WFREC - E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION – Friday, May 11th, 2012

Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder

Tuesday May 15, 2012 MEETINGS 3^RD TUES.!! Meet May 15, 2012 TUES.

TIME: 6:45-9:00 P.M.

Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center

5901 Green Valley Circle, #320 - Culver City, CA 90230

Dan...@westsiderc.org

CHADD-West Los Angeles Branch
SPEAKER and TOPIC
David L. Raffle, PhD, CBIS, “The Joy of ADHD”
Adolescents and adults with ADHD have many valuable gifts, but have not learned how to use them effectively. Dr. Raffle will teach how to utilize and channel these gifts to make truly successful changes in one’s school experience, career, and personal relationships.
Dr. Raffle offers a ground-breaking approach to ADHD,
NOT as a disorder or illness, but as a superior way of being!
Dr. Raffle uses strength-based interventional therapy to help individuals identify their talents and use them to make positive improvements in their lives. He has over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD.
Dr. Raffle is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist who performs neuropsychological testing and cognitive rehabilitation therapy for individuals with acquired and traumatic brain injuries. He also performs psycho educational testing for special education services and standardized test accommodations. Next meeting June 19, 2012 Mindful Child: Teaching the ABCs of Attention, Balance and Compassion

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

You and your family are invited to join us for our Shane's Club Play Date

Saturday, May 19th at Aidan's Place Playground in Westwood

Please RSVP now

The Kiwanis Club of Warner Center will be our sponsors! They always bring extra fun for the kids, so don't miss out!

We'll have an arts & craft project, face painting, snacks, and lots of play on the playground! We hope you can come!
It's all free. My Play Club is Shane's Inspiration's community outreach program that brings kids of ALL abilities together for a play date at one of our inclusive parks.

When: Saturday, May 19th - 10:30am - 1:00pm

Where: Aidan's Place Inclusive Playground at the Westwood Recreation Center, 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, West Los Angeles, CA 90024... between Wilshire and Ohio. Accessible parking is available in the adjacent lot.

RSVP: Marjorie at (818) 988-5676 x101 or Marj...@shanesinspiration.org.

This will help us get an accurate headcount for the activities and snacks. Thank you.

See you at the playground!

Sincerely,
Marci Moran
Director of Community Outreach & Special Events
Shane's Inspiration.

Feature EVENTS:

Westside's 2012 2nd Quarter Training & Events Bulletin is here!

Click here to find your Local Schedule of Events.

Westside Regional Center’s 1st Quarter Training & Events Bulletin for 2012 is now posted on our WRC Website! Please visit our Training Page on our website by clicking here.

Our website is www.westsiderc.org. When you visit our website, click on Training and there will be two options. We have a schedule of local trainings and events and we have a section for WRC Training, which will lead you right to our Quarterly Training Bulletin. If you would like a pre-printed copy, stop by WRC’s receptionist area or the Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center.*Please note, due to budget constraints, Westside Regional Center will no longer be able to mail the full Training and Events Bulletin. We will, however, distribute this publication via e-mail.

Don't Forget!

Westside's calendar of local events, trainings and meetings is updated each month to keep you informed of opportunities hosted within our community.

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

http://sped.lausd.net/sepg2s/pdf/other/esy_2012/esy_start.htm

LAUSD – Los Angeles Unified School District

1330 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA. 90015

(213) 625-6631

HI all, here is some info on the LAUSD calendar. The last day of school for students on a single track school is

ESY – Extended School Year (a.k.a. summer school)

6-22-2011 (Starts 7-9-12 to 8-3-2012)

2012-2013 School Year

(Starts 8-14- 2012 ends 6-4- 2013

Please note there are only 6 days between ESY ending & 2012 school year starting.

Please see link below for the high school schedule and multi- track schools Click on MEM 5665.0 and the end of the link to get more in depth information about ESY services.

See this link for information on the 2011-2012 and 2012 -2013 regular instructional day calendars for single & multi track schools

http://notebook.lausd.net/portal/page?_pageid=33,1120031&_dad=ptl

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

http://www.namiurbanla.org/

NAMI Basics

Please call the office Monday through Thursday, 10 AM - 4 PM.

10211 South Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002

htu...@namiurbanla.org

323-294-7814

What is NAMI Basics? NAMI Basics is the new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years. The course consists of six classes, each lasting for 2 ½ hours. Classes will be offered weekly for six consecutive weeks. The class and all instruction materials are FREE to participants. Limited Seating!

Please click on the link below to register or RSVP. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Should you have questions about the event or how to register, Thank you for your attention and response, we look forward to seeing you in the class. Sincerely Harold Turner NAMI Urban Los

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation- Scholarship Program
Hello,
We are so pleased to announce the launch of Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation! Our mission is to encourage and assist students with Cerebral Palsy to pursue college, university or vocational school education. The Foundation is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.
For the 2012/2013 academic year, Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation is excited to offer two categories of scholarships:
1. for credit course work scholarship for full or part-time students- awards up to $2,500
2. scholarship for audit/non-credit course work- award up to $500; payment for one class
Award money may be applied to tuition, textbooks, lab supplies and/or an in class assistant for note taking, communication, navigation or health needs. This program is open to California residents, age 17 or older, with a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy who will be attending an accredited undergraduate U.S. college, university or vocational school fall 2012/Winter 2013. Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of financial need, past academic performance, passion (as detailed by a 150 word or less essay) and other criteria such as personal challenges. Applications are available at our website, www.cerebralpalsyscholarship.org. Completed applications are due by May 15, 2012.
We request that you please share this information with your Regional Centers so that they could, in turn, share it with their clients. Thank you for your time and support.
Sincerely,
Heather Lieding
Chairman
Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Job Description:

Mindy Bierman Recruiter

ST. ANNE’S 155 N.

Occidental Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026

Office: (213) 381-2931 Ext. 255

Fax: (213) 385-1533

E-mail: mbie...@stannes.org

www.stannes.org

The parent partner is part of a team consisting of social workers working with a family in crisis. They are paired with the parent to help them navigate through the system, put them in contact with any agency/person who would be beneficial at this time and since this person has been through a similar situation personally, they are there to offer support and guidance. Requirements: The parent or primary caregiver (not foster parent) of a child who received services from one of the following COUNTY Departments: DMH, Probation Department, and/or DCFS; or from Regional Center. A Parent Partner must, at the time of hire, no longer have an open case in either the Probation Department or DCFS. Must have car & insurance. Will be meeting client in their homes so need transportation. Mileage reimbursement. Background check required. Cannot have any felonies/misdemeanors. Bilingual Spanish. Computer friendly. Full time, hours 10-7, flex day Friday. $15 hr Benefits after 90 days. Interested candidates should email their resume to mbie...@stannes.org or call Mindy Bierman 213-381-2931x255 available 7am-3pm, M-F If there is any other information you need, just email or call. Thank you for sharing this information.

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

We are looking for interns at WFREC.

Marina Del Rey WorkSource Center 13160 Mindanao Way, Ste.240.

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

West Hollywood WorkSource Center 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade Three. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Nancy E. Cabrel

Youth Programs Supervisor

JVS Marina Del Rey WorkSource Center

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 240

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

PH: 310-309-6000 x227

TTY: 310-309-6018

FAX: 310-309-6032

nca...@jvsla.org

JVS Forms: (JVS Youth Services Programs.doc, Youth Program List of Needed Forms for All Programs.doc, Youth Candidate Declaration.doc, JVS Youth Services Information Sheet.doc, JVS Referral Services Form. PDF) Job Descriptions: (Youth Translation Assistant, Youth Office Assistant, Youth Publishing Assistant and Youth Social Media Assistant) currently, we're only able to take interns through two community programs from Jewish Vocational Services: www.jvsla.org as they provide youth interns 14-24 yrs. of age with the opportunity to obtain real-life work experience and get paid for their internship. The program lasts for only a fixed amount of hours. To qualify and participate in JVS Youth Services paid work experience every interested youth must complete the following to join. JVS has limited spots so make sure everything is turned in accurately. Eligibility:• Live or reside in the West Los Angeles, Venice, Santa Monica, or the Hollywood area• (Call to see if zip code qualifies)• Be ages 14-24yrs of age• Submit a complete application and youth declaration• Must meet low-income requirements as outlined by the County of Los Angeles• Provide Right-to-work documentation to conduct employment A youth can complete this packet and email nca...@jvsl.org or fax to (310) 309-6032 or drop-off in a sealed envelope a completed application packet with copies of needed documents at either of our office Please post: Attention to JVS Youth Services. Each application will be reviewed and responded within 2-3days of receipt via phone, email, or mail. If a client qualifies for one of our programs he/she will be assigned a case manager to start working with them. If not eligible we will refer youth accordingly to other youth providers that may fit their geographic area and/or other identified needs. Please contact Nancy Cabrel at 310-309-6000 ext. 227 or via email at: NCa...@jvsla.org to see if you are eligible to intern for us through JVS. There are strict guidelines that JVS follows. If the prospective intern is interested, they must be eligible for JVS services - that person needs to first go through the JVS training program! An interview can be set up with our agency once a referral is made through JVS. *Please note: Daniel Delgadillo is the wrong person to contact – contact Nancy at JVS directly for any questions regarding their services - thank you

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Friday, May 11, 2012

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Limited RSVP to in...@dsala.org or call 818-786-0001

Cultivar & Crecer Spanish Presentation iPad Applications for Children with Special Needs Liz Ortega TASK Must RSVP

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

SFV Mom's Night Out

Friday, May 11, 2012

in...@dsala.org
Go to our website at http://www.dsala.org/

5:00pm - 8:30pm

Color Me Mine 19839 Rinaldi Street, Porter Ranch, CA 91326

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

www.allisoncamerongray.com

"Stuck in Neutral"

Saturday, May 12^th

Starting at 2:30 p.m.

6322 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Matt Chorpenning and I adapted the novel "Stuck in Neutral" by Terry Truman into a play. We now have the rights and can go into production! Before we do that, we are holding a staged reading on. This will be at the Lillian Theater, This is free! Take care, Allison Cameron Gray

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

CPAD Sat. program CLASS SCHEDULE

05/12/2012

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

220 SOUTH FIFTH STREET

ALHAMBRA, CA 91801

(Cross Street is Commonwealth)

626-321-5266

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Circle time, Social Interaction (Ms. May Fu)
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. International Chess (Dr. Jang)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PE-Basketball (Dr. Jang)
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Karaoke (Abel Lam/Sharon Lam)Rainbow Program:
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rainbow dance group practice
(Pei-Fan Hwang)All the classes are free of charge, sponsored by generous donors and High School Club volunteers.

See you all on Saturday 05/12/2012 1:00 PM prompt.
Best Regards Li Lee CPAD Parent/Volunteer

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

DSALA Saturday Seminars DSALA Office iPad Applications for Children with Down syndrome

Saturday, May 19, 2012

10am - 12pm

Go to our website at http://www.dsala.org/

Limited RSVP to in...@dsala.org

Laura Simmons-Martinez Technology Project Director at TASK, free to families must RSVP

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Sunday, May 20, 2012

1pm - 3pm

For more info contact in...@dsala.org or go to our website at http://www.dsala.org/

SFV Support Grp DSALA Office Meet and Greet Please join us on

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Monday, May 28, 2012 DSALA Office Closed!

Go to our website at http://www.dsala.org/

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Miller Children's Hospital the 2nd Annual Down syndrome Symposium

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach.

Join us as speakers from specialties such as pediatric paleontology, pediatric ENT, pediatric dentistry and more share the latest information in their specialties for the care of children with Down syndrome. This event is free and open to the general public. More information to come!

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

2012 Call for Abstracts Submission Deadline:

Friday- June 15, 2012

For questions, please contact SCDAA at 800.421.8453.

The Annual Convention of SCDAA seeks to highlight the work of its Community-based Member Organizations, affiliates, partners and others working on behalf of individuals with sickle cell disease and their families. Individuals or organizations interested in presenting reports on work completed or in progress should submit an abstract on their work using the form below. All approved abstracts will be published in the final program to be distributed to registered attendees of the conference and the general public. Abstracts scored highest in their categories will be selected for presentation as Lead Lectures to allow longer and broader presentation. < /p>Abstract Categories: Community-based Programs: Advocacy, Collaboration in Healthcare, Outreach.

Patient Care: Clinical Care or Research, Health Services Organization and Delivery

Public Health and Psychosocial Programs: Public Health or Psychosocial Research and Services, Health Education, Health Communications

Nursing Symposium: Special Session addressing Nursing Issues and Contributions to Care

Please Complete the Online Abstract Application

PARENT CONNECTIONS:

Moms Need Moms Cruise

Fri, Jan 25 - Mon, 28, 2013

For more information and pricing contact Erika Villanueva or call 480-293-4689

Carnaval Cruise to Ensenada, México

EVENTS ON THE WESTSIDE:

On-going meetings sponsored by WFREC & Co-Sponsored in-part by the
Westside Regional Center - Info call: (310) 258-4063 or at www.wfrec.org

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IEP Support Group
(Informed Educated Partners)

Meets 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - 1^st Thursday of the Month

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Asperger Support Group

Meets 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - 1^st Thursday of the Month

For more info please contact Fran Goldfarb at (310) 543-5064
bea...@verizon.net - Jim Divine at jde...@lmu.edu

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PARENT SHARE GROUP
(NEW GROUP!!!)

Westside Regional Center - 5901 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230.

Meets 6:30pm – 8pm 2^nd Monday of the Month

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Siempre Amigas
(Girlfriends Always)

Spanish Speaking Support Group (Moms)

Meets 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – 3^rd Monday of the Month

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CHADD West L.A.
(CHildren & Adults with ADD) Support Group

Meets 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m. – 3rd Tuesday of the Month

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WEstside TIgers

(NEW GROUP!!!)
iep workshop/clinics in Spanish

Typically meets 9am to 12pm, 3^rd Friday of the month
Contact Francis Gomez (310) 695-6941 Francis...@gmail.com for information

Parents helping parents to effectively advocate for the rights of their children who receive special education services through the school district.
Facilitated by Cynthia Landes (Educational Therapist). The curriculum for this program was designed by Learning Rights Law Center.

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Families of Ethiopian Children Support Group of Los Angeles

Meets 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – 3^rd Friday of the Month

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Alianza Para Familias Especiales
Spanish Support Group

Meets Once a Month *(at various locations) –
Contact Francis Gomez (310) 695-6941 Francis...@gmail.com for information

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WEStside parents Support Group

The focus of the groups is for parents of children birth to 5 years of age who have been newly diagnosed with a disability. This weekly group meets every Friday (One week in English & the next week in Spanish). – Please call our staff at WFREC for more information about this group at (310) 258-4063.

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Sibshops

(Only: October through June)

This exciting program is just for brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

Meets: Second or Third Saturday of the Month (pending staff availability) – 9am to 1pm – For details call (310) 258-4063 A group of parents, relatives, guardians, and care-givers interested in helping our children, relatives, and others having Asperger Syndrome (AS), because of the way in which it affects our children and our own lives. We also talk about similar phenomena, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), high-functioning autism (HFA), Pervasive Development Disorder-NOS (not otherwise specified), Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Nonverbal Learning Disorder, Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder, Hyperlexia, Mild Autism, and Asperger Syndrome Lite. Because the issues are usually very different, our group is not really the best place for the parents and other supporters of those with “hard-core” or “classical” (Kanner’s) autism, even though AS is often seen as a “mild” version of hard-core autism. The issues can be very different.

EVENTS ON THE WESTSIDE:

The Art of Negotiating:

Cancelled

Saturday, May 12^th

EVENTS ON THE WESTSIDE:

Program for Adults with Autism and Developmental Disabilities Expanding to West L.A

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

7 - 9 pm

Boardroom B Westside Regional Center5901 Green Valley Circle

Culver City, CA 90230-6953

Hi Friends, as my son Joshua gets older, I have begun to explore potential programs that will help move him toward achieving his dreams as an adult. I have been surprised to find that there are not enough programs available on the Westside of Los Angeles and that many of the best programs are in the San Fernando Valley. So I have begun to speak with leaders of those great programs in the Valley and have asked them if they would consider providing services for adults in West LA and the South Bay, which would require them to open up a satellite office on our side of town. The first to seize on that invitation was Tierra del Sol Foundation, a wonderful non-profit organization that has worked with adults with developmental disabilities for over 40 years. It was founded by parents over 40 years ago -- the same parents who helped to create the Lanterman Act and the other laws that benefit our kids today. Tierra has a beautiful campus in Sunland, (yes, I'd never heard of it either -- it's deep in the Valley near the San Gabriel Mountains) which has a variety of educational, vocational, life skills and social/recreational programs. In addition, Tierra offers programs in the community in the areas of employment training, job coaching, job placement, college support, PATH planning, and life skills development. Tierra also runs an art gallery in Claremont that exhibits and sells the art of their participants. Finally, Tierra has been a leader in empowering families and individuals affected by developmental disabilities, including being strong advocates for increased funding in Sacramento. Tierra works with adults with autism as well as other disabilities. And they work with all kinds of individuals, including those who go to college, those that need communication assistance, and those that have behavioral concerns. You can read more about them on their website at www.tierradelsol.org . I wanted to invite you to meet the leaders of Tierra del Sol, including their excellent Executive Director, Steve Miller. Please join me for a discussion with their leading staff about what our hopes and dreams are for our children's futures and how Tierra may be able to help us. Here are the details: Meeting with Tierra del Sol Foundation

RSVP to me at judy...@earthlink.net so that we can get a sense of how many people are coming. And please feel free to pass this information on to other families who may be interested.

I hope you can join us. We have begun to create a PATH plan with Tierra for our son, even though he is only 15, because we realize that it will take a long time to achieve the goals he has for himself. We have found Tierra to be a great organization to work with and they are willing to listen to parents -- something that is too rare I find. So if you are finding that you and your child have clear goals but don't know how to achieve them, or you are not sure what to do as your child grows up, or are in complete denial about your child growing up -- please join us.

Take care,

Judy

EVENTS ON THE WESTSIDE:

CHCR Training on Medi-Cal

July 19^th 2012

10:00-11:30am.

(310) 258-4086

Fax: (310) 649-1312

E-mail: vikk...@westsiderc.org

Hello, unfortunately, the Center for Health Care Rights must postpone their training originally scheduled for next week on Thursday (5/17). Medi-Cal did not finalize their changes as expected so the information will not be available for another month. The CHCR training “Medi-Cal Changes for 2012” is now postponed until Thursday Please make a note of it and put the new date on your calendar. Service Coordinators- Please informs your families of this change. Community Services – Please inform your vendors of this change. Thanks!

Vikki

EVENTS ON THE WESTSIDE:

Study Mission and Best Practices Exchange to Israel:

July 20-27, 2012

6505 Wilshire Blvd. (near San Vicente) Los Angeles

Room B (Free parking is available in the building.)

For security reasons you must RSVP to judy...@earthlink.net
Exploring Israel’s Innovative Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities for Replication in Los Angeles in collaboration with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Join families, professionals, and leaders in the disability rights community in California on a study mission and exchange to Israel to explore the country’s cutting-edge programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. We will be joined by experts and policymakers from Los Angeles and Sacramento who will help to guide us when we return in the replication process. The trip will feature visits to Israel’s leading schools, job training programs, research facilities, therapeutic centers, residential and inclusion communities, and recreational programs and will provide for a high-level exchange of best-practices. A key aspect will include professional interactions with Israel's leading experts in the field of disabilities. Upon their return, participants in the mission will join an implementation task force to identify the elements that could best be adapted in the Los Angeles area. Tentative site visits include: Kishorit and Kibbutz Harduf (living communities); Center for Independent Living; Beit Issie Shapiro (school and therapy center); Israel Unlimited (inclusion and advocacy); Aleh Negev (community for the most severely disabled); Israeli Defense Forces inclusion program; Shalvah Center; and Joint Distribution Committee’s various programs. Cost (not including airfare) - $2,000 per person, based on double occupancy Includes resort hotel near Tel Aviv, most meals, on-the-ground transportation, and meetings. Individuals with developmental disabilities over the age of 15 are encouraged to participate. Aides will be available to assist these individuals, if needed. Individuals of all faiths are invited. For an additional cost, we are offering a three or five-day trip extension to traditional tourist sites including the Old City in Jerusalem, Masada, Dead Sea, and an archeological dig.

Jewish Federation of Greater Please shares this invitation with others who might be interested.

OTHER EVENTS:

LeaLA/Reading festival/free/LA Convention Ctr

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 11-13.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I encourage you to share this flyer for this weekend's event. Note that the flyer does not state times of the LeaLA reading fair activities: everything takes place from all three days, Everything is free. All taking place at the LA Convention Center, now served by 2 Metro lines @ the Pico stop.......South Hall ("the green building") at Convention Center.

Now that many parents open email, I am bcc'ing this to ECF parents and staff as well!

OTHER EVENTS:

The Help Group Advance LA First Annual Conference, "Prep.Launch.Elevate: Supporting Teens and Young Adults in their Transition to Independence

May 11th, 2012

Email advancela...@thehelpgroup.org

www.advancela.org

The American Jewish University in Los Angeles

". Speakers, resources and support for educators, clinicians, researchers, parents and more. CEU credits available. For more information and to register, visit or.

OTHER EVENTS:

Multiple faces of Autism a look at the genetic behind the disorder

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

7:00pm-9:00pm

Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana

RSVP and for information, contact us at (866) 287-8030

Hame...@jfsla.org

Presented by: UCLA professors, DR Wayne Grody, PHD & Dr. Julian Martinez, PHD

A presentation about the clinical and genetic aspects of autism research is used to improve diagnoses and the treatment of Autism.

Cost: $10 per adult, scholarships available

OTHER EVENTS:

Webinar #2: Understanding the Basics: Medicaid & CHIP and Building Partnerships
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

To post: fv...@lists.familyvoicesofca.org

To sign up: http://lists.familyvoicesofca.org/listinfo.cgi/fvca-familyvoicesofca.org

To unsubscribe, send email to un...@familyvoicesofca.org

Among Stakeholders Learn how different systems define children with special health care needs, the basics of Medicaid and CHIP, and different kinds of partnerships between Title V and Medicaid/CHIP. Featured Speakers: Lynda Honberg, MHSA, MCHB/HRSA Project Officer Beth Dworetzky, M.S., Catalyst Center Assistant Director

The Webinar is free to attend. Space is limited--please register to participate.

The Webinar will be recorded and available for later viewing. Missed the first Webinar? What is the Medicaid/CHIP Tutorial and what’s in it for me? Recording and slides are available.

Visit the Medicaid/CHIP Tutorial Webinar Series page for information on upcoming webinars. Please share this information with your extended networks of Medicaid/CHIP and Title V staff, family leaders, and others. Sincerely, Beth Dworetzky Assistant Director the Catalyst Center: Improving Financing of Care for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs

Health and Disability Working Group

OTHER EVENTS:

Friendship Circle of LA Evening of Recognition

May 17, 2012,

6pm

Nessah Synagogue

For more information, contact Friendship Circle LA at 310-277-FCLA (3252) www.fcla.org

Contact Gail at ga...@fcla.org

Friendship Circle of LA Evening of Recognition, honoring Sally Weber (founder of HaMercaz) and the wonderful Friendship Circle volunteers.

OTHER EVENTS:

http://www.ccrcla.org/component/civicrm/?task=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&id=515&reset=1

CCRC

May 17th, 2012

8:30am-3:30pm

20001 Prairie St Chatsworth, CA 91311

If you have any questions please contact us at Aca...@ccrcla.org

818-717-1045.

Proud to partner with West Ed to bring you training titled Rock Solid Foundations: Promoting Social and Emotional Competence of Young Children. Through a generous grant the registration fee for this training is only $10.00. The registration fee is waived for licensed child care providers. Please see the attached flyer for more details. At this training you will learn ways to promote children’s success through: Positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues Supportive environments where every child feels good about learning helping children manage expectations and routines to reduce challenging behaviors To register for this training please go to http://extension.psu.edu/cyttap and click on the green State Training Tab. To register for our upcoming trainings on Challenging Behaviors and Positive Discipline on May 31st and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder on June 20th,.

OTHER EVENTS:

Nes Gadol Jewish Life Programs Presents: The Moses-Aaron Cooperative A SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE & PRE-SHAVUOT TIKKUN

May 19, 2012

9:45 a.m. - 12:00 noon

http://www.vistadelmar.org/nesgadolmosesaaroncooperative/ $10 per attendee paid in advance
For Families with Children with Autism & Other Special Needs. Followed by Communal Lunch TO REGISTER and for more information

OTHER EVENTS:

in...@thefamilycenter.org

Celebrating Mothers & Fathers (en Español)

MAY 19

10:30am - 12:30pm

The Family Center 3355 E. Gage Avenue - Huntington Park, CA 90255

(800) 219-4522

Each year, FUERZA hosts this special event which helps to unify the family unit. Once again, we are pleased to invite all our Fuerza families as we honor Mothers, Fathers and Grandparents of persons with disabilities. We especially encourage new members to attend. This is a great opportunity to fellowship with all our families, and children. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Don't miss out!!

OTHER EVENTS:

http://www.maternalmentalhealthla.org.

Maternal depression

Wednesday May 30, 2012

12:00pm - 2:00pm

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

in...@maternalmentalhealthla.org

mailto:in...@maternalmentalhealthla.org

(323) 315-0372

Special event for children ages 7-13 who have a sibling with special needs. A joint program of HaMercaz & Vista Inspire Program (V.I.P.). Bowling kosher snacks and social time to follow each activity. $10 per event--Scholarships are available.

Advance RSVP required for all events.

Second District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas & the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force invite you to a Community Awareness Forum on Maternal Depression.

Exposition Park, Administrative Offices East, The forum will examine maternal depression and the need for all communities and sectors to address this important public health issue. Included will be a discussion of the signs and symptoms of maternal depression, its impact on families and communities and ways to gather support and resources. Speakers include:

Carla Velasco

Debora Johnson Hayes, PsyD

Carol Berkowitz, MD

Yolanda Becerra-Jones, President of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women

Kimberly Wong, Esq

Ellie Berkowitz Handler, PhD

Refreshments will be served. . One Hour CME/CEUs provided (pending).

Please circulate the flyer attached or drive people to

Thank you!

OTHER EVENTS:

Announcing the inclusion institute’s 2012 speaker series

June 2, 2012

10:00AM to 12:00 noon

San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center

761 corporate center drive

Pomona, CA. 91768

(909) 620-7722

vendo...@sgprc.org

http://www.sgprc.org/

Please join us for the third of our informative seminars

On hot topics!

Making sense of all the changes in healthcare managed,

Medi-medi,medi, and more!

Speaker: Katie Murphy, Esq., Neighborhood Legal services

Cost: $10.00

OTHER EVENTS:

http://www.rideforautism.org/7th-annual-wine-maker-event/

The 7th Annual Autism Wine Maker Event

Sunday, June 3 2012

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Yacht Club Way

Redondo Beach

310-926-3350

AUTISMWI...@GMAIL.COM

SAVE THE DATE for the 7th Annual Autism Wine Maker Event on at Chart House in Redondo Beach Bring your friends, family and neighbors! Ninety-five percent plus of the proceeds benefit families impacted by Autism.

OTHER EVENTS:

2012 Patient & Family Centered Care Conference

Hoy,

Founder, PFCC Partners

562.590.PFCC (7322)

110 W. Ocean Blvd, Suite 20

Long Beach CA 90802

www.pfccpartners.com

Good afternoon Colleagues, Registration is now open for the 2012 Patient & Family Centered Care Conference to be held on:

Friday, June 22 from 8am - 5pm

Location: Grand event center in Long Beach, CA.

Please click on the link below to view the course agenda and REGISTER! Once again this year, we encourage you to send teams of attendees from each of your organizations. Please be sure to include a Patient & Family Advisor from your organization as a team member. The 2012 PFCC Conference will build on the successes of the previous two annual events with Jim Conway, Principal Pascal Metrics providing the keynote address as well as Martha Hayward, Institute for Healthcare Improvement joining us to facilitate the Patient & Family Advisory Panel. It's going to be another informative, inspiring day! Hope to see you there, Libby

To view Agenda & Register for the 2012 PFCC Conference

OTHER EVENTS:

FERIA DE TALENTO (en Español)

JUNE 23 2012

10:30am - 12:30pm

The Family Center3355 E. Gage Avenue - Huntington Park, CA 90255

Phone: (800) 200-4323

a...@fuerzainc.org

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY JUNE 15

We proudly announce our second annual Talent Show. All special-needs children and young adults are welcome to register and participate. This program is designed to allow all contestants to share their talent in a friendly family-oriented setting. There is no first, second or third place....EVERYONE IS A WINNER!! Categories will include Dance, Singing and Musical Instrument. Please note: ach participant must bring their own instrument and background music for dance or singing. Food available for purchase

OTHER EVENTS:

Great Long Beach / San Gabriel Valley

Saturday, June 30, 2012

8:30am ~ 2:30pm

brub...@earthlink.net

For questions contact Rita Rubin 562-943-3335
Autism Society present their annual 2012

Super Sibling Saturday Bethany Lutheran Church, 4644 Clark Ave, Long Beach (Clark & Arbor).

OTHER EVENTS:

What are Independent Educational Assessments and the importance to your child with Down syndrome’s Education?

By Bruce M. Gale, PhD, Clinical Psychologist?

Saturday, July 21, 2012

10am - 12pm

RSVP to in...@dsala.org
go to our website at http://www.dsala.org/

DSALA Office

OTHER EVENTS:

DSALA New Family BBQ

August 2012

in...@dsala.org

OTHER EVENTS:

Buddy Walk Santa Anita Park

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012

in...@dsala.org

ARTICLES:

Shouldn’t School Be Safe?

Learn more online at www.tash.org/webinar

Follow @TASHtweet on Twitter

"Like" us on Facebook

It’s a simple question, yet each day, children with disabilities are at risk of restraint, seclusion and other aversive interventions that cause significant physical and emotional trauma. And while we continue to work toward federal legislation that would restrict these practices, there is something you can do to make a difference in your schools and communities. Join us for a four-part webinar series April 4-May 4, 2012, and gain the tools, knowledge and resources needed to prevent and respond to restraint and seclusion, and become a powerful advocate for change! Learn more at www.tash.org/webinar

Shouldn’t School Be Safe? Preventing and Eliminating the Use of Aversive, Restraint and Seclusion

Pat Amos, a parent and an advocate for people with disabilities and their families for more than 25 years. She currently works as an Inclusion Specialist with the Youth Advocate Program’s Autism Institute.

The Business Case for Reducing Restraint and Seclusion Use

Janice Label, a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years experience in public mental health. She oversees Massachusetts’ $25 million system of inpatient and secure residential care for youth, and leads the Department of Mental Health’s Restraint/Seclusion Prevention Initiative

Understanding the Effects of Trauma on the Lives of those we serve: Developing Trauma Informed Systems of Care

Joan Gillece, director for the SAMHSA National Center for Trauma Informed Care, and SAMHSA Promoting Alternatives to Seclusion and Restraint through Trauma-Informed Practices. Joan has 30 years experience working in the behavioral health field.

For those who want to do more...

We know this is an important issue, that’s why we want to get the word out about this webinar to everyone we can. You can help. We’ve created a resource (download here) that contains a news brief (perfect for e-mails, letters and blogs), along with Facebook and Twitter messages. We’re also using the social hash tag #StopRS. Together we’ll ignite a grassroots movement to end restraint and seclusion!

NEWS:

Missing

Ms. Cristelle Silver aka Cristelle Black Female

DOB: 09-14-1961

Age: 50Ht: 66 “140#

Caucasian female dark hair

Has intellectual disability last spoken to on 3-5-12.

Missing from her home W 108th St, Inglewood CA 90303

If found, please contact

LAPD 77th St division 213-485-4164 Voice

Westside Regional Center (310) 258-4000

Service Coordinator: Rolando Sanchez Vendor:

Advantage Home - DOLLY IGUH-CHIKWELU, ILS provider 323-731-7069

Bernadette Daroca

Risk Management & Mitigation Coordinator

Quality Assurance Specialist Early Start

V: (310) 258-4221

F: (310) 258-4222

bda...@westsiderc.org

NEWS:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/SaveCCS-therapy/#13307022818281&action=

FYI

debras...@comcast.net

(916) 962-0832 - voice

(916) 962-0493 - fax

FYI and hopefully to distribute - a very well written petition regarding the financial eligibility change proposed for CCS MTU in the State Budget. For those of y you not aware - the proposal is the apply a financial "test" to families to receive therapy services within the Medical Therapy Program in the public schools... The bottom line is that only families with low income would qualify. In turn, this means that Education or Regional Center would have to provide more therapy so the reality is that there would be no savings at all to the State and most probably an increase in costs as well as another road block for middle class families with children with disabilities. And, it is really easy to sign-on!

NEWS:

DSALA Programs

May 13, 2012

16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180
Van Nuys, CA 91406

res...@dsala.org

For more information go to our website: http://www.dsala.org/

(818) 786-0001

The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles is searching for a Program Coordinator to develop and manage services to individuals with Down syndrome/Tiresome 21 and their families. The DSALA is located in Van Nuys, CA. and has been assisting the Down syndrome community of Greater Los Angeles since 1976!

Programs Coordinator Position*Salary To Be Discussed With Suitable Applicants *45 hours per week average.*Weekly schedule is flexible but many programs are in the evening or weekends.*90 day paid trial period/revue before creation of contract*Monthly Medical Stipend of $200 (per month) with contract*Applicant must have their own insured automobile*Program travel mileage will be paid using the CA. State rate per mile. Desired Characteristics for the Program Coordinator Position *Hard Working*Detail Oriented*Strong Leadership*Bi-Lingual *Team Player*Clear understanding of Ds/Trisomy 21 and Disabilities culture*Computer Literate with understanding of: Word EXCEL

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HHS announces new Affordable Care Act options for community-based care

June 1, 2012, to May 31, 2015.

For more information on the Administration for Community Living visit:

http://www.hhs.gov/acl/

For more information on the Community First Choice Option visit: http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/fact_sheets.asp

For more information on the Independence at Home demonstration and the organizations selected to participate visit: http://innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/independence-at-home

The rules may be viewed at www.ofr.gov/inspection.aspx

Medicaid and Medicare introduce greater flexibility for beneficiaries to receive care at home or in settings of their choice

New opportunities in Medicaid and Medicare that will allow people to more easily receive care and services in their communities rather than being admitted to a hospital or nursing home were announced today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

HHS finalized the Community First Choice rule, which is a new state plan option under Medicaid, and announced the participants in the Independence At Home Demonstration program. The demonstration encourages primary care practices to provide home-based care to chronically ill Medicare patients.

Both are made possible by the Affordable Care Act. Studies have shown that home- and community-based care can lead to better health outcomes.

“We know that people frequently prefer to receive services in their own homes and communities whenever possible. The rule and demonstration announced today give people choice and provide states with flexibility to design programs that better meet the needs of beneficiaries,” Secretary Sebelius said. “Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, many families had few choices beyond nursing homes or other institutions for their loved ones. The actions taken today will help change that and can lead to better health for these individuals.”

The final rule released today on the Community First Choice Option provides states choosing to participate in this option a six percentage point increase in federal Medicaid matching funds for providing community-based attendant services and supports to beneficiaries who would otherwise be confined to a nursing home or other institution.

Also today, the first 16 organizations that will participate in the new Independence at Home Demonstration were announced. They will test whether delivering primary care services in the home can improve the quality of care and reduce costs for patients living with chronic illnesses. These 16 organizations were selected from a competitive pool of more than 130 applications representing hundreds of health care providers interested in delivering this new model of care.

The Independence at Home demonstration, which is voluntary for Medicare beneficiaries, provides chronically ill Medicare beneficiaries with a complete range of in-home primary care services. Under the demonstration, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will partner with primary care practices led by physicians or nurse practitioners to evaluate the extent to which delivering primary care services in a home setting is effective in improving care for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions and reducing costs. Up to 10,000 Medicare patients with chronic conditions will be able to get most of the care they need at home.

HHS is also seeking comment on a proposed rule that describes a separate Home and Community-Based Services state plan option, which was originally authorized in 2005 then enhanced by the Affordable Care Act. Like the Community First Choice Option, this benefit will make it easier for states to provide Medicaid coverage for home and community-based services.

“Our goal is to provide person-centered support to every Medicare and Medicaid beneficiary, regardless of their physical ability or chronic health conditions,” Acting CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said. “These services and programs will help keep these individuals’ health stable, and keep them home where they want to be, while giving us even more tools to achieve better care for the patient, better health for the population, all at lower costs.”

The announcements made today are one part of the Obama administration’s efforts to help people with disabilities and those living with chronic illness stay in their own homes when they wish to do so. Earlier this month, Secretary Sebelius announced the creation of the new Administration for Community Living, bringing together key HHS organizations and offices dedicated to improving the lives of Americans with functional needs into one coordinated and stronger entity. This new agency will work on increasing access to community supports and achieving full community participation for seniors and people with disabilities.

NEWS:

HAS YOUR CHILD BEEN DISAGNOSED WIT HTHE ADHD? IS HE/SHE TAKING ADDRALL?
5800 Wilshire Boulevard, los Angeles, CA 90036

(310) 289-8242

recru...@axistoday.com

An axis clinical trail is conducting a research study for children 6-12 years old who are currently taking medication to treat their ADHD.

Your child may qualify if he/she is:
6-12 years old
currently taking medications to treat their ADHD (Adderall, Vyvanse, or Dexedrine) in general good health

Qualified participant may receive:
physical exam by licensed physician
study related procedures and laboratory exams
study related medication

NEWS:

EARLY CHILDHOOD-BIRTH TO 5:

The Etta Israel Center

Will open this June

North Hollywood

josh...@gmail.com

Josh Taff at 818-985-3882 ext 238

Proud to announce that it’s fourth Group Home, the Aaron Bloom Home located in, there are two opening left for men over the age of 18 who are Regional Center clients and who have a have a developmental disability. Inquires should be directed to.

DSALA

Every Friday 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

ka...@clubtwentyone.org

Club 21: First Steps Babies birth to age 3 (also second sat of the month)

EARLY CHILDHOOD-BIRTH TO 5:

Maternal Depression Awareness Month

Sunday May 20, 2012

5K: 7:30am

10K: 8:00am

Pico & Banard Way, Santa Monica

Join the Speak up when you’re down http://www.active.com/register/

In recognition of Maternal Depression Awareness Month, the Task Force is recruiting runners and walkers of all ages to join the Speak up When You're Down team at the 2012 Santa Monica Classic 5K & 10K on Sunday May 20^th. Team members will receive a Speak up When You're Down t-shirt and goody bag. Runners, their friends and families are invited to a breakfast reception immediately after the race at The Shore Hotel, located at 1515 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, very close to the finish line.

Online registration is available through Friday May 11th. Race day registration is also available.

Raise money for the Task Force Crowdrise.

Please see a flyer attached. More information can be found on our website.

EARLY CHILDHOOD-BIRTH TO 5:

Dual Language Learning and Attachment in Children 0-5
May 25, 2012
Early Bird Registration (ends May 11th, 2012)

9:00am - 4:30pm,

8:30am Registration

LA Child Guidance Clinic3787 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90007

Parking is off-site ($10)

Marlene Zepeda, PhD This intermediate level workshop will review current research regarding dual language learning in children 0-3 and children 4-5. Issues regarding attachment and socio-emotional development, as well as varying aspects of culture and cognitive development, will be addressed .The presenter will discuss best-practices for working with dual language learners, their families, and other involved service providers. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with the presenter and share current concerns and cases.

$99 Standard Registration Fee: $109 Additional $15 for continuing education credits (6 Credits available for Registered Nurses, Psychologists, LCSW & LMFT) Group Discounts Available

EARLY CHILDHOOD-BIRTH TO 5:

http://www.maternalmentalhealthla.org.

Maternal depression

Wednesday May 30, 2012

12:00pm - 2:00pm

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037

in...@maternalmentalhealthla.org

mailto:in...@maternalmentalhealthla.org

(323) 315-0372

Advance RSVP required for all events.

Second District Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas & the Los Angeles County Perinatal Mental Health Task Force invite you to a Community Awareness Forum on Maternal Depression.

Carla Velasco

Debora Johnson Hayes, PsyD

Carol Berkowitz, MD

Yolanda Becerra-Jones, President of the Los Angeles County Commission for Women

Kimberly Wong, Esq

Ellie Berkowitz Handler, PhD

Refreshments will be served. . One Hour CME/CEUs provided (pending).

Please circulate the flyer attached or drive people to

Thank you!

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES / TRANSITION AGE:

Program for Adults with Autism and Developmental Disabilities Expanding to West L.A

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

7 - 9 pm

Boardroom B Westside Regional Center5901 Green Valley Circle

Culver City, CA 90230-6953

Hi Friends, as my son Joshua gets older, I have begun to explore potential programs that will help move him toward achieving his dreams as an adult. I have been surprised to find that there are not enough programs available on the Westside of Los Angeles and that many of the best programs are in the San Fernando Valley. So I have begun to speak with leaders of those great programs in the Valley and have asked them if they would consider providing services for adults in West LA and the South Bay, which would require them to open up a satellite office on our side of town. The first to seize on that invitation was Tierra del Sol Foundation, a wonderful non-profit organization that has worked with adults with developmental disabilities for over 40 years. It was founded by parents over 40 years ago -- the same parents who helped to create the Lanterman Act and the other laws that benefit our kids today. Tierra has a beautiful campus in Sunland, (yes, I'd never heard of it either -- it's deep in the Valley near the San Gabriel mountains) which has a variety of educational, vocational, life skills and social/recreational programs. In addition, Tierra offers programs in the community in the areas of employment training, job coaching, job placement, college support, PATH planning, and life skills development. Tierra also runs an art gallery in Claremont that exhibits and sells the art of their participants. Finally, Tierra has been a leader in empowering families and individuals affected by developmental disabilities, including being strong advocates for increased funding in Sacramento. Tierra works with adults with autism as well as other disabilities. And they work with all kinds of individuals, including those who go to college, those that need communication assistance, and those that have behavioral concerns. You can read more about them on their website at www.tierradelsol.org . I wanted to invite you to meet the leaders of Tierra del Sol, including their excellent Executive Director, Steve Miller. Please join me for a discussion with their leading staff about what our hopes and dreams are for our children's futures and how Tierra may be able to help us. Here are the details: Meeting with Tierra del Sol Foundation

RSVP to me at judy...@earthlink.net so that we can get a sense of how many people are coming. And please feel free to pass this information on to other families who may be interested.

Take care,

Judy

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES / TRANSITION AGE:

http://www.vistadelmar.org/

The Vista Del Mar Vocational Skills Training program

June 25, 2012-July 6, 2012

9:00-2:00

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services3200 Motor Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90034

(310)-836-1223 ext. 571

Corye Dickerson :(310)-836-1223 ext. 329

Channa Shriki: (310)-836-1223 ext. 387

Gen...@vistadelmar.org

The Vista Del Mar Vocational Skills Training program will offer a 2-week program that will focus on a variety of vocational and independent living skills training for students on the spectrum between the Ages of 16-22. The training will consist of vocational assessments, computerized job searches, simulated job training activities, community based instruction, healthy living classes, and independent living skills SPACE IS LIMITED Cost: $700.00

Información en español:

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Estas reuniones en español continuas son patrocinadas por
el WFREC y Co-patrocinados en parte por
el Centro Regional del Oeste (Westside Regional Center)
Para más información llame al: (310) 258-4063 o visite: www.wfrec.org
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Siempre Amigas
Grupo de Madres Solamente

Se reúne 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – 3^er Lunes del mes

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WEstside TIgers

(NUEVO GRUPO)
TALLER/clinicA de IEP en ESPAñOL

Típicamente se reúne 9am to 12pm, 3^er Viernes del mes
Para información Contacte a Francis Gomez:

(310) 695-6941 Francis...@gmail.com
Los padres ayudar a los padres para promover eficazmente los derechos de los niños que reciben servicios de educación especial a través del distrito escolar.
Facilitado por Cynthia Landas (Terapeuta de la Educación).

El currículo de este programa fue diseñado por
el Centro de Aprendizaje de la Ley de Derechos (Learning Rights Law Center)

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Alianza Para Familias Especiales
Grupo de apoyo informativo

Se reúne una ves al mes

(Se reúne en varios locales, típicamente en el Centro Regional del Oeste)
Contact Francis Gomez (310) 695-6941 Francis...@gmail.com for information

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WEStside parents Support Group

grupo bilingüe

Se reúne semanalmente todos los viernes

(Una semana en Inglés y la semana que viene en español)

El enfoque de este grupo es para los padres de niños recién nacidos
hasta los cinco años de edad que han sido recién diagnosticados con una discapacidad.

Por favor llame a nuestro personal en WFREC para obtener más información
acerca de este grupo al (310) 258-4063.

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Información en español:

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Celebrando a las Mamás y los Papás

The Family Center (Centro Familiar)

3355 E. Gage Avenue - Huntington Park, CA 90255

Mayo 19, 2012

10:30am - 12:30pm

(800) 219-4522

in...@thefamilycenter.org

Cada año FUERZA acoge este evento especial que ayuda a unificar la unidad familiar. Una vez más, nos complace invitar a todas nuestras familias Fuerza al honrar a las madres, padres y abuelos de las personas con discapacidad. Animamos especialmente a los nuevos miembros a asistir. Esta es una gran oportunidad para tener comunión con todas nuestras familias y niños. Almuerzo y refrigerios serán proporcionados. !No se lo pierda!

Información en español:

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FERIA DE TALENTO

Junio 23 2012

10:30am - 12:30pm

The Family Center3355 E. Gage Avenue - Huntington Park, CA 90255

Phone: (800) 200-4323

a...@fuerzainc.org

TODOS LOS PARTICIPANTES DEBEN REGISTRARSE el 15 de junio
Estamos orgullosos de anunciar nuestro segundo show anual de talentos. Todos los niños con necesidades especiales y los adultos jóvenes están invitados a inscribirse y participar. Este programa está diseñado para permitir a todos los participantes a compartir su talento en un partido amistoso orientado a la familia de ajuste. No hay lugar primero, segundo o tercero.... todos son ganadores! Las categorías incluyen danza, canto y de instrumentos musicales. Tenga en cuenta: los participantes deben traer su propio instrumento y música de fondo para la danza o el canto. Alimentos disponibles para su compra

GENERAL COMMUNITY:

We are looking for interns at WFREC.

Marina Del Rey WorkSource Center 13160 Mindanao Way, Ste.240.

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

West Hollywood WorkSource Center 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade Three. Los Angeles, CA 90036

Nancy E. Cabrel

Youth Programs Supervisor

JVS Marina Del Rey WorkSource Center

13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 240

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

PH: 310-309-6000 x227

TTY: 310-309-6018

FAX: 310-309-6032

nca...@jvsla.org

GENERAL COMMUNITY:

Senior Affordable Housing (Age 62+) on the Westside!
11976 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

May 14th-May 25th.

They are open Monday through Friday from 10AM-4PM.

They will also be open on Saturday, May 19th

You can contact their information hotline at 310-949-9239 for more information.

A new senior affordable housing community is set to open on the Westside in January 2013. Del Rey Square is these units will be for individuals who are age 62 or over. The maximum income limit is $35,460 for one person and $40,500 for two persons. Applications will be distributed on site. Additionally, applications will be available online from their website beginning May 14th. The website is http://www.delreysquare.com .Please pass this information along to individuals who might qualify for this great opportunity

GENERAL COMMUNITY:

Accessing Free Internet and Email Services
Questions? Call 310-258-4063.

The Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center on the 3^rd floor of the Westside Regional Center

FREE Wi-Fi for WRC clients and parents of clients who come, sign-in, and bring their own laptop/device.

GENERAL COMMUNITY:

DSALA Programs

May 13, 2012

16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180
Van Nuys, CA 91406

res...@dsala.org

For more information go to our website: http://www.dsala.org/

(818) 786-0001

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GENERAL COMMUNITY:

Get Directions: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=TreePeople+Conference+Center+12601+Mulholland+Drive+Beverly+Hills,+CA+90210&hl=en&sll=34.129114,-118.406974&sspn=0.012931,0.015793&hq=TreePeople+Conference+Center+12601+Mulholland+Drive+Beverly+Hills,+CA+90210&radius=15000&t=m&z=13

You're Invited to a Select Committee Hearing on the Future of Stormwater

Friday, May 18, 2012
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

TreePeople Conference Center
12601 Mulholland Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Assembly Select Committee on Regional Approaches to Addressing the State's Water Crisis: "The Future of Stormwater -- Capture, Store and Supply"

Assemblymember Betsy Butler and Assemblymember Jose Solorio, Chair of the Select Committee, invite you to an informational hearing on the future of stormwater. Topics covered will include innovations by government agencies and organizations on how harvesting and managing local rainwater and runoff can be used to help address the state's water problems.

The agenda includes the following:

"Capture the Rain and Rebuild the Economy," a short video demonstrating the benefits of environmentally retrofitting urban neighborhoods to replenish city watersheds

Southern California Potential for Stormwater as Water Supply

Unique Stormwater Success Stories

Obstacles and Opportunities for Stormwater

For more information, please call the District Office at (310) 615-3515.

RSVP for this Event: http://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/SurveysDirect.php?district=AD53&survey=17584&

LEGISLATIVE:

Dear Autism Community Friends

California1225 Eighth Street, Suite 350Sacramento, CA 95814

Last year, many of you joined with virtually every autism organization in California to support Senate leader Darrell Steinberg’s bill to require insurers to cover behavioral treatment for people with autism spectrum disorders. Together, we won. The bill takes effect July 1. Now we need your help to be sure the bill is implemented as Senator Steinberg and all of us intended. Over the last couple of months, we heard about some potential problems. That wouldn’t be surprising with a change as big as this bill. So we let Senator Steinberg know the concerns that we’d heard, and I met with his staff about them yesterday. They asked us for specifics so that Senator Steinberg can follow up to make sure that no one loses any services they need on July 1. Please email me as soon as possible if you have been told by anyone from your regional center that you may lose any service not covered by insurance, or that your services will change in any negative way as a result of the bill. While we haven’t been able to confirm the reports we’ve received to date, we want to get ahead of any problems associated with this new law so that it is as successful as we all hoped it would be. To protect your privacy, I will take out all names, email addresses, and any other identifying information before I pass anything on to Senator Steinberg or anyone else. No one but me will know who you are. The Lanterman Act makes the regional centers “the payer of last resort.” If a service is in your individual program plan (IPP) or individualized family service plan (IFSP) and no insurer or anyone else is providing for it, the regional center will. The Steinberg bill makes it clear that nothing in the bill changes that. But as we all know, it takes vigilance and determination to make sure that California keeps the Lanterman Act promise. Thank you for your advocacy. Greg PS. Please forward this to anyone you know in the autism community who might want to contribute any information. Greg de Giere Public Policy Director the Arc and United Cerebral Palsy in If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from us, please click here.

UPCOMING RECREATION:

Beach City Baseball Academy

Please contact us at in...@beachcitybaseballacademy.com and we will set up a convenient time to come in and work with one of our instructors.

Almost by accident we discovered that teaching a child with special needs to hit a baseball with one on one attention really works wonders and we do it well. We have had several children with autism come by and we are very proud to see them enjoying what they are doing, feeling proud of their success and thriving in our environment. The experience is not only rewarding for the child but also for the staff at Beach City Baseball Academy, giving our instructors a chance to give back in a special way that is meaningful to them. Because of the opportunity we have to provide this service we would like to offer the community an opportunity to experience this special connection first hand. So, we are reaching out to all of you to advise you of the launch of our program to provide one on one baseball hitting lessons to those children in the community with special needs that would benefit from this service. The lessons are completely complementary and will generally go for about 30 minutes. If you know of any child who might enjoy this service

UPCOMING RECREATION:

DSALA Free 2 Be Me Dance

Sundays, March 18 - May 27

For more information call

Collen Perry 310-259-8970

free2bemedance.com

Ballet I

2:00pm-3:30pm

Ballet II

12:30pm-1:30pm

Tuition $175

UPCOMING RECREATION:

Year-Round Kinder Gym Camp Offered Daily

Monday – Friday

9:00am to 12:30pm

Ages 3½-5 KINDER GYM CAMP is available Monday through Friday in any combination of days and weeks that best fit your schedule. We will have a wait list for days there are fewer than three campers. KINDER GYM CAMP is a half day program for ages 3½-5 years old. Campers get the equivalent of two full gymnastic classes plus music, dance, drama, art and other fun activities. This program is a great place for children to develop physically, emotionally and socially as well as prepare them for preschool or enhance the preschool experience.

UPCOMING RECREATION:

http://www.vistadelmar.org/festivaloffamilies/

Vista Del Mar’s Leadership Council: the Next Generation Presents:

Festival of families

Saturday, May 19, 2012

1:00-4:00pm

3200 Motor Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90034

Purchase your tickets; please call (310) 863-1223 X 226

Gen...@vistadelmar.org

Join us do for a day of celebration, jubilation

And Festivities at vista Del Mar!

Welcoming families of all abilities

Food, music, games, act ivies, arts & crafts,

Petting zoo, videos games truck more! Sensory friendly area & act ivies included

UPCOMING RECREATION:

Sundays for Sibs 2011-2012 Bowling

Sunday, May 20, 2012

2:00pm-4:00pm

At Pinz, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City

For more information and to RSVP, call 866-287-8030

hame...@jfsla.org

UPCOMING RECREATION:

http://www.dsala.org/sports.htm

DSALA Sports + fitness

Saturday June 2 to July 14

9: am-12: pm

El Segundo High School Girl’s Gym

640 Main St. El Segundo, Ca 90245

(818) 786 0001

In...@dsala.org

Basketball Program

The DSALA’S sports and fitness basketball is returning to El Segundo High school. The program is designed to teach basketball skills to individuals with Down syndrome from toddlers to adults. Siblings may participate! Parents must be present during the program

9:00-9:45 parent & me ball Play

10:00- 10:45 Beginning skills 5-12 yrs old

11:00-11:45 Intermediate skill 1- Yrs and older

Cost $30 per athlete

(Includes trophy!)

Plenty of parking on Oak Ave

UPCOMING RECREATION:

Summer Safety Day

Sunday June 3^rd, 2012

2:00pm-4:00pm

Vista Del Mar 3200 Motor Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90034

RSVP at naomis...@vistadelmar.org

For questions call (310) 475-9620

Hosted FACT, HaMercaz & the Vista inspire Program at vista Del Mar

Join us fir an afternoon of education and fun! Including:

Red Cross puppet show (2:15-2:45PM)

Be Red Cross Ready Parent Prepare show (3-4PM)

Red Cross information booth

Crafts&Snacks

Love on 4 paws animals assisted Therapy

E-Recycling Drop-off (staring at 12PM)

Bring your unused and broken electronics to donate

Check http://www.ezpcrecycle.com/ for more information

Suggested donation: 10$ per family

UPCOMING RECREATION:

The Prime Time Games

June 25-29

Kent Campfield

Program Director

Team Prime Time

(310) 838-7872 – Office

(310) 838-8825 – Fax

(310) 617-6056 – Cell

www.teamprimetime.org

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Kenny at ry...@teamprimetime.org

The Prime Time Games once again will be having the “Games camp” on at Webster Middle School. If you plan on attending, please send in the application as space is limited. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Thank you

UPCOMING RECREATION:

DSALA: JENSEN-SCHMIDT TENNIS ACADEMY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME

Mon, June 25 - Wed, June 27

8:30am - 1:00pm

For more information visit www.greenelightfoundation.org

Burbank Tennis Center-BURBANK, CA

UPCOMING RECREATION:

Teen Yoga with Mary Beth LaRue

Sat, July 14, 2012

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Teen Yoga with Mary Beth LaRue

TwentyWonder information DSALA Office the class is open to 10 students with Down syndrome ages 12 and older. Each student must bring a parent or caregiver to participate in yoga alongside them. Mats will be provided.

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