Special Education Community Events and News

SF Therapeutic Rec & Park 2026 Winter Programming, registration opens 12/13 and can be completed at: sfrecpark.org/register. To explore the full winter catalog, visit the SF Rec and Park website!

PLAY DAY! @ MISSION PLAYGROUND
SATURDAY 1/24 | 10AM – 1PM | (AGES 6–12) | #45701

For children with Autism or other developmental disabilities, ages 6–12. Everybody Plays Day is an opportunity for parents to drop off their children for a play day with our trained staff. Then, parents can go have a play day themselves! Sports skills, cooperative games, and more! You provide snack and lunch for your child and we provide the rest.

TEEN TIME! @ MISSION PLAYGROUND
SATURDAY 1/31 | 10AM – 1PM | (AGES 13–18) | #45702

For teens with Autism or other developmental disabilities. We focus on social skills, life skills, cooperative games, community field trips and more! This is an opportunity for parents to drop off their teens for some Teen Time with our trained staff. Then, parents can go have some time for themselves! You provide snack and lunch for your teen and we provide the rest.

TR AFTERNOON SOCIAL CLUB @ MISSION PLAYGROUND
TUESDAYS 1/13 – 2/10 | 3:00PM – 5:30PM | (AGES 14–22) | #45703

For teens and transition-aged youth with Autism or other developmental disabilities, ages 14–22. Come join us for a 5-week pilot program! This is an opportunity for young adults to have time with peers—without parents! Designed for the young adult in mind, we focus on social skills, life skills, team-building activities, and community field trips. We strive to develop social and life skills while fostering community integration and encouraging independence in a safe and nurturing environment.
Due to the low staff ratio, participants should be independent with personal care and stay with the group with verbal prompting on field trips.

ACCESS TO HEALTH AND FITNESS @ MISSION RECREATION CENTER
WEDNESDAYS 1/7 – 3/11 | 11:00AM – 12:30PM | (AGES 18+) | #45698

Come get healthy and fit! This is a specialized Therapeutic Recreation Program, serving transition-aged youth with disabilities. 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 FAMILY DAYS @ LOCATION TBD | 10:00AM – 1:00PM
SATURDAYS 3/7 (#45704) | (ALL AGES)

This program is for families and friends of our Therapeutic Recreation programs. Open to siblings, caregivers, and others, our TR Family Days program provides the opportunity for families of children with disabilities to connect with one another, create friendships, experience new recreation activities, and build community. Come join us for our family outings this season!

Note: At least one caregiver must accompany your child for each program. And all family members attending must be registered and must plan to meet us at the designated location/outing.

Inclusion Week at Camp Mather will be held from 6/21-6/27! The lottery will open on Monday, 12/1/25 and close on Friday, 1/2/26 @ 5pm. To enter: please visit: sfrecpark.org/register.

Inclusion Week is a time for families from the Deaf and Disability communities to disconnect from the city and connect with other families at Camp Mather.

IMPORTANT LOTTERY INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION WEEK:

• Note on your application if a member of your party is deaf or has a disability.
• Be sure to choose Inclusion Week as your first choice if you are interested in meeting other families with disabilities and may need support with camp activities.
• Please indicate on your registration and contact the TR & Inclusion Team at RPDTR@SFGOV.ORG for any accessibility accommodations, such as: requesting a specific cabin number, cabin with a ramp (limited and prioritized for wheelchair users), flat ground, close to a bathroom, pathway, or a stand-alone cabin, etc.
• Low-income SF residents can request a campership which provides a 50% discount. Campership applications require verification of household income.
• Remember to upload proof of SF residency to be included in the SF resident lottery.
• For lottery questions contact registration at (628) 652-2900 or MATHERRESERVATIONS@SFGOV.ORG

WHAT IS CAMP MATHER?

Camp Mather is a rustic family camp, located right next door to Yosemite.
With full recreation amenities, including a swimming pool, swimming lake, sport activities, supervised recreation programs for all ages, evening campfire entertainment and more, you and your family will enjoy this week-long vacation. Stay in one of our rustic cabins or reserve a tent site.

WHAT IS INCLUSION WEEK?

June 21 – June 27 is Inclusion Week! Open to all!
We invite you to register for any week at camp, but we encourage you to consider choosing Inclusion Week.

At Inclusion Week, Recreation and Parks provides trained staff, who provide some specialized activities, and help facilitate a more inclusive environment, benefiting all children and families at camp!

RPDTR@SFGOV.ORG | (415) 831-6841 | WWW.SFRECPARK.ORG/TR

SFUSD Special Olympics Events Schedule 2025-2026

October 2025- Soccer

• October 7th @ South Sunset Fields- Elementary
• October 9th @ West Sunset Fields- Middle
• October 17th @ Washington High- High & ACCESS

March 2026- Basketball

• March 5th @ Galileo- ACCESS
• March 10th @ Presidio MS- Middle
• March 12th @ Lincoln- High
• March 17th @ Burton- Elementary

May 2026- Track & Field

• May 5th @ Balboa- Elementary
• May 7th @ Balboa- Secondary

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

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

Presented by Support for Families with the SFUSD ADR Team

Presented in English with Spanish and Cantonese Interpretation available upon request.

Sometimes the IEP process breaks down. This workshop will help you learn what to do if that happens — how to keep your child’s needs and strengths at the center, work with the school as much as possible, and understand your options if more steps are needed, including ADR, a hearing, or filing a complaint.

Register

Presented by Ed Center from The Village Well

Got 30 minutes this Friday to learn something powerful?

Most of us think of ADHD as hyperactivity, but what about the kind that looks like constant daydreaming, "spaciness," or total disorganization? That's Inattentive ADHD, and it often gets missed.

If you work with youth—or if you just suspect you might be a quiet struggler yourself—this free, 30-minute online session is a must-attend.

You’ll get:

• Clarity on the subtle signs you’ve been missing.
• Insight into how the inattentive brain really works.
• Actionable Tools you can use immediately to boost focus and confidence.

Ready to trade frustration for connection? Grab your free spot fast!

We can't wait to see you there!

Register today!

Presented by Support for Families

Celebrate the holidays with us! We will have the ice skating rink to ourselves. Skates will be provided for each guest, and wheelchairs are also welcome on the ice.

FREE for all San Francisco families. This event is made possible by the support of many generous donors. Registration for this event has filled up, but you may join the waitlist below.

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Presented by the Autism Society

When: Saturday, December 13, 2025, 11.30 AM (rain cancels)
Where: Meet near the trailhead toilet facilities where Bradford Way meets Old Mori Trail. Park on Mori Point Road or Bradford Way. See map. Take Mori Point Road intersecting with Route 1, just south of Sharp Park Road, Pacifica. (Keep eyes open as the Mori Point sign on the west side of Route 1 is very easy to miss.)
What: Join Lisa Louis (of hikingautism.com) and family for a walk along Old Mori Point Road up the hills to the bluffs for great views. The uphill climb is on dirt trails, and we’ll walk back down the historic Bootlegger’s Steps. This stretch of coast is popular for whale watchers. Bring binoculars if you have them! Dogs are allowed on these trails, for those with dog-shy family members. It can get windy, so jackets can come in handy.
For more info on this hike, see: https://www.hikingautism.com/mori-point.html
RSVP: recommended but not required: e-mail Lisa at llouis@sonic.net

Presented by the SF Autism Society

When: Sunday, Dec 14, 2025, 2pm
Where: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
What: Prokofiev’s tale of a boy and his animal friends’ bravery is brought to life with a guest narrator, along with other seasonal and holiday favorites.
Our group of autism and special needs families will be seated together on the 2d Tier. While ***not a sensory-friendly concert***, there is more latitude in terms of behavior than in a standard concert.
Tickets: $10 per ticket. Please register here
Questions? Please email the SFASA Events Chair here.

Register and learn more!

The Square Peg Foundation presents #QuirkyXmas, an inclusive holiday celebration.

Join SF Autism Society for a joyful, sensory-friendly holiday event for neurodiverse families. 

Where: Santa's Tree Farm, 78 Pilarcitos Road, off Hwy 92, Half Moon Bay
Who: Autism and special needs families
Details: Brought to you by Square Peg Foundation, in partnership with SFASA. Details TBA.
Registration: Free! Registration opens soon. Please check out our SFASA Facebook group for updates.

When:

• Nutcracker Dance-Along, suggested for ages 5–12, on Sunday, December 21 at 1 pm
• Nutcracker Dance-Along, suggested ages 13–22+, on Sunday, December 21 at 2:30 pm

Where: SF Ballet Studio, 455 Franklin Street, San Francisco (please do not go to the Opera House)
What: SF Ballet is excited to offer Sensory Friendly Dance-Along workshops this season open to all ages and abilities. These fun and interactive workshops will provide an engaging and accessible movement experience for neurodiverse audiences. Explore the characters, music, and story behind this holiday classic through a guided dance class. Afterwards take in the tactile activity tables, hands-on arts and crafts activities, photo opportunities, and more. A quiet room will be available at all times for participants who may need to take a break.

Tickets:  $25 per person, adults and children, per Dance-Along.**

BUY DANCE-ALONG TICKETS -- https://www.sfballet.org/community/audience-programs/dance-alongs/

**All guests must have a ticket, regardless of age. We respectfully request that adults be accompanied by at least one child to participate in the 1 pm workshop. To ensure the safety of minor participants, all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

When: December 28, 2025 at 11am
Where: War Memorial Opera House, San Francisco
What: San Francisco Ballet is delighted to present its 4th annual Sensory Friendly Performance of Nutcracker on Sunday, December 28 at 11 am. This full-length performance will provide a relaxed environment for children and adults of all abilities to experience this holiday favorite in a safe and comfortable atmosphere. In collaboration with SFASA, SF Ballet has made special accommodations to the performance and theater-going experience to make neurodiverse audiences feel welcome to experience Nutcracker in a supportive and accepting environment.

To purchase tickets, click below on “Reserve Your Seats Today” and select the 11 am matinee performance on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Enter the promo code FRIENDLY25 to view the seats that are available at the $30 price (tickets regularly priced at $85–$198), while supplies last.*

RESERVE YOUR SEATS TODAY -- https://www.sfballet.org/community/sensory-friendly-adaptive-programs/sensory-friendly-nutcracker/

*Promo code only valid for the Sensory Friendly Performance on December 28 at 11 am, while supplies last. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts or applied to previously purchased tickets. Discounts are valid on select seats; some restrictions apply. Limit of 10 tickets per account. All sales are final. No refunds. Exchanges are subject to availability, restrictions, and fees. Casting, programming, and prices are subject to change. Tickets are subject to availability.

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December 2024

• Walmart Enhancing Accessibility for Shoppers with Disabilities by Michelle Diament via United Needs & Abilities Inc
• What do special education advocates anticipate from a 2nd Trump term? by Kara Arundel via K-12 Dive
• Building Inclusive Play: The LEGO Group Announces New Initiatives to Support Fans and Colleagues with Non-visible Disabilities, Conditions and Sensory Needs via LEGO US
• Wellbeing for Parents and Caregivers- A resource for parents and caregivers who are raising a child, adolescent, or young adult with cerebral palsy or another disability via CPNow Advancing Neurodiversity
• Ed Department May Require Schools To Report 'Informal Removals' Of Kids With Disabilities by Michelle Diament via Disability Scoop
• Watch the trailer for the new Disney+ movie, 'Out of My Mind' featuring a 6th grader with cerebral palsy

November 2024

• Equal Access to Elementary and Secondary Education for Students Who Are English Learners with Disabilities by Office of Civil Rights on November 12, 2024
• Commission on Civil Rights probes special educator shortage by Kara Arundel for K-12 Dive
• How Trump’s Plan To Close The Ed Department Might Impact Students With Disabilities by Michelle Diament | November 18, 2024
• The Arc of California Responds to Results of the U.S. Presidential Election
• California schools chief pledges to resist cuts in funding if Trump axes U.S. Dept. of Education by Emma Gallegos for EdSource
• California Disability Leadership Alliance Releases “State of the State” Report, Calling for Bold Action on Disability Rights by DREDF
• Bay Area district settles suit alleging inequitable education practices by Emma Gallegos for EdSource
• DOT and Delta Reveal Plans for Wheelchair Adaptive Seats on Planes by Sarah Bregel for Fast Company
• Autism diagnosis on the rise, according to trends study via Autism Speaks
• New law moves toward better translation of Special Ed documents, but families want more by Zaidee Stavely via EdSource

October 2024

• Key Trends in Special Education in Public Schools via The Center for Learning Equity
• The Power of Mentorship & Community: A Talk with the Neurodiversity Alliance via The LDA Podcast (Learning Disabilities Association of America)
• Exploring Innovation and Advocacy: The Founder's Fellows Roundtable via The Neurodiversity Alliance
• 2024 MacArthur Fellows Program by Alice Wong via Disability Visibility Project
• Doctors Get Clearer Picture On Developmental Milestones For Kids With Down Syndrome by Shaun Heasley | via Disability Scoop
• Moving from ‘pockets of excellence’ to ‘systems of excellence’ for students with disabilities by Kara Arundel for OSEP
• Let's ensure 'Recess for All' law really does apply to all by Rebecca London and Hannah Thompson via EdSource
• Disabled LGBTQ+ Youth at School via Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• The Ultimate Back-to-School Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities via The Arc
• Emergency Preparedness- Family Emergency Evacuation Kits via UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
• How Adults with ADHD Think: Uncomfortable Truths About the ADHD Nervous System by William Dodson, M.D. via ADDitude Magazine

September 2024

• Back-to-School Resource Guide 2024-2025 via California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Helping students with mental health struggles may help them return to school by Metty Márquez Rosales and Mallika Seshadri via EdSource
• As Deadline Looms, Congress Weighs Future of Autism Act by Michelle Diament via DisabilityScoop
• Tips for Advocating for Inclusive Education by Learning for Justice Staff
• New Law Effectively Ends "Willful Defiance" School Suspensions for All Grades via Association of California School Administrators Resource Hub
• How can parents make their voices heard at school? | Quick Guide by Zaidee Stavely via EdSource

August 2024

• This 360 Degree Approach to ADHD is Working in Local Schools by Jess Berthold via UCSF
• PBS Kids Announces CARL THE COLLECTOR, Its First Series Centering on Autistic Characters via PBS Publicity
• California Individualized Education Program (IEP) Expert Panel Report by the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence
• Special Education Overview from Ed100

June 2024

• 27 Eye-Opening Quotes From People with Disabilities by Beth Dreher via Good Housekeeping
• I Was 'Supermom.' When I Suddenly Became Disabled, I Expected Empathy- Not This by Yvette Pegues via HuffPost
• Summer Learning: “They Are Doing Math – And Don’t Even Know It!” via ADDitude Magazine
• Morning Cup of Calm: Mistaken Goals by Ed Center
• “Ezra”: A Heartfelt Exploration of Autism, Acceptance,Authentic Representation, and a Father’s Love via The Help Group
• Happy Father's Day to all the dads of special kids! via The Arc California
• Retention Is the Missing Ingredient in Special Education Staffing By Evie Blad via Education Week
• The Basics of Accommodations and Modifications from the National Center on Educational Outcomes
• The new movie 'Ezra' stars an actor with autism playing an autistic character heard on NPR's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED by Gus Contreras, Sarah Handel and Juana Summers
• Justice Department Releases Webinar with Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to Improve Accessibility of School Buildings
• Doctors Get Guidance On Supporting Teens With IDD by Michelle Diament via Disability Scoop
• Rising autism rates in California elementary schools demand evidence-based practices by Jenine Cutodio via EdSource
• Grammy-winning teacher Annie Ray on the importance of music education for all by Ali Rogan & Lorna Baldwin via PBS NewsHour

May 2024

• Another World Is Possible by Dom Kelly via Disability Visibility
• Sex Cells: A Scientific Argument for Equitable Research on Women by Phyllis E. Greenberger, MSW via ADDitude Magazine
• 'Breaking A Promise': State Deficit Could Halt Raises for DSPs by Vanessa G Sanchez via DisabilityScoop
• Nicole Bohn Appointed as New Executive Director of Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund 

April 2024

• ADHD Symptoms in Women Aren't 'Hidden.' They are Misinterpreted by Lotta Borg Skoglund via ADDitude Magazine
• Autism Diagnosis Often Takes Longer for Girls via Disability Scoop
• PBS Looks to Make Kids Shows More Accessible via Disability Scoop

March 2024

• Self-Stigma: The Silent Battle and Our Commitment to Strike It Out  by Delilah Steinmann
• Ad Campaign Challenges Assumptions About Down Syndrome by Shaun Heasley | March 20, 2024
• HBO’s Max To Launch Kids’ Show Focused On Disabilities by Shaun Heasley | March 25, 2024
• Nonspeaking autistic people show greater literacy skills than expected via University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
• Proposed Rule Would Expand Rights of Airline Passengers with Disabilities by Shaun Heasley via Disability Scoop

February 2024

• Why Black Disabled History Matters by Dikko Yusuf via World Institute on Disability
• Recognizing and honoring the significant contributions of African Americans to the disability justice movement by Marcus Soutra from Project Eye to Eye
• Teacher Who Created Orchestra For Students with IDD Wins Grammy by Shaun Heasley via Disability Scoop
• Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students with Disabilities, Special Olympics Leader Says by Evie Blad via EdWeek
• Adult Children, Aging Out, & Self-Compassion by Autism Society SFBA

January 2024

• After Tackling ‘R-Word,’ Disability Group Seeks To Erase Stigma Associated With ‘Special’ by Disability Scoop
• New Federal Guidance Released Regarding Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children with Disabilities Under IDEA
• Solving California's early literacy crisis is a social justice imperative by Megan Potente and Marshall Tuck via EdSource
• Spelling champion with Down Syndrome defies stereotypes by Esme M. Infante via Hawaii News
• Students' Reading Struggles Tied to Flawed Assessment. So Why Do Schools Use It? by Christopher Peak via APM Reports
• La Sopa de la Abuela: Using the telenovela as a tool to navigate Special Education via Immigrant Connections
• Book Reviews for Children and Teens via Learning for Justice Magazine

December 2023

• Into the Brightness: Artists from Creativity Explored, Creative Growth & NIAD by Tony Bravo via SF Chronicle
• Autism in the Classroom: One Mother's Story by Alycia Chu via The Special EDge
• A Student Wrote a Book About Her Learning Disability. Now, She Has Advice for Teachers by Sarah Schwartz & Jaclyn Borowski via Education Week
• Biden Administration Works to Increase Preschool Inclusion by Michelle Diament via Disability Scoop
• Which Accommodations Are Available for My Child With ADHD? by Liz Nissim-Matheis Ph.D. via Psychology Today
• Unravelling the puzzle Ultimately, illuminating the science behind learning disabilities helps shift narratives. It reveals minds that simply learn differently, with insights we all may benefit from. Aditi Subramaniam
  
  Read more at: https://www.deccanherald.com/features/unravelling-the-puzzle-2789206

November 2023

• Balboa Theater Hosts First Sensory-Friendly Movie in Partnership with SF Rec. and Park’s Therapeutic Rec. and Inclusion Services  by Beth Lederer via Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon
• Turning 18: What Parents & Teachers Need to Know
• Inclusive College Opportunities for Students with Disabilities from DREDF
• Designers Work To Make Playgrounds More Inclusive via DisabilityScoop
• An Open Conversation with Temple Grandin by By Anni Layne Rodgers via ADDitude Magazine
• Museum Makes Major Acquisition of Works By Artists With IDD by Tony Bravo via Disability Scoop/San Francisco Chronicle
• Honda Sees An Inclusive Mobility Future, From Wheelchairs to Battery-Electric Airplanes by Raymond Tribdino via CleanTechnica
• "My Disability Roadmap" Impact Report, American Film Showcase
• Longmore Institute on Disability November Superfest Newsletter

October 2023

• California’s K-8 Students Guaranteed Outdoor Time with New Recess Law
• Lost in translation: Parents of special ed students who don’t speak English often left in the dark
• Museum Makes Major Acquisition Of Works By Artists With IDD by Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle/TNS | October 27, 2023
• Non-Verbal Teen to 'Take on the World' With a Symphony Written in His Head by Sasha Khokha
• OSEP Releases New Fast Facts on Children Identified with Intellectual Disability
• 8 Dyslexia Resources for Educators: A Curated List from Lexia, October Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Special Olympics Athlete Ablaye Ndiaye from Special Olympics
• October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month from The Arc California
• US Department of Education Awards More Than $35 Million to Develop Personnel in Support of Children with Disabilities

September 2023

• The Evolution of ADHD: Examining the Last 25 Years — and the Future by Dave Anderson PhD from Additude Magazine.
• Exploring College for Students with Intellectual Disability: Families Make it Happen from thinkhighered.net/
• How Families of Children With Disabilities Can Find Support By Claudia Boyd-Barrett  from California Health Report
• What a Week Without Driving Can Teach by Anna Zivarts via Bloomberg
• Curiosity and Joy in Disability Advocacy by Meriah Hudson Nichols via DREDF The Blog
• RJ Peete isn't just a clubhouse attendant with autism. He's a central part of the Dodgers family by Steve Henson via the Los Angeles Times
• Developmental Dyscalculia: A New Understanding of Early Warning Signs by Daniel Ansari, Ph.D. via ADDitude Mag
• Practical Strategies & Tools to Help Kids with Dysgraphia by Lindsey Biel M.A., OTR/L via ADDitude Mag
• The Dyslexia-ADHD Overlap: Why Evaluators Confuse the Conditions by Cheryl Chase, Ph.D via ADDitude Mag

August 2023

• Managing Screen Time for Children with Autism from the National Autism Center at the May Institute.
• 10 Ways to Support Your Child’s Special Education Teacher from AmeriDisability
• The Autism Surge: Lies, Conspiracies, and My Own Kids by Jill Escher
• Behavior Problems at School: A Complete Problem-Solving Guide for Parents by Rachel Schwartz via ADDitude
• The IEP Process: Guiding Questions from East County SELPA

July 2023

• What is Disability Pride by Nancy DeVault from AmeriDisability
• Celebrating 33 Years of the Signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from Disability Rights California
• Information is Power: California Now Requires Early Screening for Dyslexia a DREDF Special Education
• California Joins 40 States in Mandating Dyslexia Screening by Elizabeth Huebeck for Education Week
• [Video] Heumann nature: The life and legacy of disability activist Judy Heumann from the Ford Foundation
• Hope, What's the most important thing if your child is struggling with school or hasn't attended for months? by Dr. Naomi Fisher

June 2023

• Delta Developing Seat To Accommodate Wheelchairs In Flight by Shaun Heasley for Disability Scoop
• Dancing with the special stars: SF students show talents, art on and off stage by Lyanne Melendez for ABC 7 News

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