Join us for a day of learning and connection! Registration includes breakfast, lunch, access to community vendors, and insights from medical and educational experts on mental and behavioral health. You will also have a unique opportunity to ask your questions. 

Free parking is available only in the 9th Street public parking lot facing the hotel. Bring your parking ticket to the hotel’s front desk for validation.

Yes! Spanish interpretation is available for in-person attendees only. Headsets are limited, so please register early and indicate your need during registration. Headsets will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Yes! We will have top notch physicians, Dr. Blakeley and Dr. Sahota  from Kaiser Permanente Modesto who will share practical tips and strategies for supporting mental health and anxiety in children. We are also excited to have highly accomplished Andrew Timbe, CEO from Sierra Vista Child and Family Services Modesto who will discuss their programs and how to access their various services. 

Check out what parents and volunteers had to say from attending last year's conference and how it will benefit families by attending the Conference. Click on this link: https://specialneedsinmycity.org/hwd26-testimonials/

Yes! Check out the menu options: 

Yes, a ramp provides wheelchair access to the conference room. A dedicated quiet room is not available. Please expect conversation and speaker presentations throughout the event.

Yes! The free livestream begins Saturday, November 14, at 9:40 a.m. Pacific Time. Registration opens November 2 at snimc.org. Please register at least one week before the conference so you can receive your link and test it in advance.

Thank you for helping us spread the word! Sharing this conference is a thoughtful way to connect a friend or family member with practical support, helpful resources, and a welcoming community. Post the event on your social media pages and include this link:  https://specialneedsinmycity.org/8th-annual-health-and-wellness-2026/

If you have questions relating to the  Conference, please contact our amazing staff member, Claudia at claudiav@specialneedsinmycity.org