We are thrilled to announce some incredible Camp JPAC guests who will be joining us to make our camp even more special: 📚 July 30th, 10am-11:15am: The amazing Los Angeles Public Librarian Alicia Rodriguez will be hosting a story time session with our kids, followed by fun arts & crafts activities! Plus, they’re generously providing free books for all our campers! 📖🎨 🏒 August 2nd, 9am-11am: The LA Kings Hockey Development Team is coming out to teach our kids how to play hockey! They’ll learn new skills, engage in free play, and have an unforgettable experience on the rink. 🏒🥅 👓 August 5th & 6th, 9am-11:15am: Vision To Learn will be offering free vision screenings and eye exams. Those who need glasses will receive a free pair! Ensuring our kids have the tools they need to succeed is our priority. 👓📈 We are so excited to have these wonderful partners join us for the remaining days of our summer camp! Let’s empower, inspire, and achieve together! 💪✨ #JoePattonAcademy #InclusionSummerCamp #SpecialNeedsNetwork #DareToSoar #EmpowerInspireAchieve #LAKings #VisionToLearn #LosAngelesPublicLibrary #SummerCampFun #CommunitySupport
Special Needs Network, Inc.
Non-profit Organization Management
Los Angeles, California 3,712 followers
Standing up for individuals and families with autism and special needs while fighting for racial and social justice.
About us
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is a nonprofit grassroots organization responding to the crisis of autism and other developmental disabilities in underserved communities. We recognize the intersectionality of individuals with disabilities and that their fight for disability rights is inextricably tied to the fight for racial justice and the civil rights of all people. Founded in 2005, Special Needs Network, Inc. grew out of the struggles of two moms whose young sons were diagnosed with autism. After finding it incredibly difficult to access services for her son, President & Co-Founder Areva Martin, Esq. became aware of the enormous challenges faced by underserved families affected by developmental disabilities. She, along with a group of concerned community leaders, leveraged their collective resources to create a parent-centered organization with a mission to help communities in need through four resolutions: 1. Educate and raise awareness of autism and related disorders in order to reduce the waiting period for families to have their children diagnosed and increase access to needed services. 2. Bring healthcare services and educational resources directly into underserved communities. 3. Provide unique learning opportunities to children and young adults with developmental disabilities. 4. Forge an action-based coalition of families and grassroots organizers who are able to advocate for fair policy making and allocation of resources at all levels of government. Our roster of programs have provided resources and services to tens of thousands of families, thereby establishing Special Needs Network as the premier nonprofit organization working for families affected by autism and related developmental disabilities in underserved communities.
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http://www.snnla.org
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 51-200 employees
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- Los Angeles, California
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
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- Advocacy, Education, Resources, and Empowerment
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4401 Crenshaw Blvd
Los Angeles, California, US
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The Joe Patton Academy's Inclusion Summer Camp is thrilled to announce a special collaboration with the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation! 🎉🏀 Join us on Friday, July 26, from 9am-11am for an unforgettable Basketball and Fitness Clinic. Lakers coaches will be visiting our camp to lead basketball drills, exercises, and fun games, empowering our young athletes to Dare to Soar! 🚀 But that’s not all! The Lakers Youth Foundation will be bringing exciting giveaways, including shirts and swag bags, for all the children to enjoy. 🎁👕 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to empower, inspire, and achieve with the Lakers! #DareToSoar #SpecialNeedsNetwork #JoePattonAcademy #LakersYouthFoundation #
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You’re invited to a celebration of talent and community at the Joe Patton Academy Camp End of Camp Showcase and Closing Ceremony! 🌟 Join us on Friday, August 9, from 3 PM to 4 PM, at St. Agnes Catholic School, for an unforgettable afternoon filled with exciting performances and light snacks as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our campers. 🎉 As the only free inclusion summer day camp in Los Angeles, CAMP JPAC brings together special needs children, their neurotypical siblings, and peers for an empowering experience. Let’s cheer on these amazing kids as they dare to soar! 🕊️✨ 📍 Location: St. Agnes Catholic School, 1428 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Please RSVP with Ingrid Rivera-Guzman at irivera@snnla.org or call 323.877.8832 #SpecialNeedsNetwork #Inclusion #EmpowerInspireAchieve #CAMPJPAC #EndOfCamp #CommunityCelebration #DareToSoar
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Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC is officially open for summer! 🏕️✨ We kicked off our 15th annual Joe Patton Academy Camp with an incredible day filled with fun activities, performances, and a heartwarming parent orientation session. This unique camp brings together kids with special needs and their typical peers for a truly inclusive and enriching experience. Areva Martin, Esq., our founder, president, and CEO, expressed the importance of creating a space where all children can learn and grow together. With activities ranging from sports to technology, Camp JPAC offers a safe, integrated, and dynamic environment for over 200 youth. We were thrilled to have special guests like Sherri Shepherd and Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan join us in celebrating this milestone. Here's to a fantastic summer of learning, growth, and fun for all our campers! #CampJPAC #SpecialNeedsNetwork #Inclusion #SummerCamp #Community #AutismAwareness #DisabilityInclusion #ArevaMartin #SherriShepherd #IsaacBryan #InclusiveSummer 🧡🏀🎨🎶📚 Areva Martin Isaac Bryan La Kings https://lnkd.in/gV68YyyH
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Congratulations Special Needs Network, Inc. For an outstanding opening day of the incredible autism inclusion camp, Camp JPAC! From Chicago to New York, and all across California, we were excited to welcome our hundreds of campers, teaching staff and young adult camp counselors! Thank you to our sponsors and everyone that is making it possible for kids with special needs to have a unique summer camp experience that they will never forget!
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Join us for the first session of the Stepping Stones Parent Advocacy Mentor Training Program! 📅 Date: Saturday, July 13 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM 📍 Location: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House 953 De Haro Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Did you know that children from underserved communities are often diagnosed with disabilities later than their peers? This delay can hinder their access to crucial support and resources. Our program aims to bridge this gap and empower parents with the tools they need to advocate effectively for their children. We’re excited to have Joanna Marie Van Brusselen, a K-12/Transition Education Manager, as our presenter. She will guide us through “Developing Successful Individualized Educational Plans” and much more! 🔹 Building Effective Advocacy & Mentoring Skills 🔹 Understanding the IEP Process 🔹 Accessing High-Quality Supports & Resources This event is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to enhance their advocacy skills and better support their children with disabilities. 👉 Register: https://lnkd.in/gNA8pGke Don’t miss out on this empowering opportunity brought to you by Special Needs Network and SF Human Rights Commission. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families. #SpecialNeedsNetwork #ParentAdvocacy #IEP #Mentoring #SupportForFamilies #DisabilityAdvocacy #SpecialEducation #InclusiveEducation #UnderservedCommunities #DelayedDiagnosis
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the CORE 2.0 Reception. Our Fellows are truly remarkable, and it was an honor to celebrate their achievements and progress. Swipe through to see some of the highlights! 📸✨ #COREProgram #SpecialNeedsNetwork #Community #Fellowship #Inspiration #LosAngeles #Bakersfield
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Special Needs Network Presents: Stepping Stones Parent Advocacy Mentor Training Program 🏆 Join us for an empowering training program designed to equip parents, caregivers, and professionals with the tools needed to advocate effectively for individuals with developmental disabilities. 🌟 ✨ Kickoff Session + Resource Fair: 🗓️ Saturday, July 13th | 🕘 9am to 4pm 📍 Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St, San Francisco, CA 94107 ✨ Online Sessions: 🗓️ Saturday, July 20th & 27th | 🕙 10am to 12pm (Zoom link will be sent closer to the session date) ✨ Closing Session: 🗓️ Saturday, August 10th | 🕘 9am to 4pm 📍 Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St, San Francisco, CA 94107 👨👩👧👦 Elevate awareness among families, particularly in BIPOC communities, about the unique impacts of race, gender, and class on individuals with disabilities. Provide culturally competent education and evidence-based resources to address racial biases in care systems. 🔹 Program Modules: • First Steps: Recognize and understand early warning signs of developmental disorders. • IEP: Develop successful Individualized Educational Plans (IEP). • Advocacy: Become the best everyday advocate for your child. • Regional Centers: Learn to create effective Individualized Program Plans (IPP). 🔗 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gNA8pGke Join us and be part of a movement leading the way in education, advocacy, public policy, and health for children and adults with autism, learning, and developmental disabilities. #SpecialNeedsNetwork #SteppingStones #ParentAdvocacy #BIPOC #DisabilityAdvocacy #SanFranciscoEvents #InclusiveEducation #AutismAwareness
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Join us Saturday for… Stepping Stones | Parent Advocacy Mentor (PAM) Training Program | Cohort (10) | Begins It’s Never Too Early to Get Services For Your Special Needs Child Designed for both beginner and advanced advocates, this free 4-day training will teach you to: - Identify the early warning signs of developmental disorders - Navigate systems of care and access Regional Center Early Start services - Support your child’s transition to public school with a successful Individualized Education Plan (IEP) - Learn from experts and connect with parents who have been in your shoes. Dates: 4 consecutive Saturdays Begins June 29th, July 6th, 13th + July 20th Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. NO Translation Available Register TODAY: https://lnkd.in/g6U36XzJ
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Join us for the 15th Annual Joe Patton Academy, the only free inclusion summer day camp in Los Angeles! Our camp offers a perfect blend of academics, enrichment, and play for children with autism, special needs, and their neurotypical peers, ages 5-16. 📅 Dates: July 15 - August 9 📍 Location: St. Agnes Catholic School, 1428 W Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007 🕒 Hours: • Pre-Care: 8:00AM - 9:00AM • Camp: 9:00AM - 4:00PM • After-Care: 4:00PM - 6:00PM This summer, we’re also introducing a special program for adolescents and emerging adults, ages 17-24, to assist in their development and transition into adulthood. 🔹 Vendored through the Regional Centers (Vendor Number: HX1200) 🔹 Hands-On Learning 🔹 Age-Specific Curriculum 🔹 Experienced Staff 🔹 3 to 1 Adult-to-Student Ratio To sign up for SNN’s Camp JPAC through your Regional Center, please follow these steps: 1. Contact your service coordinator at your Regional Center. 2. Inform them that you are interested in attending SNN’s Camp JPAC. 3. Provide them with the vendor number HX1200 to ensure they have the correct information. If your service coordinator has any questions or needs further assistance, they can reach out to Celeste Gutierrez, our Clinical Intake Coordinator, at celeste@snnla.org. Register today at https://lnkd.in/g_NXUxVf! For more information, contact Connie Chavarria at connie@snnla.org or 818.470.7929. Let’s dare to soar together! 🚀 #Inclusion #SummerCamp #SpecialNeedsNetwork #AutismAwareness #RegionalCenters #FreeSummerCamp #LosAngeles
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