January 28, 2021
January 13, 2021
Strong, Disabled Voices: Middle grade books featuring characters with disabilities
Books for Littles is an online curated list of children’s books that features strong, empowered and diverse voices. In their website post, The Uhura Test: Making Space for Peers and Equals, they establish a simple...
January 4, 2021
Tooth Smarts: Early Preventative Care Improves Smiles for Kids with Disabilities
Parents might not think it’s imperative to be concerned about dental care before a child has teeth, but that simply isn’t true. Since the mouth is where most bacteria enter the body, tooth decay can...
November 3, 2020
Three Excellence in Journalism Awards Received from the San Diego Press Club
YES, we did it again! The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego won three outstanding awards at the 47th Annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards. Our annual publication, Flourishing Families, once again received a 3rd place...
October 12, 2020
Success at the All Inclusive Day of Play Drive-Thru Event 2020
We had a great time hosting the All Inclusive Day of Play Drive-Thru Event! We were able to combine efforts from many local organizations to help families find needed resources and create unique family memories...
October 9, 2020
All Inclusive Day of Play Craft Projects for Children of All Abilities
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September 18, 2020
All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair Interactive Drive-Thru Event!
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is hosting our 3rd annual All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair. This Interactive Drive-Thru event is FREE for families this fall! On Sunday, October 11...
September 12, 2020
Vendor Resources: All Inclusive Day Of Play Drive-thru Event
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is hosting our 3rd annual All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair. Here's a resource list of vendors who will be attending this year's event. Anna...
September 11, 2020
All-Inclusive Virtual READ 3X3 Literacy Event Success
Thanks for joining us at the 2nd annual All-Inclusive READ 3 x 3 Literacy Event hosted by the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego. We had a great time working with local authors, Henry...
July 29, 2020
San Diego Union-Tribune’s “Someone San Diego Should Know” – Emily Dolton
Our resource specialist Emily Dolton was recently featured in San Diego Union-Tribune's "Someone San Diego Should Know" column. Emily has been instrumental in the development of the Special Needs Resource Foundation and our annual Flourishing Families resource guide, available for...
July 2, 2020
Superhero Sensory Sidewalk Course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_OCa2qqaZo Create a Superhero-Themed Obstacle Course Who doesn’t love an old-fashioned obstacle course? San Diego artist Emily Dolton created an amazing superhero-themed course with sidewalk chalk and toys to inspire families to make their own....
June 1, 2020
Music Moves Us: The Buzz on Local Musician Steph Johnson
Two years ago, Steph Johnson and Brady Grinnell were on the cover of Flourishing Families, our annual publication featuring resources and articles for parents of children with special needs. Brady has Autism and was featured...
May 28, 2020
Programs that Offer Faith-Based Support
When Amanda Coleman responded to a friend’s invitation to visit a faith-based program for families with special needs, she didn’t know what to expect. Coleman, who doesn’t consider herself religious, recognized the importance of finding...
April 16, 2020
Home Learning Resources for Kids with Special Needs
Families are facing unprecedented challenges in the wake of shelter-in-place guidelines. As teachers rally to support caregivers for in-home learning, parents also face the task of setting up homes and schedules to manage students’ educational...
February 28, 2020
Inclusion Films Produces the Award-Winning Film, Carol of the Bells
Inclusion Films—dedicated to training filmmakers who have developmental disabilities—celebrated a huge win at the San Diego International Film Festival in October 2019. The organization’s first feature-length project Carol of the Bells earned the festival’s coveted...
February 12, 2020
How to Safeguard Children with Special Needs from Bullying
When young Cody joined the peer inclusion preschool at his neighborhood public school, he fit in from the start. His class was a mix of neurotypical “peer mentors” and children with disabilities, including students like...
January 6, 2020
Success at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Fundraiser
We had so much fun hosting this year's movie fundraiser! Thank you to all the guests, who came out in support of the event. All event proceeds will go to helping families with special needs....
The How and Why of Self-Care for Caregivers
Many caregivers live with chronic stress—the kind that gnaws at mental and physical health. It can lead to burnout, fatigue and strained relationships. Parenting a child with special needs can be all-consuming, but caregivers who...
December 5, 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Fundraiser
Join the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego on December 20, 7 pm at UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley for the celebration of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker movie fundraiser! Watch the video from...
November 19, 2019
Improv on the Spectrum
by Anne Malinoski I recently had the privilege of meeting with local nonprofit Unscripted Learning to observe their popular youth improv class. Like many teens I know, the students were quirky, comical and utterly delighted...
November 5, 2019
Success! Beyond the Diagnostic Label – Facilitating Communication and Interaction
Thank you for joining the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego for our first speaker series topic: Beyond the Diagnostic Label – Facilitating Communication and Interaction presented by Karyn Lewis Searcy, M.A. CCC-SLP Karyn discussed...
November 1, 2019
Book Reviews for Families with Special Needs
Kids of all abilities have similar experiences, how they manage the process can be different and require more care. We've reviewed several books for kids with special needs and the parents and professionals working with...
October 25, 2019
Student Athletes Prove Life on Wheels Has No Boundaries
Meet Riley Phelps A single look at Riley Phelps’ activity schedule is exhausting. Whether she’s hitting the slopes in Mammoth with Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (with brother Evan snowboarding by her side), surfing the waves...
October 21, 2019
Free Speaker Event for Parents: Beyond the Diagnostic Label – Facilitating Communication and Interaction
Join us, the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego, as we present our first speaker series topic: Beyond the Diagnostic Label – Facilitating Communication and Interaction presented by Karyn Lewis Searcy, M.A. CCC-SLP Karyn Searcy, clinical...
October 2, 2019
5 Great Apps for Kids with Special Needs
If you’re a parent or caregiver of kids with special needs, you may be familiar with apps that help kids learn to navigate social situations. Here are five that specifically help with communication, understanding emotions,...
August 15, 2019
Success at the All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!
We had so much fun at the 2019 All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNJrPQxBkdg We were able to combine efforts from many local organizations to help families find needed resources and create wonderful...Success at the All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair!
We had so much fun at the 2019 All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNJrPQxBkdg We were able to combine efforts from many local organizations to help families find needed resources and create wonderful...
July 12, 2019
Thank you for donating!
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego's purpose is to help parents and advocates in the special needs community overcome challenges of the family’s journey by bringing to ether people, information and resources. We accomplish...
June 24, 2019
A Beginners Guide to Respite Care
Caregiving is the ultimate act of love, but sometimes the most loving thing to do is take a break. Respite care can provide occasional time away for caregivers to focus on their mental health and...
June 12, 2019
Thank you New York Life for your volunteer support!
We love working with companies that volunteer! A big Thank You to the crew at New York Life - San Diego for helping us with craft prep-work for our All Inclusive READ 3 x 3 Literacy event...
June 4, 2019
Benefits, Risks and Limitations of Genetic Testing
People consider genetic testing for many reasons, such as having a child with special needs, having a family history of a disorder, planning for pregnancy or simple curiosity. Here is important information to consider if...
May 15, 2019
Top Colleges for Adaptive Sports Programs
California’s adaptive sports programs continue to grow at the high school and college levels. Changes are especially positive for youth who aspire to college-level adapted athletics or simply want to follow an exceptional adapted team....
May 9, 2019
Thank you Las Patronas!
Thank you to Las Patronas for selecting the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego for a 2019 Spring Minor Beneficiary grant. Las Patronas is a philanthropic organization with a long history of giving. Since...
May 2, 2019
A Big Thank You to The UPS Store
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego is thrilled to announce we have received a grant from #TheUPSFoundation. This grant will enable us to continue to pursue our mission of helping parents and advocates...
April 25, 2019
Finding the Right Balance
Ringing in the ears. Motion sickness. Unsteady walking. Difficulty focusing. If your child has these symptoms, you may be struggling to make sense of them. Fortunately, there’s a place that can help. It is estimated...
April 15, 2019
All Inclusive Literacy Event
Join us downtown on Saturday, June 22 from 10am-1pm at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, Binford I CAN, Too! for the All Inclusive READ 3x3 Literacy Event: 3 Authors,...
April 1, 2019
All Inclusive Day of Play and Resource Fair
Each year the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego hosts an All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair! Families from around the county are invited to celebrate the last day of summer and...
March 6, 2019
Special Needs Camps Give Kids a Chance to Shine
Kim Kelly attended a special needs overnight camp for the first time at age 6. Before then her mom wanted to keep her close because Kim has hearing loss and orthopedic limitations. "My daughter needed...
February 8, 2019
A Big Thanks to Sundt Construction
We want to thank Sundt Construction for supporting the Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego and our Flourishing Families publication by awarding us a $2,000 grant. Sundt has a long tradition of helping the...
January 31, 2019
Special Needs Resource Foundation Wins San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards
We’re very excited to announce! The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego won 2 big awards at the 45th Annual San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards. Our annual publication, Flourishing Families, received...
January 28, 2019
Understanding Canine Therapy and How it Helps Children with Special Needs
Dogs are often known as a man’s best friend, but these loving animals can also change the life of a child who needs extra support. Therapy dogs are more than your average pet—they are trained...
January 16, 2019
Inclusion Camps: Questions to Ask
One of the benefits of a special needs camp is that kids can share experiences with others who have similar challenges. While camps designed for specific needs offer very specialized care, some families would prefer...
November 9, 2018
A Fantastic Grant from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities
The Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego would like to thank the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities for their generous charitable sponsorship of $5,000. Support from the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities will help us move...
October 22, 2018
Is Your Family Prepared for a Disaster?
Last year various regions of California were affected by a multitude of fires, floods, earthquakes and storms. Is your family prepared if disaster strikes San Diego? While impossible to predict all eventualities, disaster preparedness experts...
September 11, 2018
Hailey’s Hand: 8-year-old brings awareness of Poland Syndrome through baseball
[caption id="attachment_3173" align="alignright" width="273"] Both photos courtesy of Twitter @haileys_hand[/caption] Eight-year-old Hailey Dawson set a goal to throw the first pitch at every Major League Baseball stadium—and she’s doing just that without a fully developed...
August 22, 2018
Who’s Got Back-to-School Jitters? Mom and Dad, that’s who.
Nerves and butterflies don’t just happen to school-bound students once autumn approaches and the streets fill up again with big yellow buses. Nope. We parents get the jitters, too—especially parents of kids with special needs....
August 9, 2018
How Parents Can Help Kids with Different Physical Abilities Move into College Housing
Your teen is heading off to college—congratulations! It's a really exciting time for all of you, but it's also one that requires extra planning. That's particularly true if your student needs accessible housing. You know...
June 7, 2018
You Will Probably Be Fine: Tips for parents of kids with anxiety
When I was 8 or 9 years old, I saw a production of The Nutcracker on TV and fell in love with the idea of ballet. I pirouetted around the house night and day, with...
May 29, 2018
Zero to 6: Critical Age Windows that Impact Healthy Child Development
There are two very important early childhood windows that parents should be aware of from the moment a child is born: the 0-6 month window and the 0-6 year window (sometimes referred to as Birth...
May 15, 2018