Other SFCD related Events:

High Risk Infant Interagency Council and SFCD presents: Babies and Bagels
YOU ARE INVITED! (And your babies are warmly invited too!)

• MEET other parents of 0-3 year old children!
• LEARN about services and resources for your child!
• HEAR from specialists on various topics - childcare, language skills & more!

ESPECIALLY CREATED FOR FAMILIES WITH:

• Children who have special needs
• Children at risk for disabilities
• Children not found eligible for Early Intervention services

Date: 4th Tuesday of the Month
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 am (English and Chinese* language)
10:30 – 11:30 (Spanish language)

Location: Support for Families, 2601 Mission Street (22nd sts), 6th floor. Please RSVP: 415-920-5040. CALL IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE CHILDCARE We’ll bring the bagels! *Please call in advance for Chinese interpretation.

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JULY 2009

Sunday, July 25, 2009

Everyone Can Dance!

In honor of Disability Pride Month, Support for Families and DisabledCommunity.Org are co-sponsoring a dance on Saturday, July 25th from 5-9 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Center at 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco. AXIS Dance Company will kick off the dance from 5:30 to 6:30 teaching dance participants new ways of thinking about movement.
Leroy Franklin Moore Jr. of Krip Hop Nation will be mixing a group of diverse dance music including artists with disabilities.

Order a Ticket
To order a ticket go to: Everyone Can Dance or buy one at the door. To volunteer or co-sponsor the dance and raffle contact Lori Guidos

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AUGUST 2009

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Free Family Fun Day at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco!
Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 1:00- 4:00 p.m at the Jewish Community Center.

Families of children with disabilities or any kind of special health care need are invited to join us at the Jewish Community Center in San Francisco. This free event is a great opportunity for your kids and youth to enjoy this beautiful accessible facility.

• Arts and Crafts facilitated by JCCSF art teachers
• 2 swim sessions: 1:00-1:30 & 1:30-2:00
• Activities in the Gym
• Snacks and refreshments
• Rooftop playground
• Have fun, relax and network with other families

Jewish Community Center
3200 California Street (at Presidio)
San Francisco, CA 94118
Call 415-920-5040 to register. Space is limited, please call early to reserve!

Please note: Parents are responsible for their children at all times while attending this event. Parking is available in the JCCSF lot on California Street at $1.50 per 1/2 hour for the first 4 hours, $2.00 per 1/2 hour for anything over 4 hours. Limited street parking is available. Public transportation, bus Lines: 1 California, 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 4 Sutter, and 43 Masonic

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Community Advisory Committee for Special Education:
(4th Thursday of the month) at Open Gate. Email: cac_specialed@hotmail.com or web site for more info).

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Events Sponsored by Other Organizations (Events are listed as a convenience for families and professionals. Please contact each organization for more information)
CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS (ordered by date):

JUNE 2009

Healing and Living Well with Autism
Six Monday evenings starting: 6/22 to 7/27
471 Division Street, Campbell, CA
Cost: $25 for the series (You can pay at the first session - cash or check) RSVP: info@stairwaytofriendship.com or call 408-374-8286. All parents are welcome. Space is limited.

JULY 2009

Ninth Annual Charge Syndrome Conference
July 24-26, 2009
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL
For more information go to the CHARGE conference web site.

AUGUST 2009

37th Annual 2009 National Down Syndrome Congress Convention
July 31- August 2, 2009
Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sacramento, CA
To register online go to National Down Syndrome web page for more information.

2009 Symposium: Genetic Syndromes of Ras/Mapk Pathway, from Bedside to Bench and back
August 1-2, 2009
Doubletree Hotel, Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA
To register online go to the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center web page for more information.

5th Children and Family Dystonia Symposium
August 17-19, 2009
Chicago, IL
Visit the Dystonia Foundation web site for more information about the conference.

The 4th International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care: Partnerships for Quality and Safety
August 17-19, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Visit Family Centered Care web site for more information about the conference. If you have questions, please contact call 301-652-0281 or contact Julie Moretz at the Institute.

SEPTEMBER 2009

Marin Autism Collaborative presents: Connecting People to Resources - An Autism Information and Resource Faire
September 12 - 8:30am - 1:30pm
Dominican University, San Rafael, CA
To register for child care and mini workshops or become a vendor contact Karen Kaplan

OCTOBER 2009

23rd Annual Supported Life 2009 - "A Meaningful Life ... Are We There Yet?"
October 7-9
DoubleTree Hotel, Sacramento, CA
To register online go to Supported Life web page for more information.

21st Annual International Conference on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
October 9-10
Ohio Convention Center, Cleveland, OHIO
For more information go to Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(CHADD) web site.

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