Let us connect, gather, and leverage the strength of our community! Join our tribe in empowering families and enriching lives.
Are you ready to make a real impact on disability policy? The 2025 Disability Policy Seminar is your chance to:
- Get insider updates on disability funding, Medicaid, education, and more.
- Sharpen your advocacy skills, whether you’re new to policy or a seasoned pro.
- Network with advocates and changemakers who share your passion.
- Meet with your elected officials during Hill Day to influence real change.
Sessions You Don’t Want to Miss:
Centering Self-Advocates in Policy Change: Self-advocates are the center of our movement, leading the charge every day to protect disability rights. Join us to learn how you can take action to protect Medicaid, education, and funding for people with disabilities.
Update From Congress and the Administration: Hear directly from experts and Capitol Hill insiders on what to expect from the new Congress and Administration and how it impacts people with disabilities.
You can learn more here.
✨ Purpose: Our primary goal is to create a safe and nurturing online environment where parents and caregivers like you can come together.
✨ Mission: Our mission is to offer essential emotional support, share effective coping strategies, provide valuable resources, and offer recommendations that will assist you in your journey of caring for a child with CP.
✨ Format: Zoom Video Conference: Join us once a month. Date and Time: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST. Open Group: You can join us at any time; there are no restrictions. Cost: FREE
In this supportive space, you’ll find understanding, empathy, and a community of individuals who share similar experiences. We believe that coming together can make your caregiving journey more manageable and fulfilling.
RSVP by filling out the contact form and choosing “support group” from the drop-down menu.
19th Annual Tools for Transformation Conference
Join the Special Needs Network for a transformative two-day conference dedicated to advancing autism care, early intervention, and workforce development. This event brings together professionals, caregivers, and advocates to explore the latest innovations, emerging technologies, and strategies for creating an inclusive and equitable future in developmental disability services.
This year’s conference will feature expert-led workshops, cutting-edge research discussions, hands-on training, and networking opportunities—all designed to empower professionals and families in the autism and developmental disability community. Details here.
To read about our past events, please visit this page.