September 5, 2025
Food Distribution (Victorville)
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September 5, 2025
Rock'n Our Disabilities Friday Food Distribution - 9:00 to 10:00 am
Birth and Beyond Support Group (Virtual)
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September 5, 2025
Birth and Beyond Free Zoom Support Group
Created to give moms a place to make new friends, get support and discuss the joys and challenges of motherhood. Our Birth and Beyond Education Center has blankets, swings, play mats and toys for baby and older siblings to enjoy while mom participates in the group discussion. Moms will also have access to our Lending Library, full of popular and highly recommended books and videos to checkout.
Groups meet weekly throughout the year, every Wednesday and Friday.
No registration required.
Abogacía y Acción: Serie Estatal de Entrenamiento Legislativo en Español (Virtual)
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September 5, 2025
¿PARA QUIÉN ES ESTA SERIE?
- Padres y madres de niños con discapacidades
- Autodefensores - Líderes comunitarios
- Personas que quieren aprender a influir en decisiones públicas
LO QUE APRENDERÁN:
✅ Sesión 1 – 5 de septiembre: Celebrando el Poder de la Comunidad
✅ Sesión 2 – 12 de septiembre: Proceso Legislativo y Abogacía del Presupuesto
✅ Sesión 3 – 19 de septiembre: Cómo Organizar y Mobilizar su Comunidad para Lograr Cambios a Nivel Estatal
✅ Sesión 4 – 26 de septiembre: Cómo Contar su Historia para Impactar a Legisladores y lograr Cambios
*Esta presentación se realizará en español con interpretación en inglés.
Academy Of Advocacy and Action Series (Virtual)
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September 5, 2025
Hosted by The Arc of California
WHO IS THIS SERIES FOR?
- Parents of children with disabilities
- Self-advocates - Community leaders
- People who want to learn how to influence public decisions
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
✅ Session 1 – September 5: Celebrating the Power of Community
✅ Session 2 – September 12: Legislative Process and Budget Advocacy
✅ Session 3 – September 19: How to Organize and Mobilize Your Community to Achieve Change at the State Level
✅ Session 4 – September 26: How to Tell Your Story to Impact Lawmakers and Achieve Change
*This presentation will be conducted in Spanish with English interpretation.
IVDSA: Siblings Group Game Night (Riverside)
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September 5, 2025
Hosted by Inland Valley Down Syndrome Association
Board Game Night at Nevermore Game Club!
Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and friendly competition! This event is exclusively for siblings of individuals with Down syndrome—a chance to connect, build friendships, and enjoy the spotlight in a welcoming space made just for them.
Come play your favorite board games (or discover new ones!) while hanging out with others who “get it.” All ages are welcome, and you don’t need to bring anything but yourself—we’ll provide the games and the good vibes.
Please contact JoAnn- JoAnn@ivdsa.org if you have any questions
📅 Friday, September 5th
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Nevermore Game Club, Riverside