In this informative and provocative session, Dr. Tom Pomeranz decisively dispels the myth “people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities are children living in adult bodies.” The maxim “an adult is determined by virtue of age and not intellect” is a theme throughout the presentation. Tom focuses on the importance of treating adults as adults - utilizing age-appropriate touch and voice; avoiding talking about individuals in front of them; seeking permission before physically assisting individuals are some of the many strategies we can use to demonstrate our respect of individuals’ adult status. Tom also debunks the argument that they have a “right” to choose things they value (toys) and engage in activities they enjoy (children’s games). It is our responsibility to introduce those we support to adult activities and possessions. Tom shares with the attendees effective strategies to support parents and other significant others in individuals’ lives acknowledge and support the adult status of their loved one. Treating an adult as an adult emphasizes peoples’ similarities to the general population, thus increasing their acceptance by others in their community and improving their quality of life.
Cost: $10.00
Provided by: Dr. Tom Pomeranz
Lanterman Regional Center
3303 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Check in at 8:30 a.m.
Early Bird parking (before 10 a.m.) is available in adjacent/nearby lots for $5. Validated parking is unavailable.
California law and regulation requires that regional centers display on their Web sites information about the dollar value of services they purchase for clients. These data (called "purchase of service" or "POS" data) must be reported separately by clients' ethnic/racial group, langauge and diagnosis.
¿Cuáles son sus necesidades de servicio actuales? ¡Responda la encuesta y avísenos!
Lanterman is seeking your feedback and assistance in completing a short survey so we can better understand the current service needs. This survey is for our community to complete, including clients, family members, service providers or community partners. Thank you in advance for your time!
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Lanterman busca sus comentarios y ayuda para completar una breve encuesta para que podamos comprender mejor las necesidades actuales del servicio. Esta encuesta es para que la complete nuestra comunidad, incluidos los clientes, los miembros de la familia, los proveedores de servicios o los socios comunitarios. ¡Gracias de antemano por su tiempo!
Regional centers must post information regarding how providers are doing with ensuring individuals served are part of their communities (Welfare and Institutions Code section 4519.2(b)). This information is to be updated at least every six months until DDS has determined that statewide compliance has been met.
El Internet está inundado de información y recursos sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) desde el nivel federal hasta el estatal y local. Comenzamos esta página para compartir algunos de los recursos e información que encontramos más útiles y accesibles, además de compartir información específica para Lanterman sobre cualquier efecto que esto tenga en nuestras operaciones, nuestros proveedores de servicios y la comunidad en general.
The Internet is awash in info and resources about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) from the federal to the state and local levels. We're starting this page to share some of the resources and info we found most helpful and accessible, plus to share information specific to Lanterman about any effects this is having on our operations, our service providers and community as a whole.
