In collaboration with the Sonoma County Office of Education, NBRC will be starting another round of Women’s Social-Sexual Educational Seminars in the Fall. Classes will be held at our Santa Rosa office on Thursdays from 1:00-2:00. Click here for informational flyer.
New Emojis Depict Range Of Abilities
July 24, 2016 by
With 18 original designs, advocates with the group Scope are looking to encourage more emojis illustrating the experiences of people with disabilities. (Scope)
There are countless emojis available, but only one depicting disability. Now, a group of advocates is looking to change that. The London-based disability advocacy group Scope has created a series of 18 new emojis portraying people with a range of abilities. Read more.
In households with autistic children, the whole family benefits from having a dog
July 24, 2016 by
Being a parent to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents a unique — and often stressful — set of challenges. But researchers have discovered that having a four-legged family member may help offset some of this anxiety and stress. The results of a long-term study by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) showed that pet dogs can be invaluable sources of stress reduction in homes with children on the Autism spectrum. Read more.
Autism Speaks Local Grant
July 24, 2016 by
The 2016 Autism Speaks Local Grant application opened on Monday, July 18 and will be open until Friday, September 23. Organizations providing services to children and adults with autism can apply for grants of up to $5,000. The goal of this program is to help promote local services that enhance the lives of people affected by autism. Read more.
City of Fairfield Housing Voucher Opens List
July 24, 2016 by
The City of Fairfield Housing Authority (FHA) will accept “on-line” applications for both the Housing Choice Voucher wait list and the Project Based Housing wait list beginning at 8 a.m. on July 29th, 2016 through 5 pm July 29th, 2016. The list may close earlier, depending on the volume of applications received.
To apply, please visit the following link: https://www.waitlistcheck.com/411.
OAH Special Education Advisory Committee
July 24, 2016 by
The Office of Administrative Hearings(OAH) has reopened the application process for the OAH Special Education Advisory Committee. Attached is the application and information about the committee. The deadline is August 19, 2016.
Anyone who is interested in providing recommendations to improve OAH’s special education dispute resolution program is encouraged to apply. Click here for more information.
New California Vaccine Law: Some Questions and Answers
July 10, 2016 by
Q. What will the new law do?
A. Senate Bill 277 requires almost all California children who attend private or public schools to be fully vaccinated regardless of their parents’ personal or religious beliefs. Unvaccinated children can attend schools only if they obtain a medical exemption from a doctor.
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