WFREC - E-MAIL DISTRIBUTION – Friday, May 4th 2012

The idea of transition from high school is both exciting and frighteneing. Both parents and students will move from familiar supports and services to less familiar ones This workshop will help prepare youth age 13 tand up and their parents to active participants in their transition planning.

Partnered by: Westside Regional Center & Westside Family Resource and Empowerment

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The Art of Negotiating:
Creating Successful Partnerships with the Agencies and Systems that Serve People with Disabilities

Please join us for this incredible one-day learning opportunity—presented by:

Marc Purchin, M.B.A.

Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Southwest SELPA

When: Saturday, May 12^th

Time: 9:30am— 3:00pm (lunch will be provided)

Location: Westside Regional Center - 3rd Floor

5901 Green Valley Circle

Culver City, CA 90230

Sign-Up for Conference

Phone: (310) 258-4063

This workshop is designed as a fast-paced and interactive training, allowing participants to have a hands-on approach to learn new conflict resolution and negotiation techniques.

*Limited Scholarships Available Building Successful
Relationships: Negotiating with Publicly Funded Systems - Learning Interest-based Negotiations for a win-win outcome - Tips for Effective Communication & Creative Problem-Solving - Conflict is not a Bad Word; Conflict is an Opportunity for Discussion

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Parent Share Group

Second Monday of the Month

Westside Regional Center

6:30pm – 8pm

5901 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230.

Westside Parent Share Group (English-Speaking Parent Support Group) for Families of Children with Special Needs The Westside Parent Share group is an opportunity for parents, family members and/or caregivers to come together to meet and receive support from other families who face challenges with their babies, toddlers and school-aged children with special needs. Facilitated by TiaMarie Smith, the Westside Parent Share Group will provide a place to learn from one another as we share our information, experiences and knowledge parent to parent! TiaMaire Smith is a family educator who specializes in development and behavior. If you’re unable to attend and are interested in sharing please visit www.wfrec.org and click on Message Board information from the group will be listed under the Behavior section. Additional information will also be available under Birth to Five tabs as well.

Limited childcare is available. If you have any questions please call or The Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center at: (310) 258-4063 In Partnership With: www.NewStepsForward.net , www.WestsideRC.org , www.wfrec.org

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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.

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LAUSD

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

6-22-2011. ESY starts 7-9-12 to 8-3-2012.

2012-2013 school year starts 8-14- 2012 ends 6-4- 2013 Please note there is 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.

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

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

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NAMI Basics

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

10211 South Compton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90002

http://www.namiurbanla.org/

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

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Autism Society of Los Angeles – President’s Message
April 2012: New Autism Rates Are a Call to Action

Autism Awareness month and the new CDC figures for autism coincide this year in a shocking way. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now estimates that 1 in 88 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The new estimates come from the ADDM Network that collected data about 8-year-old children in 14 areas of the United States during 2008. The number of 1 in 88 children represents a 23% increase since the CDC’s 2009 report when the figure was about 1 in 110. It is a 78% increase from the 2007 report when the figure was 1 in 150.

Autism is a public health concern, more urgent by the minute. Closer to home, one-third of all people with ASD in California live in the Los Angeles area! The Autism Society of Los Angeles continues to focus on how people on the autism spectrum of all ages will get the services they need, and how we will move this agenda forward in spite of devastating budget cuts and other obstacles we face as a community.

The Autism Society of Los Angeles continues to be the leadership organization seeking policy solutions and collaborative efforts to help families affected by autism in our area get access to the information and resources they need. Our year-long series, Autism in LA, has involved hundreds of local leaders and organizations. We have closely examined the many pressing issues faced by families, educators, and service providers. Together we have defined the needs of our community. We have brainstormed practical solutions and inspired options. Our next step is to create policy recommendations and collaborative partnerships to improve the lives of all affected by autism, here and now.

The Autism Society of Los Angeles needs your support to continue this important work, now more than ever. We know that many organizations will be asking for support his month, but if you live in the LA area, you are counting on us, and we are counting on you! We ask that you please donate what you can to help us in our efforts. Please become a member, volunteer, or sponsor today, and tell your friends! Please visit our new website, www.autismLA.org for more information about how you can help. Don’t miss the wonderful new information we have added about autism, at all ages and stages.
Sincerely,
Emily Iland, President, Autism Society of Los Angeles
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/CountingAutism/
See the full CDC report at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6103a1.htm?s_cid=ss6103a1_w

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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

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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

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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.

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Actor/Advocate Joe Mantegna Speaks out for Performing Arts Studio West

John John Paizis

Founder/Director

Performing Arts Studio West

310.674.1346 ext.201

http://www.pastudiowest.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPR05SmWEyQ&feature=youtu.be

Please feel free to distribute liberally; post on your web site; share w/ friends on facebook; tweet about it and more.

Thanks for your support!

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Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center

Saturday, May 12^th

Starting at 2:30 p.m.

6322 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038.

www.allisoncamerongray.com

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

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CASTING FOR AMERICA’S SUPERNANNY

Los Angeles, CA

(1-877-626-6984)

super...@ShedMediaUS.com

rgree...@shedmediaus.com

The hit parenting series AMERICA’S SUPERNANNY is currently casting families for the next season of the show. The casting team is sending producers all over California to find families interested in receiving personalized advice for their unique circumstances. This season producers are searching for families with unique circumstances and challenges. Deborah Tillman has an extraordinary ability to identify and tackle the toughest issues facing America’s families today. Some of the challenges you may be struggling with are; disrespectful behavior; tween and teen issues; mean girls or bullying boys; and blended families where both sides are seeking help.

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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 toeffectively 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.

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The Art of Negotiating:

Saturday, May 12^th

9:30am— 3:00pm

Westside Regional Center - 3rd Floor 5901 Green Valley Circle

Culver City, CA 90230

Dan...@WestsideRC.org

http://www.westsiderc.org/

Creating Successful Partnerships with the Agencies and Systems that Serve People with Disabilities Please join us for this incredible one-day learning opportunity—presented by: Marc Purchin, M.B.A.Director of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Southwest SELPA (lunch will be provided)

Cost: $25 - Families & Students $40 - Professionals, Educators, Administrators... Limited scholarships a Cost: $25 - Families & Students $40 - Professionals, Educators, Administrators... Limited scholarships available (deposit required) available (deposit required)

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The Art of Negotiating:

Saturday, May 12th

9:30am— 3:00pm

Westside Regional Center - 3rd Floor

5901 Green Valley Circle

Culver City, CA 90230

Sign-Up for Conference Phone: (310) 258-4063

Email: Dan...@WestsideRC.org

Limited scholarships available (deposit required)

This workshop is designed as a fast-paced and interactive training, allowing participants to have a hands-on approach to learn new conflict resolution and negotiation techniques. *Limited Scholarships Available Building Successful

Relationships: Negotiating with Publicly Funded Systems - Learning Interest-based Negotiations for a win-win outcome - Tips for Effective Communication & Creative Problem-Solving - Conflict is not a Bad Word; Conflict is an Opportunity for Discussion

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Supporting Youth and Parents in Transition from High School

Friday, May 11, 2012

Time: 1pm – 5pm

Westside Regional Center

5901 Green Valley Circle, Suite, Third Floor

Culver City, CA 90230

Presented by Christine Suh and Fran Goldfarb the idea of transition from high school is both exciting and frightening. Both parents and students will move from familiar supports and services to less familiar ones this workshop will help prepare youth age 13 tand up and their parents to active participants in their transition planning. Where: When: Partnered by: Westside Regional Center & Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center

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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.

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The UCLA CART Autism Affinity Group

Friday, May 4, 2012

695 Charles E young drive south Los Angeles, ca 90034

Scientific Lecture: 9:00 -10:00 a.m.

Community Questions Discussion: 10:00-10:30 am

For further information, please visit our website at www.autism.ucla.edu

1st Floor Conference Room #1357 All are welcome! Coffee served ~ 8:30 am

Professor, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Member of the Graduate Groups of Genetics, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology “Mapping the Neuronal Methylome at the Epigenetic Interface of Genes and Environment for Autism and.

Contact Dr. Candace J. Wilkinson at 310-825-9041.

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Autism: An Epidemic or a Matter of Definition?

Saturday, May 5, 2012

1:00 - 3:00 pm *

Donald P. Loker Conference Center

On the first floor of the California Science Center

(323) 724-3623

mailto:4i...@cscmail.org

http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/

Check-in for the event begins at 12:00 p.m. on the first floor of the California Science Center. You must check-in by 12:45 p.m. to guarantee your seat. Members can show their Member card to get special reserved seating.

Parking for this event is $10 per vehicle (cash only), or free with a Member Parking Voucher.

Please note: You must RSVP, space is limited for this event. Flyer is attached. Please call me if you have questions. Thank you,

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The Help Group 3^rd Annul Special Needs Resource Fair

May 6, 2012

11am-3pm

13164 Burbank Blvd.

Sherman oaks, CA 91401

Nw...@thehelpgroup.org

http://www.thehelpgroup.org/index.php

For Further information Contact 818.778.7136

An opportunity for professionals to discover the wonderful Children’s Resource Los Angeles has to offer its special needs community

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CCRC – Child Care Resource Center

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.

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

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,.

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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

in...@thefamilycenter.org

http://www.thefamilycenter.org/

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!!

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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

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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

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

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.

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TALENT FAIR (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

http://www.thefamilycenter.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

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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

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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).

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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!

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California Children’s Services

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!

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

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How to Teach Chores to Your Special Needs Child
2012/03/07

By Karen I was chatting with another parent at the Friendship Circle recently, and I mentioned that my 10 year old son, who has autism and severe learning disabilities, does the dishes at our house. “What? He does chores? ”Yes, in fact, Louie also does the laundry without being asked. And he vacuums his room. And he puts away his own clothes, books and toys. And he shovels snow. He does everything with a big smile. “How did you teach him to do all of that?”Well, it took a really long time for him to learn. We had to find the right motivation, and we had to break everything down into simple steps. But somehow it clicked. This is how the learning process unfolded for us. Step #1: Start with Self Care My husband and I started to make long-term plans for our son while he was still in preschool. We realized that he was going to need extra help learning basic life skills. We introduced self-care: brushing his own teeth, running a bath at the right temperature, washing his body. We always made it a point to comment positively on his independence in this area, but we did not give him any other reward. Step #2: Experiment with Sticker Charts We tried sticker charts for doing tasks around the house. The list of chores would have one or two self-care tasks, a household task that he had already mastered and a household task that he had not yet mastered. Our son had absolutely no interest in these sticker charts for several years. But we noticed that he liked to vacuum and switch electric items on and off. We decided to let him vacuum as much as he wanted, and we even got him a Shark motorized sweeper, because it is lighter and quieter than a regular vacuum. Step #3: Incorporate Privileges Eventually, Louie started asking for extra privileges. His most prized privilege was a weekend morning out with either me or my husband. Those sticker charts suddenly became attractive. His first successful job chart only had 2 jobs on it: read 20 minutes per day with Mom and unload the clean dishes from the dishwasher with Dad. This involved re-organizing the kitchen so that all dishes were accessible to him. We had to talk him through the unloading process and show him the correct place for every single item. Step #4: Add one task at a time we added a new job to his chart as soon as he mastered the previous task. We talked openly about how everyone in the family was benefiting from Louie’s assistance. Every shelf in Louie’s closet was labeled, and every evening I gave him 10 items of his clothing to identify and place on the correct shelf. The single most challenging task for Louie was to pick up 10 toys or books off the floor and to put each item back in the correct place. This required categorizing items out of context. Step #5: Work on new tasks together our weekend outings taught Louie the value of shared activities. He noticed that my husband and I were finishing up the dishes after he unloaded the dishwasher, and he noticed the time spent doing laundry. Louie decided that he wanted to be more involved, because it meant that he could spend more time with his parents. This was a major turning point for him. He started loading the dirty clothes in the washing machine, and I taught him how to measure the detergent and switch on the machine. He loved setting and turning on the machine. Step #6: Practice makes perfect! Scaffolding is the art of putting supports in place so that a person can learn a new skill. Louie needed plenty of scaffolding to learn how to load dirty dishes into the dishwasher. He had to learn how to rinse, sort and arrange everything. He spilled an awful amount of dirty dishwater on the kitchen floor and counters. We often had to run the dishwasher twice to get everything clean. But we responded positively and showed him the correct way to load. Even the lightest, most gentle criticism was upsetting to him. Step #7: Remove the Scaffolding We slowly removed the scaffolding from the daily chores and invited Louie to join us in whatever we were doing. He doesn’t have a job chart anymore. Louie loves to help me prepare meals: he prefers to set the oven for me, because pressing electronic buttons is such a delight. He learned how to sort our dirty laundry into whites, colors and delicates. Last weekend he wanted to watch his dad change the oil in the car. We keep adding new tasks to his repertoire, and we make sure that the experience is social and lighthearted. Louie has a long way to go in his developmental skills, but every day I kiss him and say, “Thank you for helping me today.”

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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

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DSALA Programs (Down Syndrome Association of L.A.)

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.

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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

EARLY CHILDHOOD - BIRTH TO 5:

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CCRC – Child Care Resource Center

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.

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

EARLY CHILDHOOD - BIRTH TO 5:

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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.

ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES / TRANSITION AGE:

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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

http://www.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

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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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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

http://www.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!

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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

http://www.thefamilycenter.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:

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DSALA Programs (Down Syndrome Association of L.A.)

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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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:

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SUMMER FUN PACKET!

Compiled by the Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center

http://www.wfrec.org/files/SummerFunPacket2012updated4_13_12.pdf

Summer camps, recreational orgs, ideas and tips!

If you have any questions or need assistance filling out your

UPCOMING RECREATION:

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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:

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Crossroads Sports Complex *Grand opening*

Sunday, May 6th

Volunteers: 1pm-4pm

Athletes: 2pm-4pm

Crossroads School

1715 Olympic Blvd

Santa Monica, CA 90404

(213) 892-2935

http://www.keenlosangeles.org/

ega...@keenlosangeles.org

Absolutely Free!

One to one Recreational activates!

Volunteer powered!

Help kids with special Needs

UPCOMING RECREATION:

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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

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

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:

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DSALA Sports + fitness (Down Syndrome Association of L.A.)

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

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

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:

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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:

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Beach City Baseball Academy

If you know of any child who might enjoy this service 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.

*MORE RESOURCE LINKS

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Our Affiliates

Laws You Should Know

Disability Specific Resources

Parent Resources

Self-Advocacy Sites

Advocacy Agencies

Systems Serving the Disability Community

General Recreation Resources

National Disability Resources

Generic Local & National Resources

Online Newsletters & Updates

OUR AFFILIATES

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Westside Regional Center (WRC)

Website: WestsideRC.org

Services for people with Developmental Disabilities such as: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, & Epilepsy

Early Start Family Resource Centers of California

Early Start Family Resource Center Networks: http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/FamilyResources.cfm

FRC Network of CA: www.frcnca.org

FRC Network of Los Angeles County: www.FamilyResourceNetworkLAC.org

California Association of Family Empowerment Centers

Website: CAFEC

WestEd - Family Empowerment & Disability Council (FECD)

Website: www.calfedc.org

Family Voices of California

Website: FVCA

LAWS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: www.eeoc.gov/types/ada.html

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: http://www.help4adhd.org/en/education/rights/idea

OSEP Website: http://idea.ed.gov

Special Education & the Individualized Education Program: http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html

AB3632 - Mental Health Services through School: http://www.slocoe.org/fys/pdf/ab3632.pdf

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html

No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml

Lanterman Act: www.cahf.org/public/dsc/lanterman.php

(Created and governs the state’s 21 Regional Centers)

DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES

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ADD & ADHD

CHADD West L.A. Chapter: www.CHADD.org

National Resource Center on AD/HD: www.help4adhd.org

Autism

Autism Society of America (ASA) – L.A. Chapter: www.asa-la.org

Autism Society of America (National): www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

Autism Speaks: www.AutismSpeaks.org

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): www.TacaNow.org

UCLA CART (Autism Research)

Blind and Vision Impaired

California Deaf-Blind Services: www.cadbs.org

Blind Children’s Center: www.blindchildrenscenter.org

Junior Blind of America: http://www.juniorblind.org/site/

Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy: www.ucp.org

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

California Deaf-Blind Services: www.cadbs.org

House Ear Institute: www.hei.org

Impact Families: www.impactfamilies.org/

John Tracy Clinic: www.johntracyclinic.org/

GLAD: Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc: www.gladinc.org/

Down syndrome

Association for Down Syndrome (NADS): www.nads.org

Down syndrome Association of L.A.: www.dsala.org

Club 21 Learning and Resource Center: www.clubtwentyone.org/

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Foundation: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/

Intellectually Disabled/Challenged – Mental Retardation

The ARC: www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=294

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of America: www.LDAnatl.org

LDA Los Angeles: www.lalda.org

PARENT RESOURCES

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All about Me! Parent Notebook: http://mchneighborhood.ichp.ufl.edu/medicalhomela/all_about_me.htm

CALTASH: http://www.tash.org/chapters/caltash/index.htm

Connections for Children – Westside L.A. Area clearinghouse of childcare/preschools: http://www.cfc-ca.org/about/contact.asp

Crystal Stairs, Inc. – L.A. Area clearinghouse of childcare/preschools: http://www.crystalstairs.org/history.html

Disability is Natural: http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/index.htm

Disability Resources on the Internet: http://www.disabilityresources.org/CALIFORNIA.html

EDSI – Early Development Screening & Intervention (UCLA): http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu/EDSI.asp

EmpowerTech (Assistive Technology classes & evaluations): www.EmpowerTech.org

Exceptional Children’s Foundation: www.ecf.net/home

Exceptional Children’s Magazine (for parents of children with special needs): www.EParent.com

Independent Living Centers: http://www.ilusa.com/links/ilcenters.htm

NECTAC -Website: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: NECTAC

Partners in Policymaking: www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/index.html

SPA 5 – Service Planning Area 5 (through Children’s Planning Council): SPA5

Special Needs Network, Inc: www.specialneedsnetwork.net/

Special Needs Online Bookstore: www.SpecialNeeds.com

The Father’s Network: www.fathersnetwork.org/page.php

The Sibling Support Network: www.siblingsupport.org/

SELF-ADVOCACY SITES

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Disability Rights of California - formerly known as ‘Protection & Advocacy, Inc.’ -PAI

Home Page: Disability Rights of California,

Special Education Rights Manual: Special Education Rights & Responsibilities Manual

Lanterman Rights & Responsibilities: www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/506301Index.htm

Top Ten Most Important Publications: Most Requested Publications

NICHCY– National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Home Page: www.Nichcy.org

How to Write a Letter to School District: Template Letters

TASK

Team of Advocates for Special Kids: www.TaskCA.org

FVCA

Family Voices of California: http://www.familyvoicesofca.org/about2.html

Wrightslaw

Special Education Law: www.wrightslaw.com

DREDF - Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund: www.dredf.org/

ADVOCACY AGENCIES

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Disability Rights of California [formerly Protection & Advocacy, Inc. -PAI]: DisabilityRightsCA.org

Learning Rights Law Center: www.learningrights.org/

CDCAN - California Disability Community Action Network (Marty Omoto): www.cdcan.us

Education Advocacy Project: www.DisabilityRightsLegalCenter.org

People First of California: www.peoplefirstca.org/index.htm

Independent Living Centers

Westside Center for Independent Living: www.wcil.org/index.html

CFILC – California Foundation for Independent Living Centers: www.cfilc.org

CALIF – Communities Actively Living Independent & Free: http://www.calif-ilc.org/

SYSTEMS SERVING THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY

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California Department of Education (CDE)

CDE Home Page: www.cde.ca.gov

Special Education Link: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/

SELPA – Special Education Local Area Plan: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/caselpas.asp

Regional Centers (RC’s)

Home Page: Regional Centers

Early Start of California (Birth to 3 Program) – Early Start

(Program also housed within regional centers for babies ‘at-risk’ housed within regional center)

Department of Developmental Services – (overseas regional centers): DDS

California Department of Social Services – (overseas DDS): CDSS.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

Home Page: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/index.htm

Medi-Cal

Home Page: www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/medi-calhome/default.htm

Healthy Families: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Home Page: http://www.dds.ca.gov/SupportSvcs/IHSS.cfm

Department of Mental Health (DMH)

Home Page: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/aboutken/

California Children Services (CCS)

Home Page: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/pcfh/cms/ccs

GENERAL RECREATION RESOURCES

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AYSO VIP Soccer: http://soccer.org/Programs/VIP/

Boy Scouts of America: www.scouting.org

Broadway Gymnastics: http://www.broadwaygym.com/epp.php

Challenger Little League: http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/About_Our_Organization/divisions/challenger.htm

Education & Enrichment.com: www.EducationAndEnrichment.com

Find your local YMCA: www.ymca.net

Find your local Boys and Girls Club: http://www.bgca.org/clubs/

Prime Time Games: http://teamprimetime.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=18

Shane’s Inspiration: http://shanesinspiration.org/content/view/25/57/

Special Olympics Southern California: www.sosc.org

Surfer’s Healing: www.surfershealing.org

NATIONAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

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CDC - Center for Disease Control: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/

Disability Statistics Center

http://www.dsc.ucsf.edu/main.php?name=finding_data#sources

HUD: Housing and Urban Development-Housing for People with Disabilities:

http://www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm

NCD - National Council on Disability

www.ncd.gov

National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped

http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/content/view/24/47/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=171&Itemid=232

President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section

http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm

GENERIC LOCAL & NATIONAL RESOURCES

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2-1-1 Directory Services

Statewide: http://www.ca.gov/211directory.html

Los Angeles County: http://www.211la.org/

Benefits Check Up: www.benefitscheckup.org

California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: http://www.cpedv.org/crisis_centers.html

Feeding America: feedingamerica.org

Healthy City: http://www.healthycity.org/c/resource#/mode/cat_drill/geo/zip/zt//cat/||||/yk/071

New Eyes for the Needy: http://www.neweyesfortheneedy.org/users/individuals.html

Lifeline Support: http://www.lifelinesupport.org/li/low-income/lifelinesupport/browser/Default.aspx

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/

National Center of Victims of Crime: http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx

National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.ndvh.org

National Family Caregivers Association: www.nfcacares.org

Rainbow Resource Directories: www.resourcedirectory.com

Section 8 Rental Voucher Program: www.hud.gov/progdesc/voucher.cfm

Venice Family Clinic: www.venicefamilyclinic.org

ONLINE NEWSLETTERS & UPDATES

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California Disability Community Action Network – Marty Omoto

www.cdcan.us

Association of University Centers on Disabilities

http://www.aucd.org/template/index.cfm

Education Week on the Web

http://www.edweek.org/ew/topics/special-education/index.html

Daniel Delgadillo

Westside Family Resource & Empowerment Center

5901 Green Valley Circle, #320

Culver City, CA 90230

Main: (310) 258-4063 - Direct: (310) 258-4017

Website: www.wfrec.org

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