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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    • San Jose 408-286-1116
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      • Assistive Technology for Young Children
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    • COVID-19 Resources for Families
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      • Fetal Alchohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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      • Twice-Exceptional
    • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
      • Assistive Technology for Young Children
      • Get an Early Start Video Series
      • Early Start Program Services for Babies and Toddlers ages 0 to 3
      • First 5: Special Needs Topics for Professionals
      • Social and Emotional Development
      • Speech, Motor, Learn and Play Skills
    • General Topic Videos
    • Podcast
    • Public Benefits (including SSI, IHSS)
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      • In Home Supportive Services
      • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
    • Regional Center – General Info
    • Special Education – Your Child & School
      • Assessments
      • At-Home Learning
      • Bullying
      • College Planning
      • Dispute Resolution
      • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
        • Assistive Technology in the IEP
      • Assistive Technology for K-12
        • How to Pick Assistive Technology
        • Other information about AT
      • Planning for Transition to Adulthood (ITP)
      • Learning Disabilities
      • School Related Behavior and Discipline
      • Other School-Related Information
    • Therapies
    • Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
      • Transition Planning: Tweens and Teens
        • Individualized Transition Plan (ITP)
      • Self-Advocacy
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        • Health Care Transition
        • Person Centered Planning
        • Student-Led IEP
      • Education and Training
        • Assistive Technology for Higher Education
        • College
        • College Experience
        • Post Secondary Transition Program
      • Work Preparation
        • Department of Rehabilitation
      • Adult Life
        • Financial Planning
        • Health and Wellness
        • Living Options
        • Legal Aspects of Adulthood
        • Public Benefits for Adults
        • Regional Center – Adult Years
  • Get Info

    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!

    • 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
    • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
    • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
    • Support Groups, most are held online
  • Get Involved

    Get Involved

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

    • Donate to PHP
    • Subscribe to PHP!
    • Work for Parents Helping Parents
    • Volunteer
      • Volunteer at PHP
      • Volunteer for Parent Partner program
    • Parents for Change – PHP’s Advocacy Program
    • PHP Partnerships
  • Calendar

    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.

    • PHP Events
    • All Events
    • Community Events
    • Submit Event
  • Directory

    Directory

    Search 2,600 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.

    • Search the Directory
    • Submit Resource
  • About
  • Contact
  • E-Learning
  • Get Info
  • 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
  • Assistive Technology (all ages)
  • Behavior
  • Coping & Support for Families
  • COVID-19 Resources for Families
  • Disability Specific Information
  • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
  • General Topic Videos
  • Podcast
  • Public Benefits (including SSI, IHSS)
  • Regional Center – General Info
  • Special Education – Your Child & School
  • 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
  • Sharing The Journey: Raising Children with Special Needs
  • SOS: an LMFT-Led Support Group for Parents
  • Support Groups, most are held online

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 2,600 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

Categories

  • About PHP
  • Assistive Technology (all ages)
  • Behavior
    • ADHD & Behavior
    • Anxiety
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Safety
    • School Related Behavior and Discipline
    • 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
    • Dyslexia
    • FASD
    • Hearing Impairment
    • Twice-Exceptional
  • Early Childhood Topics (ages 0-5)
    • Assistive Technology for Young Children
    • Early Start Program Services for Babies and Toddlers ages 0 to 3
    • First 5: Special Needs Topics for Professionals
    • Get an Early Start- Video Series
    • Social and Emotional Development
    • Speech, Motor, Learn and Play Skills
  • General Topic Videos
  • Podcast
  • Public Benefits
    • Equity
    • In Home Supportive Services
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • RECENTLY ADDED
  • Regional Center
  • Special Education - Your Child & School
    • Assessments
    • Assistive Technology (K-12)
    • At-Home Learning
    • Bullying
    • College Planning
    • Dispute Resolution
    • IEP (Individualized Education Program)
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Other School-Related Information
  • Therapies
  • Transition to Adulthood (ages 12+)
    • Adult Life
    • Education and Training
    • Planning for Transition to Adulthood (ITP)
    • Self-Advocacy
    • Transition Planning for Tweens and Teens
    • Work Preparation

What is Health Care Transition (HCT)?

By Got Transition
This video provides an overview with tips and information for youth and young adults who are transitioning from pediatric to adult health care.

How to Talk to Your Doctor

By National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
In this video, you will learn the important aspects of how to create a positive doctor's visit.

Who Helps You Coordinate Your Health Care?

By Pacer Center
Teens discuss who helps them coordinate their health care.

What Can Medical Providers and Teachers Do To Help You Take Charge of Your Own Health Care?

By Pacer Center
Teens respond to questions about their preferred method of communication for health care information.

How Do You Prepare For A Medical Appointment?

By Pacer Center
Teens describe how they prepare for a doctor’s appointment.

Student-Led IEPs

By Annie Nygren
Watch this video to learn about Student Led IEPs.

What Does Guardianship Mean To You?

By Pacer Center
Teens discuss what guardianship means.

Student-Led Meetings: Empowering Student Voice

By Education Post
A discussion about truly listening to students and engaging them in the process of creating more equitable education for all.

10 Self-Advocacy Tips for Young People with Disabilities

By INCLUDEnyc
Here are tips for self-advocacy for young people with disabilities, by young people with disabilities.

Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy

By Okaloosa Transition

Self-Advocacy: Find the Captain In You!

By Pacer Center
Follow the hosts of talk show, Midday In The Valley, as they explore and discover the powerful force of a term called: Self Advocacy.

What is Self-Determination Theory?

By Camp Stomping Ground
Research by psychologists on Self-Determination Theory indicates that intrinsic motivation flourishes in contexts that satisfy human needs for competence, auton...

Parents Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills: Helping Your Child toward Self-Determination

By Utah Parent Center
Learn how to teach Self-Determination skills to your son/daughter to provide a foundation for an included and productive life.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution

By Netflix
This spirited look at grassroots activism is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

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...

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.

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.

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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