Events
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An Introduction to CalABLE (English) (Zoom)
Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Special Kids Connect welcomes Melanie Brown 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…
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Neurodiverse Connect Fall Committee Application due Sept. 4
Friday, Sep 4, 2026
Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others, are natural variations of the human brain. Recognizing neurodiversity reinforces the idea that there is no one “right” way of thinking. Neurodivergent individuals make…
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Moms' Night Out / Noche para mamás - IEP Recipe & Potluck
Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mom’s Night Out Potluck! Moms and those who fill a mom-like role in the lives of children and adults with special needs are invited to join Special Kids Connect for an evening of food, conversation, and connection! Bring a favorite dish to share, plates, napkins, and utensils will be provided! We’ll explore how a recipe can help us…
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Introducción para CalABLE (Spanish) (Zoom)
Thursday, Sep 10, 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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Coastal Kids Home Care's Touch-A-Truck Event (Salinas)
Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Coastal Kids Home Care is excited to announce its 12th annual Touch-A-Truck Salinas event. For over a decade, Coastal Kids has put on Touch-A-Truck in Salinas -- the signature fundraiser for Coastal Kids Home Care. The event includes vehicles, food trucks, entertainment, and more. Children and adults can climb into a fire engine, explore…
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Let's Talk Self-Determination (Salinas)
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Discover a Different Way to Receive Regional Center Services! Special Kids Connect and Imagine Supported Living Services invite you to join us for an in-person Self-Determination Workshop at the Special Kids Connect office! Come learn about the Self-Determination Program (SDP) through a panel discussion featuring facilitators and participants who will…
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Play Connect Grow / Juega Conecta Crece (Salinas)
Friday, Sep 18, 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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Hablemos de Autodeterminación (Salinas)
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Descubre una Manera Diferente de Recibir los Servicios del Centro Regional. ¡Special Kids Connect e Imagine Supported Living Services te invitan a participar en nuestro Taller Presencial sobre el Programa de Autodeterminación (SDP)! Acompáñanos a una discusión con un panel de facilitadores y participantes del Programa…
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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)
Friday, Sep 25, 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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2026 AAC Fair / Feria de CAA (CSUMB)
Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM to 2:45 PM
Sharing an upcoming AAC Fair hosted by the Speech-Language Pathology Program at California State University, Monterey Bay! Families can learn more about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and explore available resources. Compartimos una próxima Feria de CAA organizada por el Programa de Patología del Habla y Lenguaje de…
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