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/.
Hosted by FACT, The Vista Inspire Program at Vista Del Mar, and HaMercaz, this Sunday afternoon event will be educating and fun, including a Be Red Cross Ready Parent Preparedness Show from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Red Cross Information Booth, Crafts and Snacks, Love On 4 Paws Animals Assisted Therapy, Firemen/women, Policemen/women and emergency equipment, and more. The event will be held at Vista Del Mar on Sunday, June 3, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact HaMercaz at 866.287.8030 or hamercaz@jfsla.org.
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.
Brought to you by the Los Angeles County Office of Education and Head Start, the learning and resource fair is for families with children from birth to 5 years of age and will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Expo Center located at 3980 Bill Robertson Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
The fair will feature: Enrollment Information for Fall 2012, Fun and Educational Activities for Kids, Family Entertainment, Child Safety Tips, Free Health Screenings, Workshops...and much more.
Toll-free info line: 1.877.332.3659
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.
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.
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.
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.
Proposes Five Year Temporary Income Tax Increase on Wealthy Californians and 1/2 Cent Temporary Increase In State Sales Tax - Funding Would Be Dedicated for Education and Public Safety
Governor Brown will seek to place on the November 2012 general election ballot an initiative that proposes to raise $7 billion through a combination of temporary tax increases on the wealthy and a temporary increase of the state sales tax, targeting the increased revenues specifically for education and public safety and "not to other programs we cannot afford." The Governor did not specify what those other programs were that the State cannot afford.
VerseAbility is an effort to create a writers group for aspiring poets who share the experience of disability and who live in Southern California. With a professional development focus, poets meet once a month (in person and/or online) to share experiences, read work, offer criticism and provide peer support. VerseAbility will be facilitated by a professional writer/poet. VerseAbility is a poetry group NOT therapy. VerseAbility is looking for up to a dozen aspiring poets. If you are interested participating or would like more information, contact Martin Sweeney at mlsla@sbcglobal.net or call 626.796.1402.
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
Denti-Cal until January 13, 2012.
Join HaMercaz and Chaverim on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Disneyland. Tickets are offered at a discounted rate of $40 per person. All tickets for children over 3 and adults are $40 (Regular admission to Disneyland is $80 per person). Limit 6 tickets per family. Come on your own and meet HaMercaz in Tommorowland for lunch. Details will follow. A limited number of tickets are available and must be purchased by December 6, 2011. Pre-payment is required. Tickets will be mailed following purchase. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Sarah at HaMercaz at 866.287.8030 or e-mail hamercaz@jfsla.org. These tickets are made available through Disney's Community Involvement Day and scholarships are not available for this.
Many of us have already had our first cold of the season, or know someone who has, and that means the flu is lurking out there too. Check out Lanterman's fast facts sheet about colds and the flu for more information about signs and symptoms, what to consider to prevent getting sick and what to do if you or someone you're caring for is sick, and for links to even more information about colds and the flu.
The Arc is excited to announce a valuable new resource available at www.thearc.org to help guide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through the complexities of Medicaid benefits, services and supports. The Medicaid Reference Desk offers detailed, state-by-state information about Medicaid benefits, a glossary of terms, answers to frequently asked questions, person-centered planning resources and a blog from The Arc’s training specialist about issues related to Medicaid, self-advocacy and person-centered planning.
Medicaid is the largest source of financing for disabilities services in the United States. For people with disabilities and for those who provide their care, Medicaid serves as a valuable safety net. Often the only source of financial assistance for health care, Medicaid plays a critical role for people with disabilities in providing coverage and access to care. Medicaid is, however, extremely complicated. At least half of the funds for Medicaid programs come from the Federal government with the remainder coming from state funds. Federal law contains detailed requirements and limitations on eligibility, services, and financing. But, state law varies widely.
This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities (Grant No. 90 DN0215). Explore the Medicaid Reference Desk via the Resources section of www.thearc.org or www.thedesk.info.
Dick Koch was truly an original. His charm, dedication and humor engaged anyone who worked with him. His deep commitment to his patients made them feel more like family members than clients – and his vision and determination changed society.
Described as a man of “passionate empathy,” Dick Koch exemplified the art of the possible. He lived in a world of “Why not? Let’s try” – and that made all the difference in the lives of literally thousands of people.
Most individuals are fortunate if they have even one area of endeavor where they make a mark. Dick had several – as renowned pediatrician and PKU researcher, as a pioneer in the field of improved services for individuals with developmental disabilities, as teacher and as social justice activist.
CSPP in partnership with Ed Reyes, 1st District Councilman, Lincoln Heights Tutorial Program and Lanterman Regional Center is starting a new program session on October 8. The program's mission is to provide a program which will enhance socialization opportunities and increase self-esteem of students with developmental disabilities (program cannot accomodate individuals with severa behavorial and/or medical problems) in a positive, and learning environment so that they will eventually be mainstreamed into regular programs in the community. Classes include music, arts and crafts, computer, taekwondo, sing aong and other activities. The fee is $100 per session and the classes are hedl on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Grace Hall at Young-Nak Presbyterian Church, 150 N. Avenue 18 (Crossing street is Pasadena Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90031. For more information contact Peter Choh at 310.710.0757 or pychoh@yahoo.com.
The Collaborative Family Study (CFS) is a joint-project between researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and the University of California, Riverside (UCR). The CFS is supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. They are studying adolescents with mild intellectual disability as well as those with typical development. The CFS has already enrolled 180 families who have participated from child ages 3 through 12 years. They are now focusing on the development of youth from ages 12 through 15 years, and are currently enrolling additional families of youths at age 12. The study assesses developmental issues of early adolescence for youths and their families. The Principal Investigators are established researchers with extensive prior work involving children and their families.
Pasadena Child Development Associates Halloween Socials
Monday, October 24, Wednesday, October 26 and Friday October 28 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
PCDA clients between the ages of 3-12 years old are invited, children under 4 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
For more information contact PCDA at 626.793.7350 or pcda@pasadenachilddevelopment.org.
KiDA's 3rd Annual Spook-tacular Halloween Carnival
Friday, October 28, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join KiDA for an afternoon of ghoulish games, spoky snacks, face painting, balloon art and trick-or-treating.
Space is very limited, RSVP today at 949.222.2214 or kcoates@kida.com.
The Help Group's Club LA Teen Halloween
Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Join Club LA Teen for an afternoon of fun at the club's first ever social event for teens ages 13 to 17. Admission to this first event is free and the event will feature a costume contenst, music, interactive video games, raffles, games and prizes, food and karaoke.
RSVP and registration required. RSVP by October 26 to nwebb@thehelpgroup.org or 818.779.5188.
The Special Needs Network is hosting a Back-to-School Event for families and kids with special needs and their peers on August 28, 2011 at the Junior Blind of America. The event consists of a resource fair, medical sreenings, health seminars, food, games, pony rides, free gadgets and school supplies. Contact Special Needs Network for more information. Contact information is available at www.specialneedsnetwork.net/contactus.html.
If you know an artist of exceptional merit with a disability and would like to submit his/her name for consideration for the Wynn Newhouse Award, please fill out and submit the online application at http://wnewhouseawards.com/Pages/Recommendations.html.
To be eligible for nomination, a candidate must be a US resident and a fine artist of professional standing with a disability as recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act. All candidates must have a dedicated website displaying examples of their works. If the artist is selected for consideration, he or she will be contacted directly to submit a complete application package. The recommendations deadline is October 1, 2011. For more information visit http://wnewhouseawards.com/.
