Special Education Community Events and News

Inclusive Schools Week 2026

The 2026 Inclusive Schools Week Theme, "Together We Learn," recognizes that inclusion enriches learning for everyone. When students with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives learn together, they develop stronger academic skills, deeper empathy, greater respect for one another, and the confidence to collaborate in an increasingly diverse world.
Inclusive Schools Week will take place December 7th to 11th! To learn more, see below!

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Community Event Calendar - Check out the Many Events Happening!
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SF Therapeutic Rec & Park Fall 2026 Programming

2026 TR Day Camp Menu

For all SF Recreation and Parks Fall season programming please see the attached catalog. For specialized TR program offerings for the Fall season, see the attached Program menu as well as descriptions see below:· TR Family Day (10am-1pm, 12/12) - our one off events for people with disabilities and their families. This event is for families to recreate together, connect with our team and other families. All ages and abilities welcome. All attending must be registered for accurate headcounts and capacity reasons.

· **Access to Health and Fitness (Wednesdays, 11am-12:30pm, 9/16-12/2 at Mission Recreation Center) - Come get healthy and fit! This is a specialized Therapeutic Recreation Program, serving transition aged youth with disabilities ages 18+. We strive to develop social and life skills while fostering community integration and encouraging independence in a safe and nurturing environment. We, will work directly with the ACCESS students, to help them develop healthy lifestyle and fitness skills. We recommend bringing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as water.

·**TR Afternoon Social Club (Tuesdays, 3:00pm-5:30pm 9/15-10/13 at Mission Playground) - is a 5-week program for individuals with disabilities ages 14-25. In the past. we have alternated days we are onsite. Activities depend on the theme, but this program focuses on socialization, developing and practicing skills like: budgeting, decision making, following a recipe. etc. This program does require some level of independence. Limited built-in support

· **Teen Time (10am-1pm, 11/7 at Mission Playground) - is a 3 hour program for teens with disabilities ages 13-22. We try to plan according the participants registered, plans may include: community outing, art activities, special guests, etc.

· **Play Day (10am-1pm, 10/17 at Mission Playground) - is a 3 hour program for kids with disabilities ages 6-12. We try to plan according the participants registered, plans may include: community outing, art activities, special guests, etc.

· Access to Adventure (11am-3pm, 9/19 at Presidio Tunnel Tops) - Learn about inclusive recreation opportunities available in and around San Francisco. Connect with other families as well as staff from Support for Families, Presidio Trust, and SF Recreation and Park’s Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Services.

· Scaregrove (10/30 at Stern Grove) -More information and details to come as we get closer to the Halloween event date.

Please note that programs with ** are specialized and require a TR-approval before registering. TR-approval requires connecting with our office and having a completed assessment on file. If you have registered for any of our specialized programming such as, summer camps, Play Day, Teen Time, TR Afternoon Social Club or Access to Heath and Fitness in the past, then you are TR-approved.

And if you haven't already done so, please sign-up for our TR e-News here. Our newsletter is not sent on a weekly basis. You will automatically to added to the general e-News letter if you sign-up for our TR e-News. In addition to joining our programs/events, this is the best way to stay connected and get important information/dates.

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Monthly: FREE IEP Workshops & Clinics

Monthly on Thursday's: 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

點擊這裡登記粵語IEP講座

Click here to register for the English IEP Clinic

Haga clic aquí para registrarse a la Clínica de IEP en español

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Monthly: 2nd Sundays with Spectrum Rock Climbers

Spectrum Rock Climbers is a group of volunteers who want to provide youth with autism who have an interest in indoor rock climbing access to the sport and the benefits. Sign-up is required and space is limited. Email David Kase at david@kasemedia.com to sign-up or with any questions. Some additional details below:

Who: Youth ages 9 to 17. Climbers must be able to effectively communicate with their belayer (all forms are accepted). Climbers must be accompanied by one parent or guardian.

Cost: Free. Gym access, climbing shoes and a harness are provided at no cost (thanks to Movement San Francisco). Sign-up is required as space is limited.

When: The second Sunday of each month from 9:30 to 11 a.m..

Where: Movement Gym San Francisco (924 Mason Street)

Please note that this opportunity has no association with our team or department. Click the link below to get an idea of what to expect.

What to expect video

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Wednesdays Sep 23 - Nov 8, 6-8pm: Advocating for Your Black Child

Presented by NAMI SF in collaboration with The Kuumba Healing Project

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Advocating for Your Black Child (A4YBC) is a free, 8-week psycho-education series for Black parents and caregivers of Black children & teens (elementary-high school) living with mental health and/or learning differences. Advocating for Your Black Child (A4YBC) is offered in a virtual group setting so that you can safely and confidently connect with other Black Parents.

Each A4YBC cohort provides critical information & strategies created specifically with the Black family in mind. The A4YBC curriculum provides a wealth of practical resources throughout the series. It was designed specifically to support the Black family in navigating school, political and social systems for your child.

We cover a variety of topics, which include:

Accessing the appropriate academic services & support for your child within the public school system
Systemic Racism and navigating White spaces
Learning about behavioral health and neurological differences
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Utilizing community resources
Obstacles to effective parenting
Alternative and Allopathic treatment methods

The course is taught by trained clinical & health professionals and those with lived experiences — who understand what you're going through because they've been there.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ashley Brown-Hagan at NAMI San Francisco

ashley@namisf.org or 909-313-2512

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Sun Oct 18 @ 4:00-5:30pm: Monster Jump Trampoline Party, SF Autism Society

Presented by SF Autism Society

Monster Jump in SF!

Max 80 spots. Close registration October 15.

When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 4-5.30pm, 3.30pm arrival for registration

Where: House of Air, 926 Old Mason Street, SF

What: Celebrate Halloween with SFASA by jumping with us at the House of Air trampoline park, Crissy Field, SF. We are renting the entire place!

Cost: Sliding scale $15 (subsidized) - $30 (actual cost) per ticket, includes socks, max 4 tickets per family. Register by October 15.

Questions? Please email the Events Chair here

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Sat Oct 24 @ 2:00pm: Music for Families, SF Symphony

Presented by SF Autism Society

SF Symphony Music for Families

Max 60 tickets. Registration closes October 23rd.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 2pm

Where: Davies Symphony Hall, SF

What: Music for Families! Not a sensory-friendly concert but there is more latitude regarding behaviors. We have reserved a section for our families in the 2d tier. Please see sfsymphony.org for updates about the program.

Cost: $10 service fee per ticket, plus donations appreciated

SFASA will distribute its tickets by email shortly before the event date.

Questions? Please email the Events Chair here

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Sat Nov 7: Tony Dances, Sensory-Friendly Performance

Sensory Friendly Performance (all ages!) of Tiny Dances: Swan Lake on Saturday, Nov 7 at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets will go on sale Sept 15.

San Francisco Ballet’s new family series created especially for children ages 2 to 8. Designed as a joyful first ballet experience, Tiny Dances features shorter performances, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and all the wonder of live ballet, thoughtfully tailored for young audiences.