With basketball, softball, golf, bowling, soccer and floor hockey teams, Special Olympics has a lot to offer. But before any athlete can participate in any training, they must receive a physical.  An athlete must also be at least 6 years of age to train and 8 years of age to compete in competitions. Click below for the Athlete Application and physical information:

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On  Friday, April 1st  kick off World Autism Awareness Day with comedy! The Light It Up Blue campaign highlights April as Autism Awareness month and what better way to show support than to attend a Comedy Show which benefits Autism Speaks.  A handful of parents will share some funny stories about experiences with Autism using Comedy.  Click here for Tickets and see the flyer here for more information

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder may be more likely to act impulsively, to wander, or run away than their typically developing peers. They are prone to meltdowns, particularly when overwhelmed, as a result of their sensory or processing issues. This creates a higher level of risk for becoming lost or for getting injured Join Sonoma County for a training March 31, at
Finley Community Center — Persons Auditorium,
2060 W. College Ave. Santa Rosa 11AM-12PM Train the Trainer Opportunity   8-11AM General Training. Click here for course information, or see flyer here:  ASET Flyer Sonoma CA

Join Matrix as they welcome Alexis Lynch, attorney and Matrix Board Member. Learn more about conservatorship and the steps necessary for being appointed a conservator through the local courts THURSDAY, mARCH 24, 10-12. Click here to register.

CAPTAIN (California Autism Professional Training & Information Network) Is a multiagency network developed to support the understanding and use of Evidenced Based Practices for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across California.On Wednesday April 6, from 9:00am-12:00pm join NBRC clinicians and Napa & Solano SELPA for this important event. Space is limited! Register today here: ErikaD@nbrc.net; 707-256-1287
Click here for more information.

• Are you getting worn down by the everyday challenges of raising a child with special needs?

•  Do you find yourself resorting to threats, bribes or a raised voice more often than you’d like? 

•  Do you want to raise your children to become kind, respectful adults and keep your sanity?

LEARN TO ENHANCE COOPERATION AND GOOD-WILL, STRENGTHEN CHARACTER AND SELF-ESTEEM, AND BUILD RESPECTFUL, COMPASSIONATE RELATIONSHIPS.

Click here for more information and to Register for this training in Fairfield Sunday May 15th- includes lunch.

Liberty Church is hosting a Special Needs Forum March 19, from 9 AM to 11 AM. For the first hour Nicole Neff from the Children’s Nurturing Project will be sharing some very helpful information and training.  For the second hour, Jerry Huber, a member of Liberty Church who is also the director of Solano County Health and Social Services, will be presenting. Childcare will be provided at this event.                              Contact Pastor Isaac to rsvp:   isaacd@LCemail.org