Hope Services and SARC bring back Crystal Ball Dance

Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center will host the 2nd Annual Crystal Ball Dance on June 20 in San Jose for adults with developmental disabilities, their families, caregivers and supporters. Organizers say the event is returning after last year’s capacity crowd and is aimed at building connection, inclusion and community. Why it matters: - The Crystal Ball Dance is designed to give adults with developmental disabilities a space to socialize, celebrate and build relationships. - The event also reflects a broader push for more inclusive community activities in Silicon Valley. - Last year’s debut drew more than 150 attendees and reached capacity, signaling strong demand. What happened: - Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center announced the return of the 2nd Annual Crystal Ball Dance on June 20, 2026. - The dance will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. - The event location is 203 San Ignacio Avenue in San Jose, California, 95112. - The dance is open to adults 18 and older served by Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center, along with their family members and supporters. - DJ Kevin Ponce will return to perform. Ponce receives services through both organizations. The details: - The event was inspired by feedback from people supported by Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center, who asked for more chances to socialize, make friends and celebrate together. - Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center support children and adults with developmental disabilities through services, resources and opportunities. - Hope Services serves more than 4,100 individuals and families each year across nine Northern California counties. - San Andreas Regional Center coordinates lifelong services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties. - Hope Services says its programs include employment services, mental health counseling, community living support, early intervention and day programs. - Hope Services also says it was founded in 1952 and is a leading nonprofit provider in Silicon Valley. More information is available on Hope Services . - San Andreas Regional Center says it uses person-centered planning and community partnerships to help people access resources for fuller lives. More information is available on San Andreas Regional Center . - Media contact for the announcement is Terry Downing, Senior Vice President at PRxDigital, Inc., at Terry_downing@prxdigital.com or 408-838-0962. Between the lines: - Organizers are turning participant feedback into a recurring event, which suggests the dance is meant to be more than a one-time celebration. - Returning DJ Kevin Ponce highlights the event’s focus on leadership and participation by people the organizations support. - The presence of family members and supporters points to an event built around broader community inclusion, not just a single audience. What’s next: - Organizers expect this year’s dance to draw even more participants than the inaugural event. - Hope Services and San Andreas Regional Center appear to be positioning the Crystal Ball Dance as a continuing community tradition. - The event will serve as another test of demand for inclusive social programming in the region. The bottom line: - The Crystal Ball Dance is back because participants wanted it, and the turnout from year one suggests the demand is real.