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Camp JPAC Application Now Open

Camp JPAC Now Accepting Applications

We are excited to announce that this year’s Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC) – the only free inclusion summer camp for special needs children and their typically-developing siblings and peers – will run from July 16 to August 30. We are now accepting applications! More >>

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Come to ‘Science Matters’ to Prepare Your Family for Oncoming Changes in DSM-5

Come to this important meeting to get involved and learn how you can make the appropriate preparations for oncoming changes to the DSM, changes that may take away your child’s eligibility to services and leave thousands without the interventions they need. More >>

Equality for Our Kids

UPDATE on “Equality for Our Kids” Initiative: Senate Hearing in Sacramento a Success

Special Needs Network joined parent advocates, leaders from community organizations, and key policymakers from across California in Sacramento for a Senate Hearing on the disparities in how DDS is currently spending its money on families affected by autism. More >>

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DeOndra Dixon, Self-Advocate and Global Down Syndrome Foundation Ambassador, to be Honored at Pink Pump Affair

DeOndra Dixon, 27-year-old Self-Advocate and Ambassador for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation will be honored at the 4th Annual A Pink Pump Affair for her advocacy efforts at bringing attention to the prevalence of Down syndrome. More >>

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4th Annual A Pink Pump Affair

The 4th Annual A Pink Pump Affair will take place on Sunday, May 20th. We truly hope you can join us for this exciting afternoon of celebration as we recognize those who are working hard to make a difference in our communities… More >>

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6th Annual Tools for Transformation Conference & Legislative Breakfast a Success!

Nearly 2,000 families showed up at the 6th Annual Tools for Transformation Conference & Legislative Breakfast. We had more than 50 speakers, 50 resource vendors and 150 kids who spent the day at our signature Camp JPAC childcare program! More >>