panel. To register for the event click here. Registration closes Friday July 10 at Noon.

We will discuss the topics raised at a future AASCEND meeting.

Stay tuned for a July 18 AASCEND meeting featuring a presentation by the self-driving car manufacturer Cruise, which seeks input from our community about transportation needs and design issues.Research Opportunity
Sara Schiattone, a graduate student at a university in Italy, is continuing her study of creativity in autism, and want to recruit more autistic adults to take two short tests about creativity, and to respond to a questionnaire. Privacy standards will be observed. As a student she has no budget to pay the participants, but in participating you may help the world see how autistic people can contribute their creativity. If you are on the autism spectrum, 18 to 70 years old, and are interested in participating please email info@aascend.org and we will forward it to Sara. Another Research Opportunity
The Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) and the Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network have partnered with researchers to start co-designing a potential diagnostic tool for autism based on the lived experience of the autistic community.
The work is in very early stages. Right now, they need autsitic beta-testers to test out the tool. They will use the results to figure out if the tool is reliable, and to help identify things we need to improve. Beta testers will be compensated for their time with a $20 e-gift card. If you would like to help with this critical work, you can find more information at this link. Yet Another Research Opportunity!
Gala Korniyenko, a Ph.D. Candidate at Ohio State University, is conducting a survey of the experience of autistic adults participating in public events and decision-making processes. The study is approved by the Institutional Review Board, and the survey can be found here. Whew! We hope that's enough to keep you busy and out of trouble during the pandemic!

(Research project seeks our opinions-plus URGENT message below.)

On June 20 meets again online via Zoom. Inspired by last month's speaker, Tom Iland, we are extending our discussion of creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. AASCEND creatives Stacey Kennedy and Matthew McIntyre will lead us off with their experience and suggestions. They write, "During the pandemic some are left with nothing to do, while others are finding ways to not just cope, but finding things to do while alone. From communicating online, to recreational activities to even working from home, this discussion is a way to share what we are doing while the Shelter-in-Place is happening." An email telling you how to join the Zoom meeting will be sent shortly before the meeting starts.

For a preview of Pandemic Creativity check out Nicholas Aczel's Soundcloud music site!
URGENT need for State Budget support for disabilities! Research Project Questions https://soundcloud.com/nicholas-ac/sets/nicholas
As always, attendees on the spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program, and of course there will be an opportunity for you to share how you have been coping creatively during the last month.

The past few months have totally upended life, and the state's Budget is no exception. In the next few days (by June 30), please consider telling Gov. Newsom that you strongly support a Budget that protects the developmental disabilities service system and its funding. Go to the Governor's website. You can either email him, or call directly at (916) 445-2841. When you do, tell him you strongly support a Budget that protects the developmental disabilities service system and its funding. If you email him through the governor's website, choose subject "Budget Proposal 2020-21".

The Stanford Neurodiversity Project continues during the pandemic. One of its workgroups is curious about our thoughts on these questions. Time allowing, we can discuss them together:

How might the projected economic downturn affect autistic adults?

Can autism offer anything especially helpful during these times?

How do you feel about working virtually, e.g. via Zoom?

How does the national discussion of race relations affect us, and how might we respond?

Is there anything in particular we want our legislators to hear from us in these times?

Come with your constructive ideas!

If you have not used Zoom all you will have to do is click the link in that email and follow the prompts. If it asks you to download Zoom software, then go ahead and do that, following the prompts. Zoom makes this all pretty easy because that's how they stay in business!

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***OCR CORRESPONDENCE NOTIFICATION***

The majority of OCR staff are working remotely because of the pandemic. Therefore, to ensure receipt of your correspondence, please consider emailing or faxing (202-453-6012) it to our office, where it will receive immediate attention. If neither of these options are available to you, mail your correspondence to the address below, and we will process it as soon as conditions allow. You may also contact us at 800-421-3481 or to confirm receipt of your correspondence.
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COVID-19

For COVID-19 updates and information about services and programs throughout San Francisco.

I want to assure you that ILRCSF is here for you. We are committed to continue providing information, support, and advocacy to San Francisco's disability community. Our physical offices are closed, and staff are safely self-isolating, but we are working remotely, offering services by phone and email, and planning some virtual events in which we hope you'll participate.

Our services are available from 9:30am-4:30pm, M-F. We are also able to provide some services after hours and on weekends.

If you're asked to leave a message, please do so, and we will contact you, shortly.

To reach an ILRCSF staff member, dial our main number, below, and the extension which best suits your needs:

ILRCSF Main Number 415-543-6222

On behalf of the entire ILRCSF staff and board, I wish you and your families all the best. These are trying times, but we will get through this together.

Lana Nieves,
Executive Director

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PARENT/FAMILY GROUP is currently on hold during the pandemic

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE: TBA

A PLACE TO COME MEET OTHER FAMILIES, FIND OUT ABOUT NEW RESOURCES AND HAVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED. EACH MONTH WILL HAVE A DIFFERENT TOPIC OR THEME BASED ON REQUESTS WE HAVE GOTTEN OVER THE YEARS.. THIS SERVICE IS OFFERED TO ANY FAMILY MEMBERS (NOT JUST FOR IN:SF FAMILIES) FREE OF CHARGE AND MEANT TO BE A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL WHO ATTEND.

For more information about IN: SAN FRANCISCO's Parent/Family Group contact Joe @ 415.658.7882 or jfemino@areyouinsf.net

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Raising Employment for People with Differing Abilities.

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Within the next decade, 500,000 autistic teens will age out of the educational system. Autistics and others have attributes that are highly sought after by many bosses, yet most autistic adults have never held down a full time job, even those who are highly educated.

What is keeping the neurodivergent community out of the workplace and how can you make your company a neuro friendly space?

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Within the next decade, 500,000 autistic teens will age out of the educational system. Autistics and others have attributes that are highly sought after by many bosses, yet most autistic adults have never held down a full time job, even those who are highly educated.

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Estate Planning and Special Needs Legal Planning

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Or schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation and speak with us personally about your family. If you are ready to jump right in and get going, you can schedule right online by clicking here. You will see a few options when you click to schedule. For a consultation focused on your family, schedule your Family Wealth Planning Session.

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That is totally fine. It is normal to feel a little uneasy about estate planning. Many of our happiest clients started just where you are right now. But when they read the best selling book on estate planning for families, Wear Clean Underwear (I know, it's a funny name, right?), they felt more at ease, educated and informed about this important planning than they ever had before. And they love the peace of mind that comes with knowing everything is set up the right way for themselves, their future, and their loved ones.

I would love to send you a copy of Wear Clean Underwear: A Fast, Fun, Friendly - and Essential - Guide to Legal Planning for Busy Families for FREE as my gift to you for considering working with me. Simply click here to request your free copy and it will immediately arrive in your inbox. It's called "Wear Clean Underwear" because your mom always told you to wear clean underwear in case you were in an accident. But once you are a parent, there are important legal planning steps you need to take as well. By the way, the book gets 4.4 stars on Amazon.

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Timeless Estate Planning | Wills,Trusts, Kids, Special Needs | Laura Croft Esq.

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For 175 years, people have worked with New York Life to protect their families and futures; we believe in the importance of human guidance and in trusted relationships built on being there when our customers need us most.

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New York Life | In It Together At Every Stage. Insure, Invest, Retire.

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Welcome to New York Life, where securing the best life for you and your family has been our goal since 1845. Learn how our financial professionals can help you.

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A statewide collaborative of locally-based parent run centers working to ensure quality health care for children and youth with special health care needs.

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Family Voices of CA – Children and youth with special health care needs in CA

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We are guided by the mission to support children with special needs to Achieve Beyond their current abilities.

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When you hear the phrase "Applied Behavior Analysis," what is the first thing you think of? Most people would say "Autism" or "a type of therapy". The main reason for writing this article is to debunk any misconceptions or myths about ABA and explain...

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Achieve Beyond - ABA Therapy & Related Services - Achieve Beyond

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Achieve Beyond - Pediatric therapy and educational services to children, students and families throughout the United States including the greater Los Angeles, California (CA) area, San Francisco, Virginia (VA) / Maryland (MD) / DC area, south Connecticut (CT), Tennessee (TN), central New Jersey (NJ), and the entire New York (NY) metropolitan area.

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A Special Education Law Firm

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ADAMS ESQ - Representing children with special education needs throughout California and Nevada.

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Over a decade ago, attorney Jean Murrell Adams opened the law firm of ADAMS ESQ, a Professional Corporation, to provide high quality legal service at no cost to qualifying parents of children with special needs. Her own experience fighting for the rights of her exceptional child prompted her to dedicate her career to helping other parents.

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We specializes in service (assessment, treatment, and support), training, advocacy, and research for autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities across the lifespan.

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In 2018, we launched our free community talks. We welcome all community members, providers, caregivers and anyone who is interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and our services. Please see our upcoming schedule below:

The UCSF Center for ASD & NDDs​ Spotlight Series: Upcoming Community Talks

Please join us for our free monthly community talks on every 4 th Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Langley Porter Auditorium (L-190).
-CANCELLED: March 23th, (Katy Ankenman, MSW, LCSW and Somer Bishop, Ph.D)
Reflections on Raising a Neurodiverse Adolescent/Young Adult: Tips for Navigating School Transition and What's Next
-CANCELLED: April 27nd (Tara Rooney, MA, CCC-SLP )
Ipads, Tablets, and Devices, Oh My! The Wizardry of Technology and Communication
-May 25th (Tomoya Hirota, MD and Jordan Brooks, Pharmacy Student)
Medication for what? Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Co-occurring Problems
-June 22nd (Robert Hendren, DO)
Update on Current Integrative Biomedical Treatments for Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Langley Porter Auditorium (LP-190), 401 Parnassus Ave.

If you have questions about the UCSF Center for ASD & NDDs or would like to schedule an appointment, please email [email protected] or call 415.502.3500

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Welcome to the UCSF Center for ASD & NDDs

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In 2018, we launched our free community talks. We welcome all community members, providers, caregivers and anyone who is interested in learning more about Autism Spectrum Disorder and our services. Please see our upcoming schedule below: Please join us for our free monthly community talks on every 4 th Monday of the month from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Langley Porter Auditorium (L-190).

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KEEN’s Mission - Empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-to-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun, led by volunteer coaches.

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Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services provides specialized programs for individuals with disabilities and inclusion support throughout all SFRPD programs.

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San Francisco Recreation and Park's Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services division provides specialized therapeutic and adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing or who have disabilities. Our normal program offerings include after school programs, teen programs, swimming, gardening, Inclusion Week at Camp Mather, summer day camps, and special events. We also provide inclusion services for any program Recreation and Parks offers.

For more information about our specialized Therapeutic Recreation programs or Inclusion Services, contact us at:

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Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services

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San Francisco Recreation and Park's Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services division provides specialized therapeutic and adaptive recreation programs for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing or who have disabilities. Our normal program offerings include after school programs, teen programs, swimming, gardening, Inclusion Week at Camp Mather, summer day camps, and special events.

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High school volunteers supporting special needs students through individual interaction and connection.

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Unitopia began as a passion project encouraging individualized interaction with neurodivergent children. Over time, our team has built a strong community with families across the Bay Area, international organizations, and school chapters. We have created a worldwide movement of inclusivity and empowerment.

As we reach out to families in the Bay Area, host events and partner with organizations to support families across the world, Unitopia strives to expand our reach everywhere. Learn more by checking out our blog!

Learn more about our partners across the world, including local, national, and international companies and nonprofits! Through their support, Unitopia has become a robust organization helping many families by funding relief projects and initiatating inclusive practices like playschemes and safe spaces.

Check out our various initiatives and programs to support the neurodiversity and inclusion movement. Our projects include individualized interaction, chapter establishments, online tutorials through Youtube and Zoom, and our original educational podcast, "Neurodiversity in a Nutshell".

At its simplest, the mission for Unitopia is to create a positive impact and reach as many people as possible, especially in the neurodiverse community. We require passionate, dedicated volunteers to help make a difference and support our movement. Check out our "Get Involved" page to see how you can help!

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Unitopia - Neurodivergent Inclusion and Empowerment

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Unitopia began as a passion project encouraging individualized interaction with neurodivergent children. Over time, our team has built a strong community with families across the Bay Area, international organizations, and school chapters. We have created a worldwide movement of inclusivity and empowerment.

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Promotes social inclusion by supporting children to form authentic and reciprocal friendships.

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We value the research indicating that similar aged peers make the most effective teachers for our learners with differing abilities. We invest in training neuro-typical peers to help reach our clients in a way that is meaningful to them and to the rest of their community.

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A movement and play space for all children and families.

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Come find out what the Commotion is all about!

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Project Commotion is a community space where children, families and educators are invited to learn and grow together through movement, sensory experiences, and play.

We offer programming that incorporates tumbling, music, play, dance, and martial arts as a means of fostering healthy development, self-awareness and self-expression. Class sizes are small to allow our instructors the time and space to connect with every child and every family, and so that we may structure our classes to meet the needs of participants.​

We strive in particular to support under-served families of children with special needs, as well as caretakers and educators, by fostering healthy physical, emotional, and cognitive development. A San Francisco-based non-profit organization, Project Commotion welcomes ALL children between the ages of 0 months to 18 years, and their families.
​Project Commotion's five branches of programming include:
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* PC Movement Classes: group, private and semi-private lessons for children, youth and adults
* Las Luciérnagas Early Childhood Program: Half-day bi-lingual Early Childhood Education program for 2 - 5 year olds
* Above & Beyond School Age Enrichment Program: After School Enrichment and Summer Camps
* Schools on the Move!: Partnerships with schools that bring comprehensive movement programs to children, parents and educators
* Community Move!: Workshops, Trainings and Mentoring for parents, students, educators, and professionals.

To learn more about our work, please read our Mission and Philosophy. Please browse our website for specific information about our programs, and contact us with your questions and feedback.

SAVE the DATE for
Lights, Camera, Commotion:
PC's Annual Fundraiser
Friday, November 13
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Details coming soon!

Fall 2020: Current Program Offerings

As a result of adapting to COVID-19 related Health and Safety Guidelines, Project Commotion has modified our Program offerings for Fall 2020. Our current offerings are as follows:
PC Movement Classes: happening ONLINE via Zoom for ages 3 - 12, Fall session will start at the end of September. Register here.

Adult Movement Classes: also happening ONLINE via Zoom. Info

Las Luciérnagas Early Childhood Program: IN-PERSON services, Mon - Fri from 8:30 - 12pm for children ages 2 - 6. For enrollment information, visit our Las Luciérnagas Website.

Schools on the Move and Community Move partnerships: We are partnering and offering Adult Education workshops remotely this school year.
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Above & Beyond Enrichment Program: this program is on hiatus for this school year, but will return for our Camp Commotion program in summer 2021. Private enrichment support may be available with one of our instructors, please fill out a request on our PC Movement Class registration page with details of your request, and we will respond.

PC YouTube Channel

Get moving with the staff at PC! Visit our youtube channel for multilingual movement videos here !

Announcements!

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Come find out what the Commotion is all about!

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Project Commotion is a community space where children, families and educators are invited to learn and grow together through movement, sensory experiences, and play. We offer programming that incorporates tumbling, music, play, dance, and martial arts as a means of fostering healthy development, self-awareness and self-expression.

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San Francisco Little League - Challenger Division

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San Francisco Little League - Challenger Division

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Baseball for kids and young adults with physical or cognitive disabilities

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ETC provide outdoor experiences for underprivileged youth and people with disabilities

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ETC's Community...

Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC)
opens the beauty and challenge of the great outdoors to people with disabilities and under-resourced youth. Every year, more than 3,500 people join ETC to raft whitewater rivers, ski alpine meadows, kayak the waters of the Golden Gate and Tomales Bay, and build leadership skills.

Adventures that Awaken the Spirit

ETC trips enable participants to access the wilderness and develop an environmental stewardship ethic. Since 1972, ETC has shared outdoor adventures with disadvantaged youth and people of all ages, including those with visual or hearing-impairments, physical or developmental disabilities, and life-threatening illnesses. We also offer fundraising adventures for the general public and corporations to raise awareness of our mission. We welcome agencies, schools, and individuals of all abilities.

It's Cross-Country Skiing Season and there is snow in the Sierra! Learn more about our how ETC's Winter Program opens access the magic of snow!

Learn more about how ETC is changing lives. Visit: From Access to Impact: Special Report .

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ETC's Community... Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) opens the beauty and challenge of the great outdoors to people with disabilities and under-resourced youth. Every year, more than 3,500 people join ETC to raft whitewater rivers, ski alpine meadows, kayak the waters of the Golden Gate and Tomales Bay, and build leadership skills.

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SF Department of Children, Youth, and their Families

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SF Department of Children, Youth, and their Families

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DCYF administers the San Francisco Children & Youth Fund, and works with other government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations to ensure that San Francisco's children, youth, and families live lives of fulfillment and happiness.

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SF Department of Children, Youth and Their Families

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The DCYF Service Reports by Supervisorial District include data points about the programs DCYF funds in each district and information about the children and youth these programs serve. Each report includes demographic information, the amount of funds allocated to programs, and the types of programs DCYF funds in each district. The reports also include "Program Spotlights" that describe the work of particular DCYF grantees that run programs in each district.

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SF Department of Children, Youth and Their Families

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The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families will host eleven We Are the City Family Summits throughout San Francisco! The Family Summits are opportunities for San Francisco residents, particularly youth and families, to make your voices heard. Your stories will play a critical

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Sports Organization for individuals with Developmental Disabilities

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Children and adults with intellectual disabilities need Special Olympics! The State of California stopped funding Special Olympics for the 2020-2021 California Budget. Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) relies on this support to help our athletes through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

By sponsoring an athlete, you will help SONC deliver essential programming, equipment, and items such as Fall Games @ Home, Fall Sports & Fitness, Sports & Fitness Kits, printed materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), and more.
Sponsor an Athlete
We are excited to announce the Special Olympics Northern California Virtual Fall Season: complete with sports, events, and fun activities. We want to inspire and connect our community, even as we continue social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Fall Season will offer exciting opportunities for every member of our community to get involved and share in the spirit of Special Olympics.

September 22 - November 7

During Virtual Fall Sports & Fitness, Athletes, Unified Partners, and Coaches will participate in a seven-week program, similar to our in-person sports season, all from the safety of their homes. Athletes and Unified Partners that register by Thursday, September 24, will receive a free Fall Sports & Fitness Kit: Special Olympics face mask, a water bottle, a pedometer, and a cinch bag. After September 24, Athletes can register and participate, but will not receive the Fall Sports & Fitness Kit.
Register & Learn More
Fall Sports & Fitness will include three days of live online practices per week and is one of the many programs and community events offered during the Fall Season. In-person events and activities are currently suspended through December 31, 2020.

Fall Community Events

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Thank You to Our Annual Partners

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Children and adults with intellectual disabilities need Special Olympics! The State of California stopped funding Special Olympics for the 2020-2021 California Budget. Special Olympics Northern California (SONC) relies on this support to help our athletes through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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We aim to sustainably bring the power of sport to everyone, everywhere by designing the best products at the best prices, innovating for quality and performance so everyone can play

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Decathlon | Best Gear, Clothing and Footwear For All Sports

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World leader in sports equipment now in the USA. Shop Decathlon for 10,000+ products across 80+ sports. Free shipping over $30. Free pickup. Free returns.

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Autism Social Communities has a vision of reducing the 80% unemployment rate amongst the autism population through our 4-18+ pipeline initiative.

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In our efforts to build community and support the needs of Autism families across the globe, Autism Social Communities will be hosting a global, multidisciplinary webinar discussion on "How you can support and advocate for your child during COVID19

Thank you to the Children's Discover Museum of San Jose for allowing Autism Social Communities to facilitate fun and engaging sensory activities that foster social social skills and language development", in the LeRoy Neiman Art Studio, for the first "Play your way event of the year!!! Thank you to all of the families who showed up and adn made endless cups of fluffy slime at our slime table, squishy sensory bags at our Orbeeze water table, and last but not least beautiful art work at our creative paint station! What an amazing time we had!!!

Thank you to the Family Resources Navigators (FRN) for allowing Autism Social Communities to be a community partner, in support of black and brown families of children with special needs in obtaining equitable supports from school districts and RCEB services. Thank you for hosting one of the first events of a kind to parents and families of children with special needs in Oakland. Family Resources Navigators (l) program coordinator (r) executive director.

Yesterday, we enjoyed connecting with fellow community partners as well as parents and families at the UC Davis mind Institute for the Spark Autism research initiative. If you would still like to get involved in the Spark Autism research study you can go to sparkforautism.org 🤗🤗🤗🤗 see you at our next outreach event on February 22nd at Impact Hub, Oakland. Organizations pictured below Sacramento children's museum, Warm Line Family Resource Center, Behavioral Educational Strategies Training (BEST), and State council on developmental disabilities

As We are set to embark on a new decade, we would like to say thank you for all your support! In our second year we had the opportunity to partner with the UC Davis Mind Institute, Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose, The Special Olympics of Northern California, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, Parents helping Parents, Farleys East, and the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California! In addition to this we hosted four social community events for children on the spectrum ages 4-12 and even accomplished our fundraising goal of $2,000! 😆 Autism Social Communities has a platform because of you, and it is because of you We will be able to serve more families impacted by autism and continue to work toward our vision of reducing the 80% unemployment rate amongst the autism population. We wish you a Happy New Year and thank you once again for your consistent efforts in creating a more inclusive and diverse future for our children.

Autism Social Communities was invited to be apart of Cal trans 14th Annual Diversity and Disability Awareness day event

Thank you Chris and his wife Amy the owners of Farleys East and the whole Farley's team for hosting Autism Social Communities second annual nonprofit happy hour fundraiser

Saturday October 5th, Autism Social Communities will be a community partner for the second annual Parents Helping Parents and Special needs professionals, special needs resource fair! Come meet members of the ASC team and learn more about our pipeline initiatives.

Last weekend, we had a blast hosting 200+ parents and children at our 2nd event in partnership with the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose. Thanks, to everyone who came out and supported our event while making endless cups or slime at our slime table, beautiful art at our creative paint station and necklaces at our bead stringing table. We had an amazing time !!!!! And can't wait to see you in February for the next "Play Your Way" event

Autism Social Communities is a community partner for the Special Olympics of Northern California Healthy Athletes health fair screening on Saturday, June 22. This event is a FREE event that promotes opportunities for physical fitness, friendships and wellness for Special Olympic Athletes. We will be doing outreach alongside other community partners for this event and hope to see you there.

Autism Social Communities will be tabling at Access To Adventure, an event brought to the community by Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, to provide a day of arts and recreation for kids with special healthcare needs. The festival is FREE and taking place on Saturday May 4th from 12-3pm at Golden Gate Park Music Concourse Bandshell.

Register online at https://www.supportforfamilies.org/special-family-events

Autism Social Communities co-hosted our first sensory event with our partners at the Children's Discovery Museum this past Saturday on April 27th from 5:30-8:00pm. The event provided great opportunities for families to gather resources and learn about social skills strategies. ASC mediated activities including Orbeez, Slime, and Creative painting. All ages were welcome, and over 400 patrons showed up so thank you and it was great connecting with you all!
Autism Social Communities second Autism Social Communities first event was a Grand success!! Parents and children were able to come and interact in a social environment, where creativity was free flowing! Kids had a blast making slime, painting, and there were bubbles everywhere! Check out some of the pictures below, and we hope to see you at our next event. was socially popn!! Parents and children were able to work on social strategies together through mediated play involving activities like Makey Makey and Orbeez. Along with the smells of BBQ from our sponsor Smokin' Woods, the room was filled with innovation, imagination, and collaboration. Check out some of the pictures below, and stay tuned because more events are on the way.
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We exist to support and advocate for people with disabilities.

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in Dublin, California, this Joni and Friends location serves the . We work with local churches and organizations to provide outreach programs that minister help and hope to those who face the daily challenges of life with a disability. We're committed to reaching individuals and families affected by disability in our community with the love of Christ.

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in Dublin, California, this Joni and Friends location serves the . We work with local churches and organizations to provide outreach programs that minister help and hope to those who face the daily challenges of life with a disability. We're committed to reaching individuals and families affected by disability in our community with the love of Christ.

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Camp Krem / Camping Unlimited for the Developmentally Disabled

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Camp Krem / Camping Unlimited for the Developmentally Disabled

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Summer and Year Around Recreation for Exceptional People

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CAMP KREM RISING FROM THE ASHES! The CZU Wildfire has destroyed Our Property ~ 95% is gone! WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP You can assist us with this work! Help Camp Krem Rebuild ~ Join our dollar-for-dollar Donor Drive The Klebanoff Cohen Fund is currently matching

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The Inclusive Schools Group is a consortium of K-12 schools that support children who learn differently. We are committed to organizing and sharing information about school events and related resources in order to guide families in finding the best school fit and community support services for their children.

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We are a K-8 independent school for students with learning, attention and social challenges. We also offer after-school tutoring, summer camps and social skill groups.

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We are founded on the belief that every child is exceptional and deserves a supportive educational environment with compassionate, highly-qualified special educators who are enthusiastic about teaching students with academic and social differences. Rooted in empathy, we believe that when children are embraced, accepted and supported by teachers and peers, they can reach their true potential. With intimate class sizes, the 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio ensures that every student receives the individualized instruction they need, when they need it. We provide classroom accommodations and curricular modifications that truly meet the needs of each individual student, while providing high-quality, appropriate education. We prepare students for lifelong success by giving them the self-advocacy tools and self-regulation strategies they need to become the best version of themselves. By promoting inclusion and celebrating differences, every child feels welcome at The Sequoia Village Schoolhouse.

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We are founded on the belief that every child is exceptional and deserves a supportive educational environment with compassionate, highly-qualified special educators who are enthusiastic about teaching students with academic and social differences. Rooted in empathy, we believe that when children are embraced, accepted and supported by teachers and peers, they can reach their true potential.