SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AUTISM COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Saturdays Weekly: Saturday Drum Circle
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
What: Come share good times with the new drum circle hosted by Autism Fun Bay Area and Pomeroy Center! This an open community space for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, as well as neurotypical families, friends, and friends-to-be. No experience necessary -- this is a fun activity accessible to everyone from any level of functionality and skill.
RSVP requested, though not required: info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
Time: 1 - 2pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd, San Francisco
What: Come share good times with the new drum circle hosted by Autism Fun Bay Area and Pomeroy Center! This an open community space for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, as well as neurotypical families, friends, and friends-to-be. No experience necessary -- this is a fun activity accessible to everyone from any level of functionality and skill.
RSVP requested, though not required: info.autismfunbayarea@gmail.com
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, Oct. 2: Autism Support Group - Burlingame
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Family Resource Center, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame, CA
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Brief intros at start of group: Your name, child’s name/age, topic you’d like to discuss. After intros we will look at the topics and either divide the group by topic or by age of children.
Please RSVP for both the meeting and childcare, if needed. Flyer
RSVP: Marcy Uecker at muecker@gatepath.org or 650-259-0187
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where: Family Resource Center, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame, CA
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Brief intros at start of group: Your name, child’s name/age, topic you’d like to discuss. After intros we will look at the topics and either divide the group by topic or by age of children.
Please RSVP for both the meeting and childcare, if needed. Flyer
RSVP: Marcy Uecker at muecker@gatepath.org or 650-259-0187
Tuesday, Oct. 2: Transition Parents PANDH-SF Housing Group Meeting
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Updates from various groups and information about activities coming up. If you have anything you’d like more information about, or that you’d like to share, please come. Flyer
More Info: Linda Tung ltung@supportforfamilies.org or 415-282-7494 ext. 101
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Where: Support for Families of Children with Disabilities, 1663 Mission St., #700, San Francisco, CA 94103
What: Held first Tuesday of the month. Updates from various groups and information about activities coming up. If you have anything you’d like more information about, or that you’d like to share, please come. Flyer
More Info: Linda Tung ltung@supportforfamilies.org or 415-282-7494 ext. 101
Thursday, Oct 4: In a Different Key: Discussion with John Donvan and Caren Zucker
Time: 7 - 8:45pm
Where: Stanford Medical School, Alway Building, Room M106 Stanford, CA 94025
[Please note -- room is subject to change -- registrants will be alerted to any changes by email]
Parking: Free parking across Campus Drive in Roth Way Parking Structure 1, in the A, C or P stalls
What: A lively evening with authors John Donvan and Caren Zucker, who will discuss their award-winning bestseller, In a Different Key, the past and future of autism, and the making of their new 90-minute documentary on autism. Plenty of time for Q&A.
More info: www.sfautismsociety.org/different-key-event.html
Free, but registration is required: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3623474
Time: 7 - 8:45pm
Where: Stanford Medical School, Alway Building, Room M106 Stanford, CA 94025
[Please note -- room is subject to change -- registrants will be alerted to any changes by email]
Parking: Free parking across Campus Drive in Roth Way Parking Structure 1, in the A, C or P stalls
What: A lively evening with authors John Donvan and Caren Zucker, who will discuss their award-winning bestseller, In a Different Key, the past and future of autism, and the making of their new 90-minute documentary on autism. Plenty of time for Q&A.
More info: www.sfautismsociety.org/different-key-event.html
Free, but registration is required: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3623474
Saturday, Oct 6: Sensory-Friendly Performance of "Anything Goes", FREE for our families!
Time: 2pm
Where: San Jose Musical Theater @ Evergreen Valley College Theater, 3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA
(Parking: Lots 6 and 7 by the theater. $3 per car)
What: Filled with the music of Cole Porter, Anything Goes is a 1930s' musical that has been revived several times and has received Tony Awards for the Best Revival of a Musical.
General info on the musical: www.sjmt.org/upcoming-events
Details: Contact Lucy Haab at 408 564 6310
Time: 2pm
Where: San Jose Musical Theater @ Evergreen Valley College Theater, 3095 Yerba Buena Rd, San Jose, CA
(Parking: Lots 6 and 7 by the theater. $3 per car)
What: Filled with the music of Cole Porter, Anything Goes is a 1930s' musical that has been revived several times and has received Tony Awards for the Best Revival of a Musical.
General info on the musical: www.sjmt.org/upcoming-events
Details: Contact Lucy Haab at 408 564 6310
Saturday, Oct 6: Free Azure Concert with Puck Quartet
Time: 3 - 4pm
Where: Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Building, Stanford University, 541 Lasuen Mall, Palo Alto, CA 94305
What: Once again the world renowned St. Lawrence String Quartet presents the best in chamber music ensembles from around the world! Join us for an afternoon of fantastic music from the Puck Quartet. All behaviors are welcome and this event is "shush proof."
Tickets are free but reservation required.
Time: 3 - 4pm
Where: Campbell Recital Hall, Braun Music Building, Stanford University, 541 Lasuen Mall, Palo Alto, CA 94305
What: Once again the world renowned St. Lawrence String Quartet presents the best in chamber music ensembles from around the world! Join us for an afternoon of fantastic music from the Puck Quartet. All behaviors are welcome and this event is "shush proof."
Tickets are free but reservation required.
Tuesday, Oct. 9: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Venom
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, Oct. 10: 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.
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.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Thursday, Oct. 11: Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Training with Pete Wright
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Where: WestGate, 1735 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, 95126
What: This training is designed to meet the needs of parents,caregivers, advocates, educators & others who represent the interests of children with disabilities and their families.This program is not disability or state specific.
Topics Include: Special Education Law, rights, and responsibilities; and; Tests & measurements to assess progress & regression
More information & to register: http://bit.ly/PHP_Wrightslaw
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Where: WestGate, 1735 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, 95126
What: This training is designed to meet the needs of parents,caregivers, advocates, educators & others who represent the interests of children with disabilities and their families.This program is not disability or state specific.
Topics Include: Special Education Law, rights, and responsibilities; and; Tests & measurements to assess progress & regression
More information & to register: http://bit.ly/PHP_Wrightslaw
Saturday, October 13: Via West Fall Festival
Time: 11am - 3pm
Where: Via West Campus, 13851 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
What: Join us for the 6th Annual Fall Festival at Via West Campus. Admission is free and tickets will be available to purchase to use towards your favorite games, activities, food, beer, and wine!
More Info: http://www.viaservices.org/news-events/fall-festival-18
Time: 11am - 3pm
Where: Via West Campus, 13851 Stevens Canyon Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014
What: Join us for the 6th Annual Fall Festival at Via West Campus. Admission is free and tickets will be available to purchase to use towards your favorite games, activities, food, beer, and wine!
More Info: http://www.viaservices.org/news-events/fall-festival-18
Saturday, Oct. 13: PaddleTogether
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Shoreline Lake, Mountain View, CA
What: Paddle4Good's PaddleTogether program bring the special needs, volunteer, & paddling communities together for a free, safe, amazing, half-day on the water!
With safety and inclusion as our primary goals - participants have the opportunity to safely stand up paddle (SUP), kayak, peddle boat, & more with a friendly set of community volunteers & skilled crew of paddlers.
More Info: https://www.paddle4good.org/paddletogether
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Shoreline Lake, Mountain View, CA
What: Paddle4Good's PaddleTogether program bring the special needs, volunteer, & paddling communities together for a free, safe, amazing, half-day on the water!
With safety and inclusion as our primary goals - participants have the opportunity to safely stand up paddle (SUP), kayak, peddle boat, & more with a friendly set of community volunteers & skilled crew of paddlers.
More Info: https://www.paddle4good.org/paddletogether
Saturday, Oct. 13: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
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, October 20: AASCEND Conference: Autism and the Media
Time: 9:00-4:30 (registration opens at 8:15)
Where: Seven Hills Conference Center, 800 Font Blvd, San Francisco State University, SF, CA 94132
What: AASCEND - the Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education Networking & Development - in partnership with SFSU's Autism Spectrum Studies Program presents its 10th conference on adult autism. Join us for a day of exploring the adult autistic world, with artists and presenters on and off the spectrum.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-spotlight-tickets-48597499429?nomo=1
Time: 9:00-4:30 (registration opens at 8:15)
Where: Seven Hills Conference Center, 800 Font Blvd, San Francisco State University, SF, CA 94132
What: AASCEND - the Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education Networking & Development - in partnership with SFSU's Autism Spectrum Studies Program presents its 10th conference on adult autism. Join us for a day of exploring the adult autistic world, with artists and presenters on and off the spectrum.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-spotlight-tickets-48597499429?nomo=1
Saturday, October 20: Special Needs Resource Fair
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Parents Helping Parents, Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Connect with more than 50 organizations, companies, and providers that focus on our loved ones with special needs.
No RSVP required! The 2018 Special Needs Resource Fair is a joint project of Parents Helping Parents and Special Needs Professionals of Silicon Valley.
Time: 10am - 1pm
Where: Parents Helping Parents, Sobrato Center for Nonprofits, 1400 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
What: Connect with more than 50 organizations, companies, and providers that focus on our loved ones with special needs.
No RSVP required! The 2018 Special Needs Resource Fair is a joint project of Parents Helping Parents and Special Needs Professionals of Silicon Valley.
Saturday, Oct. 20: East Bay Parents Housing Network Monthly Meeting
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
What: Monthly meeting of the East Bay Parents Housing Network, a group of family members who share resources and issues related to planning services for adult family members with developmental disabilities. Meeting held in Fremont/Union City area.
More Info: EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com.
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
What: Monthly meeting of the East Bay Parents Housing Network, a group of family members who share resources and issues related to planning services for adult family members with developmental disabilities. Meeting held in Fremont/Union City area.
More Info: EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 23: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Halloween
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, Oct. 27: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
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
Tuesday, Oct. 30: Hands-on Voting Workshop for Adults with I/DD
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Where: Hillview Branch Library, Community Room, 1600 Hopkins Dr., San José, CA 95122
What: Voting is an important tool for self-advocacy. This workshop will provide information regarding why voting is important, where to vote, and how to vote. Free. No registration required.
More Info: https://www.sjpl.org/event/hands-voting-workshop-adults-idd
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am
Where: Hillview Branch Library, Community Room, 1600 Hopkins Dr., San José, CA 95122
What: Voting is an important tool for self-advocacy. This workshop will provide information regarding why voting is important, where to vote, and how to vote. Free. No registration required.
More Info: https://www.sjpl.org/event/hands-voting-workshop-adults-idd
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.