FAQs - What I Wish I Knew

A: College Nannies [https://www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/nannies/] Owner: Debbie Lou [email protected] They are vendors of the ARCC Foundation.

ARCC https://www.arcccenter.org/

 

See if you are eligible for the San Diego Regional Center https://www.sdrc.org/ (if you are military you can get hours through Tricare with a referral from your child's primary care provider)

 

If your child is enrolled in Medi-Cal you may be eligible for In Home Support Services - which can pay you or another caregiver to help your child when they are home and not at school https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/Services/In-Home-Supportive-Services.html

 

A: Start with a written email request to your child's school counselor and vice principal. Briefly explain your concerns about your child, and requesting your child be assessed for special ed services. This starts a timeline during which the administration sets the initial meeting where you can share your concerns in person to create a direction for the assessment team.

A: Please see PUSD Special Education Welcome Letter for System of Support

A: Horse back riding (there are so many in SD, it's easier to tell them to 'google' it - and there are 2 in Poway: http://www.hopehorseranch.com/ https://www.radtrc.org/

 

Therapeutic Horseback riding programs, Helen Woodward Center [https://animalcenter.org/programs-services/therapeutic-riding]

 

There is also Poway Abilities: https://sites.google.com/site/powayabilities/ and Special Olympics: https://www.sosc.org/sandiego

 

Adaptive dance at Danceology, 4S Ranch [https://danceology.biz/]

 

Gigi's Playhouse [https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/]

 

National Park Access Pass [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/accessibility/access-pass.htm]

 

SeaWorld Accessibility programs [https://seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/accessibility-guide/]

 

San Diego Aquatic Club https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=sisdac

 

Limitless Adventure (highschool - adult) https://www.limitless-adventures.org/

 

Friendship Circle https://friendshipcirclesd.com/

 

xcite steps http://www.xcitesteps.com/disability-services/social-group-activities/

 

Villa De Vida https://villadevida.org/social-club

Recommend they contact the San Diego Regional Center https://www.sdrc.org/ see if they quailfy, and/or Medi-Cal

 

A: Kids Therapy, Rancho Bernardo [https://www.kidstherapyassociates.com/]

A: We Are Brave Together is a national non profit that hosts local in-person and Zoom support group meetings, as well as offering retreats 2-3× per year dedicated to helping caregiving moms rest and recharge. There's a monthly online coaching group (Laurie Magulac leads it) on the 4th Tues evening each month. https://www.wearebravetogether.com/

 

A: https://specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com/events/

 

A: https://www.meetup.com/Special-Needs-Connection-San-Diego/

 

A: https://efrconline.org/support-groups/

 

A: Hope on a Hard Road - support group for moms

 

A: San Diego Special Needs Families

 

A: Poway PASS- Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions (supports focus on Young Adults)

North County Families/Children with Special Needs

 

Parents of Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Other Support Needs (group by PHP, San Jose CA) https://www.php.com/

A: Contact the Assistant Principal/Principal at the school and your Case manager and if you do not hear anything be persistent and keep email and calling until you get an answer.

A: There is a group on FB that's run by a consultant, and there is lots of valuable information College Transition and Accommodations Information for Parents | Facebook

 

A: UC Davis has a special program - https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/ Redwood SEED Scholars

A: AngelSense [https://www.angelsense.com/]

A: Yes, it is called the Take Me Home Registry here: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/take-me-home-registry

A: PUSD Bus Dispatch [858.679.2535]