EPICS - Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs

Wednesday Wisdom 15/100

📣 SAVE THE DATE

The Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is hosting the 2026 Native American Su***de Prevention & Awareness Conference on July 8–10, 2026, at Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, NM.

This free conference will focus on strengthening communities, promoting mental wellness, and advancing culturally informed su***de prevention efforts.

🎟️ Free registration available at fdihb.org/naspac

🎬 Join the first-ever Diné Bizaad Movie Night at Saad K’idilyé!

📅 July 2 | 🕕 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends for a fun evening celebrating Diné language and culture.

Concessions will be available to support ongoing programs.

Sunday Self-care

📽️ Sensory Friendly Showing – Los Lunas

Mitchell Theatres Starlight 8 on June 27 at 11:00 AM for a sensory-friendly showing of Toy Story 5.

(Sign-in at 10:30 AM)
🎧 Lowered sound | 💡 Dim lights | 🎬 No previews
🎟️ $5.75 per person
💙 Autistic admission covered by Autism Society New Mexico

🌈 Open to anyone who benefits from a sensory-friendly environment.

📢 Workshop Update!

Please note that tomorrow morning's workshop has been canceled as the EPICS office will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

If you were planning to attend, we invite you to explore our recorded presentation on the IEP Process, available under the Workshops tab on our website. You'll also find a variety of other helpful topics and resources available at your fingertips.

Visit our website: www.epicsnm.org

We look forward to connecting with you at future workshops.

EPICS is set up today at the P2C Summer Summit Transition Conference, joining alongside many dedicated educators, families, and community partners committed to supporting students through every stage of their journey.
We are proud to be part of spaces like this that center growth, access, and informed support for the communities we serve.

Wednesday Wisdom 14/100

📢EPICS Families - There’s still time to register!

Get ready for the new school year with EPICS New Mexico’s FREE Four-Day Virtual Parent Meeting Series designed to help families feel confident, organized, and informed when supporting children with IEPs and special education services.

💻 Virtual via Zoom
📅 June 22–25, 2026
💚 Free and open to all EPICS families
⚠️ Limited spaces still available — don’t wait!

What we’ll cover:
✅ Back-to-school planning & routines
✅ Understanding your child’s IEP
✅ Parent rights & advocacy during IEP meetings
✅ Creating a parent binder & organizing important records

Whether you're brand new to special education or looking to strengthen your advocacy skills, these sessions are built to give you practical tools you can use right away.

📧 Reserve your spot: [email protected]

🎉 Community Invitation

North 4th Art Center, a local non-profit that provides arts programming for adults with developmental disabilities, is excited to invite you to an upcoming community social event at their center.

Country-Themed Dance 💃🤠
🗓 Tuesday, June 30th
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 North 4th Art Center

Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and light refreshments in a welcoming and inclusive space. A designated area for parents and guardians who would like to stay and relax during the event.
This is a great opportunity to connect, celebrate community, and have a fun summer evening together.

Please RSVP here: https://luma.com/waijafsd