Special Needs Resource Fair, Nov. 4

There will be a Special Needs Resource Fair at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 600 Anita Dr., in Tehachapi, on Saturday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a free community event. Families are welcome to attend and get information from local resources and services.

Organizations and agencies in attendance so far include: Special Olympics (they are starting the program here in Tehachapi!), Kern Regional Center, Ally Comprehensive Services, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hayden Consultants (Behavior Analyst), Beverly Foster (Advocate), Vikki Rice (Advocate), Dudes & Divas, Lego Builders, The Well Music & Arts Foundation, Rising Star Riders, College Community Services, Healing Connections, Pathways to Work, HEARTS Connection, Tehachapi Police Dept., TUSD and information on Special Needs Planning from Attorney Ciara Martinez.

Advocates Beverly Foster and Vikki Rice will teach free workshops for parents on IEP’s, assessments and other related topics, ending with a Q&A session.

This also includes mental health services!