Stepping Stones | Parent Advocacy Mentor Training | SFHRC

Special Needs Network Presents:
Stepping Stones Parent Advocacy Mentor Training Program
Funded by the City and County of San Francisco Human Rights Commission

Event Details:

• Kickoff Event + Resource Fair
• Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024

• Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
• Location: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

• Online Sessions:

• Session 2: Saturday, July 20, 2024
• Session 3: Saturday, July 27, 2024

• Closing Session:

• Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024
• Location: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Program Highlights:

• First Steps Module: Recognize and understand early warning signs of developmental disorders.
• Regional Centers Module: Learn to create effective Individualized Program Plans (IPP).
• IEP Module: Develop successful Individualized Educational Plans (IEP).
• Advocacy Module: Become the best everyday advocate for your child.

Program Purpose:

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.

For over 15 years, Special Needs Network (SNN), one of California’s leading autism advocacy and social justice 501© non-profit organizations, has worked tirelessly to raise public awareness of developmental disabilities and to advance public policy addressing the social, economic, and structural roots of inequity that drive autism-related disparities for families of color.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro Street, San Francisco, United States