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Summertime Social/Recreational Opportunities
Summertime brings with it a break from the routine and regular schedule of the school year, but with the free time also comes the need to find social and recreational opportunities to make the most of that time.
Following are links to flyers for various summer activites and opportunities being offered in and around the Lanterman area, always as outside our area.
Click on the flyer link to view more information.
(New information will be added as it becomes available, so check back periodically.)
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Ongoing Social/Recreational Opportunities
Even though it's winter, we all still need to find the time to enjoy social and recreational opportunities.
Following are links to flyers for various activites and opportunities being offered in and around the Lanterman area. Some of these are organized/planned specifically for adults with developmental disabilities.
Click on the flyer link to view more information.
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Magnolia Place is Offering Free Tax Preparation Through April 10
Not much is free these days, but Magnolia Place is offering free tax preparation, including free e-file, free direct deposit and free ITIN application.
Why pay $40-200 for simple tax preparation? Many tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credits can be as high as $5,600, and often go unclaimed.
Dates: January 23, 2013 to April 10, 2013
Location: Magnolia Place - 1910 Magnolia Ave., LA, CA 90007 (Magnolia Place is located near Hoover and Washington)
Contact: Call 323.909.1975 to make an appointment
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Photo Identifications for tax filers
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SS Card or ITIN cards for everyone on the tax return
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W-2 and any other income forms
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Bank account number for direct deposit
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Proof for any credits or deductions
** For tax filers submitting a Married Filing Joint return - both tax filers must be present to sign and submit the forms electronically **
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Enroll Through January for Low Cost Children’s Health Insurance Through Kaiser Permanente
Need affordable health care for your uninsured child? Kaiser Permanente Child Health Plan is pleased to offer quality health care for just $8 or $15 per child, per month, for up to three children. Additional children are covered at no extra premium. Westlake FamilySource Center is offering assistance with enrollment. They are located at 501 S. Bixel St., Los Angeles, CA 90017. Call 213.482.8618.
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Happy Holidays from Lanterman, Plus Regional Center Holiday Closures
On behalf of Lanterman Regional Center, we send our heartfelt wishes for a wonderful holiday season to all of our client, their families and our service providers. May your celebrations be safe, peaceful and joyous and best wishes for a happy, healthy and hope-filled new year.
Regional Center Holiday Closures
Please be advised that Lanterman Regional Center will be closed on the following days during the holiday season:
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Monday, December 24, 2012
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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Monday, December 31, 2012
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
If you have an emergency during the holiday closures and need assistance from the Regional Center, call the main phone number at 213.383.1300 and follow the recorded instructions.
Disability Political Action Voice (DPAV) Established: Seeking Support from Stakeholders
The co-author of the Lanterman Act and other leaders in developmental services in California - Arthur Bolton, Norman Green, Denny Amundson, Shirley Dove, Bruce Mackenzie, Julie Jackson, and Elaine Lewis - have been named as the steering committee of a new Disability Political Action Voice.
Their message: Our goal is simple and we will, through polictial action, seek to maintain the Lanterman Act and reduce the severe budget cuts to California's developmentally disabled people. With your votes and contributions we can and will make an impact on the funding losses that are diminishing the very best developmental disabilities system in the United States.
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
"The End of Bullying Begins with Me" is the message during PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Month in October. It’s a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, outreach and education. PACER created the campaign in 2006 with a one-week event which has now evolved into a month-long effort that encourages everyone to take an active role in the bullying prevention movement.
Resources from PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center make it easy to take action. Check out the resources online at www.pacer.org/bullying.
Also, be sure to wear orange on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 for Unity Day - "Make it Orange and Make it End." If you care about students who are bullied and want bullying to end, make your color orange on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can link together - in schools, communities and online - and send one large, orange message of support to students who have experienced bullying. In 2011, Ellen DeGeneres promoted the cause on television by wearing orange and reminding millions of viewers about the importance of bullying prevention. Facebook supports the cause during October by providing users with information on PACER activities on its safety, educator, and privacy pages. Learn more about Unity Day at www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp.
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California Secretary of State Launches New Online Voter Registration Application Process
Secretary of State Debra Bowen has launched the new California Online Voter Registration (COVR) application process. Anyone who is eligible to register to vote in California can submit an electronic voter registration application by going to www.sos.ca.gov/elections/register-to-vote or www.registertovote.ca.gov.
For more information about how the online voter registration process works refer to the Secretary of State's frequently asked questions (FAQ) document at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_faq.htm for answers to some of the most common questions people ask about applying to register to vote online.
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Free Braces for Kids in Los Angeles County
Free braces are available for kids in Los Angeles County, including any child without insurance, one who is part of Medi-Cal, Health Families or Healthy Kids, with no proof of immigartion status needed. Free braces is contingent on qualification for services (State Scale Qualified by Clinical Screening). For more information, contact Hawthorne Dental at 310.973.6428.
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Surviving the Heat: Tips from LA County’s Emergency Survival Program
As the temperature rises and summer heat sets in, it's important that we all take precautions to reduce and prevent heat-related health issues. So, if you plan to be outdoors, please take precautions to protect yourself from the sun and heat. And if you need a place to cool down, check out the list of LA County Cooling Centers. Please note, if you are planning to visit one of the Cooling Centers, it is advisable that you call in advance to make sure there is still seating available. If a Cooling Center is not operational, check the attached list for another Cooling Center nearest you or call “211.” Check with your local library when looking for a place to cool down. They have great resources and plenty to read while you escape the heat.
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Dr. Barak and His Chicken Herbert are Coming to Read Two Books on August 27
Dr. Barak and his chicken Herbert are coming to the Koch-Young Resource Center library on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to read two books: "The Snail Who Lost His Trail" and "The Octopus Who Tried To Grow A Mustache."
For more information about Dr. Barak and Herbert, visit www.threechickenbooks.com.
Please RSVP with the KYRC at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org. The KYRC library is located on the first floor at Lanterman at 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles.
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Summertime Social/Recreational Opportunities
Summertime brings with it a break from the routine and regular schedule of the school year, but with the free time also comes the need to find social and recreational opportunities to make the most of that time.
Following is a link to a Summer Fun Packet (in PDF format) which is a compilation of agencies, organization, ideas, activities and more for the summer that was created by Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center.
There are also links to flyers for various summer activites and opportunities being offered in and around the Lanterman area.
Click on the flyer link to view more information.
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TCM to Examine Hollywood’s Depiction of People with Disabilities in October
Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will dedicate the month of October to exploring the ways people with disabilities have been portrayed in film. On behalf of Inclusion in the Arts, Lawrence Carter-Long will join TCM host Robert Osborne for The Projected Image: A History of Disability in Film. The special month-long exploration will air Tuesdays in October, beginning October 2 at 8 p.m. (ET).
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Magnolia Place Introduces CSU Farm Stand Program at Their Site
Every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Magnolia Place, you can get a bag of healthy, local, organic fruits and veggies for $10 to $24, depending on the size.
All produce is seasonal and bags currently contain citrus, tomatoes, zucchini, collards, kale, carrots, apples and more.
You must sign up to participate in the Farm Stand program. Sign ups can be done online at http://csuinc.org/shop/.
Secretary Bowen Launches Survey to Assess Needs of Voters with Disabilities
As Californians prepare to vote in the June 5 Presidential Primary Election, California Secretary of State Debra Bowen launched the state’s first online survey to help elections officials assess and address the needs of voters with disabilities.
“Voting is our most sacred right in a democracy and everyone should be able to exercise that right independently and privately,” said Secretary Bowen, the state’s chief elections officer. “While California elections officials offer many resources to voters with disabilities, I want to know if these voters are aware of all the options and services available to them, as well as whether they are encountering unnecessary challenges when voting.”
The Secretary of State’s office established the eight-member Statewide Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) in 2005 to provide guidance to elections officials serving voters with disabilities. Since then, the Secretary of State’s office updated 10-year-old polling place accessibility guidelines and provided training to county elections staff on the federal and state requirements for accessible polling places, all in collaboration with the VAAC and the California Department of Rehabilitation. Now the Secretary of State is asking voters with disabilities to participate in a brief confidential survey available at www.surveymonkey.com/s/P8MW27Q through June 29. Survey results will help identify whether there is a need for more training, modified services, or enhanced outreach programs for voters with disabilities.
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Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities
The mission of the nonprofit Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation is to encourage and assist students with cerebral palsy to pursue college, university or vocational school education. For the 2012/2013 academic year, Cerebral Palsy Scholarship Foundation is offering two categories of scholarships: 1. for credit course work scholarship for full or part-time students - awards up to $2,500 or 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 their Web site, www.cerebralpalsyscholarship.org. Completed applications are due by May 15, 2012.
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ATTENTION SERVICE PROVIDERS - SCAM ALERT
Several residential providers have received a phone call from someone claiming to be with Homeland Security/ Immigration. This is a scam and you should and not provide the caller with any information.
The phone number the caller uses has a strange area code and may have a 63 prefix.
The caller asks for the owner by name, then asks how many employees the provider has. The caller says the owner must complete a form that will be e-mailed to them. The caller says there is a $100 per person fee to process the form and requests a credit card number. The caller says this form must be completed immediately or there is a $10,000 per employee penalty.
Again, this is a scam. Do not provide staff names or credit card information to the caller.
LA County Announces Activation of 211 LA County Disaster Hotline for Residents to Report Wind Damage
The Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office, Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced the activation of the 211 LA County Disaster Hotline on December 5 (1.800.980.4990) for residents to report damages caused by the recent wind storm event.
As the recovery efforts continue in the Los Angeles County Operational Area (OA), OEM continues to collect Initial Damage Estimates from County departments, cities and unincorporated areas to determine public and private sector damages throughout the County. OEM will continue to coordinate with the California Emergency Management Agency to secure State and Federal assistance as warranted.
On Dec. 1, Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich declared a state of emergency for the cities and unincorporated areas in the County.
OEM stands ready to ramp up if conditions warrant. In addition, all County departments continue to prepare and be ready to respond to any future emergencies and/or disasters.
