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# EG S.P.E.A.K.S.

Students, Parents, and Educators Advocating for Kids in Special Education

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://egspeaks.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://egspeaks.org/blog-2/)
- [June 2025 Newsletter](https://egspeaks.org/2025/06/01/june-2025-newsletter/) - As we turn the page into June, I want to take a moment to reflect on the impactful work we accomplished together in the Spring. True to the saying, “April showers bring May flowers,” we’ve planted seeds of advocacy, inclusion, and literacy that will continue to bloom in the months ahead.
- [July 2025 Newsletter](https://egspeaks.org/2025/07/01/july-2025-newsletter/) - Dear Friends and Supporters, As we move into the heart of summer, I want to take a moment to share some exciting updates and heartfelt reflections from our organization. Over the past few months, our Board of Directors has been hard at work developing and finalizing a comprehensive three-year strategic plan. This roadmap will guide
- [April 2025 Newsletter](https://egspeaks.org/2025/04/02/april-newsletter/) - April NewsletterDownload
- [Media Advisory - March 21, 2025](https://egspeaks.org/2025/03/23/media-advisory-march-21-2025/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EG SPEAKS Recognized at California State Assembly for Advocacy in Special Education Sacramento, CA – March 21, 2025 – EG SPEAKS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for students in special education, was honored to be invited to the California State Assembly by Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen in recognition of HR 24, which
- [February 2025 Newsletter](https://egspeaks.org/2025/03/10/february-2025-newsletter/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://egspeaks.org/) - getsupport@egspeaks.org
- [Groups](https://egspeaks.org/groups/) - Parent and Caregiver Support We offer in-person support groups and meet-ups for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community. Caregiver Connection: in-person peer support groups for parents and caregivers providing a safe space to share your experiences, get support, and connect with others who get it!
- [Advocacy](https://egspeaks.org/advocacy/) - Advocacy Services We provide a variety of educational advocacy services and supports to families within the Elk Grove Unified School District region, including peer support groups, resource navigation, skill-building workshops, and individual advocacy services. Ask an Advocate: virtual Q&A Special Education Orientations Beyond the Basics: Skill-Building Workshops Better Together*: advocacy peer support groups One-on-One*: individual
- [About](https://egspeaks.org/about/) - Our Mission At EG S.P.E.A.K.S., our mission is to empower and uplift students with disabilities and their families within the Elk Grove Unified School District region by providing comprehensive support and resources to connect individuals to the necessary advocacy and education they deserve. By fostering a caring and inclusive community, we strive to enhance the
- [Merch Store](https://egspeaks.org/merch-store/) - Rep the movement! When you shop EG SPEAKS merch, you’re not just getting great apparel, you’re standing with a community that believes in inclusion, belonging, and access for all. 100% of profits go directly toward empowering disabled youth and supporting their families. https://www.bonfire.com/store/eg-speaks
- [Social](https://egspeaks.org/social/)
- [Programs](https://egspeaks.org/programs/)
- [Lending Library](https://egspeaks.org/lending-library/)

## Events

- [EG S.P.E.A.K.S. Community Meetup](https://egspeaks.org/events/eg-s-p-e-a-k-s-community-meetup/) - Please join us for our first EG S.P.E.A.K.S. Community Meetup of the 2024-2025 school year! We will be meeting at A Seat at the Table Books on Sunday, October 20th from noon-2pm. Informally meet with other parents and group members to get to know each other, receive and provide support, and share your experience, questions,
- [Help Us Build Our Team! Committee Information Session](https://egspeaks.org/events/help-us-build-our-team-committee-information-session/) - We are developing into a nonprofit organization and have big plans to serve families across Elk Grove and the Sacramento area and we need your help! We are looking for people with a general interest to help, but also have committee positions that we are seeking specific professional experience and backgrounds for. This meeting will
- [EG S.P.E.A.K.S. Community Mixer and Non-Profit Launch](https://egspeaks.org/events/eg-s-p-e-a-k-s-community-mixer-and-non-profit-launch/) - Please join us for wine, beer, and appetizers to support the development of the first and only Family Empowerment and Resource Center in Elk Grove. EG SPEAKS is proud to announce that we have formally initiated the process to become a 501c3 and will be applying for FEC status with the State of California. We
- [EGUSD Board Meeting](https://egspeaks.org/events/egusd-board-meeting/) - Inclusion Services is BACK on the Agenda! The district will be providing their report and providing an update. We NEED to be there, pack the room, and give OUR report on how things are going. Wear RED! Red means STOP!
- [Story Time at Sacramento Zoo: Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month](https://egspeaks.org/events/story-time-at-sacramento-zoo-autism-neurodiversity-acceptance-month-2/) - Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with special story times at the Sacramento Zoo! Join us on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout April for story times that feature neurodivergent characters and themes. We are excited to partner with EG S.P.E.A.K.S to provide sensory inclusive spaces and resources at the zoo during these story times, and
- [Story Time at Sacramento Zoo: Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month](https://egspeaks.org/events/story-time-at-sacramento-zoo-autism-and-neurodiversity-acceptance-month/) - Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with special story times at the Sacramento Zoo! Join us on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout April for story times that feature neurodivergent characters and themes. We are excited to partner with EG S.P.E.A.K.S to provide sensory inclusive spaces and resources at the zoo during these story times, and
- [Parent & Caregiver Support Group: Special Education and Disability](https://egspeaks.org/events/parent-caregiver-support-group-special-education-and-disability/) - Join parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or receive special education services to discuss the challenges that we experience individually and as a community. Find resources, make friends, and build community with us! Please not this is an adult only event and childcare is not offered at this time. RSVP on our Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1277099461869?aff=oddtdtcreator
- [Story Time at Sacramento Zoo: Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month](https://egspeaks.org/events/story-time-at-sacramento-zoo-autism-neurodiversity-acceptance-month-4/) - Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with special story times at the Sacramento Zoo! Join us on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout April for story times that feature neurodivergent characters and themes. We are excited to partner with EG S.P.E.A.K.S to provide sensory inclusive spaces and resources at the zoo during these story times, and
- [Parent & Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/parent-caregiver-support-group/) - Join us at the Elk Grove Library for a supportive gathering where parents and caregivers of children with disabilities can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Whether you're a parent of a newly diagnosed child seeking advice or a seasoned caregiver looking to lend a helping hand, this group is the perfect place
- [Story Time at Sacramento Zoo: Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month](https://egspeaks.org/events/story-time-at-sacramento-zoo-autism-neurodiversity-acceptance-month/) - Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with special story times at the Sacramento Zoo! Join us on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout April for story times that feature neurodivergent characters and themes. We are excited to partner with EG S.P.E.A.K.S to provide sensory inclusive spaces and resources at the zoo during these story times, and
- [Story Time at Sacramento Zoo: Autism & Neurodiversity Acceptance Month](https://egspeaks.org/events/story-time-at-sacramento-zoo-autism-neurodiversity-acceptance-month-3/) - Celebrate Autism and Neurodiversity Acceptance Month with special story times at the Sacramento Zoo! Join us on all Saturdays and Sundays throughout April for story times that feature neurodivergent characters and themes. We are excited to partner with EG S.P.E.A.K.S to provide sensory inclusive spaces and resources at the zoo during these story times, and
- [Ask an Advocate: Special Education Information Session](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate-special-education-information-session/) - Welcome to the Ask An Advocate: Special Education Information Session! Join us online on Tue Apr 22 2025 at 5:30 PM PDT to learn all about special education. Our knowledgeable advocates will be available to answer any questions you may have. Whether you're a parent, educator, or student, this session is perfect for anyone looking
- [Fundraiser for EG SPEAKS at Red Robin](https://egspeaks.org/events/fundraiser-for-eg-speaks-at-red-robin/) - Let’s raise money for EG SPEAKS! Dine in or grab take out from Red Robin on Tuesday, July 1st to help us raise some much needed funds! Red Robin will give 20% OF FOOD SALES to EG SPEAKS! Show the attached flyer or simply mention the fundraiser to your server to have your sales counted.
- [Summer Book Club Launch](https://egspeaks.org/events/summer-book-club-launch/) - 📚☀️ Join us for our EG SPEAKS Summer Book Club Launch! ☀️📚 We’re kicking off the season with community, conversation, and connection! Come help us choose our first book and set the vibe for summer reading. 📅 Monday, June 30th 🕔 5–7 PM 📍 A Seat at the Table Bookstore & Café This book club
- [June Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/june-caregiver-support-group/) - Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛 Join us for a warm, welcoming evening designed just for parents and caregivers like you. Connect with others who truly understand, share stories, gain resources, and simply breathe together. 🕕 Meeting starts at 6:00 PM
- [Parent and Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/parent-and-caregiver-support-group/) - RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-caregiver-support-group-with-eg-speaks-tickets-1353948539529?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛 Join us for a warm, welcoming evening designed just for parents and caregivers like you. Connect with others who truly understand, share stories, gain resources, and simply breathe together. 🕕 Meeting starts at
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: Mad Honey](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-mad-honey/) - RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-margins-book-club-mad-honey-tickets-1487216457459?aff=oddtdtcreator "Mad Honey," by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan,tells the story of Olivia McAfee, a beekeeper whose son, Asher, is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Lily. The novel explores Olivia's struggle to reconcile the evidence against her son with her belief in his innocence, while also delving into the complicated relationship between
- [EG SPEAKS August Fundraiser at Handel’s](https://egspeaks.org/events/eg-speaks-august-fundraiser-at-handels/) - Handel's Elk Grove is helping EG SPEAKS raise funds from open to close on Monday, August 4th! Join us for ice cream from 11am -10pm! All funds raised go directly to advocating and supporting disabled students and their families in the EGUSD region.
- [Popsicles in the Park: A School Year Kick Off Party!](https://egspeaks.org/events/popsicles-in-the-park-a-school-year-kick-off-party/) - Welcome to Popsicles in the Park: EG SPEAKS 2025-2026 School Year Kick Off Party! Join us at Kloss Park for a fun-filled afternoon of games, music, and of course, popsicles! This in-person event is the perfect way to kick off the new school year with friends and classmates. Don't miss out on the chance to
- [Ask an Advocate](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate/) - Join this free online session to ask our Special Education Advocates questions about IEPs, 504s, and other special education related issues.
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: The Kiss Quotient](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-the-kiss-quotient/) - "The Kiss Quotient" by Helen Hoang tells the story of Stella Lane,a mathematically gifted econometrician with Asperger's, who hires Michael Phan, a Vietnamese-Swedish escort, to help her learn about intimacy and dating. Through a series of "practice dates," their professional arrangement evolves into something more, forcing them to confront their own insecurities and redefine their
- [September Parent & Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/september-parent-caregiver-support-group/) - Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛 Join us for a warm, welcoming evening designed just for parents and caregivers like you. Connect with others who truly understand, share stories, gain resources, and simply breathe together. 🕕 Meeting starts at 6:00 PM
- [Pumpkins in the Park! An Inclusive, Disability-Friendly Halloween Event](https://egspeaks.org/events/pumpkins-in-the-park-an-inclusive-disability-friendly-halloween-event/) - **RSVP REQUIRED** Welcome to Pumpkins in the Park: Fall Fun For Every Ability! Join us at Elk Grove Regional Park for a day filled with festive activities for all ages and abilities. From pumpkin painting to a fun costume parade, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on the opportunity to celebrate the
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: House Rules](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-house-rules/) - Jacob Hunt, an autistic teen with a passion for forensics, suddenly tinds himselt the prime suspect in a local murder. Jacob's world, and his family's, are turned upside down. His nother is desperate to protect hin while his brother is tired ot living ir his shadow. Gripping, heartfelt, and thought-provoking, House Rules will spark deep
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: The Bell Jar](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-the-bell-jar/) - This month, the Beyond the Margins community reads together with empathy and reflection, honoring the courage it takes to talk about mental health, to name our struggles, and to remind one another that no one’s journey has to be faced alone. The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman whose promising
- [November Parent & Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/november-parent-caregiver-support-group/) - Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛 Join us for a warm, welcoming evening designed just for parents and caregivers like you. Connect with others who truly understand, share stories, gain resources, and simply breathe together. 🕕 Meeting starts at 6:00 PM
- [Ask an Advocate](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate-2/) - Join this free online session to ask our Special Education Advocates questions about IEPs, 504s, and other special education related issues.
- [January Parent & Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/january-parent-caregiver-support-group/) - Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💛 Join us for a warm, welcoming evening designed just for parents and caregivers like you. Connect with others who truly understand, share stories, gain resources, and simply breathe together. 🕕 Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
- [Parent & Caregiver Support Group](https://egspeaks.org/events/parent-caregiver-support-group-2/) - Join a warm, welcoming space for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities to connect, share, and feel supported. Parent & Caregiver Support Group with EG SPEAKS (Students, Parents, and Educators Advocating for Kids in Special Education.) Caring for a child with disabilities can be both beautiful and overwhelming. You don’t have to navigate it
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: Care Work (Part 2)  VIRTUAL](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-care-work-part-2-virtual/) - Beyond the Margins Book Club: Care Work (Part 2) VIRTUAL Session Join us online for the Beyond the Margins Book Club, diving into Care Work (Part 2). We will recap part 1 so new members are welcome to join! We will be continuing our discussion about community care and mutual aid amongst our disabled community
- [Ask an Advocate](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate-5/) - Join this free online session to ask our Special Education Advocates questions about IEPs, 504s, and other special education related issues.
- [Beyond the Margins Book Club: Carework](https://egspeaks.org/events/beyond-the-margins-book-club-carework/) - Join us for our next Book Club meeting as we dive into Care Work: Dreaming of Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha. This powerful book invites us to reimagine care as collective, political, and rooted in disability justice. Together, we’ll reflect on what care work looks like in our own lives, our communities, and the
- [EG SPEAKS Golden Hour Gala](https://egspeaks.org/events/eg-speaks-golden-hour-gala/) - Join us for an evening supporting disabled youth in the Elk Grove and South Sacramento Region! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Golden Hour Gala, a celebration of community, advocacy, and impact. As the sun sets and the golden light fills the room, we’ll gather to uplift voices, honor changemakers, and raise critical
- [PDA & Special Education: Advocating for PDA Affirming Accommodations](https://egspeaks.org/events/pda-special-education-advocating-for-pda-affirming-accommodations/) - Join Amanda Scott, President and CEO of Advocacy Organization EG SPEAKS, in a discussion about PDA and Special Education. Join us for an interactive online information session and live Q&A on Pathological Demand Avoidance or Pervasive Drive for Autonomy (PDA) and how it shows up in school settings. This session is designed for parents, caregivers,
- [Ask an Advocate](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate-4/) - Join this free online session to ask our Special Education Advocates questions about IEPs, 504s, and other special education related issues.
- [Ask an Advocate](https://egspeaks.org/events/ask-an-advocate-3/) - Join this free online session to ask our Special Education Advocates questions about IEPs, 504s, and other special education related issues.
- [Book Club: The Anti-Ableist Manifesto](https://egspeaks.org/events/book-club-the-anti-ableist-manifesto/) - Join us for this 3 part book club series reading "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto" by Tiffany Yu, disability advocate and creator of "Diversability". Together, we will explore the topics and themes of ableism and its relationship to systemic oppression.
- [Big Day of Giving 2025: Supporting Programs for Disabled Youth in Elk Grove & Sacramento](https://egspeaks.org/events/big-day-of-giving-2025-supporting-programs-for-disabled-youth-in-elk-grove-sacramento/) - Welcome to our online event, where we come together to support programs for disabled youth with EG SPEAKS! Join us for a day filled with inspiring stories, impactful discussions, and ways to make a difference in the lives of disabled youth. Your contribution can help us create a more inclusive and supportive community for these

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