Step-by-step classes for digital skills, benefits navigation, self-advocacy, and caregiver organization.
ValleyBridge Enrichment Academy
Programs for connection, learning, and confidence
A warm, structured academy with online trainings and hands-on in-person activities that help participants build confidence, practical skills, and connection.
Hands-on groups for learning, movement, creativity, teamwork, and community connection.
Programs use plain language, predictable steps, visual supports, and time for questions.
Online trainings
Webinar classes for digital confidence and self-advocacy
Online Forms 101Online webinar
Fill out online forms, save copies, create folders, and find documents again.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Google Docs for BeginnersOnline webinar
Create, rename, find, and download a document using simple steps.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Online Meeting BasicsOnline webinar
Join webinars, mute and unmute, use chat, raise a hand, and ask for help.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Work Ready BasicsOnline webinar
Practice professional behavior, asking questions, and asking for help.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Benefits OnlineOnline webinar
Understand SSI, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and IHSS documents, portals, notices, and deadlines.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Email BasicsOnline webinar
Send, reply, attach, download, search, and avoid common email mistakes.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Online Safety and Scam PreventionOnline webinar
Spot suspicious links, fake calls, password risks, and unsafe messages.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Parent and Caregiver Digital BinderOnline webinar
Organize school, medical, Regional Center, benefits, and service paperwork.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Self-Advocacy ScriptsOnline webinar
Practice simple phrases for online meetings and written follow-up.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Prepare For Your IEP MeetingOnline webinar
Organize documents, write questions, join online meetings, and save notes.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Resource Navigation 101Online webinar
Use the resource guide to search by need, prepare calls, and plan next steps.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Digital Skills In English And SpanishOnline webinar
Learn basic digital words and actions in English and Spanish.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Peer Trainer AcademyOnline webinar
Train advocates and individuals with disabilities to co-teach simple tasks with scripts and checklists.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
In-person trainings and activities
Hands-on groups for children, families, adults, seniors, and caregivers
Storytime and MovementIn person
Books, songs, rhymes, movement, and school-readiness practice for young children and caregivers.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Strategy and Games ClubIn person
Turn-taking, planning, flexible thinking, problem solving, and peer connection through tabletop games.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Brick Builders LabIn person
Hands-on brick building for creativity, following steps, teamwork, fine motor practice, and shared projects.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Creation StationIn person
Art, craft, coloring, and STEAM activities with a finished project.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Tech Help for SeniorsIn person
Hands-on support with phones, tablets, apps, email, photos, video calls, and online safety.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Learn and Create ClubIn person
Creative learning for adults with developmental differences and caregivers.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Family Yoga and Calm MovementIn person
Stretching, breathing, movement games, and calming routines for mixed-age families.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Makers and Robotics LabIn person
Project-based STEM for building, robotics, teamwork, and creative problem solving.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.
Caregiver Coffee and PlanningIn person
Caregiver connection, planning, resource sharing, and practical problem solving.
- Plain-language instruction and predictable structure.
- Completion certificate available when applicable.
- Time for questions, practice, and next steps.