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We are super excited to announce Magic Cheer registration opens tomorrow!! As always we are taking anyone with special needs 3-84!! This is a safe place for boys and girls wanting to learn cheer, have fun and make friends!! Spots will fill up fast!! Depending on demand we will have multiple time slots to accommodate all of our friends wanting to
Participate!

Adults served by CVRC, programs supporting adults with disabilities, and guardians exploring meaningful ways to keep their loved ones engaged — we invite you to join our Primary Advisory Committee! 💙

Come learn about:
✨ Work Readiness
✨ How to build your own meeting agenda
✨ Local advocacy groups & community events to get involved

Whether you’re ready to jump in or just want to explore options, this is a great space to connect, learn, and grow together.

📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 San Joaquin Room, CVRC Fresno Office (Marty)
💻 Or join via Zoom — find the link on our CVRC website calendar

Join Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability for a free webinar, Unleashing Value and Talent: JAN and EARN Resources for Today's Workforce, on Thursday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to noon (PT). In this session, attendees will learn how to empower employees with disabilities, and help employers and policymakers put productivity-enhancing accommodation practices into action. Click the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/4sSSZT9.

Join Foundation Fighting Blindness for a free cooking session, Tools and Techniques to Conquer the 4 Fears of Cooking with Vision Loss, on Monday, February 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. (PT). In this webinar, attendees will learn tips and tricks on how to navigate the kitchen with vision loss. From overcoming the fear of cuts and burns to ensuring food safety, attendees will learn the specialized techniques and tools needed to reclaim the kitchen. Click the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/45xtZqJ.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Central California Braille Challenge!
Saturday, February 21
9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Valley Center for the Blind
3417 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno
Braille learners who are blind or have low vision in grades 1–12 are invited to showcase their skills, compete with students from across the Central Valley, and possibly qualify for Finals in Los Angeles!
Competition levels range from: Foundational to Apprentice, Freshman to Varsity, and Rookie.
Breakfast and lunch provided
Non-competing attendees are welcome to attend presentations

Register here: https://myvcb.org/braille-challenge/



Image Description: Two students wearing orange and white Braille Challenge T-shirts, each typing on their blue Perkins Braille writers. Braille Challenge Braille Institute colorful braille cell logo. Text: Test your braille skills at this year's Central California Regional Braille Challenge. February 21 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Location: Valley Center for the Blind. 3417 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722. Sign up today at myvcb.org/ braille-challenge. Presented by Valley Center for the Blind.

Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship Application Now Open.

The Autism Society Inland Empire, in collaboration with the Community Foundation for Monterey County and the Finnigan family, is pleased to announce that The Matthew Paul Finnigan Memorial Scholarship 2026/2027 application is now open through April 24, 2026.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Students can be graduating seniors or someone who has graduated from a high school in California and has been accepted to post-secondary, undergraduate education, or vocational-technical training.

Eligible individuals must have an autism spectrum diagnosis and be full-time or part-time students pursuing a career in Psychiatry, Psychology, Statistics, Chemistry, Math, researching autism supports, or a career that will help adolescents on the Autism Spectrum.

The scholarship may be applied to tuition, room and board, books, supplies, and other necessary expenses related to attendance in post-secondary studies.

LINK for information about the scholarship, including the online application:
https://ieautism.org/finnigan-scholarship/

SEND QUESTIONS TO THIS EMAIL: [email protected].

Your voice matters!📣 CVRC is forming a Strategic Plan Committee and is inviting Board members, staff, vendors, individuals served, and family members to participate. This is an opportunity to help guide CVRC’s future and ensure our Strategic Plan reflects the needs of our community. Most meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month, and the application deadline is February 20, 2026.

If you are interested and would like to apply, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC5dYho1At1KL-r-wumcshbofoHA2L4VVNHB3qCC07-VvQMg/viewform

Get ready for tax season with the ABLE National Resource Center on Thursday, February 12 from 11 a.m. to noon (PT) in their free webinar, ABLE Tax Time Tips to Boost Your Savings. In this session, attendees will learn practical strategies for filing taxes and maximizing ABLE accounts. Click on the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/4c12NEL.

Registration is now open for Spring Sports!

Visit the updated website page & filter by county and/or sport to find available teams near you. Registration for Bocce, Swimming, Tennis and Track & Field closes February 21! Email [email protected] with any questions.

REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3JRSNC6