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Transitioning from High School Using AT Workshop Webinar on December 7Local public and private agency representatives will discuss the continuation of AT services beyond high school on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Panelists will be present to discuss their agencies’ responsibilities and services regarding AT in the transition process. Designed for anyone interested in learning more about assistive technology and the transition from high school, including people who use AT (ages 14-22 years old), parents, caregivers, case managers, family members, therapists, educators, and professionals who support transitioning students. Registration required - Please advise if an accommodation is needed. To register or for more information, please contact the Koch-Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org. A link to the Webinar will be sent to you when you RSVP. If you are unable to access the Internet, there will be a live Webinar presentation at Lanterman Regional Center in the KYRC Conference Room on the first floor. |
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Optional Adult Dental Services for DDS Regional Center Clients Restored
Effective January 13, 2012, the Medi-Cal Dental Program (Denti-Cal) will begin processing dental claims for regional center clients (also known as DDS beneficiaries or clients of DDS) age 21 and over, who have Medi-Cal and do not reside in a licensed health facility (Intermediate Care Facility or Skilled Nursing Facility). Services may be provided effective January 1, 2012; however providers should not submit claims for regional center clients to Read the November 2011 Denti-Cal Bulletin for more information |
2011 Free Clothing Giveaway on December 4 The National Council of Jewish Women/LA ~ Community Counseling and Support Services and Council Thrift Shops (www.ncjwla.org) presents the 2011 Free Clothing Giveaway. Select from thousands of pieces of clothing for women, men and children, and chidren's books. Stop by the tables at the community resource fair. The event will be held Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. rain or shine in the NCJW/LA Parking Lot located at 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036 (1 block south of Melrose at Clinton). Street parking available in the surrounding area. Please note the following: No suitcases, backpacks, or bags allowed; bags will be provided for you and your family; Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact 323.651.2930. View flyer in English or Spanish |
Sneak Preview of the Film “Education Revolution” Will Be Held on January 9, 2012 On January 9, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Autry Museum, Jay Nolan Community Services along with the Tarjan Center at UCLA and the Special Needs Project will be hosting a sneak preview screening of Dan Habib's new film, "Education Revolution." This is a very exciting film about the inclusion of children with a wide range of emotional, mental health and other challenging behaviors to be included in school and community life. In addition, Habib's award winning film entitled "Including Samuel" will also be shown. There will also be an opportunity for discussion with the filmmaker. There is no charge for this event, but seating is very limited and participants must call to confirm their attendance. The preview will take place at the Autry Musuem - Wells Fargo Theater, which holds only 200 people. View flyer for more information Click on the following link to register online: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=jntyaedab&oeidk=a07e51dhaoe96a44bcc For more information and to RSVP, contact Camille Watkins at 818.361.6400, x.140 or cwatkins@jaynolan.org. |
Festival of Human Abilities at the Aquarium of the Pacific on January 28 and 29, 2012 Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its 9th annual Festival of Human Abilities on Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, 2012 at the Aquarium located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach. Experience live music, signing choirs, art demonstrations, storytelling, service dog demonstrations, and other creative performances featuring people who have disabilities. Participate in free classes led by artists with disabilities. All major programming will have sign language interpreters for guests who are deaf, and the Aquarium will provide audio tours for guests who are blind. Extra elevators and assistance dog relief areas will be available to the public. Download the coupon from the link below and present it at the Aquarium ticket window to receive one free admission for one student or adult with a disability and one free admission for an attendant. For more information, visit www.aquariumofpacific.org. |
Be the First to Know – Subscribe to Lanterman’s E-mail BulletinsIt’s easy to subscribe to Lanterman’s e-mail bulletins. Simply visit lanterman.org and click on “Subscribe” to provide us with your e-mail address. You will automatically be signed up to receive e-mail bulletins about information related to Lanterman Regional Center’s general activities and events. You can also sign up for bulletins about a specific topic, such as legislative issues, or bulletins specific to a certain age, disability or area, by providing us with additional information. No information collected will be given to anyone outside of Lanterman; it’s just for the purpose of sending targeted e-mails to the Lanterman community. There are many events, including valuable trainings and workshops, we at the Center hear about, but due to limited financial resources, we cannot mail flyers for each of these events. By subscribing to the e-mail bulletins, you too will be able to hear about them and be informed about what’s going on in the Lanterman community. |
