Impact
A small non-profitcan havea big impact.
SEED foundation opens eyes, offers support to special needs kids
Lamorinda Weekly, Feb. 20, 2019
Swim Team Documentary Profiles Young Athletes on the Autism Spectrum
Lamorinda Weekly, Jan. 24, 2018
Learning Disability Simulation Leads to “A-Ha” Moment
East Bay Times, April 5, 2017
SEED in the news
SEED grants support
Educator Development
"Thanks to SEED, I was able to attend two intensive training sessions through the Linda Mood-Bell center in San Luis Obispo. There I received direct instruction for four days delivered by none other than Phyllis Lindamood, the daughter of the program’s founder Because of this training, I am able to use cutting edge research based strategies to help my students with decoding, spelling, and reading comprehension. I can see it make an impact on my students every day and I remain deeply grateful to SEED for providing me with this opportunity."
SEED Programs
A sampling of programs offered by SEED & SEED High School
Parent Education
- Ability Awareness Workshop
- IEP Workshop Series
- Using Visual Supports with Carrie Rodrigues
- Multi-Sensory Strategies for Distance Learning
- Dyslexia & Comorbidity
- Technology Addiction in Special Needs Teens
- Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
Social Events
- Fall Festival at Sienna Ranch
- Monthly Breakfast
- Back to School Cocktails
- Bowling Outing
- SEED Holiday Party & Fundraiser
- Birthday Bash Playdates
- Book Club
- Painting Night
Support
- Grants for Educators & Families
- Parent-to-Parent Mentoring
- Parent Support Chat
- Special Needs Sibling Panel and Support Group
- SEED Parent Forum
- SEED Social Group at Sienna Ranch
- Ability Awareness Week in our schools
Diggy, the seed pup
Lasting impact
In May of 2020, the Champlin Family of Lafayette was approved as a puppy raiser by Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). SEED stepped in to help the Champlin’s cover the cost of 18-months of raising Diggory (aka Diggy) to the high standards of CCI.
When Diggy graduates he will join the ranks of his fellow canines, in service to adults, children and veterans with disabilities, and as facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.
State Recognition
Thank you to Assemblywoman Catherine Baker for this incredible honor!
