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Placer ARC in Roseville serving intellectual and developmental disability community

The Arc of Placer County is a private non-profit dedicated to the welfare of persons diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Sierra College LIFE Program in Rocklin celebrates completion of first semester

Rocklin, Calif - The brand new LIFE Program at Sierra College just completed its first full semester on Friday. The program targets the growing demand for adult independence for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Greater Sacramento Walk for Apraxia at McKinley Park

Sacramento, Calif. - The 2024 Greater Sacramento Walk for Apraxia event will be held on October 26th at McKinley Park to benefit children with apraxia of speech (CAS). The event begins at 10:00 AM with a ceremony beginning at 11:00 AM. Registration is FREE!

H.E.L.P. and Project Lifesaver in Folsom assist vulnerable residents

The Folsom Police Department offers programs to assist families and caregivers of individuals who may wander from home or have difficulty communicating with first responders.

Sacramento Convention Center hosts I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair October 9th

Sacramento, Calif. - PRIDE Industries of Roseville, Calif. will be holding their I AM ABLE Disability Job Fair October 9, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Safe Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento.

Early autism diagnosis and intervention lecture series in Sacramento begins October 9th

Sacramento, Calif. - The UC Davis MIND Institute is kicking off its popular Distinguished Lecturer Series Oct. 9 with an exciting new format: a symposium about early autism diagnosis and intervention.

Aubyn Stahmer named new director of UC Davis MIND Institute

Sacramento, Calif. - Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Aubyn Stahmer has been appointed director of the UC Davis MIND Institute. Stahmer is a clinical psychologist, autism expert and director of the MIND Institute's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

Studying Autism in ‘Next Gen Siblings’: MIND Institute recruiting infants for study

Sacramento, Calif. - Infants with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of developing autism, which is about eight times higher than the rate in infants with no autistic siblings. But what about infants whose parent has a sibling with autism?