This is not a SEED sponsored event, but we thought our community would appreciate it. This event is also not free.

“Join us for a morning of inspiration and gratitude as we spotlight the power of design, compassion, and community collaboration. We invited businesses, organizations, residents and community leaders.”

“Breakfast provided by Sunrise Bistro & Catering. Sunflower Hill will present Designing Dignity: Inclusive Housing for Neurodivergent Communities.”

$45 / person

Register at www.lafayettechamber.org/breakfast

We’re excited to welcome local educational advocate, Gina Miller, back to SEED! We will be hosting her for two Ask an Advocate webinars. (Look for the next one in March). This is a great time to ask anonymous (or not) questions and get some clarity. Zoom link will be sent out the day of the webinar.

Please pre-register here: https://givebutter.com/Nov2025AaA

Please submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/bofTM137hrzit4cu8

This is not a SEED sponsored event, but we thought we should share it with our community.

“Sunflower Hill presents a FREE webinar series offering practical guidance for families supporting a loved one with special needs. Covering key topics such as estate planning, public benefits, future financial planning, and tax-smart charitable strategies, each session is designed to help families make informed decisions and create a secure, well-structured plan for their loved one’s future.”

“Session 3: Tax Planning and Charitable Tools in Special Needs Planning.

• Federal Gift & Estate Tax Rules

• Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

• Applications to Special Needs Families

• Case Study”

“With Ellen Cookman (JD, LLM, Principal of Cookman Law), Sara Hire (Counsel, GPM), & Daniel Cutter (Financial Advisor, Senior VP, CRPC, Merrill Lynch)”

Register at www.sunflowerhill.org/events/webinar

Our monthly Coffee Talk is back. We’re moving over to the Swell Center Cafe at the Lafayette Public Library. This monthly get together is great time to connect with our board members as well as other parents to talk about how things are going with you child, or just catch up socially. We’re about to head into the busy holiday season, where Everyone’s schedules get jostled. Let’s connect and solve problems together!

This is a family friendly, drop-in fundraiser, not just for SEED families. Headlands has graciously partnered with us and a percentage of all sales will go to SEED. So come by for dinner with the family, or drinks with friends to watch the game. This is a rain or shine event.

Check out more about Headlands Brewing, including their current menu and tap list here: https://www.headlandsbrewing.com/lafayette

This is an LAFSD event, not an official SEED Event, but we thought it was so important that we have it here for YOU!

“Join us to learn and connect! We’ll share important information about your rights, helpful resources, and the IEP process.”

Questions? Email studentservices@lafsd.org

This is a SEED High School sponsored event in partnership with Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church. This is for youth with special needs 9th grade through transition program.

Participants who require a 1:1 aide in the school setting must be accompanied at Friendship Circle by a parent or 1:1 aide. Parents should stay with their student during their first Friendship Circle to help ensure LOPC staff are familiar with your child and their needs.

It is every 3rd Thursday during the Fall Semester from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Remaining dates are 10/16, 11/20, and 12/18.

Please RSVP at: susan@lopc.org

This is not a SEED-sponsored event, but it’s one that we wanted to share with our community.

“Caregiving, for a loved one of any age, is often a 24/7 responsibility. Though it can be deeply meaningful, it can also be incredibly exhausting. Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s necessary in preventing burnout.

Join Renee Dahlke Zaloumis, LCSW, to learn how to support yourself through better sleep, nutrition, movement, social connection, and mindfulness. You deserve to feel well, too. Your mental and physical health directly affect your ability to help others, maintain relationships, and manage daily life.”

Event is free, but registration is required: https://www.lllcf.org/caregiverwellness

This is not a SEED sponsored event. However we feel like this could be relevant to our community. This is a ZOOM training put on by Matrix Parents at the Marin Center for Independent Living. This is an introductory training on all the pages that are in an IEP. Find out more about Matrix Parents here: https://www.matrixparents.org

Register for their training here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5187835

Calling all parents & caregivers of any students who receive special education services in Lafayette School District! Come join us at Lafayette Public House on Sep 5th from 9-10:30 for some coffee and treats. Come share stories, tips, gripes, wins, and build community.

This is a 21+ event for parents and caregivers of students with IEPS, 504s, or other disabilities. Our happy hours are a great time to connect with other adults and chat about their kiddos, or anything going on in their lives. Sometimes this journey can feel isolating, and having a strong community around you is so important. This event will take place at Headlands Brewery in Lafayette from 6-8 pm. Please drink responsibly.

Join us at Spirited Play Labs in San Ramon for a playdate for young children and their families!  This event is free but registration is required.

We’ll provide light snacks and the kids can enjoy a safe, sensory friendly play space while parents can connect with each other.

Register Here: https://givebutter.com/sA2loY

More about Spirited Play Labs: https://spiritedplaylabs.com/

Calling all parents & caregivers of any students who receive special education services in Lafayette School District! Come join us at Lafayette Public House on Sep 5th from 9-10:30 for some coffee and treats. Come share stories, tips, gripes, wins, and build community.

Register here: