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Special Needs Parent Support Group - English (Salinas)
Friday, May 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
You are not alone! Our Special Needs Parent Support Group is a safe and welcoming space where parents can share their experiences and challenges of raising a child with autism. Through open conversations, resource sharing, and support from other families in similar situations, the group seeks to offer emotional, educational, and practical guidance,…
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DRC - All About In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) (English)(Zoom)
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
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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An Introduction to CalABLE (English) (Zoom)
Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Special Kids Connect welcomes Anne Osborne for an interactive presentation on the introduction to CalABLE accounts. In this virtual presentation, you will learn how you can accumulate savings without losing benefits through SSI, Medi-CAl, and more. Bring your questions or simply come to learn! Note: For ASL interpretation, please contact us via email…
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DRC - Lo Básico de IHSS Todo sobre Los Servicios de Apoyo en el Hogar (Spanish)(Zoom)
Thursday, Jun 4, 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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Neurodiverse Connects! / ¡Conecta Neurodiverso!
Monday, Jun 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Join us this summer for fun, snacks, connection, and community! This social gathering is designed for neurodiverse teens, young adults, and individuals with special needs ages 14 and older. Come meet new friends, enjoy activities, and spend time in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Cost: $5 per person, per day Important: Each date is a separate…
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SELPA - Parent Training on Augmentative & Alternative Communication - Session 2 (English)
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Hosted by SELPA, in collaboration with Special Kids Connect, Cal State Monterey Bay, and OPEN ACCESS Learning & Participation for ALL, join our Parent Training on Augmentative and Alternative Communication! This in-person workshop, for parents with children from kindergarten through early elementary school who already use an augmentative…
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Introducción para CalABLE (Spanish) (Zoom)
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Special Kids Connect da la bienvenida a Maria Sandoval para una presentación interactiva sobre la introducción a las cuentas CalABLE. En esta presentación virtual, aprenderán cómo pueden acumular ahorros sin perder beneficios a través del SSI, Medi-Cal y más. ¡Traiga sus preguntas o simplemente…
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SELPA - Capacitación para padres entre comunicación aumentativa y alternativa - Sesión 2 (Spanish)
Thursday, Jun 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Organizado por SELPA, en colaboración con Special Kids Connect, Cal State Monterey Bay y OPEN ACCESS Learning & Participation for ALL, ¡únase a nuestra capacitación para padres sobre Comunicación Aumentativa y Alternativa (CAA)! Este taller presencial, dirigido a padres de niños desde kínder hasta…
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Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Salinas)
Friday, Jun 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
¡No está usted solo! El grupo de apoyo para padres con necesidades especiales dirigido por padres de Special Kids Connect es un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los padres pueden compartir sus experiencias y desafíos al criar a un niño con autismo. A través de conversaciones abiertas, intercambio de recursos y el apoyo…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, Jun 12, 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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