Beacons North County
Beacons was founded by families to offer robust person-driven learning opportunities richly supported with technology and accessible pacing. Their goal is to empower individuals with skills, tools, information, and support so that they are equipped to launch and lead a life of their choosing.
For more information email info@BeaconsNorthCounty.com or visit their website at www.BeaconsNorthCounty.com
Braille Institute of America, Youth Program
The Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. Our Youth Program is a free service that teaches valuable life skills and provides a community of visually impaired individuals for youth from first grade to high school graduation. Programs are available to all students with vision as the primary disability. Please contact Bradley Day for more details at bpday@brailleinstitute.org and visit brailleinstitute.org/youth/youth-program.
BIA Brochure
San Diego Parks and Recreation
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES (TRS) The City of San Diego, Parks and Recreation Department, Therapeutic Recreation Services, provides therapeutic recreation programs for children and adults with any type of disability. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) work with participants on social and recreational skill development, leisure education, appropriate behavior, and recreation participation in inclusive environments. Open their brochure for a complete list of programs.
TRS Brochure
San Diego Regional Center
The SDRC is a focal point for coordinating services for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. A state-funded, private nonprofit organization which contracts annually with the State Department of Developmental Services to provide services to clients.
SDRC Brochure
Special Olympics
Special Olympics Southern California is offering several virtual opportunities for our athletes to participate in activities to continue to learn and maintain their skills and physical activity.
- One program just introduced is the Virtual Sports Leagues, Spring Season, starting on March 29- June 5, 2021. This Virtual Sport League offers an opportunity for athletes to compete virtually with their team sport (Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Flag Football or Swimming) to earn points by completing various workouts throughout the six-week regular season. Participants can also join team meetings and participate in bonus activities to help their team become the league champions! New athletes are required to register as a Free Agent and fill out the Virtual Activities Waiver paperwork to be an active member of the league. This information is found on the Special Olympics Southern California website at www.sosc.org. For more information call 619-283-6100.
- Another program is called the Stay Fit from Home where athletes are welcomed to join the SOSC Healthy Lifestyle Challenge. Once registered, they can attend live virtual meets-ups and access examples of workouts. This information is also found on the Special Olympics Southern California website at www.sosc.org.
State Council On Development Disabilities
Sign-up to receive information about future events. Contact Maryellen.stives@scdd.ca.gov or visit their website at scdd.ca.gov.