e-NEWS September 11, 2007
Dear Family and Friends,
There is an upcoming opportunity for the community to provide valuable input and direction for programs and services for Regional Center clients.
Two Public Meetings will be held regarding the SDRC Performance Contract for Calendar Year 2008.
-Thursday, September 20th, 2007 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, at the San Diego Regional Center, Imperial Office, 512 W. Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251. -Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 from 5:30-7:00pm at the San Diego Regional Center Board Room, 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92123. If you are unable to attend one of these meetings and would like to offer your input, written comments may be submitted via email to !
Since it is “Back to School” time, we came across some information that may be helpful to you from About.com: Special Education. Helping Children with Learning Disabilities to Organize - Organization is a worthwhile life-long skill. Some people have a knack for great organization skills and some don't. Students with learning disabilities can benefit from the following strategies to help with organization. . . .
http://specialed.about.com/od/teacherstrategies/a/organized.htm?p=1
For a sample agenda sheet, go to http://specialed.about.com/library/templates/agenda.pdf
Do you need help getting organized? Most of us can use a little help now and then. We found this wonderful article at About.com. 10 Questions to Create Your Organizational Plan can be found at http://housekeeping.about.com/od/getorganized/a/organizeplan.htm
Another great handout is 15 Minute Cleanups for Every Room, which can be found at http://housekeeping.about.com/od/timesavingideas/a/15MinuteClean.htm?p=1
Did you know that every child has the right to a FREE Developmental Screening? If you have a child between the ages of 12 months and five years, this screening will look at your child's emerging communication, gross and fine motor, problem-solving, and personal-social skills. Do you know someone who would be interested in this free screening for their child? Pass the word along. To schedule a screening for your child, visit http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Developmental%20Screening%20Intake%20Form.doc. The Health & Developmental Services brochure can be found at http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/3-8-07%20HDS%20PARENT%20brochure.pdf
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
For event details go to http://www.efrconline.org/calendar/maincal.cfm
By clicking on an event link you may view the event details.
Local:
9/11/07 Stress Management for Parents of children with
Developmental Delays – Miramar
9/12/07 Consumer Empowerment
9/14/07 Curriculum for Children with Autism
9/17/07 Behavior Support for Young Children
9/20/07 Public Meeting - Imperial
9/20/07 School Problems Part I - Clairemont
9/20/07 Anger Management for Kids Part I – Clairemont
9/25/07 Turning the Tide: Novel Ways to identify and Help Infants At
Risk for Autism" presented by Dr. Eric Courchesne
9/27/07 Anger Management for Kids Part II – Clairemont
9/27/07 The Unrecognized Role of Emotion in ADHD - Clairemont
Regional:
9/15/07 American Sign Language Expo – Long Beach, CA
9/22/07 Congreso Familiar – Hayward, CA
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UPCOMING EFRC SUPPORT GROUPS:
For details: http://www.efrconline.org/efrc.cfm?pid=Support_Groups
9/7/07 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niñosmenores de 5 años con necesidades especiales. Hora: de 9:30-11:00am. Lugar: Boys and Girls Club, 1430 D Avenue, National City.Contamos con cuidado de niños. Información y reservaciones de cuidado de niños, llame aLaura Cervantes 619-470-5227, Tessie Salcedo 619-594-7391 o EFRC800-281-8252. mapa
9/11/07 DSA/EFRC North County Support Group:
For parents of children birth to 5years with Down syndrome.
Meets monthly at the EFRC North Coastal office, 380 Mulberry Drive Suite A, San Marcos 92069 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.No childcare provided, but parents are welcome to bring babies. For more information, please call760-510-3994 or email . View flyer at http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/ACF8B1E.pdf
9/14/07 Grupo de Apoyo:
Para familias de niños con necesidades especiales mayores de 5 años.
Hora: de 9:30 a 11:00am Lugar: Boys and Girls Club, 1430 D Avenue, National City. No Contamos con cuidado de niños, por favor comparta del grupo sin sus menores. Informes: Laura Cervantes (619)470-5227,Tessie Salcedo (619)594-7391 o EFRC (800)281-8252. Ver el volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support%20Group%20Spanish%205%20%2020072008.pdf o mapa
9/19/07 Spanish Grupo de Apoyo Condado Imperial:
Apoyo para familias de niños con necesidades especiales (0-5 años). Tercer miércoles del mes de 10am a 12pm. Lugar:512 W Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251.Para más informacion llamar a Bertha Mendoza (760)355-0147. Ver el volante a http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Support Group Imperialfall2007.pdf
9/20/07 DSA/EFRC Central Support Group:
For parents of children birth to five years with Down syndrome.
Meets monthly at theHarold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street, San Diego 92110(Old Town) from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Supervised play for children up to age 10 is available with reservation. Pleasecall EFRCat (619) 594-7416. View flyer at http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/Support Group DSA 20072008.pdf
9/27/07 DSA/EFRC Spanish Grupo de Apoyo:
Asociación Síndrome de Down y Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales lo invitan a asistir una seria de juntas para padres de niños (0-5 años de edad) que presentan Síndrome de Down
Hora: de 6:30 a 8:30pm. Lugar: Harold J Ballard Center,2375 Congress Street,San Diego, CA 92110 (Old Town). Habrá una area de juegos supervisada para niños menores de 10 años. Reserve su lugar. Para hacer su reservación, llame al Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales con Edna al 619-594-7407. Ver el volante a http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/ACF8C0C.pdf
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ADVOCACY:
9/12/07 Consumer Empowerment and Self-Advocacy by SDDAC from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Point Loma Nazarene University, Mission Valley, 4007 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, 92108. All interested individuals are invited to attend, but we are particularly interested in having community care managers, social workers, discharge planners, home health aides as well as physicians and their office staff participate in the training. Please RSVP by September 10th as a light lunch will be served. To RSVP or order brochures for the Project’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection, please call Cindy Vogel at 858-514-4652 or email her at: . Information is available at www.sdltcip.org or by calling Evalyn Greb at 858-495-5428.
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RECREATION:
9/16/07 DSA Bowling at Kearny Mesa Bowl, located at 7585 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92111 from 1:30pm – 4pm. Must RSVP. View flyer for details at http://www.dsasdonline.org/admin/files/Bowling091607.pdf
9/16/07 Pedal to the Park 9:30am - 4:30pm
Teens, adults andvolunteers meet at the War Memorial Building in Balboa Park for a flat 10 mile ride to Petco Park, to see the Padres vs. San francisco Giants. After the game, cycle 3 miles back to W.M.B. Tandem & single bikes provided for individuals with disabilities. Families & friends are welcome while seats available.$23 - Proceeds to benefit City of San Diego Recreation Dept. Therapeutic Recreation Services. For more information, call 619-525-8247 or 619-692-3866 TDD. To register, visit www.pedaltothepark.com
9/23/07 Kid Zone Play Day 12:00pm - 3:00pm
This program instills play & recreation skills andfosters socialization for children ages 3 - 12 of all abilities -Sponsored by the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Dept. Therapeutic Recreation Services. Come play games at Boomers, 6999 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. $15 includes unlimited rides, minature golf, go carts and tokens. Payment due by sept 21. For more information, call Julie Gregg at 619-525-8247, 619-692-3866TDD or email Julie at
9/27/07 Passageways: Director's Cut
4th Annual Passageways show from 5:30pm - 8:00pm at Sophie's Gallery, located at 109 Rea Avenue in El Cajon, CA 92020. For more information, call 619.593.2205 or email .
9/30/07 TACA Picnic 11am to 3pm in Irvine, CA. For more information,
visit www.tacanow.org/events/picnic/2007-picnic.htm
Friendship Circle – Providing friendship for children and teens with special needs in the Poway area. Call 858-487-4879 or visit www.FriendshipCircleSD.com
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INPUT NEEDED FROM THE COMMUNITY:
Operation House Call is looking for parents of children with disabilities totalk to UCSD/Children's Hospital pediatric residents. For more information, please call Mary Ann at EFRC at 619-594-7416.Details can be found at http://www.efrconline.org/admin/files/Operation House Call Flyer 091107.pdf.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION:
College Options for Students With Intellectual Disabilities
The Postsecondary Education Research Center Project, coordinated by TransCen, has launched a web site that provides information and resources on college options for students with intellectual disabilities. The site provides answers to frequently asked questions related to developing or expanding services for students with intellectual disabilities in college settings. It also provides access to a free online evaluation tool, the PERC Self-Assessment Tool, that allows users to evaluate aspects of programs or services for students with intellectual disabilities on college campuses. This self-assessment tool provides a snapshot of the quality of existing services and provides users with a concise evaluation report. It also provides users with the opportunity to create an itemized action plan that can be used to address areas in need of improvement. The website can be found at http://www.transitiontocollege.net
Individual Supports To Increase Access To An Inclusive College Experience For Students With Intellectual Disabilities
The purpose of this online training module is to provide guidance on developing an Individual Support Model (ISM) to increase access to inclusive college experiences and to improve chances for the success of students with intellectual disabilities. An ISM approach provides students with individualized services and supports (e.g., educational coach, tutor, technology, natural supports) in college courses, certificate programs, internships, and/or degree programs. Offered by the On-Campus Outreach project at the University of Maryland; funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs. http://www.education.umd.edu/oco/training/oco_training_modules/IndividualSupports/start.html
NCLD released a new Parent Advocacy Brief titled “Preschool Services under IDEA” at http://ga3.org/ct/6pashJ91OmD8/
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NEW RESOURCES:
The Deaf Weather web site will be launched in September. Visit www.deafweather.com
DisabilityInfo.Gov introduces new State and Local Resources Map to assist visitors in locating disability-related information close to home. http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=192
Parenting with a Mental Illness: Programs and Resources Guide
This new publication from the RRTC on Community Integration of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities (UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration) is a resource to help parents, providers, and advocates find information about programs in their area. http://www.upennrrtc.org/resources/view.php?tool_id=128
The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
The Partnership for Workplace Mental Health advances effective employer approaches to mental health by combining the knowledge and experience of the American Psychiatric Association and employer partners. The partnership delivers educational materials and provides a forum to explore mental health issues and share innovative solutions. It promotes the business case for quality mental health care, including early recognition, access to care and effective treatment.
Employers section: http://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employer_resources/index.aspx Employees section: http://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employee_resources/index.aspx
Let’s Talk Facts brochures are designed to improve mental health by promoting informed factual discussion of psychiatric disorders and their treatments. They were developed for educational purposes for the general public and provide answers to commonly asked questions on mental health issues and disorders. http://www.healthyminds.org/letstalkfacts.cfm
The iBOT® Mobility System 4-Wheel Function - Travel over uneven terrain such as grass gravel and sand. Go up or down curbs up to 5” high. The iBOT® is now covered by VA contract for eligible veterans. For details, visit www.ibotnow.com.
2007 Edition Of Toys “R” Us Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids is now available in stores and online at www.Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled.
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INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK:
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens:
but often we look so long at the closed door that
we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
- Helen Keller
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