Summer Opportunities
Summertime Resources:
DCYF Summer Camps & Programs List
- See DCYF's list of Summer Programming for children in grades K-8 throughout the city
- Check out DCYF's guide here, including this map of DCYF funded programs across the city
- Looking for options for older students? Explore opportunities for youth ages 14-24
SF Recreation & Parks Programming
- Explore programming from Therapeutic Rec & Inclusion Services
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After-School Program Waitlist Enrollment Begins May 1
With current after-school program participants being rolled over for the 2023-24 school year, we have potential availability at some of our after-school sites. You can join the after-school program waitlist starting on Monday, May 1 at 10 a.m. If a spot is available, we will email you before the end of May. If a spot opens during the 2023-2024 school year, you will be notified and have three days to respond. For more information and to enroll starting May 1, click the link below. After-School Waitlist Registration
- Rec & Parks Summer Day Camp Catalog (available in Spanish and Chinese here)
Special Education Community Event Calendar
Monthly on Thursday's: FREE Support for Families Individualized Education Program (IEP) Clinics
Presented by SFCD. Offered in English, Spanish and Cantonese. Learn about Special Education law, the IEP process, what to do when things aren’t working, and how to become a more active and effective team member.
To register, please call our Warmline at 415-920-5040, email info@supportforfamilies.org,
or click the registration link below.
Presented in Cantonese: 1st Thursdays; 6-7:00pm
Presented in English: 2nd Thursdays; 4-6:00pm
Presented in Spanish: 3rd Thursdays; 4-6:00pm
Click here to register for the English IEP Clinic
Haga clic aquí para registrarse a la Clínica de IEP en español
ABOUT US
Mon June 5 @ 11:30 - Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth.
Promoting Mental Health Among Children and Youth. A Conversation with U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey & U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy.
Monday, June 5, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Register for zoom - https://bostonu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mSx7JCLFTMqYS1OSu8SLug#/registration
Mon June 12 @ 7:00 - 8:30pm: DREDF, Special Education: IEP Basics and Beyond
An overview of the special education process, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act laws.
You must register in advance for this meeting, which can be done using this registration link.
Thurs June 15 @ 6:00 - 7:00pm: NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice
NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice
In Our Own Voice is a monthly educational program focused on storytelling and community connection!
What is In Our Own Voice?
This program is all about humanizing mental health, connecting around shared lived experiences with mental health, and learning from others in a respectful, supportive space. The presentation is designed to be casual and conversational.
Trained speakers will share their experiences of living with and managing mental health conditions. Additionally, the program feature videos of NAMI members who also share their journeys with specific mental health conditions.
Register
The presenters will speak to:
What Happened - their origin story and when they first developed symptoms
What Helps - coping strategies and self-care, treatment, and other supports
What's Next - reflections on their journey with a mental health condition(s)
Some quick FAQs --
Q: When do In Our Own Voice presentations happen?
A: Every month! Often on the second Thursday of the month. Check out the NAMI SF Eventbrite homepage to view future programs.
Q: Do the presenters rotate?
A: Yes` - each program features a new set of volunteer speakers and a new set of stories.
Q: Does the presentation cost money?
A: All NAMI SF programs are free.
Q: Can anyone attend?
A: Yes!
Q: How will I receive a Zoom link?
A: In a confirmation email and a reminder email.
Q: Will there be a Q+A at the end?
A: Yes!
We invite you to join us!
Thurs June 22 @ 6:00-8pm: CAC Meeting: Sensory Processing
Presented by the CAC
MEETING TOPIC: SENSORY PROCESSING
Please join the CAC for a presentation from SFUSD Occupational Therapists who will share information about the services they provide to students who receive occupational therapy in our schools.
CAC General Meetings are held in person at Support for Families at 832 Folsom St, Suite 101 or you can watch the meeting on Zoom. A light dinner will be served for in person attendees. All CAC meetings are open to the public.
Please register in advance for this meeting.
ASL and interpretation services are available with advance notice. To reserve, please send an email to cacspedsf@gmail.com or call 415-447-7802.
Mon June 26 @ 10:00 - 11:30am: Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial (DREDF)
Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en inglés).
Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro.
Thurs July 13 @ 6:00 - 7:00pm: NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice
NAMI SF Presentation: In Our Own Voice (July)
In Our Own Voice is a monthly educational program focused on storytelling and community connection!
Register
What is In Our Own Voice?
This program is all about humanizing mental health, connecting around shared lived experiences with mental health, and learning from others in a respectful, supportive space. The presentation is designed to be casual and conversational.
Trained speakers will share their experiences of living with and managing mental health conditions. Additionally, the program feature videos of NAMI members who also share their journeys with specific mental health conditions.
The presenters will speak to:
What Happened - their origin story and when they first developed symptoms
What Helps - coping strategies and self-care, treatment, and other supports
What's Next - reflections on their journey with a mental health condition(s)
Some quick FAQs --
Q: When do In Our Own Voice presentations happen?
A: Every month! Often on the second Thursday of the month. Check out the NAMI SF Eventbrite homepage to view future programs.
Q: Do the presenters rotate?
A: Yes` - each program features a new set of volunteer speakers and a new set of stories.
Q: Does the presentation cost money?
A: All NAMI SF programs are free.
Q: Can anyone attend?
A: Yes!
Q: How will I receive a Zoom link?
A: In a confirmation email and a reminder email.
Q: Will there be a Q+A at the end?
A: Yes!
We invite you to join us!
Thurs June 29 @ 6pm: NAMI SF Presentation: LGBTQ+ Roundtable
NAMI San Francisco presents the 2023 LGBTQ+ Roundtable!
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
On June 29, mental health professionals in the Bay Area with discuss a range of topics related to LGBTQ+ mental health.
This event is for members of the LGBTQ+ community and those committed to supporting LGBTQ+ mental health, taking active steps toward addressing stigma and barriers to care, identifying community resources, and talking constructively about LGBTQ+ mental health.
Register Here
Hear from mental health experts who specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community:
Dr. Jack Turban, MD MHS, is an Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at The University of California San Francisco. His research has been cited in major court cases regarding the civil rights of transgender people in the U.S. and Dr. Turban is regularly consulted by the media to comment on issues regarding LGBTQ health. He and his work have been quoted over 100 times for outlets including NPR’s All Things Considered, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and other outlets.
Dr. Chase T. M. Anderson, MD, is currently an Assistant Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California at San Francisco. He graduated from adult psychiatry residency at The Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital and the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UCSF. His writing has appeared in Newsweek, The New England Journal of Medicine, and other news and journal outlets.
With questions please contact Andrew Tuttle, Director of Education Programming: andrew@namisf.org.
We look forward to connecting with you on June 29th!
NAMI SF Website
Learn more about our programs and how you can get involved. Register for upcoming support groups and classes.
NAMI SF Resources Page
General and community-specific resource pages and guides.
Donate
NAMI San Francisco provides free mental health education and support to diverse, minoritized communities. Visit our website to learn more. Support these efforts by donating today!
Sat July 15 @ 11:00am - 1:30pm: Special Olympics at Cal Golden Buddies Football Camp
Looking for a fun event this summer? In collaboration with Special Olympics Northern California. and the Cal Cameron Institute for Student-Athlete Development, Cal Football players Matthew Cindric and Myles Williams present the Golden Buddies Football Camp!
Join us on July 15th, from 11-1:30 pm at California Memorial Stadium for a day of football drills and fun! The Golden Buddies Football camp aims to teach young athletes with and without intellectual disabilities the sport of football, performance skills, engage youth with the Cal football team and get moving! The camp will feature over 30 Cal football student-athlete volunteers, lunch, a swag bag, and an opportunity to play on Cal Memorial Field.
Registration will open on May 22nd at tinyurl.com/goldenbuddiesfootball for all youth ages 6-13 and closes July 8th. Limited spots will be available so please act fast!. We are excited to connect with young athletes of the East Bay and have a great event! Please reach out to cameroninstitute@berkeley.edu with any questions about the event.
Disability and Special Education in the News
Check out these articles about the disability and special education. Looking for more news? Check out the Support for Families Blog.
May 2023
- ‘Netflix For Neurodiverse’: World’s First TV Channel For Autistic Kids by John Jeffay, NoCamels
- Apple Previews iPhone, iPad and Mac Accessibility Features by Abrar Al-Heeti for CNet
- Why the ‘science of reading’ may be the next dyslexia battleground by Joe Hong | CalMatters
- Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on Senate Confirmation of Glenna Wright-Gallo
- ‘Wings for All’ introduces flyers with special needs to Atlanta airport
- SMART IEP Pop-up Tool from Wright's Law
- Barbie’s Path to Inclusion - from the DREDF Blog
- How A First-Grader With Cerebral Palsy Helped Make His Playground More Inclusive by Zach Hammack,
April 2023
- "BART Has Local Kids with Autism Doing Station Announcements for Autism Acceptance Month" by Joe Kukura via SFist
- "I have an invisible disability myself: Edward Enninful and Sinéad Burke on their fashion revolution" via The Guardian
- Self-Advocacy Matters! Key Resources from DREDF
- "Special Education is Getting More Expensive, Forcing Schools to Make Cuts Elsewhere" by Mark Lieberman via EdWeek
- Autism in Girls & Women with Dr Donna Henderson by Dr Jeremy Sharp from the Testing Psychologist
- "Never Empty Nesters" Benefit From More Time to Love by Beth Lederer via The Guardsman
- What Does OCD Look Like in the Classroom? by Jerry Bubrick, PhD via the Child Mind Institute
- Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US by Mike Stobbe via AP News
- Thank You to Our Paraeducators! from SFUSD Communications
- ‘I thought I was dumb for not being able to pay attention…’: Cymeria Robshaw shares her experience as a neurodivergent young adult from Project Eye to Eye
- Marion Joseph's literacy crusade for teaching phonics in California is paying off by Dan Walters in CalMatters
- A Reading Teacher Makes a Case for Early Dyslexia Screening by Elizabeth Heubeck via Education Week
- A New Pathway to a High School Diploma for Students with Disabilities from California Department of Education
- It’s Time for a Transition IEP Meeting- What should I do next? by Erin Mahaffey
- Autism Now Affects 1 In 36 Kids, CDC Says from Disability Scoop
March 2023
- It’s time to screen all students for dyslexia risks by Carol Kocivar from Ed100
- Despite union opposition, many teachers support dyslexia screening for all students from Cal Matters
- Special Olympics Celebrates Women's History Month
- “Could I Be Autistic, Too?” Signs of Autism in Women with ADHD
- 20 Signs and Symptoms of ADHD in Girls from VeryWell Mind
- Teens Are Struggling Right Now. What Can Parents Do? from the NYTimes
- What are SMART IEP Goals? from Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
- Using the IEP Meeting to Create an IEP that Works from Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
- Summer Resource Fair Features Enrichment Opportunities from SAN FRANCISCO RICHMOND REVIEW on MARCH 2, 2023 By Kate Quach
February 2023
- U.S. based Legoland Parks to become certified Autism Centers by spring 2023 from Fox5 San Diego
- Celebrating Black History Month from National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic: Neurodivergent Heroes Tell Their Stories edited by Marcia Brissett-Bailey
- Black Women Leaders and Disability Justice
- 'Love on the Spectrum' shows what dating can be like for people with autism from NPR
- Learning to read by third grade requires evidence-based instruction, panel says from EdSource
- Five Step Emergency Preparedness in ASL from the Listos California Resource Hub
- Emergency Preparedness from the Cal OES (Governor's Office of Emergency Services)
January 2023
- DSPS Accessible Theater Arts Teacher Sparks Creativity, Self-Confidence, and Self-Expression by Beth Lederer
- The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child, by Rick Lavoie via ADDitude
- IEP Progress Reports: What Should be Reported vs What is Reported, by Callie Oettinger via Special Education Action
December 2022
- Should We Say 'with Autism' or 'Autistic'? Here's Why It Matters
- New documentary "In A Different Key" follows first person diagnosed with autism
- Office of Special Education Programs Update - A Newsletter for OSEP Grantees and Interested Stakeholders
- Disability Rights Advocate Justice Maria Araujo Kahn nomination approved by Senate Judiciary Committee from Daily Kos
- By Rethinking How Reading Is Taught, Bay Area Schools Hope To Boost Overall Literacy by Ida Mojadad, The San Francisco Standard
November 2022
- Meet the Special Ed Advocate Who Ousted Ann Hsu for a Spot on SF’s School Board by Ida Mojadad
- Confronting Ableism on the Way to Justice by Keith Jones from Learning for Justice
- Inclusive Education Benefits All Children by Mellanie Willingham-Jaggers and the Glsen Team from Learning for Justice
- Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong hosted by Emily Hanford
- Unified Sports Level the Playing Field for Students With Disabilities by Sarah D. Sparks from Education Week
- SFUSD pleads for drivers to obey traffic laws after car hits school bus, flees scene by Lyanne Melendez, ABC7 News
- How to Document and Resolve Issues With the IEP Team from Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
October 2022
- “I am a Neurodivergent Black Woman — and I am Filled with Hope.” By Alyssa Tundidor
- Ensuring All Students with Disabilities have a Pathway to a High School Diploma in California from DREDF
- Roundup: Education policies passed, failed and vetoed in 2022 by Carol Kocivar
- New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores. by
Diana Lambert
September 2022
- **Year of the Tiger: Debut memoir by Alice Wong**
- NIH Awards $100 Million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program
- My Parents Are Hackers Out of Necessity: NY Times Opinion
- Office of Special Education Programs Seeking Input: Prioritizing Equity
- “Love on the Spectrum U.S.” Wins Multiple Emmy Awards
- Thomas the Tank Engine and Peppa Pig welcome friends with autism and 2 mommies
August 2022
- Dallas nonprofit aims to break down barriers that disabled people face
- Sonoma County teacher pens book celebrating her hearing-impaired students
- How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes
- Uber WAV provides affordable rides in wheelchair-accessible vehicles, where available
Past Articles
- Why “Special Needs” is Not Helpful | medium.com
- Creating trauma-informed individualized education programs | American Psychological Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences - What to Ask for Kids with IEPs from A Day in Your Shoes
- Changing the Conversation Around ADHD with New Documentary The Disruptors
- 5 Reasons Why Disability Issues Should Be A Higher Priority, Even Now | Forbes
- Nancy Armstrong Is Changing the Conversation Around ADHD with New Documentary The Disruptors. By Jessica Migala
- At a Loss for Words: How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers | APM ReportsU.S. Department of Education Announces Intent to Strengthen and Protect Rights for Students with Disabilities by Amending Regulations Implementing Section 504.
- Microsoft unveils new adaptive PC accessories with modular components.
- Watch My Disability Roadmap about Samuel Habib in the New York Times "Op-Docs".
- Self-Advocacy: Participating in Your IEP Meetings.
- 2 UC Berkeley students make history as 1st nonspeaking autistic graduates.
- Access SFUSD presents its Insider Guide
- 504 and Me By Meriah Nichols, from the Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund Blog
- AB 1663: The Probate Conservatorship Reform and Supported Decision-Making Act
- Slate.com: Why Are Special Education Teachers Quitting Across the Nation?
- Washington Post: Disability Community Pushes To keep Masks Aboard Mass Transit
This page was last updated on May 29, 2023