Self Advocacy Archives - Parents Helping Parents
Parents Helping Parents PHP @ Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
1400 Parkmoor Ave, #100, San Jose, CA 95126
San Jose 408-727-5775 or 855-727-5775
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    Parents Helping Parents will empower you at every stage of your child’s life, from birth through adulthood. Together, we will create a plan that will help you, your child, and your entire family thrive!

    • Early Childhood (ages 0-5)
    • Youth and Teens (ages 6-17)
    • Connections California: Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
    • Adults (ages 18+)
    • E-Packet Information Library
    • Community & Family Services (all ages)
    • Special Education (ages 0-22)
    • Assistive Technology: iTECH Center
  • Get Support

    Get Support

    It’s important to know that you are not alone on your journey! Explore the many ways we offer to connect you to information and to other people on a similar path.

    • Connect with PHP for Guidance and Support
    • Parent Partner Program | Supporting Families with Children Ages 0-5
    • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
    • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
    • Support Groups and Special Interest Meetings
  • Get Involved

    Get Involved

    Become an active participant in the community of special needs families. It takes a village to raise any child!

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      • Volunteer for The BFF Project
      • Become a Parent Partner
    • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
    • PHP Partnerships
  • Calendar

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    Browse events for families and/or individuals with special needs. If you need accommodations to participate in training at Parents Helping Parents, we request 10 days to make arrangements.

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    • All Events
    • Community Events
    • Submit Event
  • Directory

    Directory

    Search 2400 non-profits, individuals, companies, government agencies, etc. that describe themselves as offering services to the Bay Area special needs community. *Please remember that you are the best judge of which to select for your family.

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  • About
  • Contact
  • E-Learning
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  • Get Support
  • Get Involved
  • Calendar
  • Directory

About

  • About
  • Mission & Vision
  • Strategic Goals 2021-2024
  • Annual Report
  • Board of Directors/Management Staff
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Contact

  • Contact
  • San Jose 408-727-5775 or CA toll free 855-727-5775
  • San Jose email - info@php.com
  • San Jose 408-286-1116

E-Learning

Our E-Learning Library has 300 videos and podcasts offering critical information on special needs topics for access when you need them…Anytime, Anywhere. Check back often as new content is added frequently!

  • E-Learning
  • RECENTLY ADDED
  • About PHP
  • Behavior
  • Coping & Support for Families
  • COVID-19 Resources for Families
  • Disability Specific Information
  • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
  • Podcast
  • Public Benefits (including SSI, IHSS)
  • Special Education – Your Child & School
  • School Related Behavior and Discipline
  • Therapies
  • Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)

Get Info

Parents Helping Parents will empower you at every stage of your child’s life, from birth through adulthood. Together, we will create a plan that will help you, your child, and your entire family thrive!

  • Get Info
  • Early Childhood (ages 0-5)
  • Youth and Teens (ages 6-17)
  • Connections California: Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
  • Adults (ages 18+)
  • E-Packet Information Library
  • Community & Family Services (all ages)
  • Special Education (ages 0-22)
  • Assistive Technology: iTECH Center

Get Support

It’s important to know that you are not alone on your journey! Explore the many ways we offer to connect you to information and to other people on a similar path.

  • Get Support
  • Connect with PHP for Guidance and Support
  • Parent Partner Program | Supporting Families with Children Ages 0-5
  • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
  • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
  • Support Groups and Special Interest Meetings

Get Involved

Become an active participant in the community of special needs families. It takes a village to raise any child!

  • Get Involved
  • Donate to PHP
  • Subscribe to PHP!
  • Work for Parents Helping Parents
  • Volunteer
  • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
  • PHP Partnerships

Calendar

Browse events for families and/or individuals with special needs. If you need accommodations to participate in training at Parents Helping Parents, we request 10 days to make arrangements.

  • Calendar
  • PHP Events
  • All Events
  • Community Events
  • Submit Event

Directory

Search 2400 non-profits, individuals, companies, government agencies, etc. that describe themselves as offering services to the Bay Area special needs community. *Please remember that you are the best judge of which to select for your family.

  • Directory
  • Search the Directory
  • Submit Resource

Self Advocacy

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  • COVID-19 Resources for Families
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    • Assistive Technology for Young Children
    • Get an Early Start- Video Series
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    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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    • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Other School-Related Information
    • Planning for Transition to Adulthood (ITP)
    • School Related Behavior and Discipline
  • Therapies
  • Transition to Adulthood (ages 14+)
    • Adult Life
    • Continuing Your Education
    • Planning for Transition: Tweens and Teens
    • Preparing for Work
    • Self Advocacy

Legal Decision-Making at Age 18, Supporting High-Functioning Adults with Disabilities

Are you wondering what's legally possible to support your child once they reach age 18? Various options are discussed in this video.

The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

By Futures Explored
Watch this overview of California's Lanterman Act which entitles people with developmental disabilities to a wide range of services and supports.

Who/What are Peer mentors?

By Let's Work California
You can ask your peer friends and peer mentors to help you do new things, like leading your IEP meetings, creating your goals for school and work, and much more...

What is Person-Centered Planning?

By Timothy Corey
In this presentation you will learn more about what Person Centered Planning is all about. The presenter uses a diagram to explain more about Person Centered Pl...

Teen Tech Tip: Google Calendars for Staying Organized

This video is about some appropriate tools to help with ADHD for teens and young adults, featuring some elements of Google Calendars.

How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

By U.S. Department of Education
Helpful information if you believe your school has violated civil rights laws and you want to know how to file a complaint.

It’s Your Life

By ConnectABILITY
This is a short video presented by Arch Disability Law Centre, explaining legal rights, for people with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Creating a One Page Profile for New and Uncertain Times

By Derek Nicholas Smith
Learn from Derek and his mom about creating a One-Page Profile as preparation during the pandemic.

Introduction to One-Page Descriptions – a Person-Centered tool

By Helen Sanderson HSA
Learn how to create an important tool for communicating care and comfort instructions for an individual with special needs when the caregiver isn't present.

5 Key Principles of Person-Centered Planning: An Easy Read Guide

By Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
In the video, you can learn about the 5 Key Principles of Person Centered Planning in easy read language.

Person Center Planning

By Person Centered Planning
Definitions - What is meant by person centred approaches, thinking and planning? Michael Smull talks with Helen Sanderson.

Person Centered Planning that Makes a Difference

By Helen Sanderson HSA
Creating person centered plans that make a difference. Michael Smull talks with Helen Sanderson.

Person-Focused Career Planning Exercise

By Person Centered Planning
Demonstration of person-focused career planning exercise.

Person Centered Planning: 4 Plus 1 Questions

By Person Centered Planning
Michael Smull introduces a person centered thinking tool for analysis and action; 4 plus 1 questions.

Person Centered Planning: Routines

By Person Centered Planning
Michael Smull introduces a person centered thinking tool for understanding important to and for; routines.

Person Centered Planning: Sorting Important To and For

By This video was created by Person Centered Planning.
Michael Smull introduces the person centered thinking tool; sorting important to and for.
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Self Advocacy Archives - Parents Helping Parents

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    • About PHP
    • Behavior
      • ADHD & Behvavior
      • School Related Behavior and Discipline
      • Safety
      • Sexuality
      • Trauma
    • Coping & Support for Families
      • Inspiration for All
      • Inspiration for Parents/Caregivers
      • Self-Care
    • COVID-19 Resources for Families
    • Disability Specific Information
      • ADHD
      • Autism
      • Learning Disabilities
    • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
      • Get an Early Start Video Series
    • Podcast
    • Public Benefits (including SSI, IHSS)
      • Equity
      • In Home Supportive Services
      • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Special Education – Your Child & School
      • Assessments
      • Dispute Resolution
      • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
      • Assistive Technology for K-12
      • Learning Disabilities
      • Other School-Related Information
    • School Related Behavior and Discipline
    • Therapies
    • Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
      • Transition Planning: Tweens and Teens
      • Work Preparation
      • Education and Training
      • Self-Advocacy
      • Adult Life
  • Get Info
    • Early Childhood (ages 0-5)
    • Youth and Teens (ages 6-17)
    • Connections California: Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
    • Adults (ages 18+)
    • E-Packet Information Library
    • Community & Family Services (all ages)
    • Special Education (ages 0-22)
    • Assistive Technology: iTECH Center
  • Get Support
    • Connect with PHP for Guidance and Support
    • Parent Partner Program | Supporting Families with Children Ages 0-5
    • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
    • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
    • Support Groups and Special Interest Meetings
  • Get Involved
    • Donate to PHP
    • Subscribe to PHP!
    • Work for Parents Helping Parents
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer at PHP
      • Volunteer for The BFF Project
      • Become a Parent Partner
    • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
    • PHP Partnerships
  • Calendar
    • PHP Events
    • All Events
    • Community Events
    • Submit Event
  • Directory
    • Search the Directory
    • Submit Resource
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