ParentsCAN

Register now! THIS SATURDAY, join us at from 8:30-2 to get great information, expert strategies, support from parents and professionals, a free taco lunch...AND multiple chances to win one of 3 iPads! 🥳👏👏👏 You must be at the conference to win, though, so don't miss out: https://bit.ly/ParentConferenceRegistration

Flu season is just around the corner! Napa County Health & Human Services will be hosting free vaccination clinics in October. Clinics will be held at locations throughout Napa County. Walk-in’s are welcome, but registration is available via MyTurn (links on this calendar)! Please see fliers and scan QR codes for dates, locations and details.

Don't miss the ParentsCAN Partners in Education Conference this Saturday!!

Raising a child with Special Education needs can bring special challenges. Join the ParentsCAN Partners in Education Conference to make connections with other parents, learn effective strategies from expert speakers, and walk away with resources that can help your child AND you. Lunch included! Register for FREE today: https://bit.ly/ParentConferenceRegistration

Does fidgeting really help you focus? Here's an interesting article about fidgets -- give it a read when you have a few minutes of free time...

https://www.facebook.com/UCDMIND/posts/pfbid0zdFgSKfbQpxcnSDjRd2QHd7CiEkPiu3T3mhRtZ76KunFGAEttoHxmcsEAdM4a3Sul

Does fidgeting really help you focus? According to science, it depends.

We love to celebrate ! Today we want to thank for sponsoring the free taco truck lunch at our upcoming Partners in Education Conference on Saturday, September 21.
Don't miss out on the chance to get great information and support, connect with other parents, AND eat tacos 😋 Register now! https://bit.ly/ParentConferenceRegistration

The California Department of Education is looking for public feedback on their Inclusive Access to a Diploma Initiative. Check out the info and click through the link to share your thoughts 🎓🎓🎓👍

Help California reimagine how students with disabilities access their coursework to earn a regular diploma! 🎓

The Inclusive Access to a Diploma Initiative in California is focused on students with disabilities having viable alternative means of expression when meeting graduation requirements. The resources were developed in a partnership between WestEd and the Special Education Division of CDE. Please take a few minutes to explore www.altmeans.org, the initiative’s temporary interactive website. There is also an opportunity to provide feedback to support the ongoing development of these resources.

Are you ready to vote? Here's a great resources to help people with disability successfully exercise their right to vote. Follow the link in DRC's post for their easy guide to voting...

https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsCalifornia/posts/pfbid02MrbdZQJWnEjF7weBtHTDUjq7zPapLVBcGDPSnGQFrayLizrbPtKJCzyZ76msJHQul

This week is Disability Voting Rights Week, a national cross-disability, cross-movement week of action! Disability Voting Rights Week is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to participate fully in the democratic process and have our voices heard.

Check out our resource with important information you need to know before each election to help ensure you have a successful voting experience.

Read here:
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/make-a-plan-for-successful-voting

There's still time to register for North Bay Regional Center's parent conference "The Reunion Symposium" that's happening this Saturday 9/14 from 9am-2pm. Please see their post for details...

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At ParentsCAN, we get it. Our staff has been in your shoes and knows firsthand the challenges that come with parenting a high-needs child. You don't have to figure it out alone. We are here to coach you through the challenges and cheer you on as you advocate for your child. Call our office at 707-254-7444 to connect with one of our knowledgeable Parent Advocates.

It’s never too early or too late to explore the many options available for the transition to adulthood for people with disabilities! Check out Connections California: Transition to Adulthood at https://www.php.com/transition-to-adulthood/

This is an URGENT CALL TO ACTION for everyone in the disability community! Contact Governor Newsom TODAY and urge him to sign AB 2423 into law. This bill would require the state to review developmental disability service rates every two years.

AB 2423 passed the State Legislature on August 26. Now all it needs is Governor Newsom’s signature to become law in California!

Disability services funding does not automatically keep up with economic changes like cost of living and minimum wage increases. AB 2423 would require the state to keep track of the funding our system needs. The Department of Developmental Services would be required to post updated rates to their website for better transparency. These updated rates will provide valuable information to lawmakers as they make funding decisions about vital disability services and supports.

After decades of underfunding, we need to protect recent investments in the disability services system and make sure we never go back.

Please reach out to Governor Newsom and urge him to sign AB 2423 into law!

Following link to act now and have your voices heard: https://bit.ly/ab2423

Happy Grandparents Day!!! 🫶

Just a little reminder!
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) team will be conducting a virtual training on September 17, 2024 for vendors and local businesses who may be interested in learning how to accept SDP funding and to support SDP participants. Please scan the QR Code on the flyer or visit the following link to register: https://bit.ly/sdpfundingtraining.

Introducing Dr. David Anglada-Figueroa, Psy.D.: neuroscientist, clinical psychologist, and trainer of Triple P practitioners. ParentsCAN is delighted that Dr. Anglada will be the keynote speaker at our Partners in Education Conference on September 21. [Register for FREE here: https://bit.ly/ParentConferenceRegistration ]
👉Where are you from?
Puerto Rico. I moved to California in 2005.

👉Please tell us about your family.
I’ve been happily married for 19 years. It’s a blended family—my wife and I each came to the marriage with a child, and they’re now adults. We have a daughter together; she’s 17, off to college next year to study music. She’s awesome!

👉What’s your favorite thing about what you do?
It’s hard to pick one thing! My passion is helping others discover their purpose in life and how to achieve it--I love talking to people, I love helping families, I love answering questions. I do in-depth evaluations of parents who are in the child welfare system, and one of the most satisfying feelings I have is finishing one of those reports—they take 20 hours of interviews and end up being around 35 pages of information and analysis, so they’re definitely a lot of work.

👉What do your patients say about you?
I often hear “I finally got someone who really wanted to listen to me.” And how about the professionals you train? They tell me that I’m good at making complicated things easy to understand.

👉What job would you have if you weren’t a psychologist?
I would be a neuroscience professor. Or a religious scholar.

👉What do you do to relax?
Spend time with my family, read, watch movies. And I’m a big Kansas City Chiefs fan! So I watch a lot of football.

👉What’s your favorite book? The Bible. It’s the only book I read in Spanish, and it’s the book I read the most.
👉And what’s your favorite movie? I love end of the world movies—anything with a lot of people screaming and running around, trying to figure out what to do.

Raising a child with Special Education needs can bring special challenges. Join the ParentsCAN Partners in Education Conference to make connections with other parents, learn effective strategies from expert speakers, and walk away with resources that can help your child AND you. Lunch included! Register for FREE today: https://bit.ly/ParentConferenceRegistration

ParentsCAN Conference
Compañeros en la Educación
Conexión-Estrategias-Recursos
Sábado, 21 de septiembre, 2024
8:30am-2pm
Napa Valley College | Centro de Actividades Estudiantiles
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
Regístrate ahora en https://forms.office.com/r/nMMr0j21Cy

Padres de niños y jóvenes con discapacidad y educación especial los invitamos a que se una, a nosotros en un emocionante programa centrado en comprender y manejar los desafíos de conducta de su hijo. Aprenda de
expertos locales, incluido nos acompañz un interesante orador principal y tambien estaremos en múltiples sesiones de trabajo llenas de estrategias, consejos e investigaciones comprobadas para ayudarle. Apoye a sus
estudiantes excepcionales. Los padres se irán con renovado ¡Energía, esperanza y un camino hacia el éxito!

Únase al orador principal Dr. David Anglada, PsyD, mientras analiza "Claves para Comprender, prevenir y gestionar conductas desafiantes en los niños"

Gratis para padres/cuidadores del condado de Napa; Almuerzo proporcionado; Disponibilidad limitada para cuidado de niños de 2 años en adelante; Presentado en inglés; Traducción al español disponible

Regístrate ahora en https://forms.office.com/r/nMMr0j21Cy

ParentsCAN Conference
Partners in Education
Connection-Strategies-Resources
Saturday, September 21, 2024
8:30am-2pm
Napa Valley College | Student Activity Center
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558
Register now at https://forms.office.com/r/nMMr0j21Cy

Parents of children and youth with disabilities and special education needs are invited to join us for an exciting program focused on understanding and managing your child's behavior challenges. Learn from local experts including an engaging keynote speaker and multiple breakout sessions full of strategies, tips and proven research to help you support your exceptional students. Parents will leave with renewed energy, hope and a pathway to success!

Join Keynote Speaker Dr. David Anglada, PsyD as he discusses "Keys for Understanding, Preventing and Managing Challenging Behaviors in Kids"

Free to Napa County Parents/Caregivers; Lunch provided; Limited availability for childcare ages 2 and older; Presented in English; Spanish Translation Available

Register now at https://forms.office.com/r/nMMr0j21Cy

Raising a child with special needs can mean dealing with some special challenges. Share your good and bad experiences and build your support network in a welcoming environment facilitated by a veteran parents. 👉In-person groups meet at ParentsCAN, 433 Soscol Ave, Suite B160. For Zoom link for online meetings, requests for additional groups, and any other questions, call (707) 253-7444 or email [email protected]👈
ASD Support Group (Spanish): 3rd Wednesdays, 10-11:30am, in person/on Zoom
ASD Support Group (English): 1st Wednesdays, 6-8pm, in person
Down Syndrome Support Group (Spanish): 4th Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm, in person
Challenging Behaviors (Spanish) -- support group for parents of children with ADHD, ADD, ODD, or Bipolar disorder: 3rd Thursdays, 6-8pm, on Zoom

ParentsCAN's Grow Together Playgroup is fun way for parents and young children to work on important skills and meet developmental goals. Our experienced early childhood educator guides the group in our wonderful new Child Learning space. Bilingual English/Spanish, no cost to participate. 👉Call or email to register: (707) 253-7444 / [email protected]👈
Session 1: Fridays, 8/30-10/4, 9-10:30am *WAITLIST ONLY
Session 2: Fridays, 8/30-10/4, 11am-12:30pm *WAITLIST ONLY
Session 3: Fridays, 10/18-11/22, 9-10:30am
Session 4: Fridays, 10/18-11/22, 11am-12:30pm

Your child has made it through their first full week of school! Parents may still be feeling stressed about their child's IEP or how the school year will go. Now might be a good time to brush up on your IEP skills or find support from parents on similar journeys. Check out our Calendar for upcoming classes and support groups, like our Special Education Fundamentals Class and ASD Support Group happening next week.

Calendar : How We Help : ParentsCAN Our support groups and workshops are offered throughout the year to all residents of Napa County and are usually free of charge. Please email: [email protected] to register, or call (707) 253-7444 Monday through Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Here's a great resource for parents on Supporting Youth with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Through Puberty and Early Adolescence. Be sure to read through to the end where there are links to additional helpful resources.

https://www.facebook.com/parentcenterhub/posts/pfbid0LrhnDgiuJsvspaseFvHPx25VmKc9ZR35n9exSHHZ8yEDpdenUsCzy6K342wV7tpul

Supporting Youth with Intellectual and Through and Early Adolescence
& https://teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/IDD_Adolescent_Dev_Snapshot.pdf

Vivienda disponible en los Centros de Vivienda para Trabajadores Agrícolas: $17/día, incluye 3 comidas, lavandería, jardines y más. No se requiere depósito de seguridad. Las camas se asignan por orden de llegada.

Consulte el volante para más información.
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Available housing at the Farmworker Housing Centers: $17/day includes 3 meals, onsite laundry, gardens, and more. No security deposit. Beds are first come, first serve!

See flyer for more information and contact info.

Very cool event happening on Sept 21 at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo...
https://www.facebook.com/northbayregionalcenter/posts/pfbid0LpJTETkxj17DF4Q4DpKX68bEcEaEVmPmaYXBJYBQGav8zHnJnR3ogY1izsmSSwiQl

Do you have a vehicle that has been adapted for use by an individual with a disability? Now is the time to showcase it! Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center is hosting its first ever Driving Beyond Barriers Adaptive Car Show in Vallejo on Saturday, September 21st from 11am-3pm. Scan the QR Code on the flyer or visit the following link to register your adapted vehicle https://bit.ly/kpadaptivecarshow

The new school year has begun! If you have questions or concerns about your child's IEP, call our office to connect with one of our knowledgeable Parent Advocates. You don't have to figure it out on your own. We're here to help! Call us at 707-253-7444.

ParentsCAN - Help for parents of children with disabilities in Napa County Raising a child isn’t easy. We've been there! Our programs are designed to assist families of children with special needs find help and information. Take a look.

Special Needs Movie Night this Friday 8/23 at hosted by Napa Parks & Recreation at the Senior Center. Register now!

https://www.facebook.com/napaparksandrec/posts/pfbid02YFyDdck7A435rCr1YsNh47sNDVFjKqUo2UsbmPSxxqAjKRr8tyUZiHNwrzv4g6Dql

📽Movie Night, Friday, August 23, 6-8pm
Pop over to the senior center for a movie night extravaganza! There will be cheesy pizza, buttery popcorn, and a cozy bean bag or trusty folding chair for the ultimate movie experience. This program is part of our program for individuals who have unique abilities and their families/caregivers. Register here, https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMyMDU2Mjk=

Noche de Cine , Viernes 23 de Agosto, 6-8pm
¡Acércate al centro para personas mayores para disfrutar de una noche de cine! Habrá pizza con queso, palomitas y una acogedora bolsa de frijoles o una silla plegable de confianza para disfrutar de la mejor experiencia cinematográfica. Este programa es parte de nuestro programa para personas que tienen habilidades únicas y sus familias/cuidadores. ¡Inscríbete aquí!
https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMyMDU2Mjk=

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=865014225652662&id=100064322783866&mibextid=cr9u03

Registration is now open for Summer Institute 2024! This year's event will take place July 19 with the theme "Preparing for Next Steps: Navigating the Educational Journey from Early Intervention to High School and Beyond."

This in-person event is for providers, educators, community members, individuals with disabilities and families. It will focus on critical topics related to key transitions that occur in early intervention, elementary and secondary education, as well as post-graduation for students with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
Location: Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 6151 H Street, Sacramento
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Early bird pricing is good through June 16!

Learn more about the event, including the full lineup of speakers and panels, and register here: https://bit.ly/3Kg67N4

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