Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities

Support For Families Of Children With Disabilities We offer information, education, and support to families and providers of children with disabilities

“Wasn’t it just yesterday that our child started kindergarten? How is middle school already here?”The transition from el...
03/20/2026

“Wasn’t it just yesterday that our child started kindergarten? How is middle school already here?”

The transition from elementary to middle school can feel overwhelming—especially for families of students with disabilities. Join CASE, the Community Alliance for Special Education, to learn how the IEP process can support a smoother transition. This workshop will cover key areas to discuss in your child’s IEP, including accommodations and supports that can be requested to help your child thrive in middle school.

📅 March 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍 Zoom
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/events

IRC is about to get started! Head to the Auditorium for the keynote address.Check out the event program and map - availa...
03/14/2026

IRC is about to get started! Head to the Auditorium for the keynote address.

Check out the event program and map - available on our website at www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Tomorrow is IRC!✔Registration opens at 8:30am. Coffee is available first-come, first-served.✔Registration check-in for a...
03/13/2026

Tomorrow is IRC!

✔Registration opens at 8:30am. Coffee is available first-come, first-served.
✔Registration check-in for attendees is at the school entrance on Folsom St.
✔Bring a re-usable water bottle to fill up at drinking fountains.
✔Bright a light sweatshirt for indoors (John O'Connell can get chilly!)
✔Parking can be challenging! We recommend public transportation.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School, 2355 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

IRC 2026 has more than workshops—we've got two special features your whole family will love!🎨 Sensory Room — Need a brea...
03/13/2026

IRC 2026 has more than workshops—we've got two special features your whole family will love!

🎨 Sensory Room — Need a break? Stop by our Sensory Room, facilitated by Children's Creativity Museum, for a calm and playful space to recharge. Open 9am–2pm. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

🚌 Zum Bus — Head outside to explore the Zum Bus! Zum provides safe, reliable transportation for students with disabilities. Find them in front of the cafeteria.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

The Self-Determination Program gives individuals with disabilities and their families more freedom and control over the ...
03/12/2026

The Self-Determination Program gives individuals with disabilities and their families more freedom and control over the services they receive from the Regional Center—but is it the right fit for you?

Join us at IRC 2026 for Basics of Self-Determination Program (Session 3). Learn the similarities and differences between traditional regional center services and the Self-Determination Program, and hear directly from self-advocates and families currently enrolled.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Raising a child with complex healthcare needs means navigating a lot of moving parts—medical care, school, and everythin...
03/09/2026

Raising a child with complex healthcare needs means navigating a lot of moving parts—medical care, school, and everything in between. You shouldn't have to do it alone.

Join us at IRC 2026 for Caring for the Whole Child: Supporting Children and Youth with Complex Healthcare Needs (Session 2). Learn about your rights, how to plan for safe school participation, and how to build the partnerships your child needs to thrive.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Creating a Culture of Meaningful Inclusion, Rightful Presence and BelongingMeet our Keynote Speaker: Thomas Veloso is a ...
03/06/2026

Creating a Culture of Meaningful Inclusion, Rightful Presence and Belonging

Meet our Keynote Speaker: Thomas Veloso is a passionate special education leader with over 15 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Having served as a Mental Health Counselor, Education Specialist, and Director of Special Education, he brings a deep commitment to inclusive practices and meaningful systems change. Guided by the belief that behavior is communication, Thomas works to help schools create environments where every student — especially those with disabilities — is valued, supported, and truly belongs.

⚠️Please request interpretation in other languages (if needed) before Saturday, March 7.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Regional Center, SSI, Medi-Cal, IHSS, school services—how do they all fit together?Join Jim Huyck, Denise Dorsey, and My...
03/04/2026

Regional Center, SSI, Medi-Cal, IHSS, school services—how do they all fit together?

Join Jim Huyck, Denise Dorsey, and Myrna Little at IRC 2026 for Understanding Public Benefits: What Families Need to Know. This practical session breaks down the key public benefits for individuals with disabilities, how they connect, and how to avoid common mistakes so you can plan ahead with confidence.

⚠️Please request interpretation in other languages (if needed) before Saturday, March 7.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Talking to your teen about puberty, relationships, and healthy sexual development matters—and it can feel like a lot whe...
03/02/2026

Talking to your teen about puberty, relationships, and healthy sexual development matters—and it can feel like a lot when your teen has a disability.

Join Roxanna Lopez of SFCD at IRC 2026 for Healthy Sexuality for Teens with Disabilities (Session 3). Explore practical, age-appropriate ways to have these important conversations with your teen.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School DistrictCommunity Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Is your child struggling at school? You have options—and knowing where to start makes all the difference.Join us at IRC ...
02/28/2026

Is your child struggling at school? You have options—and knowing where to start makes all the difference.

Join us at IRC 2026 for Support for Learning Disabilities (Session 3). Get an overview of common learning disabilities affecting literacy and math, and walk away with practical tips and tools to help your child succeed.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Sensory processing is the foundational piece of how we all take in information from our environment and respond to it. W...
02/28/2026

Sensory processing is the foundational piece of how we all take in information from our environment and respond to it. When challenges arise, they can affect a child's focus, attention, and self-regulation—at school and at home.

Join Julia Harris, OTRL, at IRC 2026 for Supporting Self-Regulation at School & Home (Session 2). Learn calming strategies, sensory regulation tools, and practical ways to support your child in both environments.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

Is your child turning three? The transition from Early Intervention to preschool special education can feel like a lot—b...
02/27/2026

Is your child turning three? The transition from Early Intervention to preschool special education can feel like a lot—but you don't have to figure it out alone.

Join us at IRC 2026 for Getting Ready for the Transition from Early Start to School District (Session 1). Learn about timelines, evaluations, and your rights as a family so you can walk in confident and prepared.

📆 Saturday, March 14th @ 9am–3pm
📍 John O'Connell Technical High School
🔗 www.supportforfamilies.org/irc

San Francisco Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education for SFUSD

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