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REACH Art (Salinas)
Tuesday, May 5 - May 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
REACH Art is designed to support youth with disabilities and is open to children and young adults of all ability levels, ages 9 and up. Through REACH Art, participants (ages 9 and up) of all abilities will be introduced to the fundamentals of art, including: Color Composition Brushwork Technique Perspective Each day, participants will complete…
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Metas inteligentes en educación especial (Spanish)(Zoom)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Únase a Special Kids Connect para nuestro taller virtual: Metas inteligentes en educación especial Este taller ayudará a las familias a comprender cómo crear metas significativas y efectivas del IEP que realmente apoyen el progreso de su hijo(a). Aprenderá a identificar las áreas de necesidad de su hijo(a)…
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DRC - Servicios de recreación social a través de los Centros Regionales (Spanish)(Zoom)
Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Presentado por Disability Rights California (DRC), este seminario web forma parte de una serie mensual organizada por el equipo de Defensa y Participación Comunitaria (ACE). La serie explora una amplia gama de temas, desde herramientas para apoyar a niños en edad escolar con discapacidades hasta recursos que ayudan a los adultos a desenvolverse…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Walk-ins will be allowed as space permits. Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills, promote…
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At Age 3, Everything Changes ~ Navigating the Transition from Early Start to Preschool (Zoom)
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Did you know that when your child is 3 years old, they are eligible for special education services through their school district -- even if they are not enrolled in school? If you have a 2 year-old receiving services through the San Andreas Regional Center or MCOE, learn how the delivery of these services changes on your child's 3rd birthday.…
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DRC - Navegando el Proceso de Audiencia Imparcial en el Centro Regional (Spanish)(Zoom)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Presentado por Disability Rights California (DRC), este seminario web forma parte de una serie mensual organizada por el equipo de Defensa y Participación Comunitaria (ACE). La serie explora una amplia gama de temas, desde herramientas para apoyar a niños en edad escolar con discapacidades hasta recursos que ayudan a los adultos a desenvolverse…
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A los 3 anos, todo cambia ~ Navegando con la transicion de Early Start "Inicio Temprano" a Pre-escolar (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
¿Sabías que cuando tu hijo tiene 3 años, es elegible para recibir servicios de educación especial a través de su distrito escolar, incluso si no está inscrito en la escuela? Si tienes un hijo de 2 años que recibe servicios a través del Centro Regional de San Andreas o MCOE, aprende cómo…
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Diploma Pathways for Special Education Students (Zoom)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Special Kids Connect invites parents and families of students with IEPs in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) to join an upcoming virtual workshop. Discover how MPUSD students with disabilities can work toward a high school diploma that honors their unique learning pathways, strengths, skills, and future goals. Learn about…
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An Introduction to Special Needs Estate Planning (Zoom)
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Join us for an informative workshop on special needs estate planning designed to help families secure the future of their loved ones with special needs. Presented by special needs estate planning attorney Jeanette Martinez, this interactive session will cover essential topics such as establishing special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and how to preserve…
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DRC - Navigating the Regional Center Fair Hearing Process (English)(Zoom)
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Presented by Disability Rights California, this webinar is part of a monthly series hosted by the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) Team. The series explores a wide range of topics, from tools to support school-aged children with disabilities to resources that help adults navigate employment and public benefits. Each session is guided by direct…
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