Our August Neurodiversity Night was hosted by Julie Eby-McKenzie, a local expert with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD.) As part of her presentation, Julie gave an overview of the SCDD and why it matters. After the presentation, Julie did a Q&A with parents and caregivers.

July’s Neurodiversity Night was a lively discussion amongst parents and subject matter experts. The topic? Anything, really! Attendees had all kinds of questions, from service availability to working with schools and more. 

June’s Neurodiversity Night was hosted by Path to Possibilities. Andrea and Chris Alesi each took the floor to discuss two different topics. Chris went first and went over the finer points of the Self-Determination Program (SDP.) After a quick break, Andrea gave a presentation about Behavior Support. Both stayed after the presentation to answer questions and talk with families. Redwood Coast Community Services was also present to translate and share information about their support services for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (IDD) Individuals.

We’d like to thank Path to Possibilities, Redwood Coast Community Services, and Slam Dunk Pizza for their ongoing support for these monthly community events. 

Did you miss the presentation? Read on to catch up!

Circle Time is a weekly staple at Mendo LEAP. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am, we come together for songs, stories, games, and crafts. The tradition started right around the same time that Mendo LEAP opened. We wanted to offer families with young children another Circle Time option in town that didn’t conflict with the existing Circle Time at the Mendocino County Library. The way we see it, the more Circle Time for everyone, the better!