Special Heroes: San Diego Down Syndrome

10/19/2026

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aubyn-stahmer_i-learned-so-much-from-these-incredible-people-share-7517194360464019456-MYNn?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAAANDdAUBJG1Sqy9BkW1kyqKY3c-W1wZlpHQ&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=facebook

08/22/2026

Noah and Genev'e at Camp Able.

03/19/2026

World Down Syndrome Day celebration

Dance at 3:00 call time (performance at 3:15, done by 3:30)

location: nobel athletic fields (la jolla)

02/09/2026

The Vintage Fit is still looking for a few more volunteers (of all abilities) to be models in their upcoming Fashion Show!💃🏻🕺
🗓 Saturday, February 21st
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (arrive 10 AM - 11AM)
📍 North County Mall 272 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
* Rehearsals will be February 15th & 20th 10:30 AM - 4 PM
Registration is closing soon! 🚨
Learn more & sign up here: https://www.justserve.org/projects/6b0c8dc4-2432-4522-b34f-75bb29ca5862/volunteer-models-of-all-abilities-needed–for–the-vintage-fit–fashion-show?shiftId=c7f4b4e5-35a0-43d3-8e85-7ef4455a5b0c
I’m just sharing this volunteer / community opportunity. If you have any questions, please email your questions to: Carmen Burrola at [email protected]

Looking for volunteers of all ability levels and ages to be models in a fashion show for The Vintage Fit. Volunteers also needed to help run the fashion

02/06/2026

Building Meaningful Bridges: Advancing Inclusive Practices for All Learners! 👩🏻‍🎓
This looks wonderful & it’s free 🎉
North County Special Education Conference
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Cal State San Marcos

Info on Conference Sessions: https://sites.google.com/view/sdncsec2026/conference-speakers-sessions/keynote-featured-panel-conference-sessions?authuser=0

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoBsBMWFBNOpAyYTb-d9jRcr6j-oGKkMNEVzFDp5ivlAlqAQ/viewform

Conference Keynote

02/06/2026

NCCSE's Community Resource Fair
This Saturday, February 7th.
Drop in between 10:00am to 12:00pm
255 Pico Ave. San Marcos, CA 92069

10/01/2025

I am thinking of starting a thrift store that will employ individuals with intellectual disabilities. I would call it Downtown Thrift. I already reserved the domain https://downtownthrift.org/ Thoughts?

10/01/2025

I am thinking of starting a thrift store that will employ individuals with intellectual disabilities. I would call it Downtown Thrift. I already reserved the domain https://downtownthrift.org/ Thoughts?

08/11/2025

So excited for the clubtwentyone webinar TOMORROW, Monday, August 11th!
The Alternative Pathway to a High School Diploma in California is for students with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual disability, Down syndrome, etc., whose IEP teams determine they qualify for California Alternate Assessments. This pathway helps students earn a state-recognized diploma through instruction aligned to core content connectors and alternate achievement standards. The intent is for students to be included and educated alongside their typically developing non-disabled peers to the greatest extent, in general education classes, co-taught classes, electives, and extracurricular school activities, while focusing on academic skills that prepare them for life skills and success after graduation.
ZOOM LINK:
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/7671312005?PWD=WU5PE0WSR6IM9OTRCFYGLN7XKXJJQE.1&OMN=81890889041
Meeting ID: 767 131 2005
Passcode: Club21

So excited for the clubtwentyone webinar TOMORROW, Monday, August 11th! We will hear from Stephanie Coleman and Kristin Wright from Inclusive Practices and Integrated Systems at the Sacramento County Office of Education.

The Alternate Pathway to a High School Diploma in California is for students with significant cognitive disabilities, including students with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, etc., whose IEP teams determine are eligible for the California Alternate Assessments. This pathway helps students earn a state-recognized diploma through instruction aligned to grade-level standards and alternate achievement standards, including Core Content Connectors. The intent is for students to be included and educated alongside their typically developing, nondisabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, in general education classes, co-taught classes, electives, and extracurricular school activities, while focusing on academic skills that prepare them for life and success after graduation.

ZOOM LINK:
HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/7671312005?PWD=WU5PE0WSR6IM9OTRCFYGLN7XKXJJQE.1&OMN=81890889041
Meeting ID: 767 131 2005
Passcode: Club21

03/20/2025

https://www.copaa.org/news/696568/Say-No-to-Dismantling-ED-Protect-Our-Kids.htm

Washington DC– In response to the White House issuing an executive order (EO) calling for the Secretary of Education to develop a plan to dismantle the Department of Education (ED), Denise Marshall, CEO, Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) issued the following statement: