https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct en-us 2021-05-11 22:07:46 UTC 2021-05-12 23:53:38 UTC hello@padlet.com myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515447012 First 5 San Diego offers services and resources for families and their children from 0-5 years old. First 5 offers programs for health, family, and learning. Their goal is to help ensure that every child in San Diego County enters school ready to succeed. First 5 also provides healthy development screenings, dental care, high-quality preschool and parenting workshops.]]> 2021-05-11 22:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515447012 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515477309 There are 6 SELPAs for San Diego County. The website shows a map of where each SELPA is allocated per region and shares what their responsibility is as a SELPA. The website also offers links that direct you the the SELPAs school district and parents can find more resources that their school district offers. ]]> 2021-05-11 22:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515477309 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515483576 The San Diego Unified School District is committed to recognizing, finding, and evaluating all students in the district who may have disabilities, ranging in age from birth to 21 years old, as well as providing adequate assistance and/or related services to those students identified by an educational assessment. The website also has a Special Education contact list for parents to reach out to with any questions they may have. Procedural safeguards are available online for parents in different languages and offers a parent helpline. ]]> 2021-05-11 22:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515483576 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515487841 The Arc of San Diego, a private, non-profit organization, is one of the largest human-service organizations in the city. In San Diego County, they provide a wide range of programs to people with disabilities. Programs offered through ARC promote social, economic, and personal independence. ARC also currently has 12 offices located throughout San Diego County.]]> 2021-05-11 22:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515487841 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515490650 Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) provides support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist families. EFRC is involved in advocacy, science, policy, and practice initiatives through local, state, and federal collaborations and projects. EFRC provides family-centered programs with a focus on parental preference, confidentiality, and collaboration free of charge.]]> 2021-05-11 22:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515490650 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515514518 The California Department of Education website provides a list of California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities. The Special Education Division of the California Department of Education (CDE) collaborates closely with federal and state-funded parent groups to expand parental involvement and cooperation with educators in order to strengthen the educational environment. The site also includes contact information for sites throughout the state that provide services for families with children with special needs. ]]> 2021-05-11 22:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515514518 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515516098 Parent Center Hub has information and products created for the network of parent centers serving families with children with disabilities. In the state of California, there are seven Parent Training and Information Centers. On their website, the Disability Rights & Education Defense Fund (DREDF) has a color-coded map that can be used to locate the PTI in your region.]]> 2021-05-11 22:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515516098 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515518388 Early Start is California's early intervention initiative for disabled children and toddlers and their families. Early Start programs are available across the state and are delivered by a regional, family-centered system. Services include employment, support services, education services, and much more. ]]> 2021-05-11 23:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515518388 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515532292 Disability Rights California (DRC) is the federally mandated organization responsible for safeguarding and advocating for the rights of Californians with disabilities. DRC engages in litigation, legal representation, advocacy programs, investigations, public policy, and community outreach, as well as providing research, guidance, and referrals. DRC also offers publications and resources for families and individuals to be able to self advocate for their rights. ]]> 2021-05-11 23:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515532292 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515542869 The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. NCHPAD actively seeks to build safe equity for people with disabilities by delivering individualized information, referral, and consulting services to people with disabilities, families, parents, lawmakers, community members, health care providers, and public health professionals. NCHPAD also organizes nationwide training programs to teach disability and non-disability service providers about community health inclusion.]]> 2021-05-11 23:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515542869 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515546361 FRCNA assists families in finding critical care and support for disabled children (birth to three).  They provide high-quality career development opportunities, resources, mentoring, and coaching to all employees. They also develop deep alliances and cooperation with hundreds of partners across the state. ]]> 2021-05-11 23:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515546361 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515560108 The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the world's largest professional association committed to enhancing the educational outcomes of children and adolescents with disabilities and/or special abilities. CEC is recognized as THE resource for special educators seeking knowledge, support, and professional development. CEC has local Units in all 50 states and Canada, as well as 18 Special Interest Divisions based on a particular subject, specialty region, position, or exceptionality. Hundreds of colleges and universities have CEC Student Chapters.]]> 2021-05-11 23:24:18 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515560108 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515561836 The PACER Center improves the quality of life and extends opportunities for children, teenagers, and young adults with all types of disabilities, as well as their families, so that everyone can achieve their full potential. Parents helping parents, encouraging families, fostering a healthy environment for all children, and collaborating with others are the guiding principles of PACER.]]> 2021-05-11 23:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515561836 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515564862 The National Parent Helpline is for parents and caregivers with children and youth of all ages. Assistance is available Monday-Friday from 10am- 7pm. A trained National Parent Helpline advocate is trained to assist over the phone with issues such as offer emotional support, help you problem solve, work with you to connect you to local resources, and help you build on your own strengths as a parent. ]]> 2021-05-11 23:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515564862 myraochoa1692 https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515566374 Understood is committed to growing and shaping a community in which anyone who learns and thinks differently is embraced at home, at school, and at work. Respecting and understanding differences is at the core of their mission, what they do, and how they do it. Understood works with educators, health care professionals, researchers, and human resource professionals to provide proven, vetted information for families and educators. ]]> 2021-05-11 23:27:49 UTC https://padlet.com/myraochoa1692/yu19ymhf9abs55ct/wish/1515566374