What are Residential Placements Like? (Spanish available)
Learn what residential placement really looks like—from how homes operate to what families can expect and how to stay involved every step of the way.
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Finding a Residential Placement Fit (Spanish available)
Learn what to expect when exploring residential options for a loved one with developmental disabilities—and how to start the process early for the best match.
Getting Help from the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) (Spanish available)
Learn how California’s Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) helps teens and adults with disabilities prepare for college, training, and employment—with real examples of how to access services.
Helpful Home Strategies for Early Learning
Learn how to boost literacy, math, and social-emotional skills using everyday activities at home—no expensive curriculum or flashcards required.
Smart Spaces: Making Your Home Fun & Functional
Learn how to design safe, sensory-friendly, and functional spaces for children with disabilities—on any budget—with artist and advocate Emily Dolton.
Water Safety
Expert swim coach shares practical water safety and swim lesson tips for children with disabilities, with San Diego and Imperial County resources.
Play for All Play Skills
Learn how play-based learning supports development, fosters inclusion, and builds lifelong skills for all children—especially those with disabilities.
Managing Holiday Stressors
A supportive conversation to reframe holiday stress and offer parents a compassionate path toward rest, connection, and emotional balance.
Promoting Healthy Eating Habits
Learn family-friendly strategies from UCSD’s Dr. Dawn Eichen on healthy eating, picky eating, and weight management—including tailored tips for children with autism.
Will There Be an Interpreter at Your Child’s IEP Meeting?
Learn how to work with professional interpreters in IEP meetings to ensure your voice is heard and your child’s needs are clearly understood.