SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AUTISM COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturdays Weekly: Dance for All - Inclusive Exercise Class
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
What: This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes.
More Info: http://www.ymcasv.org/pdfs/ECyouthactivities.pdf
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: El Camino YMCA, 2400 Grant Rd, Mountain View, CA 94040
What: This weekly class offers a safe and accepting environment where differences are accepted without judgment and special need participants can exercise side-by-side with their family members and other Y members. Attendees participate in a series of dances, choreographed to popular music enjoyed by youth, as well as Pilates-based exercise that exposes them to moves they would find in a number of other Y classes.
More Info: http://www.ymcasv.org/pdfs/ECyouthactivities.pdf
Tuesday, April 3: Transition Parents / PANDH-SF Housing Group
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Sheraden Nicholau, Bay Area Regional Manager at the SCDD will be attending this meeting, and giving us updates.
Please join us, bring questions and share your own updates on housing and what’s happening.
More Info: https://www.supportforfamilies.org/
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Sheraden Nicholau, Bay Area Regional Manager at the SCDD will be attending this meeting, and giving us updates.
Please join us, bring questions and share your own updates on housing and what’s happening.
More Info: https://www.supportforfamilies.org/
Saturday, April 7: 2018 Information and Resource Fair, San Francisco
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Where: John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94110
What: A FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and members of the community.
Morning & Afternoon Workshops: Exhibitor Fair: Keynote; Resources; Breakfast And Lunch With Pre-Registration; Interpretation With Pre-Registration.
More Info and Registration: https://www.supportforfamilies.org/irc18
Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Where: John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA 94110
What: A FREE conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and members of the community.
Morning & Afternoon Workshops: Exhibitor Fair: Keynote; Resources; Breakfast And Lunch With Pre-Registration; Interpretation With Pre-Registration.
More Info and Registration: https://www.supportforfamilies.org/irc18
Saturday, April 7: San Jose Children's Discovery Museum Play Your Way
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Where: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
What: Play Your Way is an event designed especially for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families. The evening is part of CDM’s Autism Initiative, which includes online parent resources such as a CDM-specific social story, staff training, and several special events held throughout the year, in partnership with autism professionals, parents of children with autism and CDM staff. This Event's Special Feature is:
Animal Assisted Happiness. They provide barnyard friends so children and their family members can interact with animals to bring moments of happiness and smiles into their lives. This group will be in our outdoor classroom space for families who want to participate.
More Info and Registration: https://www.cdm.org/celebrate/play-your-way/
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Where: 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA 95110
What: Play Your Way is an event designed especially for children with autism, ages 2-15, and their families. The evening is part of CDM’s Autism Initiative, which includes online parent resources such as a CDM-specific social story, staff training, and several special events held throughout the year, in partnership with autism professionals, parents of children with autism and CDM staff. This Event's Special Feature is:
Animal Assisted Happiness. They provide barnyard friends so children and their family members can interact with animals to bring moments of happiness and smiles into their lives. This group will be in our outdoor classroom space for families who want to participate.
More Info and Registration: https://www.cdm.org/celebrate/play-your-way/
Tuesday, April 10: Swim Team, the film
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
What: In honor of Autism Awareness Month this April, the Pacific Autism Center for Education and AchieveKids are co-hosting a screening of Swim Team, an award-winning film that chronicles the challenges and triumphs of 3 young athletes with autism and shows how a swim team can bring hope to a community.
More Info: https://impactflow.com/event/swim-team-hosted-by-achievekids-7346
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
What: In honor of Autism Awareness Month this April, the Pacific Autism Center for Education and AchieveKids are co-hosting a screening of Swim Team, an award-winning film that chronicles the challenges and triumphs of 3 young athletes with autism and shows how a swim team can bring hope to a community.
More Info: https://impactflow.com/event/swim-team-hosted-by-achievekids-7346
Tuesday, April 10: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Ready Player One
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Wednesday, April 11: Limited Conservatorship - Free Workshop
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Good Shepherd Fund, 1641 North First Street, Suite 155, San Jose, CA 95112
What: Learn how to protect loved ones with developmental disabilities through limited conservatorship. Be our guest for an interactive presentation by special needs planning attorney Lorna J. Drope on limited conservatorship. Learn how a limited conservatorship can protect an adult with developmental disabilities from harm or exploitation while allowing for the development of maximum self-reliance and independence.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Good Shepherd Fund, 1641 North First Street, Suite 155, San Jose, CA 95112
What: Learn how to protect loved ones with developmental disabilities through limited conservatorship. Be our guest for an interactive presentation by special needs planning attorney Lorna J. Drope on limited conservatorship. Learn how a limited conservatorship can protect an adult with developmental disabilities from harm or exploitation while allowing for the development of maximum self-reliance and independence.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Thursday, April 12: The ABLE Act Workshop - In-office or streaming
Time: 3 - 5pm
Where: The Dale Law Firm, 127 Aspen Dr. Suite 100, Pacheco, CA 94553 or Online
What: This free presentation will discuss the ABLE Act legislation in California and how it can be used to help people with disabilities have more financial options and more control over their lives. Through case study illustrations, participants will learn exactly what is involved with an ABLE account and walk away with an in depth knowledge that will help them determine whether it is the right tool for their needs.
More Info: http://dalelawfirm.com/april-12-in-office-workshop-workshop-title/
Time: 3 - 5pm
Where: The Dale Law Firm, 127 Aspen Dr. Suite 100, Pacheco, CA 94553 or Online
What: This free presentation will discuss the ABLE Act legislation in California and how it can be used to help people with disabilities have more financial options and more control over their lives. Through case study illustrations, participants will learn exactly what is involved with an ABLE account and walk away with an in depth knowledge that will help them determine whether it is the right tool for their needs.
More Info: http://dalelawfirm.com/april-12-in-office-workshop-workshop-title/
Saturday, April 14: Autism Speaks Walk-a-thon San Jose
Time: Registration: 9am; Walk: 10am - 1pm
Where: History Park San Jose - Entrance 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
More Info and Sign Up
Time: Registration: 9am; Walk: 10am - 1pm
Where: History Park San Jose - Entrance 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
More Info and Sign Up
Saturday, April 14: Santa Cruz Autism Walk & Resource/Safety Fair
Time: Registration: 10am; Walk: 11am - 3pm
Where: Del Mar Elementary School, 1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What: High 5 for Autism! Come bring your Friends and Family down to walk 5 laps of the track in support of autism awareness and Bridging the Gap of those with special needs within the community.
More Info and Sign Up
Time: Registration: 10am; Walk: 11am - 3pm
Where: Del Mar Elementary School, 1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
What: High 5 for Autism! Come bring your Friends and Family down to walk 5 laps of the track in support of autism awareness and Bridging the Gap of those with special needs within the community.
More Info and Sign Up
Saturday, April 14: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Sherlock Gnomes
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Saturday, April 14: 2nd Annual DANCE-A-THON FOR AUTISM!
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Where: Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
What: Save the date to participate in this fun-filled benefit for Bay Area autism nonprofits.
Support some of the Bay Area's Autism Service Providers or Register to Dance!
Time: 2pm - 6pm
Where: Cubberley Pavilion, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
What: Save the date to participate in this fun-filled benefit for Bay Area autism nonprofits.
Support some of the Bay Area's Autism Service Providers or Register to Dance!
Saturday, April 21: 5th Annual Concord Autism Awareness Walk
Time: 9:30am - 12pm
Where: Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA
What: This event is co-sponsored by the Adaptive Learning Center and the Transition Options Program (TOPS) through Mt. Diablo Adult Education. Both organizations provide support and services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. A $25 registration fee ($15.00 for individuals with disabilities and children under 12) will provide each participant with a custom t-shirt designed by an individual with autism. The route is just under two miles and begins at the Loma Vista Adult Center (1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord). It includes a mid-point stop for refreshments at The Adaptive Learning Center Community Garden (3227 Clayton Rd, Concord).
Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-annual-autism-awareness-walk-tickets-44189374609
Download the event flyer
Time: 9:30am - 12pm
Where: Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord, CA
What: This event is co-sponsored by the Adaptive Learning Center and the Transition Options Program (TOPS) through Mt. Diablo Adult Education. Both organizations provide support and services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. A $25 registration fee ($15.00 for individuals with disabilities and children under 12) will provide each participant with a custom t-shirt designed by an individual with autism. The route is just under two miles and begins at the Loma Vista Adult Center (1266 San Carlos Ave, Concord). It includes a mid-point stop for refreshments at The Adaptive Learning Center Community Garden (3227 Clayton Rd, Concord).
Sign Up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-annual-autism-awareness-walk-tickets-44189374609
Download the event flyer
Saturday, April 21: East Bay Parents Housing Network
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Fremont area
What: East Bay Parents Housing Network meets to discuss services for adult family members.
For more information and to register, contact EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Fremont area
What: East Bay Parents Housing Network meets to discuss services for adult family members.
For more information and to register, contact EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com
Tuesday, April 24: Join Us for Wonderful Food at the Vault 164 Autism Awareness Fundraiser
Serving From: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Where: Vault 164 Restaurant 164 South B St., San Mateo, CA 94401
What: 15% of the day's sales will go to support SFASA!
Phone: 650-348-8164, Reservations Suggested
Serving From: 11:30am - 9:00pm
Where: Vault 164 Restaurant 164 South B St., San Mateo, CA 94401
What: 15% of the day's sales will go to support SFASA!
Phone: 650-348-8164, Reservations Suggested
Tuesday, April 24: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Rampage
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Time: See participating theaters
What: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month.
More Info: https://www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Thursday, April 26: Special Needs Trusts Workshop - In-office or streaming
Time: 3 - 5pm
Where: The Dale Law Firm, 127 Aspen Dr. Suite 100, Pacheco, CA 94553 or Online
What: This free presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect and provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests and eligibility. We will discuss specifically developing a special Needs Trusts to protect those with mental illness.
More Info: http://dalelawfirm.com/april-26-in-office-workshop-special-needs-trust-2
Time: 3 - 5pm
Where: The Dale Law Firm, 127 Aspen Dr. Suite 100, Pacheco, CA 94553 or Online
What: This free presentation will discuss how Special Needs Trusts can be established in order to protect and provide assistance to the disabled while protecting their financial interests and eligibility. We will discuss specifically developing a special Needs Trusts to protect those with mental illness.
More Info: http://dalelawfirm.com/april-26-in-office-workshop-special-needs-trust-2
Friday, April 27- May 3: Movie Premier: Summer In The Forest
Time: Check for times
Where: Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
What: Summer in the Forest is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Catholic author and philosopher Jean Vanier. It traces Vanier’s activism and faith from wartime to present day and reveals to us the universal need for love, community
and companionship.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/SummerInTheForestFilm/ or www.summerintheforest.com/
Time: Check for times
Where: Landmark Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
What: Summer in the Forest is a documentary film that explores the life and work of Catholic author and philosopher Jean Vanier. It traces Vanier’s activism and faith from wartime to present day and reveals to us the universal need for love, community
and companionship.
More Info: https://www.facebook.com/SummerInTheForestFilm/ or www.summerintheforest.com/
Friday & Saturday April 27 – 28: Workshop on The SCERTS Model & Uniquely Human
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Four Points by Sheraton: 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
What: Two-day Workshop on SCERTS and Barry Prizant’s renowned book Uniquely Human, with an introduction to the SCERTS Model, a comprehensive evidence-based framework for prioritizing goals and implementing practices that focus on the core challenges in ASD. Hosted by The Helix School, Mill Valley.
More Info and Registration: https://www.thehelixschool.org/events
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Where: Four Points by Sheraton: 1010 Northgate Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903
What: Two-day Workshop on SCERTS and Barry Prizant’s renowned book Uniquely Human, with an introduction to the SCERTS Model, a comprehensive evidence-based framework for prioritizing goals and implementing practices that focus on the core challenges in ASD. Hosted by The Helix School, Mill Valley.
More Info and Registration: https://www.thehelixschool.org/events
Saturday April 28: Autism Awareness Workshop/Steadfast Love, LLC Launch
Time: 2 – 5pm
Where: East Bay Community Space (Telegraph Room), 507 55th St, Oakland, CA 94609
What: A workshop to bring members of the community together with resources to help families, guardians and providers. This will also be the launch of the non-profit, Steadfast Love, LLC. Come learn more about Steadfast Love and what they will offer the community. This free workshop includes a panel with an education attorney, parents, a special education teacher, a nurse, and a behavior technician (ABA).
More Info on founder Ayesha Louis: https://ayeshalouis.com/
Register for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-piece-of-my-heart-autism-awareness-workshopsteadfast-love-llc-launch-tickets-44458025150
Time: 2 – 5pm
Where: East Bay Community Space (Telegraph Room), 507 55th St, Oakland, CA 94609
What: A workshop to bring members of the community together with resources to help families, guardians and providers. This will also be the launch of the non-profit, Steadfast Love, LLC. Come learn more about Steadfast Love and what they will offer the community. This free workshop includes a panel with an education attorney, parents, a special education teacher, a nurse, and a behavior technician (ABA).
More Info on founder Ayesha Louis: https://ayeshalouis.com/
Register for the workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-piece-of-my-heart-autism-awareness-workshopsteadfast-love-llc-launch-tickets-44458025150
Saturday, April 28: 6th Annual Autistry Scientists & Artists Party
Time: 6 - 9pm
Where: Autistry Studios, 448 Du Bois St., San Rafael CA 94901
What: A very special evening with world-renowned filmmakers, inventors, and scientists sharing their wisdom, experience, and work. All proceeds support the programs of Autistry Studios, a therapeutic makerspace for autistic teens and adults.
More Info: http://www.autistry.com/blog/index.php/programs/build-stuff-workshop/2018-scientists-artists-party/
Time: 6 - 9pm
Where: Autistry Studios, 448 Du Bois St., San Rafael CA 94901
What: A very special evening with world-renowned filmmakers, inventors, and scientists sharing their wisdom, experience, and work. All proceeds support the programs of Autistry Studios, a therapeutic makerspace for autistic teens and adults.
More Info: http://www.autistry.com/blog/index.php/programs/build-stuff-workshop/2018-scientists-artists-party/
What is included in our calendar:
Inclusion in the SFASA events calendar lies in the discretion of the SFASA Communications Committee. Criteria include:
• Event must take place in the Bay Area. We will occasionally list events outside of the Bay Area if they are major events of interest to local families.
• Event must offer beneficial experience or information to autism families and must be in line with our values as an organization.
• Event must be hosted by a nonprofit, or if hosted by a for-profit entity, must be free to participants.
SFASA provides this calendar as a public service, there is no charge for a listing.
Submissions: Please submit your event info (text, not as an attachment) to: info@sfautismsociety.org
Inclusion in the SFASA events calendar lies in the discretion of the SFASA Communications Committee. Criteria include:
• Event must take place in the Bay Area. We will occasionally list events outside of the Bay Area if they are major events of interest to local families.
• Event must offer beneficial experience or information to autism families and must be in line with our values as an organization.
• Event must be hosted by a nonprofit, or if hosted by a for-profit entity, must be free to participants.
SFASA provides this calendar as a public service, there is no charge for a listing.
Submissions: Please submit your event info (text, not as an attachment) to: info@sfautismsociety.org
Please share your event with us. See our criteria above. info@sfautismsociety.org.
The Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area provides information but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The Autism Society provides an I&R service but individuals must assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
The Autism Society of the San Francisco Bay Area provides information but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The Autism Society provides an I&R service but individuals must assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
