Special Needs Network


Leading the way in education, advocacy, and public policy for children and adults with developmental disabilities. http://www.specialneedsnetwork.org

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Special Needs Network

Leading the way in education, advocacy, and public policy for children and adults with developmental disabilities. http://www.specialneedsnetwork.org

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Camp JPAC is the only free summer inclusion day camp in Los Angeles for special needs children and their typical peers and siblings ages 5 to 16. Apply today at www.specialneedsnetwork.org.
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Upcoming Events You Should Know About!

June 9, 2012
SNN Participates in the Cultural CommUNITY Fair at James Foshay Learning Center

June 10, 2012
Senator Curren D. Price Jr.’s Summer Youth Resource & Safety Fair in Culver City

June 13, 2012
SNN President & Co-Founder Areva Martin at the 3rd Annual Substance Abuse and Policy Conference in Ontario

June 13, 2012
SNN Joins SEIU-ULTCW for Rally Against IHSS Budget Cuts in Sacramento

June 13, 2012
Foothill Autism Alliance Surviving Autism Parents Perspectives Lecture at the Pasadena Child Development Center

June 17, 2012
SNN President Areva Martin Speaks at the Family of Faith Church in Compton

June 22, 2012
Camp JPAC Acceptances Sent Out

June 23-24, 2012
Team SNN 1 in 88 Participates in ‘Relay For Life’ in Baldwin Hills

July 14, 2012
Parent Advocacy Mentor Program (PAM) Cycle 7 Graduation

July 14, 2012
SNN Participates in ‘Stephanie’s Day 2012’ 

July 14, 2012
SNN Participates in Assemblymember Holly J. Mitchell’s ‘Christmas in July’ Event

July 16, 2012
Camp JPAC Opening Day Ceremony

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Upcoming Event: SCLARC Town Hall Meeting Advocacy 101: Come Meet Your Community Leaders! with Former US Treasurer Rosario Marin, Special Needs Network President & Co-Founder Areva Martin, Esq., and state legislators who represent SCLARC’s catchment area.  When: Friday, June 1, 2012, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Where: South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, AAA Mega Room 1st Floor 650 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 Contact: Johanna Arias 213-744-8415 or johanna@sclarc.org
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“Science Matters” event tomorrow where a panel of distinguished experts will discuss the implications of the anticipated to the definition of autism in DSM-5, changes that may take away your child’s eligibility to services and leave thousands without the interventions they need. Come to this important meeting to get involved and learn how you can make the appropriate preparations. This event will take place in the Donald P. Loker Conference Center at the California Science Center from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Admission is FREE. We are offering free parking vouchers (normally $10) to our special families to attend this important meeting. Click here to register online.
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Upcoming Events You Should Know About!

April 30,2012
“Equality for Our Kids” Campaign at Senate Select Committee on Autism & Related Disorders Public Hearing at State Capitol in Sacramento

May 5, 2012
PAM Cycle 7 Begins

May 5, 2012
President Areva Martin, Esq. at Science Matters “Autism: An Epidemic or a Matter of Definition?” at the California Science Center

May 6, 2012
Southern California CARE Congress at Cal State LA Golden Eagle Ballroom

May 15, 2012
President Areva Martin, Esq. at the California Diversity Council’s Women in Leadership Symposium in L.A.

May 20, 2012
A Pink Pump Affair: High Tea, Designer Fashion Show, and Awards Presentation at Montage Beverly Hills

E-mail info@specialneedsnetwork.org or call our office at (213) 389-7100 to learn more about any of these upcoming events!