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First 5 Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

707-522-2020

info@first5sonomacounty.org

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About FIRST 5 SONOMA COUNTY

First 5 Sonoma County is committed to promoting healthy development of all Sonoma County children from the prenatal stage through age five

To maximize the healthy development of all Sonoma County children from the prenatal stage through age five through support, education and advocacy.

See how we're accomplishing our mission
- via education, advocacy and support.

Talk to your kids, talk with your kids! Talking to your kids early helps them develop the building blocks of essential language skills

Read to your kids, read with your kids! Develop a love of reading that can last a lifetime!

Sing to your kids, sing with your kids! Singing helps to develop hearing skills, plus it's fun!

Helping families to prepare children to succeed-at home, at school, in life.

Find out about the ongoing First 5 Sonoma County programs for Parents, Teachers & Kids in our community

Fun Activities with "Potter the Otter"!

The Parent Resource Guide is a wonderful resource for Sonoma County Parents, and it's our free gift to you!

OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE.

For Kids.
For Families.
For Sonoma County.

FIRST 5 SONOMA COUNTY Events

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Fun Activities for Kids!

Download "Potter the Otter" Activities Books & Crafts at our Fun Activities Page!

5340 Skylane Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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First 5 Sonoma County | Sonoma County, CA - Talk, Read, Sing!

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About FIRST 5 SONOMA COUNTY First 5 Sonoma County is committed to promoting healthy development of all Sonoma County children from the prenatal stage through age five To maximize the healthy development of all Sonoma County children from the prenatal stage through age five through support, education and advocacy.

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First 5 Napa

Napa, CA

(707) 257-1410

admin@first5napa.org

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First 5 Napa County Children and Families Commission

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The First 5 Napa County Children and Families Commision supports our community in developing and enhancing coordinated, integrated, and equitable systems, that care for, support, educate and respect families and children 0-5 years of age.

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First 5 Solano

Vallejo, CA

707-784-1332

cfcsolano@solanocounty.gov

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First 5 Solano | Solano County, California

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First 5 Solano funds programs and services that advance opportunities for Solano County’s youngest children (0-5) and their families and strengthens early childhood systems to support future generations.

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Pleasant Hill, CA

925-957-1030

oliver@oaglaw.com

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Probate, wills, trusts, conservatorships, guardianships and fiduciary representation Law Offices of Oliver Greenwood in Pleasant Hill

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Barbara D. Hannon Attorney and Counselor

Alameda, CA

510.764.5400

bdhannon@att.net

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American Advocacy Group

877-762-0702

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Advocacy Services for Those with Disabilities

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Law Offices of Ann Marshall Robbeloth, PC

(408) 371-5206

assistant@robbelothlaw.com

San Jose

Serves Santa Clara county

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Hall Law Firm

Mercy Hall

(415) 496-9273

San Francisco

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Law Office of Alexis Lynch

(415) 795-1838

alexis@alexislynchlaw.com

San Rafael

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If you have an adult child or family member with a developmental disability, you must ensure you will have the legal right to make important decisions regarding his or her welfare. Establishing a conservatorship gives you that peace of mind.

Although the conservatorship process initially may sound daunting to many families, it can absolutely be a smooth and straightforward process when handled correctly. Alexis works closely with her clients to thoroughly explain every aspect of the process and what her clients can expect over the course of their case. She is approachable and readily available to respond to questions along the way.

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Pearce Law

Special Needs Attorney

Elk Grove, CA

916-333-5088

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Dear Special Needs Parents,

I feel like I already know you.

You're online doing research at 2 A.M. You're sending emails late at night, looking for answers. You're awake because your child is awake when they should be asleep, or, you're awake because your child is actually asleep and it's the only chance you have to get things done.

With 25 years experience working with special needs families, I've come to keenly understand the challenges faced by parents like you. Though each child's needs are varied and complex, the situations faced by families like yours are all too similar.

Stress and pressure fill your days. Resources are stretched. Questions about the future fill your mind like corn popping in a microwave.

I know you're always seeking solutions to help your child.

It would be my pleasure to help you in that journey.

And share some smiles along the way :)

Thank you for visiting my site. I hope to see you soon.

Michael

SpecialVest App

Michael built an App to help parents navigate life with special needs. SpecialVest helps you save time, reduce stress, and worry less about your child's care and future. Try it Free!
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Special Needs Planning is easier than you think. Michael has developed a unique system customized for the specific lifestyle of special needs parents. NO PREPARATION NEEDED

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one parent can handle everything when both can't come in

FLAT FEES FOR SERVICES

No Hourly Billing - you'll know the exact cost before you start

Fixed Fee for Trusts and Conservatorships - fees and costs set "up-front"

Michael does not charge extra for Special Needs Trusts!

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Please join us at our sister-site, SpecialVest, to enjoy our Blog, the 7 Keys to Special Needs Peace of Mind.

Our blog contributors are special needs parents, special needs professionals, and myself.

The 7Keys Blog is where you will find helpful tips, guides and solutions so that you can worry less, and enjoy more, as you navigate life with a child who has special needs.

Hope to see you there!

-Michael

I'm Michael, a husband and father.

As an estate planning attorney, I've had the privilege of helping thousand of families prepare for their children's future, and then navigate the inevitable transitions as life unfolds.

I'm excited and proud to have recently re-directed my practice to focus on providing highly personalized services for our special needs families.

I hope to have the pleasure of meeting you soon!
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Sibshops are a place for siblings of children and youth with disabilities to connect with other siblings

Sibshops are interactive, age-appropriate workshops for children and youth who have a sibling with an intellectual or developmental disability or life-limiting health condition. Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of siblings with special needs (collectively referred to as "Sibs") an opportunity to meet and develop a sense of community in a fun, recreational setting.

Sibs aged 8-18 are invited to attend, and will be grouped with similar ages. Sibshops Northern California offers Sibshops for three different age groups: Grades 3 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, and Grades 9 - 12.

Given the geographic spread of families who are interested in Sibshops, along with the continuing ups and downs of COVID, we plan to operate in virtual mode for the foreseeable future. We are currently supporting families located across the greater Bay Area (broadly defined as Santa Cruz to Sacramento).

Register for Upcoming Sibshops

3rd through 5t h Grade (Ages 7-10)

Saturday, 10:30 - 11: 4 5 am

6th through 8th Grade (Ages 10-13)

9th through 12th Grade (Ages 13-18)

Stay tuned for dates for the remainder of 2023!

Our Sibshops are led by a team of certified Sibshop facilitators, including adult Sibs and a parent / caregiver.

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Cabrillo Montessori
Santa Clara, CA
408-418-3568
https://msosv.com/cabrillo/

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Bright Horizons Preschool at Bishop Ranch
San Ramon, CA
925-866-7005

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Take a look inside Bright Horizons at Bishop Ranch from the comfort of your own home! You'll see our warm, welcoming environments, enriching classrooms, and inspiring spaces that spark independence, curiosity, and learning.

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Temple Emanu-El Preschool
San Jose, CA
408-293-8660

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Our Mission
The mission of Temple Emanu-EL Preschool (TEPS) is to provide a positive educational setting of experiential activities that promote, teach, and instill age-appropriate developmental skills, academic readiness, social growth and Jewish culture, values knowledge and identity to any child who shows a readiness for our program.

Here at TEPS, we foster the positive and joyful growth of our students! Our curriculum offers children a chance to explore their social and academic abilities in an environment which incorporates the culture and traditions of Judaism. Our trained professionals work with the Preschool students to actively work on kindergarten readiness such as the ABCs and 123s, as well as science, music, art, and more.

Our school is community-based and open to children of all faiths.
Visit our Facebook Page for a peek into our TEPS world! Some highlights of our program include:

Shabbat on Friday mornings

Celebration of Jewish holidays and traditions

Nutritional snacks

Fun and educational field trips

Fun-filled summer program

Potty training

Weekly music class with Cantor Leah Shafritz

Beautifully renovated building

New and exciting playground

Free Art, Science, Music, Spanish, and Cooking Enrichment Classes

Claparts Dance (additional cost)

We also offer Special Events, including:

Kid's Night Out Pajama Parties (KNOPP)

Family Potluck Dinners

...and more!

Information

Director, Early Childhood Education: Barbara Smead

Address: 1010 University Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126

Phone: (408) 293-8660

Email: Barbara@templesanjose.org

Hours: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday

Key Attributes

California Licensed Facility #434404443

School Type: Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten

Age Span: 24 months to 5 years old

Programs: Full and half-day, extended care available

Sessions: Available 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week

Please note that discounts are available for enrolled siblings and Temple members.
For more information on tuition and policies, click here.

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California State Preschool Program - Redwood City

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California State Preschool Program - Redwood City
Redwood City, CA
650-482-2417

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How do I Enroll My Child?

Applying to our preschools is now easier than ever! Simply click on the links below to get started.

Redwood City School District (RCSD) provides high quality state preschool services at free or low cost to prepare all children for success in school and life.

The preschool program forms the foundation for later life learning in all domains of development, including socio-emotional, language, literacy, and mathematics. Children who are 3-4 years old develop the skills to interact well with others, in a continuous process of critical thinking and problem solving on challenges presented by a shared environment with adult professionals and children of varying ages and abilities. They also gain foundational knowledge on a wide range of academic vocabulary, literary styles, and scientific processes crucial to later school achievement in all subject areas.

Offering a 1:8 teacher-student ratio and flexibility to parents, the preschool program is available in part-day and full-day services at seven of the district's sites.

Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School

Garfield Community School

Hawes Elementary School

Hoover Community School

Orion Alternative Elementary School

Roosevelt School

Taft Community School

Features of our programs include:

Full-day classes are generally open from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and operate year-round to accommodate working parents.

Our three-hour preschool classes have morning or afternoon schedules, and operate on a school calendar.

Many of our classrooms have bilingual staff and programming.

All children receive lunch and snacks through the USDA Child Care Food Program.

Children with disabilities or other special needs are integrated in our classrooms whenever possible.

For Enrollment & Eligibility: (650) 482-2417

For Child, Family, and Community Liaison: (650) 696-0943

For Principal of Child Development Centers: (650) 482-2417

For Employment, Redwood City School District Human Resources: (650) 423-2229

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Hope Technology School
Palo Alto, CA
650-565-8391

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Hope Technology School | A premiere inclusive school in the Bay Area

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White Pony Preschool -The Meher Schools
Lafayette, CA
925-938-9958

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School of Imagination
Dublin, CA
925-829-9555

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School of Imagination | Bring Out The Extraordinary in Every Child

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"It is so emotional and difficult as a parent to feel as though you are meeting the needs of your children when they are so small and can't clearly communicate. Bringing them to Happy Talkers and to the School of Imagination provided such relief because I knew these were the best people I would be able to find to help my girls.

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IPAL Preschool
Pleasanton, CA
925-462-3325

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Inclusive Play And Learn Preschool @ Harvest Park

Home of the Rainbow Fish

The IPAL Preschool @ Harvest Park is Pleasanton's first inclusive preschool where students with and without disabilities learn together in a developmentally appropriate educational setting. Our preschoolers are learning to build friendships in a real world classroom environment. They are learning problem solving skills, relationship building, early academic skills, classroom readiness skills and respect for others. Inclusive education creates opportunities for ALL students to learn together. We look at what our students can do, not what they can't.

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Shining Light Preschool
Pleasanton, CA
925-846-2588

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Shining Light Preschool is a Christian, parent-cooperative preschool in Pleasanton, CA providing a safe, fun, Christ-centered environment for children to explore & develop an excitement for learning.

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Concord KinderCare

Concord, CA
925-682-9560

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Danyelle Coach, Center Director

Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Mt. View, Silverwood, Monte Gardens, Ayers, Westwood

Our center is accredited by NAEYC.

Welcome to Concord KinderCare

Welcome to Concord KinderCare in California! Conveniently located near Clayton Road, we are all one big, happy family here. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents here consider us to be a part of their village. Your child will have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in. We build a welcoming environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We love our circle of families and meeting new friends!

Meet Danyelle Coach, Our Center Director

At KinderCare Since: 1985

Favorite Children's Book: Peef the Christmas Bear

Meet Danyelle Coach! She is the Center Director at Concord KinderCare in California. Danyelle attended Diablo Valley College, where she earned her teacher and director certifications. She has been with KinderCare since 1985, and before that she was a teacher and a program specialist. "Family - a little bit crazy, a little bit loud, a whole lot of love." Outside of work, Danielle enjoys reading, camping, boating, and spending time with her family and friends.

AMERICA'S MOST ACCREDITED

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That's a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here's why.

SCHOOL-READY

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Our Programs

Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program

Our Teachers

We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist's Heart

"My classroom is full of art!" says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.

Our Families

Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare, please share your story with us .

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs...oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas-a family on the go.

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Elementary Schools Bussed To: Mt. View, Silverwood, Monte Gardens, Ayers, Westwood Our center is accredited by NAEYC. Welcome to Concord KinderCare in California! Conveniently located near Clayton Road, we are all one big, happy family here. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents here consider us to be a part of their village.

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Concord KinderCare

Concord, CA
925-682-9560

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Danyelle Coach, Center Director

Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Mt. View, Silverwood, Monte Gardens, Ayers, Westwood

Our center is accredited by NAEYC.

Welcome to Concord KinderCare

Welcome to Concord KinderCare in California! Conveniently located near Clayton Road, we are all one big, happy family here. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents here consider us to be a part of their village. Your child will have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in. We build a welcoming environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We love our circle of families and meeting new friends!

Meet Danyelle Coach, Our Center Director

At KinderCare Since: 1985

Favorite Children's Book: Peef the Christmas Bear

Meet Danyelle Coach! She is the Center Director at Concord KinderCare in California. Danyelle attended Diablo Valley College, where she earned her teacher and director certifications. She has been with KinderCare since 1985, and before that she was a teacher and a program specialist. "Family - a little bit crazy, a little bit loud, a whole lot of love." Outside of work, Danielle enjoys reading, camping, boating, and spending time with her family and friends.

AMERICA'S MOST ACCREDITED

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That's a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here's why.

SCHOOL-READY

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Our Programs

Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program

Our Teachers

We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist's Heart

"My classroom is full of art!" says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.

Our Families

Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare, please share your story with us .

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs...oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas-a family on the go.

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Elementary Schools Bussed To: Mt. View, Silverwood, Monte Gardens, Ayers, Westwood Our center is accredited by NAEYC. Welcome to Concord KinderCare in California! Conveniently located near Clayton Road, we are all one big, happy family here. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parents here consider us to be a part of their village.

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Clayton KinderCare on Main St

Clayton, CA
925-672-9370

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Jean Kloberdanz, Center Director

Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Mount Diablo Elementary

Our center is accredited by NAEYC.

Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main St

Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main Street in California! Nestled at the base of Mount Diablo, we are committed to educating the children in our community. All aspects of our classrooms are there to assist in your child's growth and development. Every day, our staff works hard to help children develop confidence for life. Our mission is that you feel welcomed and part of our KinderCare family the moment you walk through our center doors!

Meet Jean Kloberdanz, Our Center Director

At KinderCare Since: 1992

Favorite Children's Book: I Love You Forever

Meet Jean Kloberdanz! She is the Center Director at Clayton KinderCare on Main St in California. Jeannie attended Orange Coast College, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She has been with KinderCare since 1992 and has worked in childcare settings since 1980. Every day, Jean enjoys meeting new families and helping children build confidence for life. "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots, the other is wings." Outside of work, Jean is an avid camper and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

AMERICA'S MOST ACCREDITED

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That's a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here's why.

SCHOOL-READY

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Our Programs

Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program

Our Teachers

We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist's Heart

"My classroom is full of art!" says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.

Our Families

Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

We couldn't be happier with the KinderCare in Clayton. The teachers and learning activities are great. The teachers and staff are so caring. As a first time mother, it was not easy letting go! The teachers and staff were so kind and caring it put my mind at ease. My children just adore their teachers. You can see they just enjoy working with children. Within the first days of attending I could hear my children communicating more clearly. We just love talking about what they learned at school. The calendar with the lesson plans is so helpful. I can connect with what they are learning that day. I am so pleased with the KinderCare in Clayton!

Theresa P. - KinderCare Parent

Sending our kids to KinderCare has been one of the best decisions we've made for our kids!

Jen and Sam L. - KinderCare Parent

Dear Jeannie, Gina, Rose, Justine, Janet and Jackie (along with all the staff at KinderCare),
We wanted to take the time and thank you for the kindness you have shown our family the past two weeks. Starting at a new day care can be stressful and you all were amazing at comforting us, and most importantly our children during this transition. We are so glad they are being taken care of in such a loving and understanding environment. Thank you for all that you do each day!

Audrey S. - KinderCare Parent

Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare, please share your story with us .

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs...oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas-a family on the go.

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Elementary Schools Bussed To: Mount Diablo Elementary Our center is accredited by NAEYC. Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main Street in California! Nestled at the base of Mount Diablo, we are committed to educating the children in our community. All aspects of our classrooms are there to assist in your child's growth and development.

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Clayton KinderCare on Main St

Clayton, CA
925-672-9370

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Jean Kloberdanz, Center Director

Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Mount Diablo Elementary

Our center is accredited by NAEYC.

Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main St

Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main Street in California! Nestled at the base of Mount Diablo, we are committed to educating the children in our community. All aspects of our classrooms are there to assist in your child's growth and development. Every day, our staff works hard to help children develop confidence for life. Our mission is that you feel welcomed and part of our KinderCare family the moment you walk through our center doors!

Meet Jean Kloberdanz, Our Center Director

At KinderCare Since: 1992

Favorite Children's Book: I Love You Forever

Meet Jean Kloberdanz! She is the Center Director at Clayton KinderCare on Main St in California. Jeannie attended Orange Coast College, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She has been with KinderCare since 1992 and has worked in childcare settings since 1980. Every day, Jean enjoys meeting new families and helping children build confidence for life. "There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One is roots, the other is wings." Outside of work, Jean is an avid camper and enjoys spending time with friends and family.

AMERICA'S MOST ACCREDITED

Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That's a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here's why.

SCHOOL-READY

Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.

Our Programs

Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program

Our Teachers

We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.

Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!

A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH

An Artist's Heart

"My classroom is full of art!" says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.

We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.

Our Families

Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!

We couldn't be happier with the KinderCare in Clayton. The teachers and learning activities are great. The teachers and staff are so caring. As a first time mother, it was not easy letting go! The teachers and staff were so kind and caring it put my mind at ease. My children just adore their teachers. You can see they just enjoy working with children. Within the first days of attending I could hear my children communicating more clearly. We just love talking about what they learned at school. The calendar with the lesson plans is so helpful. I can connect with what they are learning that day. I am so pleased with the KinderCare in Clayton!

Theresa P. - KinderCare Parent

Sending our kids to KinderCare has been one of the best decisions we've made for our kids!

Jen and Sam L. - KinderCare Parent

Dear Jeannie, Gina, Rose, Justine, Janet and Jackie (along with all the staff at KinderCare),
We wanted to take the time and thank you for the kindness you have shown our family the past two weeks. Starting at a new day care can be stressful and you all were amazing at comforting us, and most importantly our children during this transition. We are so glad they are being taken care of in such a loving and understanding environment. Thank you for all that you do each day!

Audrey S. - KinderCare Parent

Share Your Story
If you have a story about your experience at KinderCare, please share your story with us .

Who Are KinderCare Families?

They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.

Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.

A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A

Home in Houston

Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs...oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas-a family on the go.

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Elementary Schools Bussed To: Mount Diablo Elementary Our center is accredited by NAEYC. Welcome to Clayton KinderCare on Main Street in California! Nestled at the base of Mount Diablo, we are committed to educating the children in our community. All aspects of our classrooms are there to assist in your child's growth and development.

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Napa Junction
American Canyon, CA
707-253-4029

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Our preschool, and child care and development programs are funded under contract with the California State Department of Education. All program eligibility and enrollment processes are defined by guidelines set-forth by the State Department of Education. Eligibility for part-day preschool programs is based solely on family size and income. All part-day preschool programs are free of charge to eligible families. Eligibility for full-day preschool or school-age child care is based on family size, income, and need, which is defined as employment, job training, or job search activities. Depending on income, services may be free of charge or have nominal fees based on a sliding scale.

Age
Children are age eligible for part-day or full-day preschool in the two years preceding kindergarten entrance. Children who will be 3 or 4 years of age, on or before September 1st of a program year may be enrolled.

Income
Program services are limited to income eligible families. The chart below lists current maximum income for different family sizes. All family with income at or below these levels qualify for services.
Family Size  & Maximum Monthly Income
2 | $4,173

3 | $4,502

4 | $5,256

5 | $6,098

6 | $6,939

Apply Today

It is never too early for services! The earlier you apply the better your chances will be that your child will be enrolled as soon as they are age eligible. Please fill out the application linked below and once registered, you will be placed on the waiting list and notified if there is an opening.

Napa County State Preschool Program (external website, new window)

If you need accessible versions of the documents below, please contact NCOE Communications.

English Printable Application (download)

Spanish Printable Application (download)

Support for childcare and preschool enrollment - Community Resources for Children (external website, new window)

For questions regarding CSPP contact Jeanne Fridolfs or Debbie Mays.

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We created Down Syndrome Clinic to You (DSC2U) to bring the best of health and wellness information about Down syndrome to caregivers and primary care physicians around the globe. We believe that location and personal finances should never prevent someone from accessing the best and most timely medical information for a loved one with Down syndrome.

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What exactly is "Down Syndrome Clinic to You" (DSC2U)?

We see DSC2U as a way for families to get up-to-date, personalized health and wellness information for their loved one with Down syndrome. DSC2U provides customized information for people with Down syndrome from age 1 through adulthood/senior years. When caregivers access DSC2U online, they will be asked to identify current symptoms in their loved one with Down syndrome along with any past medical or behavioral diagnoses and any recent blood work or diagnostic testing. DSC2U also contains optional questions about nutrition, education, therapies, life skills, and community resources. Their responses will be analyzed by a computer, based on state-of-the-art guidelines designed by national Down syndrome experts.

The caregiver will instantly receive two personalized documents: one for themselves and one to share with their primary healthcare provider. These documents contain customized suggestions that are designed to help their loved one get healthcare tailored to their own specific needs. The documents are based on the caregiver's answers to the DSC2U survey and draw on national guidelines for the care of persons with Down syndrome.

DSC2U does not offer direct access to physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital, nor does it offer caregivers access to MGH physicians by e-mail, text, phone, or videoconference. It is not meant to help in emergencies or to address urgent medical issues. For those circumstances, please call 9-1-1 in the U.S. or go to your nearest medical provider. DSC2U offers instead the most current recommendations and resources to caregivers through personalized online documents.

We tested DSC2U in a national randomized controlled trial with 230 families from around the U.S. who did not have access to a Down syndrome specialty clinic. DSC2U is effective. People with Down syndrome whose caregivers used DSC2U had a 1.6-fold increase in adherence to recommended guidelines. About 97% of caregivers found the output of DSC2U easy to understand, and 100% of caregivers would recommend DSC2U to other families. About 97% of primary care providers agreed with the customized recommendations of DSC2U, and 100% of primary care providers were interested in the information. You can read the full research paper, ​ this summary, and/or listen to a podcast summarizing the results.

How long does it take to complete DSC2U?

The more of the intake that you complete, the more customized recommendations you will receive. For some caregivers, DSC2U can take as short as 10 minutes to fill out. Other caregivers can spend up to 45 minutes, choosing to fill out all of the questions. The intake form does not need to be completed in one session. Your responses will be saved, and you can always return to finish. Once your DSC2U intake form is completed, you will be given access to your personalized Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan, which will be accessed in your DSC2U portal. You may return to your DSC2U portal at any time, for no additional fee, to access these customized documents. You also have the option to click the download button to print or save a copy of these documents for your records.

Caregivers are welcome to return and re-complete DSC2U as many times as they wish. We recommend re-completing DSC2U at least once each year, timed with your loved one's annual wellness visit with their primary care provider. Your previous responses will not be saved so that you can enter new symptoms/concerns and receive new customized information. Caregivers will be charged the same user fee upon each usage.

What languages is DSC2U available in?

DSC2U is available in English and Spanish.

DSC2U was created by Dr. Brian Skotko, MD, MPP, and the clinical and research teams from the Down Syndrome Program and Lab of Computer Science at Massachusetts General Hospital, a not-for-profit academic hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. The team worked in close consultation with key stakeholders, including parents and caregivers of people with Down syndrome, representatives of Down syndrome advocacy organizations, primary care physicians, and national medical experts.

DSC2U was created with the help of a generous grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), a federally funded program established to help patients and their caregivers make better informed decisions about healthcare. This funding ended in July 2019. DSC2U has never accepted any funding from pharmaceutical companies or commercial entities.

Now that the PCORI grant has ended, DSC2U continues to be maintained and updated by the same team at Massachusetts General Hospital but must pay its own way. It is solely maintained by philanthropic donations and user fees.

LuMind IDSC Foundation is the founding philanthropic supporter and will collaborate with Massachusetts General Hospital to bring DSC2U to more than 200,000 families who do not have access to a specialty Down syndrome clinic like ours.

Donations and user fees are received and processed by Massachusetts General Hospital, and are used to cover the expenses associated with maintaining and improving this resource. These expenses include such things as ongoing review of new research results, administrative costs, and computer software updates.

Will families be charged a fee to access DSC2U?

Yes. For $49, families can access DSC2U once. These fees will cover the cost of expenses associated with maintaining and improving this resource. Some insurance companies do cover these fees for families; a listing of such insurers can be found here.

Does medical insurance cover the cost to families of DSC2U?

Some insurance companies do cover the fee for families; a listing of such insurers can be found here.

Can families get a discount on the price of DSC2U?

Some local Down syndrome organizations have chosen to pay a portion of the cost of DSC2U by purchasing "discount codes." Please check with your local Down syndrome organization to see if this is an option for you. Some insurance companies also cover the DSC2U fees.

How is the privacy of our data protected?

Health information is entered through the secure DSC2U website and is saved in secure servers located behind the firewall of our healthcare system, Partners Healthcare. On completion, the Caregiver Checklist and PCP Plan are accessible only through an e-mail link, and then, a private code selected by the family member.

If my loved one attends a Down syndrome specialty clinic, can I still access DSC2U?

Yes, any caregiver is able to access DSC2U, regardless of the current medical care being received by their loved one.

When will I get this Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan?

You will receive a link to your Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan immediately after submitting your intake form.

Do I have to do anything with the Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan?

The Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan are yours to keep, and you can do whatever you wish with them. You are not required to send or do anything with the reports, if you do not want to. They will contain recommendations and resources for you and the person with Down syndrome based on the input you provide in DSC2U.

Caregivers are welcome to return and complete DSC2U as many times each year as they wish. If caregivers have one of these insurance plans, they can complete DSC2U as many times as they would like for free. Caregivers who do no thave one of these insurance plans will be charged the same user fee upon each usage.

What if I disagree with information in the Caregiver Checklist or Primary Care Provider Plan? What if there is an error in the plan?

These plans were personalized and auto-generated (by a computer) based on the information you provided and questions you answered on DSC2U. Your Caregiver Checklist will contain an explanation on why each recommendation/resource was generated, highlighting information you provided in the intake form. You are welcome to use (or not) any information that you find helpful. Your answers to the intake survey are not saved, so there is no option to "correct" any information afterwards. However, you are welcome to return to DSC2U at any time and enter new symptoms or concerns. Each time you enter new symptoms, you will be generated a new Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan.

What if my primary concerns are not addressed in the Caregiver Checklist or Primary Care Provider Plan?

We are not able to offer any medical advice or provide medical information beyond that which is included on the Caregiver Checklist.

If you would like to schedule an in-person appointment for your loved one with Down syndrome at the Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program, please review these next steps online.

Massachusetts General Hospital also offers a remote second opinion service, at additional costs.

What if I lose my Caregiver Checklist or Primary Care Provider Plan?

If you lose the e-mail with a link to your plan, please contact our Help Desk at dsc2u@mgh.harvard.edu. We will re-send the link to your Caregiver Checklist and Primary Care Provider Plan. In your DSC2U portal, you always have the option to click the download button to print or save a copy for your records.

How does the doctor or primary care provider get my Primary Care Provider Plan? How do I share this information with my Primary Care Provider?

Your primary care provider will not get a copy of this plan unless you provide it to them. In order to allow the primary care provider the chance to utilize this information fully, we encourage you to share the Primary Care Provider Plan with your health care provider before the next routine appointment or well visit. You may choose to hand deliver it, mail it or send it through a secure email or patient portal provided through your provider's office. We also recommend that you bring a hard copy with you to the next primary care provider appointment.

Will I have an opportunity to talk to Dr. Skotko or other physicians at MGH?

No. DSC2U is entirely automated and neither you or your primary care provider will have the opportunity to discuss clinical or personal information with physicians at MGH.

Completing and submitting DSC2U does not establish a health care provider-patient relationship. It is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide specific clinical advice. It was not prepared or reviewed by a clinician specifically for you. The content of this Caregiver Checklist is not meant to be complete or exhaustive or to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule a qualified health care provider's judgment.

If there is more than one caregiver in our household, can each complete DSC2U?

Caregivers have the option of accessing DSC2U together or separately. Each separate usage of DSC2U will be charged the same access fee, unless a caregiver has one of these insurances that offer DSC2U for free. Once the Caregiver Plan and Primary Care Provider Plan have been generated, that caregiver should feel free to share that information with any other caregivers involved in the life of their loved one with Down syndrome, as they deem appropriate.

Whom can I contact if I have more questions?

If you have any technical questions, please e-mail our team at dsc2u@mgh.harvard.edu.

If you have any medical questions beyond those addressed in your Caregiver Checklist, Massachusetts General Hospital does offer a remote second opinion service, at additional costs.

Do you provide any referrals? Can we access the physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital?

If you would like to schedule an in-person appointment for your loved one with Down syndrome at the Massachusetts General Hospital Down Syndrome Program, please review these next steps online.

Massachusetts General Hospital also offers a remote second opinion service, at additional costs.

Beyond these options, we are not able to offer any medical advice or provide medical information beyond that which was included on the Caregiver Checklist. We are also not able to provide any direct consultation, referrals, or access to physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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925-866-7800
steve@summitadvisors.com

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Summit Financial Group is a comprehensive planning and wealth management firm providing insight and solutions that assist clients with their financial dreams. Our goal is to educate clients so they understand their financial picture in order to implement solutions that match their priorities and resources. We aim to be the trusted resource for our clients and earn that distinction by consistently treating their wealth as if it was our own.

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National Down Syndrome Adoption Network (NDSAN)
stephanie@ndsan.org

513-709-1751

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Our 9 minute video explains the work of the NDSAN, and why we do what we do.

Considering an adoption plan? The NDSAN has a registry of families who are ready, and who want to adopt a child with Down syndrome.

Learn about domestic adoption, how to adopt a child with Down syndrome, and how to join our registry here.

What Is Down Syndrome?

Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal genetic condition. It occurs in 1 out of every 691 births and affects people of all races and economic levels.

Learn More

Steps to Adopt

We can help you navigate the adoption process, from how to get started, to finalizing your adoption.

Learn More

Children with Down Syndrome in Foster Care

Children with Down syndrome in foster care are featured on our site; private adoption situations are kept confidential and not shared online.

Learn More

Our Mission

To ensure that every child born with Down syndrome has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family.

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A Program Provided By

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AMP Support Services LLC
Amanda_pharis@ampsupports.com
https://www.ampsupports.com/
206-833-9360

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consultdowns@gmail.com
(708)420-1822

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Feldman Law Group
Special Needs Attorney
Walnut Creek, CA
https://www.feldmanlawgroup.com/
925-208-4543

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A NEW COURSE, A MOTHER’S JOURNEY NAVIGATING DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM BY TERESA UNNERSTALL
tjunnerstall@comcast.net
https://teresaunnerstall.com/

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What Readers Are Saying About

A New Course:

A Mother's Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism
"Teresa Unnerstall's book, A New Course: A Mother's Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism, captured my heart as she relays her family's journey which mirrored my own in so many ways. Teresa poignantly shares the challenges and joys that come with parenting a child with DS-ASD. Her book is a true treasure that offers hope, acceptance, and kinship to other like-families and to those who love, support and care for them". - Margaret M. Froehlke RN, BSN Author of When Down Syndrome and Autism Intersect, A Guide for Parents and Professionals

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"Teresa Unnerstall's book, A New Course: A Mother's Journey Navigating Down Syndrome and Autism, captured my heart as she relays her family's journey which mirrored my own in so many ways. Teresa poignantly shares the challenges and joys that come with parenting a child with DS-ASD.

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Special Reads for Special Needs
https://specialreads.com/
(408) 438-3268

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We're glad you found us! A successful Down syndrome reading program must meet three requirements: it has to engage the learner, work well for the brain, and meet school requirements for literacy progress.

Our Special Reads program does all three.

For 20 years, we have helped schools and families teach reading to learners with Down syndrome, autism, and other delays.

Currently implemented in 27 countries around the world, our Down syndrome reading program gives learners of all ages a jump-start in learning to read. Our literacy program and strategies work two ways: to engage both the learner and the brain.

We offer FREE SHIPPING within the United States, and we accept school Purchase Orders.
"Some of my (Special Ed) students have surpassed Gen Ed classes!"
"I'm amazed that my students picked up decoding naturally after starting your Emergent Bundle! My principal and Special Ed director are also highly impressed...the inclusion teacher told me some of my students (self-contained life skills) have surpassed hers in Gen Ed classes in reading!" -C.M., TX

Our 3-in-1 Complete Down Syndrome Reading Program includes materials and instructions for 3 reading levels: Emergent/Pre-Primer, Primer, and First Grade.

Our expanded Complete Down Syndrome Reading Program now includes reading books, flash cards, a comprehension evaluation series, and full instructions for teaching Emergent/Pre-Primer, Primer, and First Grade Levels. Reading levels are not age-related, but rather indicate mastery of reading level. Ideal for educators and homeschoolers.

7 Glossy Picture Books

11 High-Frequency Books covering all 3 levels

3 Sets of High-Frequency Flash Cards

"Whole Child Reading" book

Parent & Educator Guide for Teaching and Testing

Quick-Start Guide

Comprehension Evaluation Series: Pre-Primer/Emergent, Primer, and First Grade Levels

You can confidently lead your learner from zero to second-grade reading readiness with this Complete Program.

Our Emergent Reading Level for Down syndrome now includes a Comprehension Evaluation book, ideal for educators and homeschoolers.

No matter the age of your beginning reader with Down syndrome, this newly expanded Emergent Reader Bundle will get a future reader started! If your learner has a solid reading vocabulary of fewer than 40 words, this is the place to start.

5 Glossy Picture Books

3 High-Frequency Word Books

1 Set High-Frequency Flash Cards

"Whole Child Reading" book

Parent & Educator's Guide for Teaching and Testing

Quick Start Guide

NEW Comprehension Evaluation Book, Emergent/Pre-Primer Level

Our Primer Level Bundle now includes a Comprehension Evaluation book, ideal for educators and homeschoolers.

Ready to move on to the next level? Regardless of age, this expanded Primer Reading Bundle is the next step toward independent reading for individuals with Down syndrome! All books progress sequentially. Follow the link to look inside the books to determine if this level is right for your learner; bundle names are not age-related, but related to reading proficiency.

1 Glossy Picture Book

4 Primer Level High-Frequency Word Books

"Whole Child Reading" book

Parent & Educator's Guide for Teaching and Testing

Quick-Start Guide

1 Set High-Frequency Flash Cards

NEW Comprehension Evaluation Book, Primer Level

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Medications

Medications in pill or other solid form must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. Check with state laws regarding prescription medication labels.

You are responsible for displaying, handling, and repacking the medication when screening is required. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives.
Inform the TSA Officer
Inform the TSA officer that you have medically necessary liquids and/or medications and separate them from other belongings before screening begins. Also declare accessories associated with your liquid medication such as freezer packs, IV bags, pumps and syringes. Labeling these items can help facilitate the screening process.
3-1-1 Liquids Rule Exemption
TSA allows larger amounts of medically necessary liquids, gels, and aerosols in reasonable quantities for your trip, but you must declare them to TSA officers at the checkpoint for inspection.

Remove them from your carry-on bag to be screened separately from the rest of your belongings. You are not required to place your liquid medication in a plastic zip-top bag. If a liquid, gel, or aerosol declared as medically necessary alarms, then it may require additional screening and may not be allowed.
Accessories
Ice packs, freezer packs, gel packs, and other accessories may be presented at the screening checkpoint in a frozen or partially-frozen state to keep medically necessary items cool. All items, including supplies associated with medically necessary liquids such as IV bags, pumps, and syringes must be screened before they will be permitted into the secure area of the airport.
Screening
TSA officers may test liquids, gels or aerosols for explosives or concealed prohibited items. If officers are unable to use X-ray to clear these items, they may ask to open the container and transfer the content to a separate empty container or dispose of a small quantity of the content, if feasible.

Inform the TSA officer if you do not want your liquid medication to be screened by X-ray or opened. Additional steps will be taken to clear the liquid and you will undergo additional screening procedures to include a pat-down and screening of other carry-on property.

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Travel can be stressful at the best of times, but when you have to factor in a disability, getting from point A to point B can become that much more frustrating. Airlines know this and do their part to make air travel as comfortable and seamless as they can for every passenger. Since each airline is different, they may have differing policies where travelers with disabilities are concerned.

We're sharing some tips and information on what 23 major airlines do for travelers who need extra support when flying.

United

When flying with United, call the airline's disability desk (800-228-2744) 48 hours in advance of travel if you'll be traveling with an assistive device so they can ensure your device can be used in-flight. Any special needs you have should be mentioned when you make your reservation so the airline staff can do their best to help you. This includes the need for assistance getting to your gate, boarding, getting to your seat, deplaning or connecting.

Wheelchairs are available for use at each airport United uses, but if you don't see one when you arrive you can ask a skycap or agent for help. Aisle wheelchairs for transferring non-ambulatory customers to and from their seats on the aircraft are also available, as are on-board wheelchairs in every aircraft with more than 60 seats. Some domestic and international airports may not have jet-bridges available for boarding, but in these cases, a passenger assist lift (PAL), mechanical lift, ramp or a stair chair may be used for boarding and deplaning.

In addition, certain seats on the aircraft are made available to passengers with a disability, but the request needs to be made at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled flight. You can check your wheelchair or other assistive devices at the ticket counter or at the gate, and there is room for one collapsible wheelchair on board. If you want to use this space, request it when you identify yourself for pre-boarding. Finally, here are United's disability policies.

Delta

Delta personnel are available to assist passengers in boarding, deplaning and connecting with their flights, and most of the airline's aircraft are subject to federal accessibility requirements for passengers with disabilities. Depending on the type and age of the aircraft, accessible features of Delta's fleet include movable aisle armrests, wheelchair stowage locations, on-board wheelchairs and, on larger airplanes, wheelchair-accessible lavatories. Depending on the aircraft, they also provide movable aisle armrest seats so passengers who use aisle chairs to board the aircraft can more easily transfer into their seats. If you your seat doesn't have a movable armrest and you need one, a gate agent or in-flight personnel can see if another seat with a movable armrest is available on your flight.

Delta also provides a designated location on board most aircraft for stowing one personal wheelchair on a first come, first served basis. The chair or scooter has to fit in a FAA-approved storage area and must be of the weight and size that will fit in the on-board location. You can also check your wheelchair at the ticket counter or the gate and use Delta's wheelchair equipment for travel within the airport. All of Delta's aircraft have an on-board wheelchair, and it can be used to move to and from the lavatory. Finally, here are Delta's disability policies.

American Airlines

When making your reservation with American Airlines, let them know if you'll need a wheelchair to get to your departure gate, and during your connection (if you have one). It's also a good idea to remind the airport agent that you'll need a wheelchair or other mobility assistance at your destination or connecting city.

Some airports have electric carts to assist customers in moving throughout the airport. These vehicles operate continuously, and are available for all customers. Upon request, pre-boarding assistance can be provided if you need it.

Flight attendants can help customers get from their seats to the aircraft lavatory and back during flight by using the on-board wheelchair. Every jet aircraft has a collapsible chair available for on-board use, and there are many seats available with moveable aisle armrests within the main cabin. American Airlines (and American Eagle jet aircraft) has a designated space in the cabin of each aircraft to accommodate one collapsible wheelchair. Non-collapsible wheelchairs or scooters are acceptable as checked luggage and can be checked in at either the ticket counter or the departure gate. Finally, here are American Airlines' disability policies.

US Airways

When traveling with US Airways, if you have a mobility disability and need special seating, call 800-428-4322 (TTY 800-245-2966) at least 24 hours before your scheduled departure to ensure your needs are met. The airline can provide a seat in a row with a movable aisle armrest for passengers needing to transfer from a boarding wheelchair to their seat, or a bulkhead seat or other seat with more legroom for passengers with a fused or immobilized leg. The airline can also provide an on-board wheelchair but let them know 48 hours in advance if you need one.

US Airways offers pre-boarding for passengers with a disability who need extra time or assistance to board, stow accessibility equipment or be seated. They also offer boarding and deplaning assistance - if you need it, let a gate agent know. Also let the airline know if you need help stowing or retrieving carry-on items, and if you need a wheelchair at your destination or connection. The agent will make a note in your reservation and order your wheelchair.

US Airways and US Airways Express have designated priority space in the cabin of each aircraft to accommodate one collapsible wheelchair. Non-collapsible wheelchairs or scooters are acceptable as checked luggage, which you can check at the ticket counter or departure gate. Finally, here are US Airways' disability policies.

Air Canada

Customers with disabilities or other special needs should let Air Canada know when making their reservation. The more advance notice you can give, the more the airline can do to ensure ease of travel. Some of their special needs services include:

Indicating any special needs or conditions with a notation on your boarding card

Assistance with registration at the check-in counter

Help moving to the boarding area, as well as boarding, getting into your seat, and deplaning

Help moving around the airport - wheelchair assistance is available at the airport for this

Stowing and retrieving your bags and mobility aids

Assistance unwrapping and cutting food, and opening beverages

If you'll be traveling with an assistive device of any kind, let Air Canada know 48 hours in advance so they can ensure it meets the requirements for your specific aircraft. If you have any questions about getting your needs met, or to ensure that you will be comfortable on your flight, call the Air Canada reservations desk (888-247-2262) and ask for the medical desk with the details of your needs and reservation.

Air Canada stows most wheelchairs and mobility devices, either as checked baggage, or if there's room, on board. There are also wheelchairs on board most Air Canada aircraft for helping customers to the lavatory, or when boarding and deplaning. Finally, here are Air Canada's disability policies.

Southwest

If you're flying with Southwest and you need a wheelchair at the airport, or need other special assistance, it's best to inform the airline in advance, or as soon as you arrive at the airport so your requests can be fulfilled as quickly as possible.

Priority pre-boarding is available for those who have a specific seating need to accommodate their disability, or who need assistance in boarding the aircraft or stowing an assistive device. Should you need to pre-board you can request a pre-boarding document from the customer service agent at the departure gate. This document lets the boarding agent know that you need to pre-board.

A small wheelchair that can fit down the aircraft aisle is available at every gate and can be used if you need help getting into your seat. Each gate is also equipped with a Passenger Transfer Kit (PTK), which contains a slide board and a transfer sling. The sling is used to lift a customer requiring this type of assistance safely from his/her wheelchair into the small wheelchair and then into the aircraft seat. To make this transfer easier, at least the first two rows on most Southwest aircraft are equipped with movable aisle armrests.

Southwest checks most wheelchairs and mobility devices as long as they can be stowed safely, and there is space for one collapsible wheelchair, available on a first come, first served basis, aboard the aircraft. Finally, Southwest's disability policies.

JetBlue

Contact the airline (1-800-JETBLUE) to add any special service you might need to an existing reservation. The more JetBlue knows about the type of assistance you need and the earlier you make your request, the more they can do to help make your flight and time at the airport as comfortable as possible. For example, if you're not able to ascend or descend stairs, you should request special assistance with boarding and deplaning when you make your reservation so airport crew members can have the necessary equipment ready for you.

Airport wheelchair service is available at all airport locations, and JetBlue has specially-designed wheelchairs for any immobile customers to use in reaching their seats when boarding and deplaning.

Note that JetBlue doesn't offer curbside service at most of their airport locations so if you need help leaving the airport, make a request with a JetBlue crew member inside the terminal so they can provide the curbside assistance needed. Finally, here are JetBlue's disability policies.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines staff does everything they can to assist those traveling with a disability, but to ensure you have everything you need, try and make reservations as early as possible. Any special services you might need can be requested online or over the phone. Otherwise, let the airline know of any special requirements at check-in, in the boarding area, and on the aircraft, and arrive at the airport at least two hours before departure to allow enough time to board comfortably.

Alaska Airlines transports all types of personal wheelchairs and mobility devices, but it's also important to note that travelers transporting electric/battery-powered wheelchairs, carts or scooters need to be checked in and available to board at least 45 minutes before the posted departure for all flights, and travelers transporting any other type of non-electric/battery-powered wheelchair, cart or scooter should be checked in and available to board at least 30 minutes before the posted departure for all flights.

Wheelchairs and wheelchair escorts are available at every airport, and some airports have electric carts available for customer use. Should you need to use them, or if you need help getting to your gate, boarding, deplaning or connecting, let a customer service agent know so they can arrange for a wheelchair to be available at each location. For travelers who need assistance getting onto the aircraft, Alaska Airlines offers lifts or ramps for anyone who is unable to ascend or descend stairs, and on-board wheelchairs that can be used to help passengers in reaching and transferring to their seats when boarding and deplaning.

There is space on most flights to stow one folding, collapsible, or breakdown wheelchair and that space is provided on a first come, first served basis. Finally, here are Alaska Airlines' disability policies.

Hawaiian Airlines

Let the airline know in advance about any assistance you'll need at the airport, connecting, while on board, or if you'll need extra time to board your flight. Hawaiian Airlines can pre-assign a seat at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure if you require assistance with a boarding chair to get to and from your seat, if you're traveling with a personal care attendant, if you're traveling with a service animal, or if you have a fused or immobile leg.

There is no weight limit for any assistive devices that you travel with and they will be accepted as either cabin baggage or checked baggage. If there is no space to stow your assistive device on-board, it will be tagged for special handling and placed in the cargo hold as long as you don't need the assistive device during the flight.

Wheelchairs are available at all airport locations to transport you between the ticket counter and gate, and you can ask a skycap or porter if you need one, or if you need help with your own wheelchair, or other special assistance. If necessary, Hawaiian Airlines has a special boarding chair to assist you in getting to your seat. If you need extra time exiting the aircraft, a wheelchair at your destination or transfer point, or assistance in deplaning the aircraft or through the terminal, the airline requests that you notify a flight attendant at least 45 minutes before landing so they have time to make the necessary arrangements. Finally, here are Hawaiian Airlines' disability policies.

WestJet

Guests traveling with WestJet should let the airline know if they require the use of a wheelchair. You can do this either online while booking or by calling WestJet (1-888-WESTJET). Note that WestJet Encore flights are ground loaded so it's important to contact the airline if you need extra help getting to or from the aircraft and while on board.

For the most part wheelchairs are carried in the cargo compartment of the aircraft, but there are a few aircraft, operating on select flights, which are equipped with a shelf that can stow one medically-required, standard-folding wheelchair. If the space is available, you can request it at the check-in counter on a first-come, first-served basis. Checking a medically required wheelchair or mobility device doesn't count toward the checked baggage allowance. Finally, here are WestJet's disability policies.

Porter

Customers traveling with Porter who have a disability, and who need special assistance should contact the call center at 1-888-619-8622 for further information about what Porter can do to assist.

Wheelchairs are available for passengers who need them to get around the airport, and each Porter aircraft is equipped with an on-board wheelchair. A checked wheelchair doesn't count toward your stowed baggage allowance. Finally, here are Porter's disability policies.

Spirit

Depending on what kind of special assistance you need, you can request it when making a reservation online or through Spirit Airlines reservations to ensure you have everything you need for a comfortable journey.

Depending on the size of the item, customers can take wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, or assistive devices, in addition to one carry-on item on board. You can also check your wheelchair at the ticket counter or the gate and use Spirit's wheelchair equipment. Spirit Airlines personnel can assist customers with disabilities in boarding, deplaning and connecting with their flights, and provide assistance in getting customers to and from gates. In addition, all of Spirit's aircraft have an on-board wheelchair.

Once you reach your destination airport, Spirit can help with deplaning and have your personal wheelchair ready for you at the gate or at the baggage claim. They will also provide transfer service on and off the aircraft using boarding or aisle chairs that are designed for aircraft aisles. If you're making a connection, assistance can be provided between flights using the airline's wheelchair service. Finally, here are Spirit Airlines' policies on disabilities.

Allegiant

If you are traveling with Allegiant and you have a disability or special need, be sure to mention it when booking a reservation online or over the phone. You can also contact the reservation center (702) 505-8888 and request the assistance you may need to be added to your reservation.

Battery-powered mobility devices (wheelchairs, scooters, etc.) will be checked at no additional charge at the ticket counter or gate and transported if the cargo compartment is large enough. Other assistive devices, such as walkers, canes, crutches, etc., that can be stowed safely are fine to bring on board and won't count toward your carry-on baggage limit. If an assistive device can't be stored safely in the cabin, it will get tagged and transported in the cargo compartment. Finally, here are Allegiant's policies for special needs passengers.

Frontier

If you need help moving through the airport when traveling with Frontier you can request a wheelchair or electronic cart ride through the concourse (where available) to get from one departure gate to another, or to help you get to baggage claim.

If you're traveling with a wheelchair or mobility device it can be checked and doesn't count toward your baggage allowance. There is one space on board Airbus aircraft to stow a wheelchair, which is available on a first come, first served basis. You can request it when you make your reservation.

It's also a good idea to notify a customer service representative at the ticket counter at the time of check-in and upon arrival at the gate area if you're going to be stowing your wheelchair on-board. The wheelchair can't exceed a height of 40 inches, a length of 50 inches, a width of 13 inches, or weigh more than 70 pounds.

Frontier's customer service representatives will also make sure that passengers with a disability have the opportunity to board before the general boarding begins, and if you're stowing your wheelchair, will make sure it gets stowed properly. When you reach your destination, a customer service representative or flight attendant will bring your wheelchair to the front of the aircraft after all passengers have deplaned and assist you with disembarking. Finally, here's additional information about special needs passengers.

Alitalia

When booking a ticket on Alitalia, passengers should discuss their requests for special assistance. Reservations representatives are able to answer questions and discuss special needs, but Alitalia also maintains a dedicated number for travelers with special needs: 1-800-223-5730.

If you are traveling with a wheelchair or other mobility aids or assistive devices, let the booking agent know at the time of reservation. Alitalia will transport these items free of charge. Passengers who need special assistance should give the airline 48 hours notice and check in one hour before the check-in time for the general public.

Alitalia provides a variety of services, including:

A Braille Safety Briefing Card available for blind and vision impaired passengers on medium-haul Airbus aircraft. The airline permits guide and service dogs to accompany passengers with disabilities at no charge.

Oxygen therapy for passengers with heart, lung or respiratory conditions to prevent the effects of cabin pressure when the airplane is flying at high altitudes.Transportation of syringes and medicines on-board, for personal use, in sufficient quantity for the entire trip (flights to and from the destination and the duration of the stay).

In some cases, Alitalia may require passengers to complete a Medical Information Form, dated within 10 days of the passenger's initial departing flight, and/or travel with an assistant. According to Alitalia's Special Assistance webpage, the following passengers must travel with an assistant:

A passenger traveling in a stretcher. The safety assistant for such a person must be capable of attending to the passenger's in-flight medical needs

A passenger who, because of a mental disability, is unable to comprehend or respond appropriately to safety instructions from Alitalia personnel

A passenger with a mobility impairment so severe that the person is unable to physically assist in his or her own evacuation of the aircraft

A passenger who has both severe hearing and severe vision impairments, if the passenger cannot establish some means of communication with Alitalia personnel that is adequate both to permit transmission of the flight safety briefing required by governmental authorities and to enable the passenger to assist in his or her own evacuation of the aircraft in the event of an emergency.

Those who give 48 hours advance notice and check in one hour before the check-in time for general public may receive the following services and accommodations:

Carriage of an incubator.

Hook-up for a respirator, ventilator, continuous positive airway pressure machine or portable oxygen concentrator to the aircraft electrical power supply. Passengers should bring an adequate number of batteries on board the aircraft to power their electronic respiratory assistive medical devices (including portable oxygen concentrators) to power the device for 150 percent of the expected maximum flight duration. More information about batteries and what to pack is available here.

Accommodation for a passenger who must travel in a stretcher.

Transportation for an electric wheelchair on an aircraft with fewer than 60 seats.

Provision of hazardous materials packaging for batteries or other assistive devices that are required to have such packaging;

Accommodation for a group of 10 or more qualified individuals with a disability, who make reservations and travel as a group;

Provision of an on-board wheelchair on an aircraft with more than 60 seats that does not have an accessible lavatory;

Transportation of an emotional support or psychiatric service animal in the cabin.

Transportation of a service animal on a flight segment scheduled to take 8 hours or more

Accommodation of a passenger who has both severe vision and hearing impairments.

Finally, here are Alitalia's policies for special needs passengers.

ANA

ANA maintains the ANA Disability Desk, which assists patients who require special attention due to medical reasons or physical limitations. The ANA Disability Desk is staffed 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 0120-029-377 (desk), 0570-029-377 (mobile phone), 03-6741-8900 (international calls). Some passengers may be required to complete a Medical Information Form.

The following passengers must contact the ANA Disability Desk in advance: passengers requiring an Oxygen Cylinder and/or Portable Oxygen Concentrator on board; passengers requiring other medical devices on board; and passengers who need a stretcher, incubator or special medical treatment on board; and group tour customers traveling in groups of 10 or more who require special assistance.

ANA staff and cabin crew members can assist in identifying in-flight meal items and opening packages, but they cannot assist with feeding or the personal hygiene needs of passengers. Passengers who need this type of assistance or who are in a stretcher or infant incubator or whose doctor recommends an escort, must travel with an assistant. Staff and cabin crew can assist customers with walking disabilities when ascending or descending stairs and moving inside the cabin.

Stretcher rental and oxygen cylinder rentals are available through the airline via advance reservation and are subject to availability. At some airports, the following service equipment is available: ANA Skyassist Counter, writing pad/communication board, wheelchairs including large and reclining wheelchairs, electric cart, boarding ramp, assisted stretcher, passenger boarding lift, wheelchair stair lift and scalamobil. Onboard, the following service equipment may be available (availability is based on aircraft and flight): seats with movable arm rests, cabin wheelchair, wheelchair accessible bathroom, safety instructions in Braille, cabin stretcher, ANA rental oxygen cylinder, assist seats, support belts, resuscitation kit, medical kit, doctor's emergency kit, automated extern defibrillator, and writing pads are available. Finally, here are ANA's policies for special needs passengers.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific provides a variety of services for passengers with disabilities. Cabin crew can provide: assistance in moving to and from seats; help in preparation for eating; and assistance in the use of inflight wheelchair to and from the lavatory door. The staff cannot help with personal care needs like eating and drinking, administering medications or assistance inside the lavatory.

Passengers with disabilities are offered priority seating. Service devices available onboard all aircraft include: accessible lavatories with a single panel door and additional grab bar and in-flight wheelchairs. Oxygen in cylinders for therapeutic or medical purposes may also be available free of charge. A stretcher can also be provided for a fee upon request.

Hearing and visually impaired travelers are offered: meet and assist service to and from the aircraft; individual safety briefings; subtitles on in-flight safety videos; and priority boarding. Cabin crew can read the menu and explain where all the food is placed on the tray to visually impaired travelers.

Some flyers might be required to complete a Passenger Medical Clearance Form.

Cathay Pacific offers a Frequent Traveller's Medical Card to passengers who travel regularly and require special assistance or medical clearance for a stable medical condition or disability. The card is issued to passengers with stabile medical conditions. Contact your local reservation office for more information about the Frequent Traveller's Medical Card and requesting special assistance. Finally, here are Cathay Pacific's policies for special needs passengers.

Etihad Airways

Eithad Airways offers extensive guidelines and advice for travelers with medical and special needs. Passengers requiring special needs should request them at least 72 hours prior to flight departure.

Airline staff and cabin crew do their best to safely carry passengers' mobility aids - it's smallest aircraft door is 81 cm. Canes, crutches and walkers are allowed in-cabin and cabin crew can assist with stowing and retrieving of these assistive devices.

All aircraft have wheelchairs onboard to assist guests moving to and from the lavatory (many aircraft have disabled access lavatories); emergency medical equipment;

Passengers should review Etihad Airways' Fitness to Fly Guidelines prior to booking their trips. Some guests may be required to complete Medical Information for Fitness to Travel or Special Assistance forms. The following guests need Medical Clearance, according to Etihad Airways' website:

suffers from any condition which is believed to be actively contagious and communicable

is likely to be a hazard or a cause of discomfort to other guests, because of his/her physical or behavioural condition

is considered to be a potential hazard to the safety or punctuality of the flight, including the possibility of diversion

is incapable of caring for himself and requires special assistance

has a medical condition which may be adversely affected by the flight environment

has recently had a major medical incident

suffers from an unstable physical or psychological condition

requires a stretcher

requires in-flight oxygen or is using his/her own portable oxygen concentrator (POC) or ventilator

requires the use of battery-powered* medical equipment in-flight or needs to undertake any medical procedure during the flight (e.g. requires injections to be administered).

Finally, here are Etihad's policies for special needs passengers.

Japan Airlines

JAL classifies passengers with disabilities, illness or injuries as Priority Guests, who are given precedence. It opened its Priority Guest Center in 1994. The airline has created products and services using a universal design to help all customers and create a barrier free environment. Air travelers with disabilities (U.S. only) can call 1-800-778-4838 (TTY1-800-455-9880). JAL Priority Guest Reservations can be made by calling 0120-747-707 or 03-5460-3783 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily). Passengers outside Japan can contact the nearest JAL reservations or sales office.

Guests requiring additional assistance should check-in at the counter and not at self-service kiosks. There are special check-in counters for Priority Guests at Haneda and Narita (International) airports in Japan.

JAL provides a variety of services at the airport and in-flight. Special devices at the airport to assist with boarding include: communication board, airport wheelchairs, mechanical lift, passenger step car with wheelchair lift, wheelchair board, aircraft boarding chair and threshold wheelchair ramp.

Cabin crew can provide a personal safety briefing; safety instructions in Braille; assistance in preparing to eat a meal, such as cutting up food, opening packages and identifying food; and help in writing an embarkation form. Other items and equipment available include: rental child seat, communication board, onboard wheelchairs, moveable aisle armrest seats, accessible lavatory, belt extensions, body support belt and small oxygen bottle (fee). Aircraft are also stocked with airsickness and pain medication, doctor's kit, resuscitation equipment and automated external defibrillator

Finally, here are Japan Airlines' policies for special needs passengers.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Cares provides assistance to guests traveling on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Passengers requesting special assistance should do so at least 48 hours prior to departure. To request special assistance, passengers can e-mail KLMCARES@klm.nl or call 0800 5562-2737 (in the Netherlands) or 1-844-797-7723 (outside the Netherlands), 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily.

Passengers needing special assistance should check-in at least half an hour before the recommended check-in time (those traveling with electronically powered wheelchairs should check in one hour earlier). For those departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, check in at desk 16. Some travelers with special needs (or their travel agents) may need to complete Medical Information Form A and have their physicians complete Medical Information Form B.

KLM will transport wheelchairs, scooters and walkers free of charge. Wheelchairs and scooters must be check-in as checked luggage. KLM provides the following devices aboard its aircraft, according to the KLM Cares webpage:

Foldable onboard wheelchair: available on all KLM's Boeing 777, Boeing 747, Boeing 737 and A330 aircraft. As of July 2015, the Embraer 190 and Fokker 70 will be equipped with one as well.

Toilet facilities: wheelchair accessible toilets are available on all KLM's Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Embraer 190 and Fokker 70 aircraft have a foldaway curtain to enlarge the lavatory space. Staff will help find your way to and from the toilet, but they cannot assist you in the toilet area.

Toilet handles: the toilets onboard of all KLM aircraft are equipped with toilet handles.

Moveable armrests: All aircrafts have a number of aisle and middle seats that have moveable armrests, so passengers can transfer more easily into their seats. The number and locations of movable aisle armrest seats may vary by aircraft type.

The following travelers should contact KLM Cares to request the following special assistance, according to the KLM Cares webpage:

Arrange assistance at the airport during boarding, disembarking and/or transferring.

Bring your own (electric) wheelchair (scooter), walker or crutches or use a cabin wheelchair.

Bring special medical equipment.

Bring your service animal into the cabin.

Use an extended leg rest for a leg that needs to stay in a horizontal position (in a cast). On KLM flights within Europe, 2 extra seats need to be booked in Economy Class. On intercontinental KLM flights, you need to travel in Business Class.

The videos here and here give more information about the special assistance offered to passengers and arriving or transferring at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The KLM Cares brochure Carefree Travel provides additional air travel information for passengers with reduced mobility. Finally, here are 's policies for special needs passengers.

Qantas

Qantas provides a range of services for guests needing special assistance. Some customers may need to seek medical clearance to fly on Qantas, including passengers whose:

Disability is new (i.e. has occurred within six weeks of travel) or is unstable (ie. has changed within six weeks of travel),

Condition may deteriorate during the flight

Condition may deteriorate due to a decrease in oxygen levels in the aircraft cabin environment or a decrease in cabin pressure.

Medical condition that meets the criteria listed in detail in the Travel Clearance Form.

Doctor or the passenger is unsure about the passenger fitness to travel.

Needs include supplemental therapeutic oxygen.

Needs include the requirement of medical equipment in flight (for example, a stretcher, humidicrib, ventilators, defibrillators and oxygen concentrators)

The Travel Clearance Form should be completed at least 72 hours prior to departure.

For passengers transferring during travel within Australia, Qantas has prepared a Passenger Assistance Brochure that outlines the transfer process. Contact Qantas to request special services by calling 13 13 13 in Australia and local Qantas offices outside Australia or booking via a travel agent. To rent a stretcher or oxygen or to discuss special needs requests, contact Qantas Special Handling at +61 2 8222 2651 (available 24/7) or . For passengers who have difficulty typing, moving a mouse or reading, they can download the eSSENTIAL Accessibility. Qantas has created a helpful Customer Checklist for People Traveling with Mobility Aids, which helps keep information about special needs and mobility aids in one place. Finally, the Disabilities Facilitation Plan for Qantas Airways Limited provides in-depth information about special assistance.

Some narrow-bodied aircraft in Qantas' fleet (B737, B717, F100 and Dash 8 aircraft) have limitations:

Wheelchair accessible toilets are not available on those aircraft.

Storage of passenger wheelchairs in the cabin is not possible.

On-board aisle wheelchairs are not available (with the exception of the 737-800).

Stowage of some customer mobility aids may not be possible.

There is generally a limit of one electric wheelchair per flight.

Mobility aids

Canes and crutches can be carried in the aircraft cabin.

Foldable walkers can be carried in the aircraft cabin.

On Airbus 380 U.S. flights, one collapsible wheelchair can be stowed in a dedicated storage spot in the cabin.

Non-collapsible walkers, electric wheelchairs and scooters, manual wheelchairs and and additional manual wheelchairs on Airbus 380 U.S. flights must be checked.

Two pieces of mobility equipment are carried free of charge as checked baggage. This does not count toward the checked baggage allotment for each passenger. For U.S. flights, there is no limit to the number of pieces of mobility equipment.

Special services offered include:

Meet and Assist: assist guests from check-in to the departure gate by airport wheelchair or people mover and from arrival gate to baggage claim; meet guests at the departure gate to collect their mobility aids (where possible); and meet you at the arrival gate to deliver your mobility aid (where possible),

Priority boarding: Qantas staff provide assistance to passengers with mobility limitations, where required, including transferring passengers to and from their mobility aids and the aircraft seat.

Stretcher and oxygen cylinder rental (extra charges apply).

In-flight assistance includes:

Torso harnesses/restraints are available on many aircraft. Suitable for adults and children, the torso harnesses/restraints are made from seat belt webbing and lambs wool and are installed using the existing aircraft seat belt.

As part of Qantas special meal requests, pre-cut meals may be requested at the time of booking and must be requested no later than 24 hours prior to departure for visually-impaired passengers.

Text messaging capability is available in-flight on some aircraft types to assist deaf or hearing impaired customers with some in-flight announcements. When this is unavailable, a flight attendant will provide individual updates during the flight when announcements are made

The standard inflight headsets are compatible with the t-switch found on most hearing aids.

Captioning on some of the inflight entertainment programs and movies. There are three subtitled or captioned English language, English movies on all Qantas services that have Audio Visual On Demand (AVOD) in-flight entertainment systems. This is in addition to a number of foreign language films with English subtitles available on aircraft that are equipped with AVOD.

Accessible toilets: All Qantas wide bodied aircraft (A380, B744 and A330) have at least one fully wheelchair accessible toilet. Qantas' narrow-bodied aircraft (such as B737, B717, F100 and Dash 8 aircraft) do not have accessible toilets because of the size restrictions on the aircraft. Where passengers are not traveling with an assistant or carer, Cabin Crew can assist to and from the door of the aircraft toilet, but for health reasons, cannot assist within the toilet.

On-board wheelchairs are available on Qantas' wide-bodied aircraft (such as A380, B744 aircraft) and allow passengers to be escorted to and from the aircraft toilets. On-board wheelchairs are available on Qantas aircraft (with the exception of the B717, F100 and Dash 8 aircraft). The 737-800 has an on-board wheelchair, but no wheelchair accessible toilet.

Finally, here are Qantas' policies for special needs passengers.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines provides a variety of services to passengers needing special assistance. Contact the airline at least 48 hours in advance of travel to ensure a smooth trip.

Each Singapore Airlines aircraft is equipped with:

Onboard wheelchair that can be used to shuttle between the seat and the lavatory.

Wheelchair-friendly lavatories.

Seats with movable armrests to facilitate the transfer between the onboard wheelchair and the seat.

Singapore Airlines offers the following services to passengers needing special assistance:

Pre-boarding

Assistance with the onboard wheelchair

Assistance moving from the onboard wheelchair to the lavatory

Assistance to and from gates and flight connections

For the visually-impaired, the cabin crew will conduct a special safety briefing before take-off to highlight the procedures to be followed in the event of an evacuation and to orientate the passenger to the surroundings.

For the visually-impaired, the airline can provide assistance in preparation for meals consumption, such as opening of packages and identifying food.

The onboard safety video has sign language for the hearing-impaired.

Stretcher services in Economy Class on selected aircraft; service charges apply. Passengers traveling on a stretcher must be accompanied by a qualified person and have a medical certificate from a physician to certify fitness to travel.

Supplementary oxygen kit. Guests must request this service at least five working days in advance. Passengers needing oxygen must have a medical certificate from a physician to certify fitness to travel. An extra seat is required to strap the oxygen bottle next to the passenger. However, more than one seat may be required depending on the oxygen flow rate/mode and the flight time, which in turn determines the number of bottles to be uplifted. Charges apply for each extra seat used to carry the supplementary oxygen kit.

Singapore Airlines is unable to offer:

Assistance with feeding of meals

Assistance within the restroom

Medical services

Some passengers may be required to obtain medical clearance from a Singapore Airlines appointed doctor and complete the Singapore Airlines' Medical Information Form when fitness to travel is in doubt:

Recent illness

Hospitalization

Injury

Surgery

Instability

Cases that require special attention or use of special medical equipment onboard (for example, use of a stretcher, supplementary oxygen tank, or similar type of medical equipment).

Finally, here are Singapore Airlines' policies for special needs passengers.

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines offers several types of assistance to travelers, including ambulance service, oxygen and stretchers. For more details and to arrange special services, call 90-212-444-0-849.

Ambulance services can be arranged at the boarding point (departure airport) from the terminal gate to the aircraft and at the destination point (arrival airport) from the aircraft to the terminal gate. The airline can provide oxygen to passengers in stretchers or seated.

Travelers can bring certain kinds of medical equipment on the plane, including wheelchairs, which are checked for free. Passengers needing to use portable oxygen concentrators, breathing machines like respirators and ventilators, and sleep apnea devices can carry them on the aircraft and used them in-flight.

Turkish Airlines also has a few restrictions. Babies cannot be carried in incubators on Turkish Airlines flights. Passengers in stretchers must be accompanied by a paying adult passenger, who can provide medical assistance in-flight if needed. Passengers who are both hearing and visually impaired must travel with an attendant. Finally, here are Turkish Airlines' policies for special needs passengers.

Virgin Atlantic

Guests flying on Virgin Atlantic should alert the airline at least 48 hours ahead of their flights if they need special assistance. Call the Special Assistance team for requests and to make arrangements: 0344 481 4455; Mon - Fri 09:00 - 18:00; 1 888-747-7474; traveling from the U.S. outside the U.K., call 44 (0) 344-209-7777 or contact one of the airline's worldwide numbers.

Virgin Atlantic provides a variety of services and accommodations for those who need special assistance; however, there are a few restrictions. No Virgin Atlantic aircraft carries a stretcher, so stretcher service is not available. Some Virgin Atlantic flights have an upper deck on the Boeing 747-400 aircraft; however, those who have difficulty walking up and down stairs quickly cannot be seated in the upper deck.

Some passengers with certain medical conditions may be required to complete a medical form and get clearance from their physicians to fly.

Virgin Atlantic can help make arrangements for guests who need help getting around European airports. Due to EU regulations, the assistance comes from the airports and not the airlines; however, Virgin Atlantic staff can help secure arrangements.

From check-in to landing, Virgin Atlantic provides a variety of assistance options, including:

Support seating that can offer spinal and posture support. The airline can provide adults the Burnett Body Support, a sheepskin-covered beanbag with full back support, a headrest and two side arms. A member of the cabin crew uses a foot pump to remove the air from inside the bag, allowing it to mold itself around the passenger, and a travel chair for children, which has a five-point harness to provides upper-body support. The chair is generally suitable for children aged 3 - 11, depending on their size.

Accessible toilets. The level of accessibility of onboard toilets depends on the plane: Airbus planes operating long haul routes are equipped with one fully wheelchair-accessible toilet; Boeing 747-400 aircraft have partially accessible toilets. The cabin crew can help passengers to and from the toilet door, using an onboard wheelchair that is on every aircraft except our Little Red service. However the crew cannot assist inside the toilet itself, for hygiene reasons.

Moveable armrest seats. Most of Virgin Atlantic's aircraft have moveable armrests at every seat in the Economy cabin that is not at bulkhead or exit. On some of the 747-400 fleet, the moveable armrests are only at rows 26C-27C/29C-37C/30H-37H and 31DG-37DG.

Airport escort and pre-boarding.

On international flights, cabin crew with sign language skills (BSL). This service can take up to six weeks to organize.

On international flights, on-board entertainment with captioned movies. The aircraft has neck loops which work in conjunction with the 'T' switch on a hearing aid, so hearing impaired guests can enjoy the audio entertainment onboard.

Safety information card with large print and Braille.

Oxygen can be supplied on all routes. In the Economy and Premium Economy cabins, passengers can have oxygen throughout the flight and for take off and landing on long haul routes. In Upper Class, guests can only have oxygen during the flight - not for take off and landing, as the oxygen cylinder cannot be safely stowed.

Airport wheelchairs can be arranged for use in the airport.

Emergency medical equipment. All Virgin Atlantic aircraft are equipped with emergency medical kits, Automated External Defibrillators, routine first aid equipment; and Tempus, a diagnostic device that allows trained senior crew members to measure the vital signs like blood pressure and pulse rate of an unwell passenger, which can then be relayed to ground-based specialists.

Passengers can bring canes, crutches, and walkers free of charge. Collapsible manual wheelchairs may also be carried within the cabin on any aircraft that has dedicated storage space. Guests who are visually impaired may bring assistance dogs for flight destined for the following cities:

Finally, here are Virgin Atlantic's policies for special needs passengers.

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Amtrak offers a 10% rail fare discount to adult passengers with a disability. Passengers with a disability travelling on Downeaster trains (Boston, MA to Portland, ME) are eligible for a 50% discount. Child passengers with a disability are eligible for the everyday 50% child discount plus an additional 10% off the discounted child's fare, regardless of the service on which they travel.

Amtrak also offers a 10% discount for persons traveling with a passenger with a disability as a companion. Those designated as a companion must be capable of providing the necessary assistance to the passenger with a disability.

Just select 'Passenger with Disability' or 'Companion' for each passenger as appropriate in Fare Finder at the beginning of your search and to receive the applicable discounts.

You must provide written documentation of your disability at the ticket counter and when boarding the train. Acceptable documentation includes:

Transit system ID card for persons with a disability

Membership card from a disability organization

Letter from a physician

Medicare card, if under 65

Veteran's Administration ID with "Service Connected"

Disabled/Accessible parking placard issued by a state Department of Motor Vehicle (photocopy is acceptable).

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I'm deaf, with PTSD & TBI and I have never had much money. I'm also a travel junkie. I have found ways to travel the world for free or cheap on numerous occasions.

Obviously, my travel parameters are going to be different from those who have disabilities different from mine - I don't use a wheelchair, I don't use an attendant, and I can speak for myself.

BUT the first rule of travel is something like, " If you don't believe it, nobody will."

You have absolutely got to hold tight to what you want and what your vision is. There is a way to accomplish it, if you are willing to do the research to figure out how to make it happen (on a dime that is not yours).
Here are some places to start:
: Mobility International. These guys are awesome - I want to work for them! They have a ton of information on traveling abroad, financial resources, etc, listed clearly and cleanly in their fantastic website. They also have staff that you can contact with more direct and trip-specific questions. I did, when we were going to Mexico, and they were helpful. Furthermore - they have information for Americans going abroad and people outside the US coming to the US.

The Foundation Center: search foundations to apply for funds. Don't forget your intersections - that is, if you are poor or a female or a racial minority or LGTBQ, search under those groups as well for foundations that apply to you.

Transitions Abroad: one of the king-beasts in websites for living/working abroad (along with Dave's ESL Cafe) - definitely opportunities to find free ways to travel or jobs.

Google: I don't mean to be flippant, but you have to research. A simple query of "free travel" led to this good (and recent) article.

Articles like that are good but don't feature people who use wheelchairs in the photos, nor do they have people walking around using canes and service dogs! Here we go back to the first rule: " If you don't believe it, nobody will." You have to see yourself doing what you want to do, and really believe you can do it - and then reach out. Do you disclose? Do you have to? You can treat a lot of these travel opportunities as a job, and use JAN's handy disclosure articles to help you. Linked .

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(Online support and resources for parents of children up to age three.)

dsdiagnosisnetwork.org

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You may have just heard these words. Whether you are awaiting your child's arrival or your baby has just been born, a new or potential diagnosis can seem overwhelming.

Let us help. Let us provide resources and education. Let us connect you to other parents who have been in your shoes.

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DSDN supports parents who have recently received a diagnosis for their child or unborn baby by connecting them to other families touched by Down syndrome.

You are not alone. Join one of our many private rockin' mom ™ and dad online groups for new and expectant parents.

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Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area

Danville, CA

925.362.8660

www.dscba.org

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San Jose, CA

408-727-5775

www.php.com

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San Francisco, CA

415-751-2237

https://www.chconline.org/about/

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We specialize in working with families living with ADHD, Learning Differences, Anxiety & Depression and Autism through our two schools, mental health clinic, community education and curated online resource library. If you're concerned, teen or young adult please reach out and we'll help you navigate your journey together. At CHC, we're here for you. En CHC, estamos aqui para ti.

Vision

We believe in a world where every child, teen and young adult can reach their full promise and potential.

Mission

To transform young lives by providing culturally-responsive best-in-class services for learning differences and mental health to families from diverse backgrounds regardless of language, location or ability to pay.

Values

Expertise - Striving for, recognizing and sharing excellence in everything we do, while acknowledging that building expertise is an ongoing journey and not a destination.

Compassion - Combining empathy and action to gain trust, create connections and make lasting change.

Community - Collaborating and supporting each other and working with local partners to leverage strengths for mutual benefit and collective impact.

Diversity, equity and inclusion - Recognizing that diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and service delivery practices are paramount to building The Beloved Community as envisioned by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Our Founder

CHC was founded in 1953 by Dr. Esther B. Clark, one of the first female pediatricians to practice on the Peninsula. She started Children's Health Council with a $10,000 annual budget, a largely volunteer staff and most importantly, her spirited will.

Dr. Clark had a dream for every child. She imagined a place where families could come for help. A place where kids come first. A place with integrated services and caring experts. It would be a place where families could be assured of being respected and welcomed in their own language. A place where children could develop the social emotional learning skills and resilience to reach their full promise and potential. It would have strong leadership, expert caring staff, passionate volunteers and devoted donors. It would be called Children's Health Council.

Our Services

Evaluation. Therapy. Consultation. RISE IOP.

Expert multidisciplinary assessment, personalized therapy and innovative programs increase every child's ability to learn and achieve the balance necessary to enhance life experience and improve school performance. Ages 0-25.
Chief Clinical Officer, Ramsey Khasho, PsyD 650.688.3625
Dyslexia and other language-based learning differences

Personalized learning for students with average to above average intelligence with diagnosed language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and the attention and social challenges that often accompany them. Grades 1-8.
Kriewall-Haehl Family Sand Hill School Interim Head of School,
Director of Clinical Services, Ramsey Khasho, PsyD 650.688.3605 Chief Education Officer, Chris Harris, MEd
Strengths-based learning strategies to optimize performance in the classroom, workplace and beyond.
Director, Nicole Ofiesh, PhD slc@chconline.org
The Schwab Learning Center at CHC celebrates the fact that we all learn in a variety of ways. We help college and high school students with diverse learning challenges succeed in all areas of their lives.

Therapeutic Day School for Grades 2-10
Head of EBC Schools, Jody Miller 650.688.3634
Therapeutic day school providing transformative education where children with severe emotional and behavioral issues re-engage in learning and develop the positive behaviors necessary to transition back to a district school. Grades 2-10.

Serving the underserved.
Director, Joan Baran, PhD 650.688.3625 650.688.3650 Español
Nurturing specialists assess children and deliver behavioral health services to underserved families. The culturally-sensitive and diverse staff is committed to working with families in both English and Spanish in various Bay Area locations. Ages 0-18.

Bringing the community together for good.
Director, Cindy Lopez clopez@chconline.org
Classes, workshops and conferences; EdRev Expo; student advocacy; parent support groups; outreach; community partnerships; volunteer programs; and 24/7 online resources. Classes reference ages 0-18.

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Burlingame, CA

650-259-8500

www.gatepath.org

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Accept. Respect. Include.

Gatepath has been "Turning Disabilities Into Possibilities" for 100 years.

We have one of the most comprehensive service portfolios spanning all ages from early intervention for infants to community access and job training for adults and seniors. All programs are designed to prepare children and adults to actively participate in their schools, community, workplaces and at home.
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San Francisco, CA

415-282-7494

www.supportforfamilies.org

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Legacy Law Group

Sacramento CA

916-643-2000

www.calegacylaw.com

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Our driving force behind everything we do at Legacy Law Group is making a difference. Whether it is in the lives of our families, our clients, our clients' families, our community at large, or our field of practice, we strive to create an impact through providing our knowledge, sense of humor and caring attitude.

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Our driving force behind everything we do at Legacy Law Group is making a difference. Whether it is in the lives of our families, our clients, our clients' families, our community at large, or our field of practice, we strive to create an impact through providing our knowledge, sense of humor and caring attitude.

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Walnut Creek, CA

925-938-0883

www.davidthornsby.com

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David T. Hornsby is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Hornsby creates high quality estate plans at an affordable price. A properly drafted revocable living trust and other estate planning documents will preserve a family's wealth and protect its future against a myriad of potential problems, including estate taxes, probate, guardianships and conservatorships.

A well drafted estate plan provides clients with peace of mind that their desires and goals are properly documented and their wishes will be followed after their death. A proper estate plan also includes an attorney that will stand behind the plan and help family members transfer trust assets from one generation to the next, a process called, trust administration.

A properly drafted estate plan should make death transfers easier, not harder. For the past 26 years, Mr. Hornsby has implemented thousands of estate plans and has helped hundreds of clients administer their plans and other estate plans following the death of a family member. His unique experiences litigating years of trust and probate disputes provide his clients with invaluable insights when it comes to drafting particular trust language.

Mr. Hornsby's goal for every client is to become their personal attorney for all their legal affairs. Mr. Hornsby encourages every client to discuss all legal issues with him. If Mr. Hornsby can personally help the client he will. If the client needs an attorney that specializes in another area of the law, Mr. Hornsby will use his vast attorney network to find an attorney who specializes in that particular area of the law.

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Dale Law Firm

Pacheco, CA

925-826-5585

dalelawfirm.com

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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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Palo Alto, CA

650-690-2571

cookmanlaw.com

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Our estate planning attorneys help families with complex issues plan for the future when they're gone.

Children with special needs, and even some adult children, may need financial and care structure throughout their lives. Because of our estate planning expertise with more complicated situations, we can help craft right solution - whether it is a trust or guardianship option or securing financial stewardship going forward.

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Oakland, CA

510-285-7384

natashe22@gmail.com
www.natashewashington.com

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Concord, CA
925-671-0777
www.wecarechildren.org

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We Care supports families and children from birth to six years old with a wide range of early childhood education and mental health programs. Through targeted, compassionate, and effective early intervention services, We Care helps young children and their families reach their full potential, regardless of their abilities or circumstances.

This program is for children ages three to five and includes developmentally appropriate activities, social-emotional development and kindergarten readiness. For more information, please contact Darcie Azzolini-Paiva at (925) 671-0777 x 226 or dazzolini@wecarechildren.org.

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Danville, CA
925-362-8565
https://www.sainttimothysdanville.org/noahs-ark-pre-school.html

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​Noah's Ark provides all children with the opportunity to grow socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually, and spiritually in a caring and nurturing community. Noah's Ark works with the developmental strengths, needs, and challenges of each child in our care, We are attuned to individual differences in interests and abilities, while having a child centered curriculum for the "whole" child. The "work" of childhood is "play." We equip them for today's academic kindergarten experience.

Weekly Chapel
All classes sing and learn age appropriate biblical stories in St. Timothy's church every week.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 11:30am. Children must be 2 years and 9 months old by September 1 of the school year.

Children must be toilet-trained.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9am to 12pm. Four Year Old Class

Children must be 3 years and 6 months old by September 1 of the school year.

​ Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9am to 12pm. Pre-Kindergarten Class
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Lafayette, CA
925-938-9958
www.meherschools.org

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"I never planned to send my children to private school, and then I found The Meher Schools. Everyone who works at the school exudes compassion and loving kindness. I know the values we teach at home are being reinforced at the school. I've seen the fifth graders leave the school with confidence and a strong sense of themselves."

The Meher Schools is a 501(c)(3) corporation. Both the elementary school and preschool are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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"I never planned to send my children to private school, and then I found The Meher Schools. Everyone who works at the school exudes compassion and loving kindness. I know the values we teach at home are being reinforced at the school. I've seen the fifth graders leave the school with confidence and a strong sense of themselves."

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Fremont, CA
510-651-1190
https://glankler.fremont.k12.ca.us/

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Santa Clara, CA
408-985-8666
specialhomeneedsinc.com

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Servicing Special Needs Children and Adults Since 1979

Special Home Needs provides quality, caring assistance for senior citizens, for the temporary disabled as well as the permanently disabled. We also provide care for children of all ages. Our services cover Santa Clara Country, visits start with a 3 hour minimum and can go up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are interested in any or all of our services please call us at (408) 985-8666.

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Special Home Needs provides quality, caring assistance for senior citizens, for the temporary disabled as well as the permanently disabled. We also provide care for children of all ages. Our services cover Santa Clara Country, visits start with a 3 hour minimum and can go up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Richmond, CA
510-409-1573
www.talkinghandsdaycare.com

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Talking Hands is the most peaceful and safe place imaginable. The ladies are incredibly calm-natured and wonderful with the children. There is the right amount of structure and daily routine. The kids are always having a good time and learning something new. Sign Language is used, which is such a helpful tool, and there are many different activities to keep the little ones busy. It's not ov... More

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This resource guide contains recommendations from DSCBA members and local disability organizations.

Please note that DSCBA as an organization does not formally endorse any of the people or entities in this guide.

We have compiled a list of resources recommended by our members and similar organizations in our community.  Member recommendations will be highlighted in blue.

If you have a  provider or program that you would refer other members to, please email it to lgordon@dscba.org and we will add that person or organization to the next update of the this guide.

If you have a new category you'd like to see added, please let us know. This resource directory is a constantly updating work in progress.