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Placer County Office of Education Seeks Feedback for ADA Plan Update

Placer County Office of Education Seeks Feedback for ADA Plan Update

The Placer County Office of Education, in keeping with its ongoing efforts to serve all members of the community, is updating its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan and self-evaluation. The accessibility plan provides a comprehensive plan for access for individuals with disabilities to County Office facilities, programs, services, activities, events, and digital communication.

Adolescents with Autism Needed for Paid Research Study

Adolescents with Autism Needed for Paid Research Study

The Cognitive Control in Autism (CoCoA) study at the UC Davis MIND Institute is almost done with recruitment. Spots are filling up fast, but they are still in need of females with an ASD diagnosis ages 13-16 and males with an ASD diagnosis ages 16 and 17.

(Sold Out) Our Sacramento Kings Vs. San Antonio Spurs Holiday Package Fundraiser

(Sold Out) Our Sacramento Kings Vs. San Antonio Spurs Holiday Package Fundraiser

Sacramento Autistic Spectrum and Special Needs Alliance (SASSNA) is announcing on short notice a very special and limited holiday package fundraiser featuring tickets for Saturday evening's Sacramento Kings versus San Antonio Spurs game at the Golden 1 Center.

Folsom Police Department Launches Project Lifesaver

Folsom Police Department Launches Project Lifesaver

Residents with disabilities in the Folsom community, who meet the eligibility requirements, are fitted with a device (bracelet) that allows officers to track the resident should they become lost.

Taal (Rhythm): A Dance Program for Mentally-Diverse Youth (Session Two)

Taal (Rhythm): A Dance Program for Mentally-Diverse Youth (Session Two)

Taal, which translates to "rhythm" in English, is a series of no-cost, recreational and educational dance classes designed with the mentally-diverse student in mind.

2017 Scholarship Opportunities from Sacramento Region Community Foundation

2017 Scholarship Opportunities from Sacramento Region Community Foundation

Annual scholarship awards range from $500 to $7,000 and may be used for tuition, fees, and educational expenses at accredited academic colleges or universities and vocational training programs.