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
Wednesday, June 6: Self-Determination Informational Presentations
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Where: Abilities United, 525 E Charleston, Palo Alto, CA
What: Join San Andreas Regional Center for an informational meeting related to self-determination, and find out how to get your name on the official DDS list. The Self-Determination Program is based on beliefs that people:
*Plan their own lives and make their own decisions
*Determine how funding is spent for their services and supports
*Plan and choose their own supports
*Take responsibility for decisions made
*Validate those decissions through maintaining ongling control
Same meeting also held on July 12, 6-7:30pm
More Info: http://www.sanandreasregional.org/sarc-news/self-determination-meetings/
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Where: Abilities United, 525 E Charleston, Palo Alto, CA
What: Join San Andreas Regional Center for an informational meeting related to self-determination, and find out how to get your name on the official DDS list. The Self-Determination Program is based on beliefs that people:
*Plan their own lives and make their own decisions
*Determine how funding is spent for their services and supports
*Plan and choose their own supports
*Take responsibility for decisions made
*Validate those decissions through maintaining ongling control
Same meeting also held on July 12, 6-7:30pm
More Info: http://www.sanandreasregional.org/sarc-news/self-determination-meetings/
Saturday, June 9: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Solo: A Star Wars Story
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, June 9: AFBA Crissy Field Hike
Time: 10am - noon
Where:Meet at Crissy Field East Beach Parking Lot
What: Gentle hike along Crissy Field with individuals and families. Mostly flat. There is a fairly smooth path available for this walk, with the option of walking along the beach for those who like to get their feet in the sand.
More Info: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/hikes
Time: 10am - noon
Where:Meet at Crissy Field East Beach Parking Lot
What: Gentle hike along Crissy Field with individuals and families. Mostly flat. There is a fairly smooth path available for this walk, with the option of walking along the beach for those who like to get their feet in the sand.
More Info: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/hikes
Tuesday, June 12: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Solo: A Star Wars Story
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, June 13: Special Needs Trusts Administration - Free Workshop
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: The Good Shepherd Fund, 1641 North First Street, Suite 155, San Jose, CA 95112
What: We are honored to have Nathan Schnackenberg, Chief Operating Officer of the Good Shepherd Fund, as our guest speaker this month. Learn how the Good Shepherd Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, can protect your loved ones with special needs in your absence.
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: We are honored to have Nathan Schnackenberg, Chief Operating Officer of the Good Shepherd Fund, as our guest speaker this month. Learn how the Good Shepherd Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, can protect your loved ones with special needs in your absence.
Free but must RSVP: https://s01.123signup.com/servlet/SignUp?P=153347900&PG=1533479182300
Friday, June 15: Kitka: Live Music Concert
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco CA 94132
What: Now celebrating its 39th season, Kitka is an American women’s vocal arts ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe. Pomeroy Live events are open to people of all ages, with and without disabilities. The venue is fully accessible. All behaviors are welcome; a "chill out" space will be available at all events for those needing it. $15 or Free for friends with disabilities.
More Info and Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/kit/
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Where: Pomeroy Center, 207 Skyline Blvd., San Francisco CA 94132
What: Now celebrating its 39th season, Kitka is an American women’s vocal arts ensemble inspired by traditional songs and vocal techniques from Eastern Europe. Pomeroy Live events are open to people of all ages, with and without disabilities. The venue is fully accessible. All behaviors are welcome; a "chill out" space will be available at all events for those needing it. $15 or Free for friends with disabilities.
More Info and Tickets: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/kit/
Saturday, June 23: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: The Incredibles 2
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, June 16: East Bay Parents Housing Network
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Fremont area
What: Monthly meeting of 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 in Fremont/Union City area.
For details contact EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Where: Fremont area
What: Monthly meeting of 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 in Fremont/Union City area.
For details contact EastBayParentsHousingNetwork@gmail.com
June 18-22: Self-Advocacy 101 Summer Bootcamp Session 1
Time: Monday, June 18 to Friday, June 22
Where: Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703
What: This beginner self-advocacy summer bootcamp will help you explore how disability affects your life while learning how to get what you need to be more independent. The course will be offered in the mornings by TheCIL at Ed Roberts Campus. If you have a disability and are 14-24 years old, then you are eligible for this free course. Session 2 held July 9 - 13.
For more info or to enroll contact YouthTransitions@thecil.org
Time: Monday, June 18 to Friday, June 22
Where: Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703
What: This beginner self-advocacy summer bootcamp will help you explore how disability affects your life while learning how to get what you need to be more independent. The course will be offered in the mornings by TheCIL at Ed Roberts Campus. If you have a disability and are 14-24 years old, then you are eligible for this free course. Session 2 held July 9 - 13.
For more info or to enroll contact YouthTransitions@thecil.org
June 18-29: Special Needs Summer Camps
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Mountain View ICAN Clinic and Cuesta Park
What: Camps in the heart of Mountain View in ICAN Clinic and Cuesta Park. ICAN Summer Camp provides a small ratio. Counselors are all ABA Interventionists or Special Needs Specialists. First-come, first serve as the space is limited! Age: 3-13. $700 for the entire two weeks. Also held July 9-20 9am - 1pm
For more info or to enroll contact Saba.torabian@sjsu.edu; Info@icanautism.com; or call: (650) 930-9550
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Mountain View ICAN Clinic and Cuesta Park
What: Camps in the heart of Mountain View in ICAN Clinic and Cuesta Park. ICAN Summer Camp provides a small ratio. Counselors are all ABA Interventionists or Special Needs Specialists. First-come, first serve as the space is limited! Age: 3-13. $700 for the entire two weeks. Also held July 9-20 9am - 1pm
For more info or to enroll contact Saba.torabian@sjsu.edu; Info@icanautism.com; or call: (650) 930-9550
June 25-29: Youth Employment Summer Bootcamp Session 1
Time: Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29
Where: Center for Independent Living 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA, 94703
What: TheCIL's Youth Employment Bootcamp is for youths with disabilities seeking employment or post-secondary education. This course will focus primarily on employment strategies and techniques that are relevant to planning for a job and career. If you have a disability and are 14-24 years old, then you are eligible for this free course. Session 2 held July 16 - 20.
For more info or to enroll contact YouthTransitions@thecil.org
Time: Monday, June 25 to Friday, June 29
Where: Center for Independent Living 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA, 94703
What: TheCIL's Youth Employment Bootcamp is for youths with disabilities seeking employment or post-secondary education. This course will focus primarily on employment strategies and techniques that are relevant to planning for a job and career. If you have a disability and are 14-24 years old, then you are eligible for this free course. Session 2 held July 16 - 20.
For more info or to enroll contact YouthTransitions@thecil.org
Tuesday, June 26: AMC Sensory Friendly Films: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
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, June 30: Strings of Summer Azure Concert
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Stanford University
What: Free summer concert.
More Info: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/
Time: 1:30pm
Where: Stanford University
What: Free summer concert.
More Info: http://www.autismfunbayarea.org/
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.