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Sunday for Sibs - Explore the “Wilderness” of Vista Del Mar
On Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. join HaMercaz for Sunday for Sibs, a special workshop for children 7 to 13 who have a sibling with special needs, at Vista Del Mar. Children will explore the “wilderness” while searching for clues and treasures, so be sure to wear outdoor-friendly clothes. Social time and Kosher snacks follow. For more information and to RSVP, contact HaMercaz at 866.287.8030 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Post Date: April 08th, 2010
PCDA Spring Into Action Picnic Celebration and Fundraiser
Mark you calendars for Pasadena Child Development Associates Spring Into Action picnic celebration of family, fun and fundraising to benefit children with autism, developmental delays and disabilities. Drinks and dessert will be provided, there will be lots of activities and entertainment by the children. Just bring your own picnic lunch and gear on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Lacy Park in San Marino. RSVP by April 14, 2010 with Amber at 626.793.7350, x. 229.
Post Date: April 08th, 2010
Working Your Way Up in Television: An Entertainment Career Workshop
In an ongoing effort to increase diversity and employment opportunities within the entertainment industry for people of color, LGBT, women and those with disabilities - including returning veterans - the Diversity Committee of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (TV Academy) is proud to offer Working Your Way Up in Television: An Entertainment Career Workshop on Monday, April 19, 2010, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at its headquarters in North Hollywood, California. This “no cost” event is designed for those with a goal of developing a career on the creative side of entertainment as studio executives, network executives, agents, managers, producers, writers or directors. The venue is wheelchair accessible and sign language interpreters will be provided.
The entertainment and broadcast sectors hold critical potential in American industry for diverse employees, because its products impact images that are distributed worldwide on large and small screens beyond TV sets and movie theatres to computers and hand held devices. Those images have the power to either shatter myths or reinforce stereotypes of those who have traditionally been denied access to the workforce, and therefore not been portrayed accurately in popular culture.
E-mail your RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) and indicate if you need an accessibility accommodation. A confirmed RSVP is required. The RSVP list will be cut off once capacity is reached.
View flyer for more information
Post Date: April 07th, 2010
Remote Area Medical Returns to Los Angeles April 27 to May 3; Free Medical, Dental and Vision Care
On April 27 to May 3, 2010, Remote Area Medical (RAM) will provide free medical, dental and vision care to thousands of needy individuals in the Los Angeles area. The free clinic will be held at Los Angeles Sports Arena located at 3939 North Figueroa Street, near USC. 1,200 people a day will be treated - possibly more depending on the final number of volunteers and participating organizations. The event is planned and operated by Remote Area Medical, a Volunteer 501(c)(3) charity providing free care to uninsured, underinsured, and indigent Individuals throughout the United States. For more information visit: www.ramusa.org.
Post Date: March 25th, 2010
Book Signing with Areva Martin at Barnes and Noble at The Grove
Special Needs Network, Inc., President, Areva Martin, Esq., will be signing copies of her new book, “The Everyday Advocate: How to Stand Up for Your Autistic Child” on Saturday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers at the Grove in Los Angeles. Martin, an award-winning attorney and television personality, is a recognized expert on advocacy. Her book shares practical strategies, solutions and resources for parents, professionals and caregivers of children with disabilities.
Post Date: March 25th, 2010
Autism Awareness Day at Dodgers vs. Giants Game
Join Jim and Cathy Gott, and the rest of the Dodgers family in raising awareness and supporting those affected by autism during a special game that will include a pre-game ceremony, ceremonial first pitch and much, much more. Autism Awareness Day will be held on Sunday, April 18 at the Dodgers vs. Giants game, which starts at 1:10 p.m. Funds raised through the sale of tickets will benefit local autism organizations.
View flyer for more information, ticket prices and group attendance
Post Date: March 16th, 2010
Walk Now for Autism Speaks on April 24
The 8th annual Walk Now for Autism Speaks event will take place April 24 in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause. Powered by volunteers and families with loved ones on the autism spectrum, this fundraising effort generates vital funds for autism research and raises awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism. The event will include a Community Resource Fair for families to get information about providers in the Los Angeles area. Registration begins at 8 a.m., the opening ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. and the walk kicks off at 10 a.m. Every individual walker who raises $150 or more gets a t-shirt. For more information and to register, go to www.walknowforautismspeaks.org.
Post Date: March 15th, 2010
Learn CPR and First Aid at Super CPR Day April 17
The time to learn CPR and first aid is now, so take advantage of this opportunity to get trained and certified in CPR and First Aid by the American Red Cross on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Angel Stadium Exchibition Center in Anaheim. Pre-registration is $10 each for CPR and First Aid or $15 each at the door. RSVP today as space is limited at www.oc-redcross.org.
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Post Date: March 08th, 2010
Sensory Friendly Showing of “How to Train Your Dragon”
The Autism Society of America - Los Angeles and AMC are presenting a sensory-friendly showing of “How to Train Your Dragon” on Saturday, March27, 2010 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.asa-la.org.
AMC will provide the venue and several adaptations. The auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and families will be able to bring in GFCF snacks. Additionally, audience members may get up and walk around, talk, sing, etc.; in other words, the “Silence is Golden” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience members is questioned. This monthly screening affords families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment.
Post Date: March 08th, 2010
Share Your Photos with Lanterman - Looking for Pictures of Children Birth to 3 Years
Lanterman Regional Center has several projects in the works related to Early Intervention and we’re looking for recent pictures of Lanterman clients between the ages of birth to 3 years:
- with their families
- with their friends
- at home
- at preschool or daycare
- out in the community, such as at a mommy and me class, the park, the beach, on vacation, etc.
If you have any photos that you’d like to share for possible use in these projects, including several publications and for online media, please e-mail them to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Also, the higher the photo resolution and the larger the file size (i.e. 1 MB, 2 MB) the better, but lower resolution and file size photos can be used for digital/online media.
Photo Consent
Following is the text from the Center’s photo consent release, and by sending the photos in via e-mail, you hereby give consent for the use of your or your family members’ likenesses in photographs/video recordings to Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. The photographs/video recordings will be used for any/or all purposes related to publicity, promotion and education. And you hereby agree to hold harmless Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center and the photographer/video recording personnel for any liability that may arise from the use of these photographs/video recordings.
Additional Information
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Vinita Anand at 213.252.4996 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Post Date: March 04th, 2010