Parents Helping Parents of SLO

11/28/2025

Join SNN for an easy Sunday hike at Jim May Park! 🌿

Enjoy a peaceful walk around the lake on a fully paved path—perfect for all abilities, including those using walkers or wheelchairs. 🦆💚
📅 Sunday, November 30 at 1 PM
📍 809 Stanford Dr., Santa Maria
Don’t forget your hat, sunblock, and water!
¡Únete a SNN para una caminata fácil este domingo en el Parque Jim May! 🌿

Disfruta de un paseo tranquilo alrededor del lago en un sendero pavimentado—ideal para todas las habilidades, incluso para quienes usan andadores o sillas de ruedas. 🦆💚
📅 Domingo, 30 de noviembre a la 1 PM
📍 809 Stanford Dr., Santa Maria
¡No olvides tu sombrero, protector solar y agua!

11/26/2025

💡 Planning for the future? Join us for a Special Needs Trust Workshop

Dec 3, 2025
6–7 PM
1146 Farmhouse Ln (TCRC Large Conference Room)

Learn how to protect benefits, provide long-term support, and plan for your child’s future. Presented by Matthew O’Leary, Attorney at Law.

📧 RSVP: [email protected]🌐 www.phpslo.org🗣 Spanish interpretation available with RSVP (48 hours in advance).



💡 ¿Estás planificando para el futuro? Acompáñanos al Taller sobre Fideicomisos para Personas con Discapacidad

3 de diciembre de 2025
6:00 a 7:00 p.m.
1146 Farmhouse Ln (Sala de Conferencias Grande de TCRC)

Aprende cómo proteger beneficios, brindar apoyo a largo plazo y planificar el futuro de tu hijo/a. Presentado por Matthew O’Leary, Abogado.
📧 Confirma tu asistencia: [email protected]🌐 www.phpslo.org🗣 Interpretación al español disponible si se solicita con al menos 48 horas de anticipación.

11/20/2025

Come this Saturday, November 22, for a FREE Community Health Fair in Paso Robles! 🎉
Stop by for no-cost health screenings, flu shots (ages 9+), wellness resources, food & clothing distribution, raffles, and more.
📍 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
Everyone is welcome — bring your family and friends! ❤️
¡Ven este sábado 22 de noviembre en nuestra Feria de Salud Comunitaria en Paso Robles! 🎉
Habrá chequeos de salud sin costo, vacunas contra la gripe (mayores de 9 años), recursos comunitarios, distribución de comida y ropa, rifas ¡y mucho más!
📍 915 Creston Rd., Paso Robles
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
¡Todos son bienvenidos — traiga a su familia y amigos! ❤️

11/18/2025

✨Now offering! Create and Laminate services for Caregivers/Professionals✨

Visual supports help us communicate, understand routines, and build independence. Join us for a Create & Laminate session to design your own visual supports — like choice boards, first-then boards, or emotion thermometers!

📚 Help children understand and manage everyday experiences!
Create & Laminate: Social Stories — where you can make personalized stories that teach routines, emotions, and social skills through pictures and clear language.

🗓️ Make daily routines smoother!
Create & Laminate: Visual Schedules to design custom picture-based schedules that help children know what to expect, reduce anxiety, and build independence.

📅 Schedule your free appointment today: (805) 543-3277 or [email protected]

✨¡Ahora disponible! Servicios de Creación y Laminado para Padres/Profesionales ✨

Los apoyos visuales nos ayudan a comunicarnos, comprender las rutinas y fomentar la independencia. Únete a una sesión de Crear y Laminar para diseñar tus propios apoyos visuales — como tableros de elección, tableros primero-después o termómetros de emociones.

📚 ¡Ayuda a los niños a comprender y manejar las experiencias cotidianas!
Crear y Laminar: Historias Sociales — donde puedes crear historias personalizadas que enseñan rutinas, emociones y habilidades sociales mediante imágenes y lenguaje claro.

🗓️ ¡Haz que las rutinas diarias sean más fluidas!
Crear y Laminar: Horarios Visuales para diseñar horarios personalizados basados en imágenes que ayudan a los niños a saber qué esperar, reducir la ansiedad y fomentar la independencia.

📅 Programa tu cita gratuita hoy: (805) 543-3277 o [email protected]

11/12/2025

📣 Parents and caregivers—don’t miss these great learning opportunities!✅

1. 🧭 Guiding the Journey: Join CALECSE for a two-part series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate transitions from Early Start (Part C) to preschool special education (Part B).📅 Tuesday, November 18 | 3–4 p.m. Don’t miss this free learning opportunity! Register Here: https://c-vusd-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/asPMEZK-TBmBtMb5F7V2kw #/registration

2. 🌸 Calling South Asian American parents of children with disabilities! Join a free 4-week online advocacy program as part of a research study by Vanderbilt University. Learn, connect, and grow your advocacy skills in a supportive, culturally responsive setting. Interested families can contact Bhabika Joshi at [email protected] or fill out the following survey: https://redcap.link/sangai

3. 💛 Learn everyday strategies to help children build emotional strength and confidence! Join Caltrin’s Social and Emotional Competence of Children webinar:📅 November 18 | 🕘 9–11 a.m. Engaging discussion + practical tools for families and providers. Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZK_5JlYxTD-g4VuJmnzlVQ #/registration

11/06/2025

❄️✨ Let’s go see Frozen! ✨❄️

Join the Special Needs Network for a magical afternoon at the Marian Theatre on Sunday, December 7th at 1:30 PM. Bring your friends and family—it’s more fun as a group!

🎟️ RSVP by Nov. 7th
Adults/Seniors $36 | Students/Children $27 | Social Club $21

📍 Marian Theatre
📞 Contact Diana at 805-264-2434

❄️✨ ¡Vamos a ver Frozen! ✨❄️

Acompaña a Special Needs Network para una tarde mágica en el Marian Theatre el domingo, 7 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m.. ¡Trae a tus amigos y familiares—es más divertido en grupo!

🎟️ Confirma tu asistencia antes del 7 de noviembre
Adultos/Personas mayores: $36 | Estudiantes/Niños: $27 | Club Social: $21

📍 Marian Theatre
📞 Comunícate con Diana al 805-264-2434

11/05/2025

📣 Parents & Caregivers!
Are you preparing your child’s transition from early intervention to school district services?

Join Guiding the Journey, a free two-part virtual series to help you navigate Parts C and B of IDEA.

🗓️ Session 1: Nov. 18, 2025 – Early Intervention & Transition Planning
🗓️ Session 2: Mar. 30, 2026 – Transition to the School District

Gain tools, timelines, and tips to advocate for your child’s success. 💪
🔗 Register today: calecse.org

10/22/2025

🌟Join Autism Speaks and New York Life for a free live webinar designed to help you master the interview process with confidence. Learn how to prepare, highlight your strengths, and manage interview anxiety.

🗓️ Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 | 1:00–2:30 PM EST
🎓 Interviewing Skills for Autistic Jobseekers
🔗 Register: 4ada405f-fb3d-4650-a0d3-7185a06eb704@5e19f50f-0174-4cac-878b-851ca149b7cd?amp;_linkgroups=E-Speaks&utm_campaign=87016_10.2.25%20E-Speaks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotdigital&dm_i=7VO4" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ada405f-fb3d-4650-a0d3-7185a06eb704@5e19f50f-0174-4cac-878b-851ca149b7cd?amp;_linkgroups=E-Speaks&utm_campaign=87016_10.2.25%20E-Speaks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotdigital&dm_i=7VO4,1V54,2VTVZV,8PW3,1

10/15/2025

✨ The holidays can be overwhelming when routines shift — but they don’t have to be!
Join us for a free virtual workshop:
How to Handle the Hectic Holidays: Tips and Strategies for Supporting Youth with Autism During Unstructured Breaks 🎄🎃✨

📅 Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM | Zoom
💻 Register here: https://vcoe.k12oms.org/1630-267990
✨ Las fiestas pueden ser un reto cuando las rutinas cambian — ¡pero no tienen que serlo!
Acompáñanos en un taller virtual gratuito:
Cómo Manejar las Fiestas Agitadas: Consejos y Estrategias para Apoyar a Jóvenes con Autismo Durante los Descansos sin Rutina 🎄🎃✨

📅 Jueves, 23 de octubre de 2025
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM | Zoom
💻 Regístrate aquí:https://vcoe.k12oms.org/1630-267990

10/13/2025

🚐 WIC is on the GO! We're bringing WIC services directly to your community. If you can’t make it to a WIC office, come see us at one of our mobile pop-up events — no appointment needed! San Miguel, Nipomo, and SLO — we’re coming your way!

📅 Upcoming Walk-in WIC Events:
📚 San Miguel Library – Thurs, Oct 16 | 1–5 PM
📚 Nipomo Library – Thurs, Nov 13 | 9 AM–12 PM
🥕 SLO Food Bank Pantry (Kendall Rd) – Every 3rd Wed | 3–5 PM
🟢 WIC is OPEN – even during the government shutdown. Services & benefits are still available.Help spread the word!

🚐 ¡WIC sobre ruedas!Estamos llevando los servicios de WIC directamente a tu comunidad. Si no puedes visitar una oficina, ¡ven a uno de nuestros eventos móviles sin cita previa! ¡San Miguel, Nipomo y SLO — allá vamos!

📅 Próximos eventos de WIC sin cita:
📚 Biblioteca de San Miguel – Jueves 16 de octubre | 1–5 PM
📚 Biblioteca de Nipomo – Jueves 13 de noviembre | 9 AM–12 PM
🥕 Despensa del Banco de Alimentos de SLO (Kendall Rd) – Cada tercer miércoles | 3–5 PM

🟢 WIC está ABIERTO – incluso durante el cierre del gobierno. Los servicios y beneficios continúan disponibles. ¡Ayúda a correr la voz!

10/10/2025

Be prepared, stay empowered. 💪

Centro La Familia Advocacy Services offers an 8 Step Family Preparedness Plan to help families get ready for emergencies related to detention, deportation, or immigration enforcement. Learn how to protect your loved ones by planning ahead—available in multiple languages!

Download here/Descárgalo aquí: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uL02d9ySE6C_ZCCIeyHs6-bspn3l3JpZ/view


🌟All autistic adults can work, even those needing moderate to high support. Your involvement is key to their success.✅ Enroll in our free parent course: Supporting Your Family Member in Employment✅ Explore Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for your high schooler

Start planning today for a meaningful future in employment!

🌟Todos los adultos autistas pueden trabajar, incluso aquellos que necesitan apoyo moderado o alto. Su participación es clave para su éxito.✅ Inscríbase en nuestro curso gratuito: Apoyando a su familiar en el empleo✅ Explore los Servicios de Transición Prelaboral (Pre-ETS) para su hijo/a

Enroll here/Inscríbete aquí:
https://autismspeaks.streamlxp.com/register?utm_campaign=87016_10.2.25%20E-Speaks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotdigital&dm_i=7VO4,1V54,2VTVZV,8PWG,1

More info/Más información aquí: https://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/pre-employment-transition-services-pre-ets?dm_i=7VO4%2C1V54%2C2VTVZV%2C8PSO%2C1&utm_campaign=87016_10.2.25%20E-Speaks&utm_medium=email&utm_source=dotdigital

10/08/2025

🌟 Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention (ICC) Meeting 🌟

Join us for a two-day hybrid meeting focused on strengthening California’s family service system for infants and toddlers (birth–3 years) with or at risk for developmental disabilities. 🤝

📅 October 16–17, 2025
📍 In-Person Location:
Alta California Regional Center4151 E. Commerce Way, Suite 100 Building B, Redwood Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA

🕘 Day 1: Thursday, Oct. 16 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Register here: https://cal-dds.zoom.us/meeting/register/xSsSOxAmS3uiUY8JkjyDmQ #/registration
🕘 Day 2: Friday, Oct. 17 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Register Here: https://cal-dds.zoom.us/meeting/register/A-QHYXHnRSit-CJNewt3bQ #/registration

Together, we can promote collaboration, inclusion, and family-centered support across agencies and communities! 💙

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: October ICC - Day 1. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.