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CalABle: Special Needs Trusts & the ABLE Act (Zoom)
Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hosted by CalABLE, a Zoom presentation by special needs planning attorney Lorna J. Drope on Special Needs Trusts & the Able Act. Learn how the Achieving a Better Life (ABLE) Act is positively impacting the lives of individuals with disabilities. The ABLE Act allows individuals with special needs to accumulate wealth while still qualifying for government…
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REACH Art (Soledad)
Wednesday, Mar 11 - Apr 1, 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 8 and up. Through REACH Art, participants (ages 6 and up) of all abilities will be introduced to the fundamentals of art with a spring flair, including: Color Composition Brushwork Technique Perspective Each day, participants…
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Special Needs Parent Support Group - English (Salinas)
Friday, Mar 13, 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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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)
Friday, Mar 13, 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,…
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Cuarta Conferencia Anual De la Organización Mariposas (Greenfield)
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
El propósito de esta conferencia es brindar a las familias de nuestras comunidades información educativa, médica y legal sobre los servicios y derechos de sus hijos con capacidades diferentes. Durante la conferencia se proporcionará desayuno y almuerzo y habrá mesas de recursos y sorpresas. No se proporcionará…
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Neurodiverse Connect Entrepreneur Committee (Salinas)
Saturday, Mar 14 - Mar 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Special Kids Connect will be hosting a pop-up farmers market stand for our young entrepreneurs in Neurodiverse Connect at the Oldtown Salinas Farmers Market! Event will be hosted on Saturdays: March 14 & 21. This opportunity is designed to help participants practice real-world job and social skills in a supportive community setting. Our participants…
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At Age 3, Everything Changes ~ Navigating the Transition from Early Start to Preschool (Zoom)
Monday, Mar 23, 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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A los 3 anos, todo cambia ~ Navegando con la transicion de Early Start "Inicio Temprano" a Pre-escolar (Zoom)
Tuesday, Mar 24, 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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Supporting Dually Identified Students- English Language Learners (Zoom)
Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The California Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership project, invite you to join this engaging webinar series. Whether you're a parent seeking to learn more about special education, related supports, and how to deepen your partnership with educators, or an educator looking for strategies…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, Mar 27, 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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