Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

11/14/2025

Experience a calm, sensory-friendly visit with Santa through Santa Cares! 🎅 Select locations in San Diego County are offering thoughtful holiday photo sessions designed for children of all abilities.
Find a participating location: https://whereissanta.com

The magic of Santa is for everyone! Autism Speaks and Cherry Hill Programs are teaming up once again to make holiday visits with Santa more accessible for all families.

Join us for Santa Cares on December 7, a sensory-friendly Santa event happening at locations across North America! If you can’t attend that day, you can still experience the same supportive environment — staff are trained to provide a sensory-friendly experience throughout the season, especially Monday–Thursday before 4 p.m.

Reserve your spot today! https://whereissanta.com/?utm_source=facebook-autism-speaks&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=post-2

11/05/2025

Great time tonight joining parents, educators and therapists from all parts of the county for our annual special needs toy review. Participants played with and reviewed over 80 new toys, products and books. Look for our review online later this month. Grateful to Play My Way for hosting!

11/04/2025

The holidays can be a joyful time, and a little overwhelming too! For our kids with sensory sensitivities, all the excitement can sometimes feel like too much. That’s why we love this Holiday Sensory Survival Guide from our friends at Eat Play Love Occupational Therapy. 🙌🏼

It’s full of simple, thoughtful tips to help your child feel more comfortable, confident and calm, so your family can enjoy the season in a way that works best for you. 💕 No need for perfection. Just meaningful moments, big or small.

11/02/2025

Great time today in Brawley with Best STEP Forward for their annual soap box car race. Happy to have joIned the EFRConline and the San Diego Regional Center for treating fun. Kids made their own candles for their altars.

10/28/2025

Something truly strong just launched in San Diego, and it’s changing lives through inclusive fitness! 💪✨ We were honored to be part of the grand opening celebration of Special Strong, an amazing organization dedicated to empowering individuals with special needs through adaptive wellness programs.

Our president, Sharon Bay, had the privilege of cutting the ribbon and officially welcoming this inspiring resource to our community.

Welcome and congratulations! 🎉

10/06/2025

We loved meeting so many amazing families and resource vendors at SDRC’s Family & Vendor Resource Fair! 💛💙 Hearing how much families rely on the Flourishing Families Resource Guide truly touched our hearts.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and to San Diego Regional Center for hosting such a meaningful event. 💕

👉 Please explore and share the resource guide: https://specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com/program/flourishing-families/

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09/17/2025

💚🎄Is your heart ready to grow three sizes this holiday season? Tickets are now on sale for a Sensory-Friendly Performance of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe , happening Saturday, December 13 at 10 a.m.

🎟️ Get your tickets at https://content.theoldglobe.org/SDFamily-Grinch-Scrooge

This whimsical musical brings the beloved Dr. Seuss story to life with colorful sets, joyful performances, and classic songs like “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze).” Designed especially for children and families with sensory sensitivities, this special performance offers a welcoming experience where everyone can enjoy the magic of live theatre. Don’t miss this San Diego holiday tradition!

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09/12/2025

We were honored to volunteer at The Country Friends’ annual fundraiser, The Art of Fashion! Thank you for the incredible work you do in our community and for choosing us as one of your 2025 beneficiary charities. Here’s to many more years of giving and growing together. 🙏

08/06/2025

📌 The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities just released its 2025–2026 Back-to-School Resource Guide! This free, easy-to-access guide is packed with helpful info for families, covering important topics like special education, health, safety and wellness. All in one place. This is a great resource to have as you gear up for the new school year. 🚌

07/14/2025

🌟 Thank you to the attendees who made our 8th annual All-Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair such a joyful, heartwarming success!

From a sensory-friendly opening to exciting stations like the Encanto Butterfly Craft, SpongeBob Jellyfish Pond and the Super Mario Wheelchair Awareness Course, families of all abilities enjoyed a day full of connection and fun.

Meet & Greets with Daniel Tiger, Princess Ariel, Buddy the Elf and Stormtroopers made memories that will last a lifetime!

Parents connected with 60+ community vendors, picked up the latest Flourishing Families guide and explored the ShopAble Bazaar featuring 9 businesses run by entrepreneurs with disabilities.

Thanks to Fox 5, K**I, and Univision KBNT 17 for showing up to see the excitement!

Special thanks to our sponsors: Cortica, UCSD Autism Center of Excellence and First 5 San Diego.

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Families of all abilities came together for a joyful, inclusive celebration at the 2025 All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair—hosted by the Special Needs...

07/11/2025

Today’s the day! Stop by the All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair happening now at Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center until 2 p.m.!

Enjoy free family fun with activity stations, crafts, games and meet beloved characters like Daniel Tiger, Princess Ariel, Buddy the Elf and Star Wars Stormtroopers. Parents can connect with needed resources.

No RSVP needed, just show up and play!

📍10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126.

Hosted by Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego.

07/10/2025

🌟 We’re sending a big THANK YOU to University of California, San Diego - Autism Center of Excellence for being an Ambassador Sponsor of our All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair happening tomorrow, 11am-2pm at Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd San Diego, 92126.

This special event brings together families, resources and inclusive fun — all in one place. 💙

UC San Diego Autism Center of Excellence's mission is to support families through early identification and treatment, helping every child access the care they deserve. Find out more at https://neurosciences.ucsd.edu/centers-programs/autism/index.html

We can’t wait to see you there!