FREE TRAINING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Special Needs Network is now offering FREE training for non-profit organizations through our new 2-year program - In Pursuit of Equity (IPOE). We want to help our community-based organizations go to the next level and harness the power of advocacy through your leadership and key volunteers. Having been at the table with many of your organizations myself to address various public policy issues and collaborate on advocacy strategies for systemic change in our areas, it became evident that by building a powerful coalition of disability rights advocates within communities, the disability voice will be more effective at not only the local but at the state and regional levels.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10th Annual JPAC Summer Inclusion Camp
The only summer inclusion camp in Los Angeles for special needs children and their typically-developing siblings and peers ages 5 to 16, Special Needs Network’s Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC) serves as a safe, fun haven for close to 300 participating children by providing a host of educational and recreational activities.
5501 Eileen Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90043
Cycle 1 July 8 – July 19 | Cycle 2 July 22 – August 2
July 8, 2019
A Pink Pump Affair 11
All proceeds from the event will benefit SNN’s Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC) – the only free summer inclusion camp in South Los Angeles for kids with autism and related disabilities and their siblings. The summer camp benefits more than 300 local children.
- The Beverly Hilton Hotel | 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
12:30–3pm
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May 19, 2019
South L.A. Gets Fit
Join Special Needs Network and Anthem Blue Cross Foundation in a 12-month FREE Nutrition, Training and Empowerment Program. Meet other members of the South LA health, autism, disability, education and social justice community while getting in the best shape of your life. Experience the thrill of victory by walking / running in a professional race, win prizes, a medal and become a role model for your family and community.
- Norman O. Houston Park | 4800 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
7:15am-8:30am
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May 11, 2019
UCLA Autism Genetics and Human Diversity Project
We are looking for a few good families…
Day-long event // At least 1 parent or caregiver must be present // Free food, resources, and childcare // Participants can be of any age // Families will be compensated $250.00, plus $150 for each additional child with ASD subject to meeting eligibility requirements // Families must be willing to participate in prescreening interviews, and complete pre and post event questionnaires and surveys.
- 760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
8am-4pm
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February 23, 2019
EVENT RECAP
5K Walk/Run + Family Fun Day
This free family-fun day celebration will include: Healthy snacks, Family resources, Games, Free Health screenings, DJ Music and Zumba, Arts and Crafts, Raffles and MORE. Make a day and gather your friends, family, or co-workers!
Participants of this event will have access to Earlybird registration for our Joe Patton Academy Camp (JPAC) Inclusive Summer Camp.
- Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Park | 4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles
8am-11am
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April 13, 2019
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MISSION
Our mission is to raise public awareness of developmental disabilities and to impact public policy while providing education and resources to families, children and adults. SNN serves as a link between under-served communities and mainstream developmental disability organizations and governmental institutions which often fail to address issues specific to these communities. SNN firmly believes that dignity, hope, and opportunity are the birthright of all children.
What We Do
Special Needs Network is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to addressing the needs of underserved families struggling with raising a child with developmental disabilities.
Since our inception, we have provided resources and services to thousands of families through programs centered on health and human services, education and awareness, and outreach and advocacy.
2018 Special Needs Voter Education and Registration Tool Kit
Special Needs Network, Inc. (SNN) is excited to expand its civic engagement programs to include a special needs voter education and registration tool kit and grassroots initiative. For over a decade, we have been working on behalf of individuals across the state of California who have a range of developmental, emotional and physical disabilities.
Special Needs Network offers behavior therapy for children with autism SNN has been providing ABA services for the past year and a half in addition to our plethora of services for families and children with special needs. SNN is currently vendored with the regional center, as well as a subcontractor for Kaiser Permenante’s autism services.
To find out if your child is eligible for ABA services through SNN, Please call: 866-644-7662
Resource Guide
Special Needs Network, Inc. maintains that this Resource Guide is to enhance public access to information about special needs service resources available to Los Angeles County residents. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, we make no guarantees. The inclusion of any organization, agency, or service does not imply or constitute an endorsement or recommendation nor does exclusion imply disapproval.
Under no circumstances shall Special Needs Network, Inc. or its employees, agents, partners or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from your use of the information included in the Special Needs Network, Inc. Resource Guide.
PAM online
This comprehensive training program is modeled after Areva Martin’s book “The Everyday Advocate” and was turned into an online educational series for our signature PAM program. This series is tailored for parents of newly diagnosed children, advocates and medical, educational, and human service professionals including social workers, teachers, child care providers looking to expand or learn the early steps in becoming an advocate. If this is you this is a “must take” online program.
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The 13th annual Special Needs Network celebrated their Evening Under the Stars Superhero gala at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 20. The honorees were CEO, Scott B. Laurie (The Olson Company) who received the Corporate Citizen Award, Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash (“Claws”) whose TV ‘brother’, Harold Perrineu, who portrays […]
November 6, 2018
The 13th annual Special Needs Network celebrated their Evening Under the Stars Superhero gala at the California African American Museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 20. The honorees were CEO, Scott B. Laurie (The Olson Company) who received the Corporate Citizen Award, Emmy-nominated actress, Niecy Nash (“Claws”) whose TV ‘brother’, Harold Perrineu, who portrays […]
November 6, 2018
By Sherna Foucher… Stephanie Nogueras “SNN and Camp JPAC give children with Autism and other developmental disabilities and their families hope for a brighter future. I am inspired and honored to be involved.” Our Pink Pump Affair cover model, Stephanie Nogueras, is a talented actress, model, and activist who is profoundly Deaf. Fluent in American Sign […]
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