8th Annual
Health & Wellness Conference
Join families, educators, healthcare professionals, and community leaders for a day of learning, resources, and support.
Saturday, November, 14, 2026
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Presented by: Special Needs In My City
A HUGE THANK YOU to our Headline Sponsor:
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Headline Sponsor, Family Resource Network (FRN), for their generous support. Their partnership helps us bring hope, knowledge, and community to families at this year’s conference.
Family Resource Network
Why attend the Conference?
- Take time for self-care.
- Network with families, educators and community resources.
- Gain insights into managing anxiety in your children.
- Understand how to balance protection, independence, boundaries, decision-making, and changing family roles as your child grows into adolescence and adulthood.
- Learn about local mental health support and services.
- Hear from a panel of parents on use of AI tools, parenting, managing stress and advocacy.
- Connect with local resources through vendor booths and More…
Who's the conference for?
- Parents, and Caregivers, Educators and Paraprofessionals
- Self-Advocates
- Professionals from legal & educational
- Special needs centers and organizations
- Mental Health Professionals
Event location
Double Tree Hotel (Downtown Modesto) 1150 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95354
Parking: Free Parking in public lot Only opposite the Hotel on 9th Street, Modesto. Please have your parking ticket validated at the front desk of the hotel.
Valet Service Available at hotel.
Take time for respite.
Discover new ways to support your child’s growth.
SPECIAL NEEDS IN MY CITY's 8th Annual Health and Wellness Conference offers parents and caregivers a much-needed break from the daily demands of caring for children and adults with special needs.
SNIMC understands the immense challenges faced by special needs families, from advocating for quality education and healthcare to ensuring meaningful employment opportunities. That’s why, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, we’re hosting the 8th Annual Health and Wellness Conference.
This Conference provides parents with the chance to relax, learn from leading experts, and connect with other families—all while enjoying a delicious, catered breakfast and lunch.
Welcome Speakers
Keynote Speakers
2026 Sponsors
With your generous gift, we can continue building stronger special needs communities for families, children, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Northern California.
In-Kind Donations
- Joe Hardee (Barber-Modesto)
- Glow Skin and Body Spa
- Gourmet Gift Baskets
- Melaleuca Products
- Brya Hanan (Author, Wounded Heart)
- State Theater
- Black Bear Diner
- Morris Nursery
- Surlas Restaurant
- John's Crazy Socks
8th Annual Health and Wellness Team
Self Advocate Volunteers
Annabella
Daisy
Divya
Zeke
Jenna
2026 Health & Wellness Planning Team
Kathleen Dubose
Susan Turner
Lani Klippel
Barbara Nunez
Christina Zamora
Marramonie Blair
Magan Singh
Jennifer Lee
Claudia Velazquez
Jeannie Cerda
Araceli Espinoza
Andrea Collier
Lori Avila
Cassandra Briscoe
Meena Tadimeti