Category Archives: SEPAC SOMA

Meetup: Out-of-District Cup Chat, May 2026

MAY 2026CUP CHATS: Conversation, Connection & CommunityDo you have a child in an out-of-district school? Save the date for our next Cup Chat exclusively for parents and caregivers of neurodiverse students with an out-of-district placement, whether it’s through SOMSD, unilateral, or private. Join our Out-of-District School SEPAC SOMA Liaison Jennifer Wiezorek for an informal discussionContinue reading “Meetup: Out-of-District Cup Chat, May 2026”

Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Meeting: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026

APRIL 2026TRANSITIONING TO ADULT LIFELearn about the transition to adult life after high school or an 18-21 program. Housing, employment, recreational services … what’s next? JESPY House, a local provider based in South Orange, joins us to share info about planning, options, and resources for youth with developmental disabilities and their parents. Tuesday, April 7Continue reading “Save the Date: Transitioning to Adult Life, April 2026”

Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026

FEBRUARY 20266th Annual RACE & SPECIAL EDUCATION PanelSpecial Education & the Multicultural Experience: How do culture and language shape the special education journey? Join our panelists for an insightful discussion on the unique intersection of race, language, and disability. This session will dive into the real-world barriers that multicultural and multilingual families face and highlight theContinue reading “Meeting: Annual Race & Special Education Panel, February 2026”

Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026

FEBRUARY 2026INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIRComing soon … our 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair! Add it to your calendar now, then stop by on February 28th to connect with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who offer inclusive opportunities, activities, and services to individuals with disabilities. Huge thanks to Together We Bloom’s Traveling Sensory Room for hostingContinue reading “Event: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026”

Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function

DECEMBER 2025WHAT IS EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING?Stephanie Cannon, an Executive Functioning Coach and local mom, joined us in December to share an overview of executive functioning and strategies to encourage skill development at home. Missed the meeting? Check out the presentation slides and meeting recording for loads of helpful info about the essential skills that help ourContinue reading “Recap: Dec 2025 Mtg – Understanding Executive Function”

Save the Date: Inclusive Resource Fair, February 2026

FEBRUARY 2026INCLUSIVE RESOURCE FAIRSave the date for our 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair! Stop by to connect with local therapists, groups and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area who provide inclusive opportunities and services to individuals with disabilities. Saturday 2/28 @ 3:00-5:00pm◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

Ask: Exec Function Questions, December 2025

DECEMBER 2025 QUESTIONS WANTED!Executive Functioning … it’s a term we hear frequently as we learn more about our kids with disabilities (like ADHD), especially as they move into middle and high school. But what is it? How can we help support growth in these essential life skills? We’re so excited to dive into this topicContinue reading “Ask: Exec Function Questions, December 2025”