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REGIONAL CENTER PANEL ON SERVICES AND SUPPORTS : PEP Workshop
PRAGNYA welcomes Regional Centers reps from GGRC, RCEB & SARC to discuss navigation of services & address common misconceptions reg. RCs
NeuroDiversity Ally
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING IMPLICIT BIAS : PEP Workshop
Neurotypical children and adults alike receive training to become the much-needed “circles of support” for neurodiverse individuals, to help
NeuroDiversity Ally
Oct 12, 20224 min read
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SOCIAL COMMUNICATION : PEP Workshop
Addressing the Speech & language concerns in our neurodiverse children and youth, PRAGNYA was pleased to have Brittany Kalinowski's workshop
NeuroDiversity Ally
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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SPECIAL EDUCATION & ADVOCACY : PEP Workshop
PRAGNYA organized a workshop on August 6 titled “Special Education and Advocacy”, presented by advocate Jennifer Lucas of the State...
Editors Desk
Sep 8, 20223 min read
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Supported Decision Making - Supports with our courts
When a Neurodiverse individual (an individual deemed as being diagnosed with an Intellectual or Developmental Difference/Disability) hits...
Kishan S (Ally)
Jun 28, 20223 min read
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Learning Self Advocacy
On March 5, David Grady, Regional Manager State Council on Developmental Disabilities Central Coast and long-time PRAGNYA supporter and...
Sahana Chandramohan - PRAGNYA Ally
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Advocating for Your Child
PRAGNYA ally and bilingual disability consultant Stella Lauerman presented a workshop on March 5 entitled “Be an Effective Advocate for...
Sahana Chandramohan - PRAGNYA Ally
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Navigating Regional Center Supports
On January 29, PRAGNYA presented the next workshop in our ENGAGE (Engaging Neurodiverse Groups Through Allyship, Growthmindset and...
Editors Desk
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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IEP : BASICS & NAVIGATION (An ENGAGE with PRAGNYA Skills Workshop)
Parent educator, Disability Consultant and PRAGNYA Ally, Stella Lauerman presented a workshop on January 13 entitled “The Basics of the...
Kishan S
Jan 26, 20222 min read
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“Treat me like I count too ..”
This is something that I have come to realize as a mother of a beautiful, expressive, and very determined young lady of 15 years, who...
Editors Desk
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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"Unprecedented" - Not a way out of SpEd services
your child has an Individualized Education Plan with services and supports in place to further their "learning" and the IDEA protects their
Editors Desk
Sep 7, 20207 min read
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Be Prepared! Information and Resources about CALFIRE
There are major fires all around us and I want to make sure you have the information you need to stay safe and be prepared
Kishan S
Aug 21, 20203 min read
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The #Antidote for #Crisis - #LOVE !
our #skillssession lead, and PRAGNYA Board Member, Mrs Panda, lost power in her house for over 10 hours. She called me frantically on Sund
Editors Desk
Aug 20, 20203 min read
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LEGAL OPTIONS WHEN OUR NEURODIVERSE KIDS TURN 18 : FOCUS GROUP
When our neurodiverse children turn 18, their legal options and rights change as adults. What are the changes?
Editors Desk
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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DEVOS SAFEGUARDS EDUCATION FOR SPECIAL ED STUDENTS
APRIL 27, 2020 Secretary Betsy DeVos today reiterated that learning must continue for All Students, as she declined to to Seek...
Editors Desk
Apr 27, 20203 min read
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#ShelterInPlace - Just in Case ?
#ShelterInPlace order issued today by #PublicHealthOfficials from seven #Bayarea counties over fear or lack of resources and lack of treatme
Editors Desk
Mar 16, 20203 min read
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COVID-19 : School Closures & Protections offered by order of California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov Newsom's Exec Order ensures Ca. public school districts retain state funding upon physical closure to provide for continued learning
Editors Desk
Mar 14, 20204 min read
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