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Upcoming Events

•Clinics
•Parent/Professional Workshops
•Events
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC)
•Events by Other Organizations


Support for Families Clinics, Workshops, & Trainings:
(Last updated: Monday, April 14, 2008 7:48 PM )

RSVP required. Call 415-920-5040 to sign up for a workshop, for more information, to reserve childcare or interpretation services.


Clinics/Workshops
CLINICS are small group trainings designed to accommodate individualized questions and are repeated monthly. All clinics occur from 4-6pm, unless otherwise noted.

The online versions of our flyers are available in PDF format Download Free PDF viewer. They are listed next to month and year for clinics/workshops.

April 2008

Thurs, April 7
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in Cantonese, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Thurs, April 10
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in English, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Thurs, April 17
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in Spanish, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Thurs, April 24
• SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME CLINIC (SSI) - in English, Presented by Katy Lusson, Ph.D., J.D., Protection & Advocacy, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. Learn about Social Security with a focus on SSI disability benefits, includes: applications, denials, hearings and reporting requirements.
Thurs, April 24
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.

May 2008

Thurs, May 1
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in Cantonese, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Thurs, May 8
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in English, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Tues, May 13 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• INTRO TO ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CLINIC - in English, by Bishop, ATP & Sementilli, CCC-SLP. Learn about assistive technologies and resources that can help your child increase their development of communication and/or academics.
Thurs, May 15
•INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) - in Spanish, by SFCD. Learn about special education laws, services and the IEP process.
Thurs, May 22
• SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME CLINIC (SSI) - in English, Presented by Katy Lusson, Ph.D., J.D., Protection & Advocacy, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy. Learn about Social Security with a focus on SSI disability benefits, includes: applications, denials, hearings and reporting requirements.
Thurs, May 22
• TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES CLINIC - in English, by SFCD. Learn about transition services for children aged 16 and over, and how to effectively participate in the development of your child's transition plan.
Tues, May 27- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY : OPEN RESOURCE - in English, by Bishop, ATP & Sementilli, CCC-SLP. Learn about assistive technologies by trying out different technology tools and software. Sign up for time slot and get one-to-one hands-on time. RSVP's a must!

Parent/Professional Workshops on Saturdays!
PARENT/PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS are larger group training's that provide an opportunity for parents & professionals to network, share concerns, ideas, and learn about valuable information & resources.

In response to the changing needs of families, SFCD recently began offering monthly half-day Saturday workshops. These extended workshops give participants an opportunity to receive more in-depth information on a range of topics.

PPWs are held at John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street, (@20th Street).
Parking is available in the schoolyard -- Enter from Harrison Street (between 19th and 20th Streets).

In addition to providing childcare and interpretation services, a light breakfast and full lunch* are offered to all those who pre-register.

MAY 2008

Saturday, May 10, 2008 -- NEW TIMES! 8:30 am-12:30 pm
A Workshop on Autism
Autism: what is it, what strategies work and what are the resources? We would also like to hear back from families and professionals - what are resources that would be helpful for you.
Presenter Information: Michele Ficcaglia, Gavia Brennan, Melissa Willa, Kristen Bottema.
*Reservations REQUIRED (for child care, interpretation services or lunch, you must pre-registered 2 weeks prior to the PPW.)
Call Open Gate, 415-920-5040

Other SFCD related Events:

High Risk Infant Interagency Council (HRIIC) Parent Professional Workshops
Click here to go to HRIIC's website

Improving Outcomes Transition Project (ITOP) related upcoming events.


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


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):

APRIL 2008

24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities
April 14-15, 2008
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort, Oahu, Hawaii
For more information go to our web site at: www.pacrim.hawaii.edu

4th Annual Day in the Sky: Free Accessibility Expo
April 19, 2008-9am-4pm
Watsonville Airport
For more information or to get involved: 831-459-7210 or go to our web site at: Shared Adventures

Effective Black Parenting Workshop
April 21-25, 2008
Child Care Resource Center - Chatsworth, CA
Email Gary Coleman at the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC) for more information on trainings or call: 1(800) 325-2422.

Epilepsy Foundation: A Day of Hope Confernce
April 26, 2008-830am-4pm
California Pacific Medical Center, Davies Campus
For more information please call 925-224-7760/1-800-632-3532 or Email: efnca@epilepsynorcal.org or Visit: www.epilepsynorcal.org

Two Day Workshop: Anat Baniel Method for Healthy Backs
April 26-27, 2008
Anat Baniel Method Center - San Rafael, CA
Phone Contact: 415-847-8887 or email: training@anatbanielmethod.com or website: www.anatbanielmethod.com

2008 California Secondary Transition Conference: Navigating the Roadmap to Success
April 28-29, 2008
Marriot - Palm Desert, California
For more information and registration forms goto the Californial Department of Education website

MAY 2008

First 5 Family Festival for Young Children
May 4, 2008: 11am-3pm
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA
For more information: 415-934-4849 OR go to web site at: www.first5sf.org/

Autism Education Network presents: Children and Adolescents with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities Conference
May 9-10, 2008
Holiday Inn, San Jose CA
For more information contact Francisco Valenzuela email


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