EPICS - Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs

09/02/2026

Wednesday Wisdom 23/100

09/01/2026

📢 Virtual Training Opportunity!

The UNM Center for Development & Disability is hosting a Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification Virtual Training featuring Brittany Miller, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico.

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM MT
💻 Virtual Training

This training is a great opportunity to learn how to recognize seizures and respond safely and effectively during a seizure emergency.

🔗 Register here: https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0033-0021-f010cc50f5624cea8453edfdc8e1a6fb

Please share with anyone who may benefit from this important training!

08/28/2026

✨ Thank You, New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation! ✨

A huge thank you to the New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for joining us as a guest speaker during today’s EPICS workshop!

We appreciate DVR taking the time to share valuable information about the services and supports available to individuals with disabilities as they prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce.

From career guidance and counseling to job placement assistance, vocational training, transition services, rehabilitation technology, interpreter services, and more - DVR provides individualized support tailored to each person’s needs, skills, and goals.

Thank you, DVR, for helping families and individuals better understand the resources available to support their journey toward employment, independence, and success! 🙌🏽

📌 Learn more about DVR and its services: www.dvr.state.nm.us

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Wednesday Wisdom 22/100

08/25/2026

❤️ A HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The Albuquerque Fisher House provides a warm, welcoming place for families of eligible Veterans and active-duty service members receiving inpatient care at the Albuquerque VA Medical Center.

🏠 Families can stay close to their loved ones while having access to comfortable accommodations, shared kitchen and laundry facilities, dining areas, and support.

If you have a loved one receiving inpatient care, ask the VA Care Team about Fisher House lodging.

📍 Albuquerque Fisher House
1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, Building 85
Albuquerque, NM 87108
📞 (505) 265-1711 ext. 3180

08/24/2026

🍎 FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN TESUQUE PUEBLO! 🥕

The Food Depot Food Mobile will be at the Tesuque Pueblo Intergenerational Center providing free groceries to the community.

📍 39 TP 804, Santa Fe, NM 87506
📅 1st Thursday of each month
⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM
✨ Food is FREE
✨ First come, first served
✨ No documentation needed

Share this post with someone who may benefit!

For more information on Food Depot: https://thefooddepot.org/

08/21/2026

🎉 Tee Up for Education! ⛳

The Pueblo of Tesuque Education Department is hosting its Golf Tournament & Educational Assistance Fundraiser on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Cochi​ti Golf Club in Cochiti Lake, NM.

Your participation and sponsorship help support educational opportunities for learners in the Pueblo of Tesuque community.
🏌️ Team Entry: $1,000

🎯 Registration: 7:30 AM
⛳ Sh***un Start: 9:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch & Awards: 1:00 PM

Sponsorship opportunities are also available, ranging from $250 Tee Box Signs to $10,000 Eagle Sponsorships.

Interested in registering or becoming a sponsor? Contact Charlene Quintana at 505-690-2873 or [email protected].

Help support education, build opportunity, and make a difference—one swing at a time! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

08/21/2026

📣 Your Voice Matters!

The Native American Advisory Board (NAAB) is inviting community members to its next quarterly meeting with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico.

🗓 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 San Juan College – Information Technology Center, Room 7103
4601 College Blvd., Farmington, NM

Join in person, online, or by phone to:
• Share your experiences and concerns
• Learn about programs and services
• Offer ideas to help improve care
• Connect with others in the community

📞 To register or learn more: 1-866-825-6034 (TTY: 711)
📧 [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be interested in having their voice heard!

08/21/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 📣 Four Corners Special Education Day!

Families, caregivers, educators, and community members are invited to join this day of learning, connection, and empowerment focused on special education—from birth through graduation.
📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–4:00 PM MDT
📍 Navajo Nation Museum | Window Rock, AZ

If you or someone you know could benefit from special education information and resources, be sure to share this opportunity!

Learn more & register today!
https://bit.ly/4Corners2026

For questions or interpretation:
📧 [email protected]
📞 928-444-8687