PARCA - Partners & Advocates for Remarkable Children & Adults

05/21/2026

From Sue Digre:

https://www.php.com/event/exploring-housing-options-an-overview-for-adults-served-by-regional-centers/

05/14/2026

From Sue Digre:

Please click the link below if you are interested in attending this online training.

Join our interactive workshop to learn how to support safe dating app use for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

05/12/2026

https://www.reel2e.org/post/is-it-adhd-anxiety-or-both-a-quick-guide-for-parents

https://www.reel2e.org/post/self-criticism-negative-self-talk-and-perfectionism-supportive-strategies

https://www.reel2e.org/post/anxiety-on-the-autism-spectrum-part-1-unpacking-alexithymia

https://www.reel2e.org/post/anxiety-on-the-autism-spectrum-part-2-coping

https://www.reel2e.org/post/navigating-the-storm-supporting-2e-students-through-political-and-systemic-anxiety

In my work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, one question comes up more than almost any other. After parents share what their child is struggling with, such as difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing big emotions, they often pause and ask, “Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?”If yo...

05/12/2026

https://www.reel2e.org/post/is-it-adhd-anxiety-or-both-a-quick-guide-for-parents

https://www.reel2e.org/post/navigating-anxiety-in-2e-learners-therapy-options-and-home-strategies

https://www.reel2e.org/post/anxiety-strategies-for-the-twice-exceptional-child

https://www.reel2e.org/post/behind-the-mask-understanding-anxiety-perfectionism-and-masking-in-2e-kids

In my work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, one question comes up more than almost any other. After parents share what their child is struggling with, such as difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing big emotions, they often pause and ask, “Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?”If yo...

05/12/2026

From Sue Digre:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time when many families are navigating anxiety, perfectionism, masking, emotional overwhelm, and school stress in their 2e learners. Whether you’re exploring therapy options or looking for supportive strategies, these REEL resources are here to help.

Is It ADHD, Anxiety, or Both? A Quick Guide for Parents
“In my work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, one question comes up more than almost any other. After parents share what their child is struggling with, such as difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing big emotions, they often pause and ask, “Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?””
• Self-Criticism, Negative Self Talk and Perfectionism… Supportive Strategies
• Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum, Part 1: Unpacking Alexithymia
• Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum, Part 2: Coping
• Navigating the Storm: Supporting 2e Students Through Political and Systemic Anxiety

VIDEOS

Navigating Anxiety in 2e Learners: Therapy Options and Home Strategies
Dr. Berquist discusses the SPACE program, Dr. Siu introduces Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Toni Ratzburg LMFT, shares insights on integrative perspective therapy.
• Anxiety Strategies for the 2e Child
• Behind the Mask: Understanding Anxiety, Perfectionism, and Masking in 2e Kids
• 2e Emotional Regulation
• Being Mindful: Tools to Understand & Manage Anxiety

05/11/2026

From Sue Digre:

I made comments to the National Alzheimer's Project Act Committee at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I talked to them about how important it is to include people with Trisomy 21/Down syndrome in research and policy since we have such a high chance of developing Alzheimer's in our l...

05/11/2026

Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities: An Implementation Guide for Healthcare Organizations

https://www.disabilityequitycollaborative.org/implementation-guide/

People with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to high-quality healthcare. DEC's new Implementation Guide is a comprehensive resource to help healthcare organizations close those gaps.

Designed for organizations of all sizes — from small rural clinics to large health systems — the Guide supports any role, from frontline staff to executive leadership. It includes four chapters:
1) Building a Disability Accessibility Program
2) Documenting Disability Status and Accommodation Needs
3) Providing Accommodations
4) Effective Communication

An implementation guide to support healthcare organizations in providing high-quality care to patients with disabilities.

05/08/2026

Home Sharing Program - Housing Offered
Your spare room can change a life. Rent it with HIP Housing.

https://hiphousing.org/programs/home-sharing-program/

05/06/2026

From Sue Digre:

https://mailchi.mp/letusainc/join-in-community-connections-2-events-in-october-13909970?e=f818368fda

05/06/2026

From Sue Digre:

Posted on December 23, 2025QuirkyXmas A Tradition in the Making Bringing the Xmas Stoke – QuirkyXmas “Turn your words into truth and then turn that truth into love“ AS by Stevie Wonder Saturday, Dec 20, our second annual QuirkyXmas went off at Santa’s Tree Farm in Half Moon Bay. 570+ people ...