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Self-Advocacy Tips and Tools Parent Services: Self-Advocacy: The Lessons I’ve Learned and the Lessons I’m Still Learning. Early Years: Teaching Your Little One to be an Effective Self-Advocate. Make an Impact. Upcoming Matrix Trainings, Workshops and Events— Click here to view or download the 2018 Spring Networker — Haga clic aquí para ver o descargar

September 20, 2018 – Description: ¿Desea información sobre los beneficios de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI)? Únase a la defensora de los derechos de los clientes / Abogada Yulahlia Hernández, para obtener una descripción general de SSI. Obtenga información sobre la: Elegibilidad Los Requisitos de ingresos Los Pagos en exceso El Proceso de apelación HORA DEL EVENTO: 10:00 am –

    Superfest Showcase: an evening of disability and film Superfest Showcase is the longest running disability film festival that shares diverse, complex, and engaging stories of individuals with disabilities. Please join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion lead by a facilitator regarding a selection of films from various genres that cover a range of disabilities. The movies will

Read articles on inclusion by Matrix Director of Education and Development Director: Click here to download the Express: Together We Are Mighty / Juntos Somos Poderosos Stronger Together Than Apart! ¡Más Fuertes Juntos QueSeparados! By Sandi Strang, Director of Education Together We Are Mighty Juntos Somos Poderosos… By Kristie Anderson, Development Director Upcoming Matrix Trainings, Workshops,and Events Próximos Entrenamientos y

Please help the Lanterman Housing Alliance and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities gather data on housing needs of folks… Continue Reading

Direct Support Workforce and People with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities A study on Direct Support Workforce and People with… Continue Reading

Getting ready for back to school: Strategies to support students with dyslexia. “Dyslexia affects every instructional task a student will… Continue Reading

Have you heard about the Self-Determination Program? Presented by the Golden Gate Regional Center Come and learn more about Self-Determination… Continue Reading

Thank you to the Swain Center-our new signature sponsor of Matrix Mighty Milers! Thank you to our new signature sponsor… Continue Reading

Thank You to All who Participated in 2018 Matrix Mighty Milers 5K Race! Matrix Mighty Milers is an inclusive running program for children of all ages and abilities. This year we had 64 participants who trained for 13 weeks and all ran The Santa Rosa Marathon 5K race. This program would not be possible without our incredible community. Many thanks

November 8, 2018 – Join us as we welcome attorney Alexis Lynch. Conservatorship is an important step for families of a special needs child transitioning into adulthood.  In order to maintain the legal rights to make important decisions concerning your child’s care, such as place of residence, medical treatment and educational placement after age 18, you need to be appointed

November 8, 2018 – Struggling to understand your child’s most current assessment report? Want to understand more about what constitutes a strong assessment, as well as how to interpret scores? This training will give you the basic understanding of Special Education assessment, as well as how to interpret scores and determine eligibility for Special Education. EVENT TIME: 10:00 am –