Next Chapter: Employment
2025-10-07 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Next Chapter: Customized vs. Supported Employment
Parents of adult children, you’re not alone! Join us for a relaxed, supportive conversation where you can share stories, swap ideas, and connect with other families on the same journey.
Each month at Next Chapter Parent Hour, we’ll bring you one big idea and two helpful resources on a different topic to spark conversation and give you something useful to take home. In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, our topic is finding and keeping Employment.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R4C4WYOGQT-TYQ2c7Dxcug
Questions? Contact mallbritton@sdsu.edu.

Siguiente capítulo: Empleo personalizado vs. empleo con apoyo
Familias de hijos adultos, ¡no están solos! Acompáñenos en una conversación relajada y de apoyo donde podrán compartir historias, intercambiar ideas y conectar con otras familias que comparten la misma experiencia.
Cada mes, en la hora para familias, les presentaremos una idea clave y dos recursos útiles sobre un tema diferente para iniciar la conversación y brindarles algo útil para llevar a casa. En reconocimiento al mes de concientización sobre el empleo de personas con discapacidad, nuestro tema es encontrar y mantener el empleo.
Inscribiste aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R4C4WYOGQT-TYQ2c7Dxcug
¿Preguntas? Contacto mallbritton@sdsu.edu.

Parent Hour
2025-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-10 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
EFRC Program Specialists offer drop-in hours every month, in the morning and in the evening, to help you develop and evaluate options to educational, Regional Center, and behavioral challenges. First-come, first-served. If you desire a private conversation, we can utilize breakout rooms; if you are comfortable sharing your question, then others can benefit from the responses. Spanish interpretation is available; other language access available with 72-hours advance notice. Please email jgoyos@sdsu.edu with questions or requests.

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How Can DOR Help Me Reach My Goals?
2025-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us on Zoom for an empowering and informative Parenting Hacks session about the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). From support to success, discover how DOR can support your child or adult with employment, job training, assistive technology, and independent living. Research shows that when families are actively involved, people with disabilities are more likely to achieve successful employment.

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Have questions, contact jgoyos@sdsu.edu or ekaltsas@sdsu.edu

Next Chapter: DOR & the IPE
2025-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Parents of adult children, you’re not alone! Join us for a relaxed, supportive conversation where you can share stories, swap ideas, and connect with other families on the same journey. This month’s Next Chapter topic is Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) services.
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Improved IEP Goals
2025-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Learn how to navigate the IEP process with clarity, confidence, and the wind at your back during this 9-session, free workshop series. At this month’s Steering toward Success (3 of 9), we will cover what factors make some goals better than other proposed goals. They might surprise you! Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available. Please contact Joe at jgoyos@sdsu.edu with other accommodations and language access needs at least 3-days in advance.

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Evening Book Circle (Ingles solamente)
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Choice of monthly virtual meetups. No cost, no prerequisites, and no stress. Read just one essay per month. It’s an opportunity to network with other families, become a more informed ally and share challenges & victories! Questions? Contact mallbritton@sdsu.edu.
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Early Start Together Playdate
2025-11-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Park de la Cruz Recreation Center, 3901 Landis St, San Diego, CA, 92105
Join us for our EFRC event series: Parent-to-Parent Playdates! Meet other parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities (or suspected disabilities). Connect and build your community! Get to know other parents as you give your baby or toddler social time. Registration required. Light refreshments provided. We can talk about behavior, sleep, eating, resources, diagnosis, services … and more!

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Questions? Contact Sara Hassani, shassani@sdsu.edu

Mindful Motion
2025-11-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-12-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-01-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Balboa Park, 1875 El Prado, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Come walk, roll, or stroll with EFRC! We will take an accessible route and explore a different part of Balboa Park. Along the way, we will get a chance to briefly “try on” a different mindfulness practice. Participants will have an opportunity to connect with other families. All ages welcome.

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Questions? Contact Moira A. (ENG) – mallbritton@sdsu.edu or Mario G.A. (SPA) – mgarciaacosta@sdsu.edu

[CANCELLED] Lifting Spirits Parent Hour
2025-11-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ballast Point Miramar, 9045 Carroll Way, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
21+, Adults Only – A laid-back meet-up for parents navigating and advocating for their children (and adults). Together we’ll share wins, work through worries, and lift each other up. Order (and pay for) your favorite drink and pull up a chair.
Register for Event Here
Questions? Contact Moira A. – mallbritton@sdsu.edu.

Parent Hour
2025-11-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-02 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom

Next Chapter: Adult Living Options
2025-12-03 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Parents of adult children, you’re not alone! Join us for a relaxed, supportive conversation where you can share stories, swap ideas, and connect with other families on the same journey. This month’s Next Chapter topic is living options for Regional Center clients.
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For additional information contact Moira A. – mallbritton@sdsu.edu

Early Start Together Playdate
2025-12-13 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Park de la Cruz Recreation Center, 3901 Landis St, San Diego, CA, 92105
Join us for our EFRC event series: Parent-to-Parent Playdates! Meet other parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities (or suspected disabilities). Connect and build your community! Get to know other parents as you give your baby or toddler social time. Registration required. Light refreshments provided. We can talk about behavior, sleep, eating, resources, diagnosis, services … and more!
Register for Event Here
Questions? Contact Sara Hassani, shassani@sdsu.edu.

Negotiating Services
2025-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Learn how to navigate the IEP process with clarity, confidence, and the wind at your back during this 9-session, free workshop series. This month at Steering Toward Success (4 of 9), we will be focusing on how to negotiate services and how to recognize when your child needs more (or fewer) services. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available. Please contact Joe at jgoyos@sdsu.edu with other accommodations and language access needs at least 3-days in advance.
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Morning Book Circle (Ingles solamente)
2026-01-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom

IEP Accommodations & Modifications
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Learn how to navigate the IEP process with clarity, confidence, and the wind at your back during this 9-session, free workshop series. If you aren’t confident about the difference between accommodations and modifications — and why that matters so much — then this session of Steering Toward Success (5 of 9) is custom-made for you. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available. Please contact Joe at jgoyos@sdsu.edu with other accommodations and language access needs at least 3-days in advance.
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IPP Basics
2026-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for an informative session on Individual Program Plans (IPPs) to learn the basics and gain practical tips for preparing for meetings and advocating for the supports your child, adult, or family needs. An IPP is a person-centered plan developed by the individual, their family, and the Regional Center Service Coordinator. It focuses on strengths, needs, goals, services, and desired outcomes to help the child or adult grow, participate in their community, and thrive.
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Have questions, contact jgoyos@sdsu.edu

Grupo de Apoyo - Autismo
2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Corner Meeting Room, East Lake Community Church, 2351 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA, 91914, United States
Grupo para familias de niños y adolescentes con autismo.
Un foro abierto para• Información• Liderazgo• Recursos en la comunidad• Abogacía• Compañerismo
Este evento es copatrocinado por:
La Sociedad de Autismo de San Diego
El Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales
Los esperamos. No contamos con cuidado de niños.

Discover: A Sensory Adventure
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Play My Way, 7540 Metropolitan Dr Suite 103, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Meet other parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities. Explore this top notch sensory gym with us! Siblings welcome. Registration required.
Register for Event Here
Questions? Contact Sara Hassani, shassani@sdsu.edu

Next Chapter: Decision Making for SDRC Clients
2026-01-29 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Parents of adult children, you’re not alone! Join us for a relaxed, supportive conversation where you can share stories, swap ideas, and connect with other families on the same journey.
Each month at Next Chapter Parent Hour, we’ll bring you one big idea and two helpful resources on a different topic to spark conversation and give you something useful to take home. This month’s topic is options for supporting your newly-minted adult’s decisions. Whether or not you are seeking a limited conservatorship, we’ll have some ideas for you.
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For additional information contact Moira A. – mallbritton@sdsu.edu
