Jul 5, 2022 | Community Events, Recreation
Meet our very own star announcer and pitcher, Luis and King! Thank you to the @SFGiants for this fun day at the ballpark. #LetsgoGiants #Playball #Giants #SF #baseball #SupportforFamilies pic.twitter.com/9MMlNxDUAY — Support for Families (@SupportforFams) July...
Jul 1, 2022 | Adult Services, Community Events, Opportunities for Input
You are invited to a virtual ‘Self-Advocates’ Listening Session: Concerns and Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic’ facilitated by Wesley Witherspoon and Olga Solomon from the USC University Center for Excellence in...
Jul 1, 2022 | Accessibility, Employment, Resource
In an increasingly digital and remote working environment, it’s important to focus on inclusivity. This guide explores the key aspects of disability in the workplace in depth, providing insight into how inclusive company policies and working styles tend to be (or tend...
Jul 1, 2022 | Advocacy and Legal, Employment, Resource
From https://www.helloezra.com/neurodiversity-modern-workplace/ This guide provides an overview of the benefits and challenges of a neurodiverse workforce, as well as guidance on supporting neurodiverse employees. The benefits of cognitive diversity at work The term...
Jun 29, 2022 | Accessibility, Chinese, Education, Spanish
Credit” Understood.org https://www.understood.org/en/articles/least-restrictive-environment-lre-what-you-need-to-know Here are some helpful links to build your understanding of what is meant by education in the least restrictive environment or LRE, as used in...
Jun 28, 2022 | Adult Services, Advocacy and Legal, Opportunities for Input
http://yodisabledproud.org/about-yo YO! connects, organizes and educates youth with disabilities! YO! gives youth leadership opportunities, social networks, resources and more. YO! is for youth with disabilities to be PROUD of who we are and what we can achieve!Some...
Jun 28, 2022 | Medical, Mental Health, Resource
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Cutting and Other Self-Injury (Also available in Spanish: Cortes y otro tipo de autolesiones: Cómo ayudar) When kids intentionally hurt themselves, often by cutting or scratching their skin, it’s often as a way to manage difficult...
Jun 27, 2022 | Advocacy and Legal, Education
Credit Understood https://www.understood.org/en/articles/what-is-and-isnt-covered-under-fape?_sp=f45e9a36-f9de-4b88-a01d-877597e2822c.1652977918043 My son has an IEP and also has ADHD and behavior issues. The school often calls me to take him home for acting out in...
Jun 24, 2022 | Chinese, Community Events, Education, Social Justice, Spanish
A virtual book club discussion based on this short article: “The Benefits of Socioeconomically and Racially Integrated Schools and Classrooms” (中文翻譯 | Traducción Española). Wednesday, June 29, 2022 | 12-1 p.m.Attend virtually using this link: ...
Jun 24, 2022 | Community Events, Family Support, Mental Health, Opportunities for Input
Forum on COVID-19 Recovery for the Disability Community Thursday, July 14, 7:00-8:30 PM, Online How has COVID-19 impacted you and your family? What should government be doing to help you and your community recover from the pandemic? Share your ideas,...