Resources For Families With Special Needs

Connecting families (and individuals) with disabilities to resources, services and opportunities while encouraging an inclusive community and enhancing quality of life.

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Kid-tested, Parent-approved Toys for Kids of All Abilities
Kid-tested, Parent-approved Toys for Kids of All Abilities When you have a child with special needs, it's not always easy to find toys and activities that are engaging, accessible and developmentally-appropriate. We’re excited to share these products and activities that were reviewed by...

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Support business owners with disabilities by purchasing gifts for the holidays
Support business owners with disabilities by purchasing gifts for the holidays As you plan your holiday shopping this year, consider supporting local ShopAble businesses while buying meaningful gifts with purpose. Each of the artisans featured below is a local business owner with a disability or chronic medical...

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Special Needs Resource Foundation received honors at the San Diego Press Club.
Special Needs Resource Foundation received honors at the San Diego Press Club. The Special Needs Resource Foundation won 3 Excellence in Journalism Awards at the 51st Annual San Diego Press Club event. Anne Malinoski won first place in the Public Service/Consumer Advocacy category for her article “The 411 on IEP Meetings: How to...

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Podcast Resources
Podcast Resources Parenting a child with special needs comes with unique challenges—and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Our podcast series, featured below, covers essential topics like preparing for IEP meetings, finding inclusive social groups, and...

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  • Dec152024
    Sensory Friendly Mornings San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

    Geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. Noise cancelling headphones are available for check out from the front desk. Sundays, 9:30–11:30 am. $11.50; free admission for your family’s paid staff, personal assistant or one-on-one aide. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org  

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  • Dec212024
    Sesame Place American Sign Language (ASL) Saturdays

    Sesame Place American Sign Language (ASL) Saturdays. Feature a Certified ASL Interpreter stationed at select presentations throughout the park, ensuring that guests who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can fully engage with the interactive shows and activities featuring everyone’s favorite furry friends from Sesame Street. Additionally, Sesame Place offers complimentary ASL interpreters every day upon advance […]

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  • Dec222024
    Sensory Friendly Mornings San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

    Geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. Noise cancelling headphones are available for check out from the front desk. Sundays, 9:30–11:30 am. $11.50; free admission for your family’s paid staff, personal assistant or one-on-one aide. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org  

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  • Dec292024
    Sensory Friendly Mornings San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

    Geared for families with children on the spectrum or with sensory sensitivities. Noise cancelling headphones are available for check out from the front desk. Sundays, 9:30–11:30 am. $11.50; free admission for your family’s paid staff, personal assistant or one-on-one aide. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org  

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