SpeakForJustice-Rally in SacramentoThe Lanterman Coalition, which includes ARCA, is calling advocates from around the state to Sacramento on Thursday, September 3rd! This will be a major action, and our last opportunity to let our voices be heard in Sacramento before the Legislature leaves town for the year on September 11. This event will include videos, speakers, a march, a rally, and self-guided legislative visits. You don’t want to miss it! On Thursday September 3rd, starting at 10am at the Crest Theater (1013 K Street), you’ll get to see inspirational, historical, and compelling videos – including clips from We’re Here To Speak For Justice. See flyer here for more information: SpeakForJustice-Rally in Sacramento

On Tuesday, August 25th from 10:00am to noon at 25 Executive Court, Napa, NBRC is offering a training for service providers addressing strategies for handling urgent behavioral situations. Participants will learn the “3 Tiered Model” from trainer Yaz Aboul, MS, BCBA Founder and Executive Director Animate Behavior LLC .  This training offers 2 CEUs at a $10.00 fee.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2 at the NBRC Board Meeting (5:00-7:00pm 10 Executive Court, Napa) NBRC’s Training and Information Manager, Pamela Madden-Krall, will present NBRC’s semi-annual draft performance plan for 2015-16: NBRC Performance Plan 2015 for public input. This year, after a full cycle of National Core Indicators data, NBRC will also present findings related to this data, included in the draft Plan.

Bring your ideas and suggestions for how  NBRC can improve quality services in meeting the needs of individuals and families receiving services. Check out our 2015 data at the Transparency page here.

Bonnie Kelly & Associates will offer a free workshop at the Brandman University – Fairfield Campus entitled Intro to Emotional Intelligence. Understand your emotions and full impact they have on your actions. For more information, please see the flyer here :Intro to Emotional Intelligence Flyer 2 FF 8-27-15

Serving Solano and Sonoma County,  how can Matrix help you?

• Matrix Parent Advisors support parents by offering strategies, information, and educational resources.
• Families connect with other families at Matrix workshops, regional support groups, and via our Big Tent online support group.
• Families use the Matrix website, visit our library, access updated information, download valuable resources, and learn about the systems that serve them.
• Parents advocate for their children at Individualized Educational Plan meetings.

Children grow and thrive! Click here for more information, including Sensory Sensitive Film Screenings in Santa Rosa!

Great America celebrates Disability Awareness Day on Saturday, August 15th. Tickets are only $30.00
with the coupon here: GA15-136 disability awareness day coupon Proof 1

Print this and bring it with you to Great American for a day of fun!

CalParents Institute (CPI) in Santa Rosa in committed to building a brighter future for children and parents alike by strengthening the health of families. The Fall Class Schedule includes parenting, coping and information sessions including Bullying 101. Check out their schedule by clicking here.