The federal government is scheduled to make changes to the “public charge test" on October 15. It is used by immigration officials to decide if someone can come to the U.S. as an immigrant, or if they can get a green card (lawful permanent resident or “LPR” status). In this test, officials look at all of a person’s circumstances, including income, employment, health, education or skills, family situation and whether a sponsor signed a contract (“affidavit of support”) promising to support the person.
The changes mean officials will also see if an immigrant uses Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (EBT or Food Stamps”), Federal Public Housing and Section 8 assistance, cash assistance (like SSI, TANF, and General Assistance), and Medicaid.
Read the entire newsletter from ARCA that has links to a simple flow chart, directory of resources as well as a number of useful fact sheets: https://mailchi.mp/arcanet/public-charge-rule-does-it-apply-to-you?e=655901e2a9
Lanterman client Justice Killebrew authored one of the autobiographies in "Leaders Around Me: Autobiographies of Autistics who Type, Point, and Spell to Communicate." Released October 1, the book is a compilation of over 45 autobiographies of extraordinary individuals who use keyboards, letter boards and communication devices. The authors demonstrate that people who experience communication differences have the potential to achieve major accomplishments under accessible, inclusive and supportive circumstances.
The book was edited by Edlyn Vallejo Peña who is an associate professor of higher education leadership and the director of the Autism and Communication Center at California Lutheran University. Each autobiographical narrative is 2-3 pages and ends with reflection questions to encourage reader engagement and reflection. All autistic individuals deserve autistic leaders around them for support and mentoring.
The book is available for purchase on Amazon
And the book will be available in the Koch-Young Resource Center Library as well.
For more than two decades, ornaments created by persons with developmental disabilities have adorned the State Capitol Tree, and the Department of Developmental Services has put out the request for ornaments for 2019's tree.
Their goal is to again contribute hundreds of ornaments to this year's tree. To be included on the tree, DDS must receive all ornaments by Friday, November 8, 2019.
The tree lighting ceremony will take place the first week of December. This year, as in previous years, a child with a developmental disability will participate in the ceremony. The child will place one of the ornaments onto the tree during the ceremony with Governor Gavin Newsome and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
Lanterman Regional Center is requesting to continue its Alternative Staffing Model as described in the Welfare and Institutions Code, section 4640.6 (c). Any proposed changes to staffing must benefit clients and families served, and demonstrate clear and convincing support by the community served and impacted – such as clients, families, service providers, advocates and staff. In addition to service coordinators, our model includes two Family Support Specialist positions and two Quality Assurance positions.
Without clear and demonstrated support from Lanterman clients, families, service providers and community members, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will not approve our alternative staffing request. If you value the Koch-Young Resource Center (KYRC) and the role of Quality Assurance staff, please take the time to write a short letter of support.
Vista Grande Court in Glendale will have a total of 66 units, including 6 one-bedroom and 1 two-bedroom apartment homes designated for individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with income restrictions of 30% of the area median income. Seniors, ages 62+, with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, who have an active case status with a local Regional Center can qualify for the limited number of available apartments.
Do you want to help end the disability taxes?
Have you heard about SB 412, by Senator Jeff Stone? This bill will repeal two "disability taxes," - fees some people must pay to access services. The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) is proudly sponsoring this bill to end artificial barriers to services for children and families.
Currently, regional centers are forced to underpay for respite and daycare services for children, based on family income. Families then have to make up the difference. This is called the “Family Cost Participation Program." A separate, income-based fee program called the “Annual Family Program Fee” charges parents of children receiving other services.
So far, SB 412 has had nothing but success. At every turn, legislators from both parties have united to support this push. But we're in the final stretch, and could use your help. Can you spare a few minutes to say why you support SB 412?
We have custom-built letter templates for individuals and organizations to use to share their story of why they support SB 412. Please click on the links below to get your template now.
Once you - or your organization - have finished the letter, please e-mail it to ARCA and they'll make sure it gets to Senator Stone and his colleagues in the Legislature.
E-mail dsavino@arcanet.org with your letter or any questions today.
Do you or your organization want to support SB 412? Click whichever button below best describes you to get your letter template. Once you're done, or if you have any questions, please e-mail ARCA.
07.30.19 FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who donated over the last four days, we are now over 3/4 of the way to our goal with 387 backpacks filled. We have 113 to go and 4 days left in our 2019 Back to School Fundraiser. Please consider making a donation today. Every $20 we raise will fill one backpack. Thank you for your support!
07.26.19 FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared and brought awareness to the 2019 Back to School Fundraiser. We are almost half-way to our goal and have raised enough to fill 237 of the 500 backpacks. We still have to fill 263 backpacks. With one week to go in the fundraiser, please consider making a donation. Every $20 we raise will fill one backpack. Thank you for your support.
Help us get the 2019 school year off to a great start for Lanterman clients between 3 to 18 years whose families are experiencing financial hardship.
Lanterman is receiving a donation of 400 backpacks from Baby2Baby and we’re contributing 200 additional backpacks. Plus we already have supplies for 100 of those backpacks. What we need from our community is your help to raise the funds to fill the remaining 500 backpacks with basic age-appropriate school supplies.
For every $20 we raise, by August 2, 2019, we’ll be able to fill one backpack with supplies, including everything from crayons, markers, glue, scissors and paper for the younger students, to pens, spiral notebooks, binders, rulers and calculators for the older students.
Service coordinators will be nominating their clients who are most in need and clients will receive their backpack and supplies on August 9 at a Back to School event being hosted by Lanterman.
Burbank Housing Corporation will be having a lottery to be added to their waiting list for Very Low Income Units and you do not have to live in Burbank to apply!
To apply: review and fill out the application and submit via e-mail, fax or in person by July 22, 2019. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Here’s a link to some of their communities for further reference: https://burbankhousingcorp.org/about-us/bhc-communities/.
Effective July 1, 2019, the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) will discontinue the issuance of the metal Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) bus tokens and transition customers into using a new stored-value Transit Access Pass (TAP) card that will enable simpler and safer travel throughout Los Angeles County.
DPSS currently issues MTA bus tokens to help meet the emergency transportation needs of customers participating in various assistance programs administered by the Department.
The new TAP card contains a pre-set value and one-year expiration date. The cards will be issued in three values: $3.50, $7.00 and $10.00.
Bus tokens will no longer be sold by MTA or issued by DPSS beginning June 28, 2019, but will be accepted as MTA fare until November 29, 2019.
For additional information, call the DPSS Customer Service Center Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 866.613.3777.
El Condado de los Angeles Comienza el Desplego de un Nuevo Sistema de Votación
Starting in 2020, voting in the County of Los Angeles will be easier for all voters and far more accessible for voters with disabilities./A partir del 2020, votar en el Condado de Los Angeles será más fácil para todos los votantes y mucho más accesible para los votantes con discapacidades.
For the past 10 years the County Registrar/Recorder has engaged with the broader community to update the voting experience, bringing innovative technology and new approaches to voting. The final phase of this project is a series of community meetings throughout the county to teach voters how the new system will work and to get feedback on where voting centers should be located.
Click here for community meeting information
Durante los últimos 10 años, el Registrador del Condado se ha comunicado con la comunidad para actualizar la experiencia de votación, trayendo tecnología innovadora y nuevos enfoques para votar. La fase final de este proyecto es una serie de reuniones comunitarias en todo el condado para enseñar a los votantes cómo funcionará el nuevo sistema y para obtener opiniones sobre dónde deben estar ubicados los centros de votación.
Haga clic aquí para obtener información sobre las reuniones comunitarias
The Department of Developmental Services requires regional centers to collect community input regarding services that are needed by people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Following is a summary of the input received by Lanterman Regional Center. This information will be used for the FY 2019/20 request for Community Placement Plan funds.
Input for the 2019/20 Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) was collected at seven community meetings: Client Advisory Committee, Service Provider Advisory Committee, Programs and Services Committee, Early Intervention Family Support Group, Korean Family Support Group, and two Spanish-speaking family support groups. A total of 132 people provided input.
The following comments were made:
(Note – number in ( ) indicates how many said this)
On April 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released long-awaited official guidance on the treatment of ABLE accounts in HUD-Assited Programs (https://t.e2ma.net/click/b6ue6b/7md5al/n3oxe6). This guidance provides reassurance to prospective and current CalABLE account holders participating in low-income housing programs, as it affirms that HUD program administrators and public housing directors must disregard amounts in an individual's ABLE account when determining eligiblity and continued occupancy.
The notice applies to the public housing program; the housing choice voucher program; project-based section 8; Section 202/162 project assistance contract; Section 202 project rental assistance contract; Section 202 senior preservation rental assistance contracts; Section 811 project rental assistance contract; Section 811 project rental assistance; Section 236; and Section 221(d)(3) and Section 221(d)(5) below market interest rate.
Click here to learn more and read the guidance letter.
For more information on the CalABLE program (https://t.e2ma.net/click/b6ue6b/7md5al/joqxe6), contact them at 916.653.1728 or calable@treasurer.ca.gov.
Do you or a family member receive Regional Center services? Your opinion is important.
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has been working with a contractor to complete a rate study about service provider rates. More information about the rate study can be found here.
As part of this, DDS is hosting seven meetings throughout the State this week for individuals who have a developmental disability and use regional center services, and for their families. The series of local meetings for regional center clients and families are meant to provide a vehicle and opportunity for people to make comments. The public has until Friday, April 5, 2019 to submit any comments regarding the rate study and related documents and issues.
The Los Angeles meeting is this Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in English only and from 7 to 9 p.m. in English with Spanish interpretation available at South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, 2500 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018.
Space is limited for this meeting, so please register online as soon as possible at https://ddsratessouthla.eventbrite.com.
During this meeting, you will:
For questions about the meetings, contact Jami at CASurvey@hsri.org or call 503.924.3783, x.10 for help signing up.
View flyer
¿Usted o un miembro de su familia recibe servicios del Centro Regional? Sus opiniones son importantes.
El Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo (DDS) está trabajando con un contratista en un estudio de precios sobre las tarifas de nuestros proveedores de servicios. Puede encontrar más información sobre el estudio sobre las tarifas aquí.
Como parte de esto, DDS organiza siete reuniones en todo el Estado esta semana para personas que tienen una discapacidad del desarrollo y utilizan los servicios del centro regional, y para sus familias. La serie de reuniones locales para los clientes y las familias del centro regional están destinadas a proporcionar un vehículo y una oportunidad para que las personas hagan comentarios. El público tiene hasta el viernes 5 de abril de 2019 para enviar sus comentarios sobre el estudio de tarifas y los documentos y problemas relacionados.
La reunión en Los Ángeles es este miércoles, 20 de marzo de 2019, de 4:30 a 6:30 p.m. solo en inglés, y de 7 a 9 p.m. en inglés con interpretación en español disponible en South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, 2500 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90018.
El espacio para esta reunión es limitado, así que regístrese en línea lo antes posible en https://ddsratessouthla.eventbrite.com.
Durante esta reunión:
Si tiene preguntas sobre los reuniones, contacte a Jami por correo electrónico a CASurvey@hsri.org o llame al 503.924.3783, x. 10, para recibir ayuda para inscribirse.
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If you or your child has a permanent disability you may be entitled to a free, lifetime pass to visit the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands. Qualifying disabilities include physical, mental or sensory impairments.
The pass can be used at over 2000 federal recreation sites across the nation. Those include National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, and other federal recreation lands. It also extends that same privilege to everyone in the vehicle with the pass holder. So, if one person in your family qualifies, you can all visit a park for free with that person’s pass.
In order to get a pass you’ll need:
You’ll need to fill out this application, and then either mail it in with a $10 processing fee or go to a federal recreation site in person with proof of disability and residency. The Access Passes can also be purchased online through store.usgs.gov/access-pass, which is the organization’s preferred way to receive applications.
Once your application is processed, you’ll receive a physical card that can be used for park admission.
The Aquarium of the Pacific presents free Abilities Night for people with disabilities and their families. With the exception of Lorikeet Forest, all animal exhibits will be open. On Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
Capacity is limited. Advanced reservations are required.
You can make reservations online for up to 6 guests at www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/abilities_night/. For groups of seven or more, call 562.590.3100, x. 0.
Pre-applications for a new housing opportunity in Los Angeles located at 3671 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004, are available now through March 18, 2019.
The Metro@Western has 16 units - (8) two-bedroom and (8) three-bedroom units available in a brand new building.
If someone is interested and has a Section 8/housing voucher, there is no minimum income requirement.
Complete, sign and submit the pre-application as soon as possible. Application must be received by USPS First Class mail at the address below before March 18, 2019:
Metro@Western
c/o The John Stewart Company
888 South Figueroa Street, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90017
All applications must be received by March 18, 2019. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. Applications received by the deadline will be entered into a random drawing (Lottery).
Incomplete pre-applications may be rejected.
Please submit your pre-application and grounds for denial by USPS First-class mail. They will not accept pre-applications that are over-nighted, faxed or sent certified mail.
Please take your time in accurately completing the pre-application and submit it as soon as possible.
Each household may only submit one pre-application and grounds for denial. Duplicate household pre-applications will not be considered.
CalABLE is launching in December.
CalABLE is a savings and investment plan enabling individuals with disabilities to save for the future without jeopardizing their public disability benefits.
As part of their launch activities, they will be holding two kickoff events with California State Treasurer John Chiang and some of their community partners and CalABLE enrolles - one in Northern California and one in Southern California.
Join them to learn more about the program, meet Treasurer Chiang and CalABLE staff, and chat with community advocates. They hope that the many stakeholders and potential participants who have been on this journey with them as they've developed CalABLE will join them to mark this occasion.
Details are as follows:
Northern California
December 18, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street
Atrium Room
Berkeley, CA 94703
Southern California
December 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.
The Coelho Center for Disability Law, Policy and Innovation
Loyola Law School
919 Albany Street
Burns Lounge, Fritz B. Burns Academic Center
Los Angeles, CA 90015
To RSVP, visit calable.ca.gov.
For more information, contact Carrie Fisher Stone at carrie.fisherstone@treasurer.ca.gov.
The most effective way to fight the flu is with the flu shot.
There are a number of things to consider during cold and flu season, so be sure to check out our Colds and Flu Fast Facts sheet for more information about the difference between a cold and the flu, how to prevent the spread of germs, and protect against the flu with a flu shot.
To that effect, Lanterman's Clinical Services Department compiled a handy schedule of locations within the Center's service area that are providing flu shots during the month of November.
Some of the flu shot clinics are one-day, while others are taking place all month long. Some require an appointment, while others are walk-in. Please note that some may have a small co-pay. Click the link below to view and download the schedule.
Glendale has 31 Affordable housing units that will be available soon, with one property ready for move-in as soon as December 1, 2018.
Applications for the lottery will be available and accepted starting October 30 through November 27, 2018, but don’t wait, the sooner you can apply the better as there is no guarantee that the lottery list will remain open during the above period.
Preference will be given first to those who currently live and work in Glendale.
Applications are available online at: www.glendaleca.gov/affordablehousing
and in person for pickup during normal business hours at the following locations:
See the informational flyers for more information. If you have any questions, contact Lanterman Housing Specialist Shannon Rains at 213.252.8644 or srains@lanterman.org.
"Building A System for Tomorrow, Supporting People With Developmental Disabilities To Lead Inclusive Lives"
California’s network of 21 independent, non-profit regional centers advocate and coordinate services for over 320,000 people with developmental disabilities. Regional centers strive to achieve the intent and mandates of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act by providing a wide array of lifelong community-based services and supports to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to lead independent and productive lives in their chosen communities.
This paper focuses on the essential resources the developmental services system needs to build a system for the future - to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead inclusive lives they choose for themselves in their own communities.
People with developmental disabilities want to be included in community life, neighborhoods, and jobs. This is consistent with a national trend and federal expectation. Individuals may need services and the assistance of skilled staff to support this choice. These factors should be considered in the rate study that will be released in March 2019, which will recommend how to fund these services going forward.
As California becomes more culturally and linguistically diverse, regional centers must be equipped with the resources and flexibility to provide culturally responsive services and supports. Equitable access to needed services requires partnerships within diverse communities, service coordinators with adequate time to help individuals navigate service systems, and long-term commitments to allow these efforts to effect change.
People with developmental disabilities who have complex needs require well-coordinated services and supports to ensure safe community living. Access to quality health care, including more accessible clinics, adequately trained clinicians, and suitable reimbursement rates, is the first step in achieving this goal. As people with complex forensic, behavioral, and psychiatric needs are increasingly living in community-based settings, systems must be in place to develop the expertise and specialized resources required for them to live and thrive in the community.
At the heart of the regional center service system is service coordination, so nurturing the relationship between the individual with developmental disability and the regional center is key. Well-crafted person-centered plans require sufficient time to create in addition to the quality services and supports necessary to meet the unique needs of the person. The Self-Determination Program will allow more flexible choice in services, providers, and budgeting, but also require adequate resources to train, make system changes, and prepare for a dual system of service delivery.
From left to right: Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan, Board Members Gloria Leiva and Yudy Mazariegos, and KYRC Director Rose Chacana
Lanterman and Esperanza Community Housing have partnered together since 2013 through the Promotora Program to meet the needs of individuals and families, increase access to and utilization of services, and support the empowerment of communities.
And at their 17th Annual Dancing Under the Stars Dinner Celebration they presented Lanterman with the Esperanza Community Housing Social Justice Award.
Esperanza Community Housing Corporation is a social justice non-profit in South Central Los Angeles that achieves long-term, comprehensive community development by developing and preserving affordable housing; elevating health equity and access to care; mobilizing for environmental justice; creating and protecting local economic opportunities; expanding engagement in arts and culture; and advocating for policies protecting human rights.
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has announced that the initial 2,500 participants for the Self-Determination Program were selected.
Clients can find out if they were one of the 2,500 people selected to participate by entering their Unique Client Identifier number at www.dds.ca.gov/SDPverification/index.cfm. DDS will also mail notification letters to all applicants to communicate their selection status. And clients can also contact Lanterman.
Those who were not selected initially to participate will remain on the list for subsequent selections if some of the initial 2,500 choose not to enroll or discontinue in the program. The Department will continue to collect and add names of those interested in the program for subsequent selections.
Visit www.dds.ca.gov/SDP/SDPUpdates.cfm for updated information on the program.
The Self-Determination Program is based on beliefs that people:
The five principles of self-determination are:
The Learning Rights Law Center created the Training Individuals for Grassroots Education Reform (TIGER) Program to help parents:
The TIGER program is not a professional advocacy program or a program that trains parents to help other parents; it is a special education advocacy training for low income/modest income parents and guardians of students with disabilities designed for parents to help themselves by understanding special education and special education law.
In order to participate in the program, you must:
Parents meet once a month for 11 months and are taught about the special education legal system by advocates, attorneys and other professionals.
Learning Rights Law Center is now accepting applications for the TIGER Program 2019. All submissions are due no later than November 9, 2018.
Access the application online in English
El Programa TIGER de Learning Rights está Aceptando Solicitudes para 2019
El programa TIGER es una capacitación de auto defensa sobre la educación especial para padres y tutores de bajo ingreso/ingresos modestos que tienen estudiantes con discapacidades. Los padres se reúnen una vez al mes durante 11 meses y defensores, abogados y otros profesionales les enseñan sobre el sistema legal de educación especial.
Se encuentran la aplicación en Español aquí
For 21 years, ornaments made by persons with developmental disabilities have adorned the State Capitol Tree, and the Department of Developmental Services has put out the request for ornaments for 2018's tree.
Their goal is to contribute 800 ornaments to this year's tree. To be included on the tree, DDS must receive all ornaments by Friday, November 9.
The tree lighting ceremony will take place the first week of December. This year, as in previous years, a child with a developmental disability will participate in the televised ceremony. The child will place one of the ornaments onto the tree during the ceremony with Governor Jerry Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown.
Clients and families can express their experiences and opinions regarding the services they receive to help inform the rate study.
We are resharing a request from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to take the survey in four languages - English, Spanish, Korean and Armenian, however, the survey is available in 16 languages total.
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English
Help make regional center services better.
Do you or a family member receive regional center services? Take our survey here. Let your voice be heard. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey)
The Department of Developmental Services is working with a contractor on a rate study about service provider rates. You can find more information about the rate study here. (https://www.dds.ca.gov/RateStudy/Index.cfm)
We want to hear about your experiences with services you receive. Your opinions will help us to consider changes to these rates and hopefully improve services overall.
Follow this link to take our survey, which is available in multiple languages: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey
The due date to complete the survey is 10.28.2018.
For questions or comments about the survey, contact CASurvey@hsri.org. For questions about the rate study contact vendorsurvey@dds.ca.gov.
Thank you for your time. We are excited to hear from you.
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Español (Spanish)
Ayude a mejorar los servicios del centro regional.
¿Usted o alguno de los miembros de su familia recibe algún servicio del centro regional? Responda nuestra encuesta aquí. Haga escuchar su voz. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey)
El Department of Developmental Services está trabajando con un contratista en un estudio sobre las tarifas del proveedor. Puede encontrar más información sobre el estudio aquí. (https://www.dds.ca.gov/RateStudy/Index.cfm)
Queremos escuchar sobre sus experiencias con los servicios que recibe. Su opinión nos ayudará a considerar hacer cambios a estos precios y, con suerte, a mejorar la prestación de servicios en general.
Siga este enlace para responder nuestra encuesta, que está disponible en varios idiomas: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey
La fecha límite para responder la encuesta es el 10.28.2018.
Si tiene dudas o comentarios sobre la encuesta, comuníquese por medio de CASurvey@hsri.org. Contacte a vendorsurvey@dds.ca.gov en caso de dudas relacionadas con el estudio de tarifas.
Gracias por su tiempo. Nos alegrará conocer su opinión.
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한국어 (Korean)
지역 센터 서비스를 개선하는 데 여러분의 도움이 필요합니다
귀하 또는 귀하의 가족 구성원이 지역 센터에서 서비스를 받고 계신가요? 여기에서 설문 조사에 참여해 주세요. 여러분의 목소리를 들려주세요. (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey)
발달 서비스부(Department of Developmental Services)는 계약업체를 통해 서비스 제공 업체의 요금에 관한 연구를 수행하고 있는 중입니다. 요금 연구에 대한 자세한 내용은 여기를 참조하십시오. (https://www.dds.ca.gov/RateStudy/Index.cfm)
받고 계신 서비스에 대한 귀하의 경험에 대해 듣고 싶습니다. 귀하의 의견은 요금 변경 고려 및 전반적인 서비스 개선에 도움이 될 것입니다.
다음 링크를 따라 설문 조사를 진행하십시오. 설문 조사는 여러 언어로 이용하실 수 있습니다: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey
설문 조사는 10.28.2018 까지 완료하셔야 합니다.
설문 조사에 대한 질문이나 의견은 CASurvey@hsri.org로 연락하십시오. 요금 연구에 관한 질문은 vendorsurvey@dds.ca.gov로 연락하십시오.
시간을 내어 주셔서 감사합니다. 귀하의 의견을 듣을 수 있게 되어 기쁩니다.
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Հայերեն (Armenian)
օգնե՛ք բարելավել տարածաշրջանային կենտրոնի ծառայությունները:
Դուք կամ ձեր ընտանիքի անդամը ստանու՞մ եք տարածաշրջանային կենտրոնի ծառայություններ: Պատասխանեք հարցմանն այստեղ: Հայտնեք ձեր կարծիքը: (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey)
Department of Developmental Services-ն աշխատում է սակագների ուսումնասիրություն անցկացնող պայմանագրային կազմակերպության հետ ծառայության մատակարարների սակագների վերաբերյալ: Դուք կարող եքայստեղից լրացուցիչ տեղեկություններ ստանալ սակագների ուսումնասիրության վերաբերյալ: (https://www.dds.ca.gov/RateStudy/Index.cfm)
Մենք ցանկանում ենք լսել ձեր ստացված ծառայությունների հետ կապված ձեր փորձառությունների մասին: Ձեր կարծիքները կօգնեն մեզ քննարկել այս սակագների փոփոխությունները և բարելավել ծառայությունների ընդհանուր մակարդակը:
Հետևեք այս հղմանը, որպեսզի պատասխանեք մեր հարցմանը, որը մատչելի է մի քանի լեզվով՝https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS_Rate_Survey
Հարցումը լրացնելու վերջնաժամկետն է 10.28.2018:
Հարցման մասին հարցերի կամ մեկնաբանությունների համար դիմեք CASurvey@hsri.org հասցեով: Սակագների ուսումնասիրության մասին հարցերի համար դիմեք vendorsurvey@dds.ca.gov հասցեով:
Շնորհակալություն ձեր տրամադրած ժամանակի համար: Մենք ուրախ կլինենք ստանալ ձեր պատասխանը:
View all 16 Language Translations at https://lanterman.orghttps://lanterman.org/uploads/news/Translations_Consumer__Familly_Survey.pdf
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
Held annually, National Disability Employment Awareness Month is led by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Employers of all sizes and in all industries are encouraged to participate in NDEAM.
For specific ideas about how you can support National Disability Employment Awareness Month, visit www.dol.gov/ndeam. Suggestions range from simple, such as putting up a poster, to comprehensive, such as implementing a disability education program. Regardless, all play an important part in fostering a more inclusive workforce, one where every person is recognized for his or her abilities — every day of every month.
Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Further Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities
Governor Brown recently signed SB 1274 (Developmental services: Data exchange). The bill, authored by Senator McGuire, authorizes data sharing between the Department of Social Services and the Department of Developmental Services regarding CalFresh and CalWORKS program. SB 1274 also builds upon AB 1696, signed into law last year, which authorized data sharing between the Employment Development Department and the Department of Developmental Services.
These two sets of data will be examined by the Employment First Committee to improve their understanding of implementation of the competitive integrated employment policy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Data is so important to the work we do at the State Council. We rely on it to implement policies. We are grateful for the leadership of Governor Brown and Senator McGuire for making this data sharing legislation a reality,” stated Council Chairperson Sandra Smith.
By obtaining more nuanced data, the Employment First Committee can better analyze the factors that contribute to progress toward competitive integrated employment. The additional data will also assist the Committee in the development of more effective data driven policy and strategy recommendations to improve employment opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SB 1274 is another positive step in realizing the goal of competitive integrated employment for every Californian with an intellectual or developmental disability.
The Department of Development Services (DDS) makes limited start-up funds available to develop resources for people moving out of locked institutions and into their home communities. This year DDS is also making these limited funds available to develop resources for regional center clients who are already living in the community.
To determine what resources might be needed for our community members, Lanterman Regional Center held community input meetings on August 1 (English) and August 8 (English and Spanish). A total of 63 individuals participated.
The following priorities were identified by those present at these meetings, and Lanterman will be applying for funds focusing on these priorities:
The following were also mentioned by participants as being important:
Top photo: Howard McBroom (right) presents award to Assemblymember Chris Holden (left)
Center, left photo: Howard McBroom (right) with Secretary Diana Dooley
Center, right photo: Howard McBroom (right) chats with Senator Steve Glazer
Bottom photo: Howard McBroom speaks with Assemblymember Chris Holden
Last month, Howard McBroom, peer advocate, accompanied by Brian Nguyen, Easter Seals Southern California program director, headed to Sacramento to present the Assembly Leadership Award to Assemblymember Chris Holden at the Annual Legislative Awards Dinner.
Brian says, "Hosted by Easter Seals, the awards honor senators and assemblymembers who have done fantastic work for our services, and most importantly, our individuals."
Howard thanked Assemblymember Holden for all his work sponsoring the one-time only bridge funding request of $25 million to help service providers pay for unfunded costs. Howard shared in his presentation speech that "we need to stay competitive in today’s world or else we will be left behind." Brian adds, "He did an absolutely wonderful job presenting the award to Assemblymember Holden."
As for the rest of the evening, Howard and Brian enjoyed dinner and spoke to/took pictures with senators and assemblymembers, thanking them for all the work they have done.
The legislators who were honored on March 13, 2018 during the dinner at The Citizen Hotel were:
A coalition of developmental disabilities services advocates, including the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA), is working to show the Legislature and Governor Brown why funding social recreation and camp services is a wise investment for families, people with developmental disabilities, and the State. The coalition is collecting letters to legislators that share individual stories of why camp and social recreational services should be restored. Your personal story and your words of support for camp and social recreation are important. We need your help to make this happen.
The Department of Developmental Services issued a Notice of Potential Breach of Confidential Information on April 6:
The Department of Developmental Services today informed the public about a recent incident that may have resulted in the breach of confidential information. On February 11, a break-in occurred at the DDS legal and audits office building in Sacramento. The trespassers ransacked files, vandalized and stole state property and started a fire. The Department has no evidence that personal and health information was compromised due to the incident. However, out of an abundance of caution, it is notifying clients and the public about the incident and following federal requirements regarding potential breaches.
As detailed in the notices below, the people who broke into the building had access to the health information of about 582,000 individuals served by DDS. They also had access to the personal information of about 15,000 employees of regional centers, service providers, applicants seeking employment with the Department’s audits office, and parents of minors enrolled in DDS programs.
DDS immediately notified law enforcement authorities when the incident occurred, and an investigation is ongoing.
For more information about the potential breach, and to read the full security notice visit: www.dds.ca.gov/SecurityNotice
You can also read a Los Angeles Times article about this at www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-california-data-breach-20180406-story.html
Lanterman community members attended 2018 Grassroots Day in Sacramento.
Lanterman community members who attended 2018 Grassroots Day in Sacramento include Gloria Levia, parent, and her daughter Angie Monson Leiva; Jae Rhee, parent; Kimberly Isaac, service provider; and Joe Perales, Lanterman family support specialist.
The following are key points that the group discussed and advocated for during their meetings with legislators:
Top photo: On the steps of the Capitol building in Sacramento, from left to right: Angie Monson Leiva, Jae Rhee, Gloria Leiva and Kimberly Isaac
Second photo: A group of advocates, including Gloria Leiva (fourth from left), Joe Perales (center), Angie Monson Leiva and Jae Rhee, with Kala Tailor, Committee Secretary for Senator Kevin de León (far right)
Center, left photo: Michelle Heid, service provider (far left), with Senator Anthony J. Portantino (third from left) and other participants, including Kimberly Isaac (second from right)
Center, right photo: Brandon P. Seto, Legislative Director for Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (left), with Angie Monson Leiva
Bottom photo: Jae Rhee (far left), with Brandon P. Seto, Legislative Director for Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (center), Joe Perales, Kimberly Isaac and Angie Monson Leiva
The Uniquely Abled Academy (UAA) at Glendale Community College (GCC) graduated 12 students on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 with a certificate of completion for the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Machinist Program. (top photo)
Three of those students are also clients of Lanterman Regional Center - Dean Wood (bottom left photo), Isaac Serpas (bottom right photo) and Sean Kim.
The UAA at GCC is a 13-week program, with 240 hours of in-class instruction led by faculty members of the department of Machine Technology at Glendale Community College, plus 60 hours of focus on job readiness, soft skills, site visits and open laboratory. Students learned to program, setup and operate CNC machines combined with using quality control instruments, shop mathematics and blueprint reading. Graduates qualify for a number of entry-level positions, including machine trainee, machinist apprentice, CNC operator and CNC programmer.
Dean Wood shared the following when asked what he liked about the program, “great teachers and great experience.” He also said it was “very fun.” Dean is currently not looking for a job as he has decided to continue going to school and taking advanced courses.
Learn more about the Uniquely Abled Academy, a part of the Uniquely Abled Project, at www.uniquelyabledproject.org.
On Saturday, March 10, 2018, The Campbell Arts Academy at The Campbell Center held its first gallery event. Over 130 guests attended the evening exhibit where the work of more than 34 Academy artists was displayed and in many cases sold.
Sandy Moreno, CEO of The Campbell Center, shared, "Despite the rainy Saturday evening, we had a great turnout, a full house, and our clients were so proud to show their creations, plus a lot of their artwork was sold."
Learn more about The Campbell Center at www.thecampbell.org.
Dear Friends,
On March 5, 2018, CalABLE’s awardee of the contract to provide program management services made a business decision to not execute our contract. The program manager has a broad range of administrative responsibilities that includes financial recordkeeping, marketing services, and investment management. We are exploring options to contract for a program manager. As such, the launch of the program will be delayed beyond the spring of 2018.
While it is premature to estimate just how long this delay may be, please be aware that our number one priority is launching a fully sustainable CalABLE program as quickly as possible for the benefit of individuals with disabilities and their families, both in California and across the nation. California has some of the greatest protections in place for consumers and their assets. While these protections may result in added challenges in procuring services for the state, they also result in a higher standard of care for those who invest and save here. As disappointing as we know this delay will be, I assure you that the end result will be a better CalABLE!
I fully recognize that this announcement is both frustrating and disappointing. I encourage you to contact me if you have additional questions, thoughts, or concerns as we continue to work to launch CalABLE.
Sincerely,
Dante Q. Allen
Executive Director, CalABLE Act Board
View more on their Web site at http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/able/
Love animals? Want to explore working with them? Then sign up for LAUSD's Regional Occupational Program Animal Care Taking Class at the West Los Angeles Shelter. Learn on the job training skills for entry-level training required by kennels, pet stores, zoos and vet hospitals. Enrollment is ongoing for the spring semester.
SDP Waiver Application Resubmitted March 13
DDS announced that the Waiver application for the Self Determination Program was submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on March 13. The application is back “on the clock” and CMS has 90 days to take action to either approve the application, deny the application or request additional clarification. Because of all the work that’s been done up front to prepare CMS for the formal submission and to respond to their questions and concerns, DDS is very hopeful that the application will be approved, and they will keep regional centers posted regarding any communication from CMS regarding the status or questions.
The Department will continue to post updates as they progress toward implementation.
A copy of the Waiver application is available at www.dds.ca.gov/SDP/SDPUpdates.cfm.
Questions about this update can be submitted to the Department via email at sdp@dds.ca.gov.
In recognition of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, the second week of March is dedicated to employment and the co-worker relationship in a variety of employment settings. See Me As Your Co-Worker is a call to action for employers and co-workers without I/DD to recognize the valuable contribution people with I/DD can and do make across many different industries. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) advocates for states to adopt a State as Model Employer (SAME) policies that promote and lead the way for increasing inclusive employment. The NCSL says part of the rationale behind SAME policies includes, among other things, "as states engage in policy efforts to increase disability inclusion and access in state agencies and encourage and recruit people with disabilities into state employment, SAME policies have the added benefit of demonstrating to private sector employers the viability and effectiveness of employing people with disabilities".
California is one of the states with a mandated SAME policy as well as Employment First policies aimed at increasing the hiring of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in state government. To learn more about what different states are doing visit: https://nacdd.org/wp-contenthttps://lanterman.org/uploads/2018/02/DD-Awareness-Month-Resource-Guide-2018.pdf
For tools, resources, blog posts and more about people with IDD in the workspace visit https://nacdd.org/wp-contenthttps://lanterman.org/uploads/2018/02/DD-Awareness-Month-Resource-Guide-2018.pdf
Every year clients and families are given the opportunity to evaluate their service coordinator’s performance. Lanterman has also asked service providers and outside vendors to evaluate our billing and payment processes. Recently we took it a step further and solicited feedback on the Center as a whole.
We randomly selected a representative sample of one-quarter or about 2,500 of our 10,000 clients and families to participate in a mail-in survey. Survey recipients were further broken down into categories similar to those that are used by the Department of Developmental Services to report on disparity in services – language (English and Spanish), geographic region (Los Angeles, Pasadena and Foothill), age group (0-21 years and 22-plus years) and ethnic background.
And what did we want feedback on? The Center has a total of 12 core and customer values that guide how we work with our clients and families (https://lanterman.org/mission#.WoHpfIJG2u4) and we wanted to see how we were doing in achieving some of the goals outlined in these values. We are happy to report that 23 percent of our surveys were completed and returned to us, which is considered a good response rate for mail-in surveys.
We asked survey recipients questions in the following 10 areas:
Almost one-quarter of the survey recipients responded with their feedback, and in seven out of the 10 areas, 90 percent or more were satisfied or extremely satisfied. Our lowest mark at 84.5 percent satisfied/extremely satisfied was how easy, or perhaps not easy, we are to reach by telephone, followed by an 88.2 percent mark and 88.6 percent (satisfied or extremely satisfied) in areas 7 and 2 respectively.
The above two graphs show percent satisfaction by region and by age group respectively.
While there is a small percentage that is unsure, dissatisfied or extremely dissatisfied, in each of these areas, overall it was reaffirming to hear back from our community that we’re mostly meeting or exceeding your expectations. Also, respondents who had expressed a question or concern in their survey response, and chose to provide contact information, received a follow-up phone call.
The takeaway is there is always room for improvement. And your feedback will help us deliver an ever-better experience with the regional center to our clients and families.
The Mosaic Gardens at Westlake located at 111 S. Lucas Avenue in the Los Angeles-Westlake neighborhood is an all-new affordable intergenerational apartment community near Downtown Los Angeles.
Mosaic Gardens at Westlake will offer 68 affordable brand new apartments. Rents for the two- and three-bedroom apartments will be available to low-income households. These units will be available through a lottery system, and the application to be placed on the lottery list can be accessed on the LINC Housing Web site at www.linchousing.org/westlake.
Please note: you are applying to be on a lottery list and there is no guarantee that you will receive a unit by applying.
Applications must be mailed in via First Class Mail only and are due by March 26, 2018. Please remember income and other restrictions apply.
Westlake Senior Apartments will offer 57 affordable brand new one-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years and older. Mosaic Gardens at Westlake and Westlake Senior Apartments combined will also offer 63 Supportive Housing units for formerly homeless households with direct referrals from the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services.
For more information, call the hotline at 866.506.9743, option 1, or visit their Web site at www.linchousing.org/westlake.
At a moment of reckoning in the United States about sexual harassment and sexual assault, a yearlong NPR investigation finds that there's little recognition of a group of Americans that is one of the most at risk: adults with intellectual disabilities. The series starts on Monday, January 8 and runs through Thursday, January 18. There will be print stories (with photos and art) online at www.npr.org. And the radio stories can be heard there.
Schedule
January 8: Morning Edition: Correspondent Joe Shapiro talks about the series with host Steve Inskeep.
January 8: All Things Considered: The epidemic of sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. Numbers obtained by NPR show they are sexually assaulted at rates more than 7 times those for all adults without disabilities.
January 9: Morning Edition: A visit to a Sex Ed class for people with intellectual disabilities. They talk about how they want relationships, but how the sexual violence of their past often gets in the way.
January 10: All Things Considered: On cases that go unnoticed when people have difficulty communicating.
January 16: All Things Considered: Police and prosecutors are often reluctant to take these cases. NPR goes back to Essex County, New Jersey, where the first case to get widespread attention--in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, 25 years ago--was prosecuted. And look at what prosecutors have learned since.
January 18: Morning Edition: Therapists Nora Baladerian and Karyn Harvey talk about the stunning violence in the lives of their clients.
January 18: All Things Considered: Self-advocates speak--thoughtfully--of the effects of sexual violence. This piece is entirely in the voices of people with intellectual disabilities (plus Joe Shapiro).
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) joined Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown in celebrating the 86th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Sofia Garcia (age 7) of Los Angeles, CA, was selected by Harbor Regional Center (HRC) to help the Governor and First Lady “flip the switch” to light the tree and hang a special ornament created by a person with developmental disabilities. Sofia has autism and represents over 300,000 individuals who have a developmental disability and receive services and supports from the state developmental centers and 21 nonprofit regional centers.
“We congratulate Sofia Garcia for being selected and are delighted she agreed to help the Governor and First Lady light this year’s Capitol Christmas tree,” said Nancy Bargmann, Director of DDS.
Sofia attends second grade in a typical classroom at El Cerrito Elementary School where her mother, Elia Arizpe, is actively involved. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, painting, playing make-believe games, and participating in a children’s pageant program, Pageant Parade. In the future, Sofia looks forward to taking ballet classes and learning how to play soccer.
Born prematurely, Sofia began receiving Early Start services at HRC when she was two years old. HRC is one of 21 nonprofit regional centers serving infants and toddlers through Part C of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), known as Early Start, and through the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, that offers both children and adults comprehensive, person-centered services and supports throughout their lifetimes.
The Capitol Christmas tree is decorated with 10,000 ultra-low wattage LED lights and 900 handcrafted ornaments created by persons with developmental disabilities who receive services from state developmental centers and regional centers. This year's tree is a 65-foot-tall white fir from the Latour Demonstration State Forest located near Redding in Shasta County, the sixth Capitol Christmas tree to come from a state forest managed by CAL FIRE on behalf of the public. Kitty O'Neal of KFBK Radio emceed the ceremony, which included feature performances by the California Army National Guard's DET 1, 40th Infantry Division Band, Brass Quintet, the Governor's Own; students from the Oakland Military Institute and Oakland School for the Arts; Mariachi Puente; and St. Paul's Baptist Church Choir.
There is an important change in the Welfare and Institutions Code, section 4686.5, which impacts respite services. Starting in January 2018, families may receive more than 90 hours per quarter of respite services. Read more in English
Mensaje en Relación a los Servicios de Respiro
Hay un cambio importante en el Código de Bienestar y Instituciones, Sección 4686.5, que afecta a los servicios de respiro. A partir de enero de 2018, las familias pueden recibir más de 90 horas de servicios de respiro por trimestre. Lea más en español
레스핏 서비스에 관한 메시지/안내
레스핏 서비스(Respite Services)에 영향을 주는 복지 및 기관 코드, 4686.5, 절에 중요한 변경 사항이 있습니다. 가족들은2018년 1월 부터 분기별로 90시간 이상의 레스핏 서비스를 받을 수도 있습니다. 더 많은 한국어로 읽기
Many families and self-advocates have been asking for an update on the Self-Determination Program. It’s hard to believe that the legislation authorizing Self-Determination was signed in 2014. At this time, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) continues to work with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) to finalize the DDS application. Here are some additional updates:
In September and October 2017, DDS hosted Train-the Trainer’ meetings statewide. These trainings covered the information needed for regional centers to conduct informational meetings. These meetings are required before an individual can be added to the candidate list from which DDS will randomly select the first 2,500 participants. Statewide, almost 300 regional center staff attended the meetings, with representation from all 21 regional centers. There were also representatives from 70-80 community based organizations as well.
Lanterman’s Self-Determination Advisory Committee has continued to meet and has focused its energy on outreach and signing up individuals that are interested in participating in the initial rollout of the program. As a reminder, Lanterman has been allocated 74 slots for the initial rollout.
Currently, Lanterman has over 500 people who have expressed interest and have signed up to attend an informational meeting. If you want to attend an informational meeting, tell your service coordinator or send an e-mail to selfdetermination@lanterman.org.
In April 2016, James Singh landed a job working at the Guinness World Records Museum in Hollywood. During our recent interview with him, he explained that he was a coach/host to individuals who visited the museum looking to break the world record for games such as flip cup or quarters.
Six months later, in October 2016, he transitioned to a full-time position working in the lobby at the Hollywood Wax Museum. His primary responsibilities during this past year have been taking and selling photos at the Wax Museum's gift shop. James also shared that he has been receiving support from The Campbell Center and added that he is also training for a cashier position. And during his interview, he said he is happy with his job.
James lives at the UCP Accessible Apartments in Glendale. In his free time he creates his own videos for YouTube, recently recorded content for the ScareLA event, and also helps with the family business on his days off.
The Department of Developmental Services will hold three public meetings to consult with stakeholders, including clients and families, advocates, providers, and protection/advocacy agencies, to review purchase of service data and develop recommendations to help reduce disparities. Discussion areas will include identifying cultural barriers and challenges in obtaining regional center services and the areas that need clarification for people to understand the service delivery system, as well as, plans and recommendations to promote equity and reduce disparities in the purchase of services.
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 N. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90065
On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Cantonese
Care Harbor/LA will be holding their next free clinic on Friday to Sunday, November 17 to 19, 2017 at The Reef, located at 1933 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90007.
Wristband Distribution
Free admission wristbands will be distributed prior to the clinic, on:
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Ted Watkins Park Fieldhouse
1335 E. 103rd St., Los Angeles
Beginning at 10 a.m.
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
2115 South Grand Ave., Los Angeles
Beginning at 10 a.m.
First come, first served till all wristbands have been given out.
One wristband per person.
Read the Patient FAQ for more information on wristband distribution.
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) is opening its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List for online pre-applications starting on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 6 a.m. through Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 5 p.m. Pacific time.
Applications to be entered into the lottery for the waiting list must be submitted online through the application portal on the HACLA Web site. View the site
View waiting list fact sheet that includes details on income limits and preferences. (English only)
Click on your language below to read Instructions on How to Apply Online for Section 8 Waiting List Lottery:
And be sure to check out the HACLA Frequently Asked Questions page for more information about applying for the Section 8 Waiting List lottery. View the FAQ page
10.20.17 UPDATE FROM DISNEYLAND: On October 20, eligible participants will receive a test e-mail confirming their participation in the program. This test e-mail will help verify that they have accurate e-mail addresses for all clients identified to participate in this year’s program. Thoroughly check your inbox and spam/junk folders to verify receipt of the message. If you do not receive the test e-mail by Monday, October 23, it is likely because your e-mail address was incorrectly submitted to the Disneyland Resort, or you were removed from participation for ineligibility reasons. See below for more info about what to do if you do not receive an e-mail.
10.19.17 UPDATE FROM DISNEYLAND: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the test e-mail distribution to all registered e-mail addresses has been delayed until next week. At this time, we do not have a specified distribution date, however we will notify you once the test e-mail is distributed to all 2018 participants.
Just a reminder to everyone that registered for the Disneyland Community Involvement Program, you will receive a TEST e-mail the week of October 16 to 20, 2017, at the e-mail address you registered with, verifying participation. If you do not receive this test e-mail, contact your service coordinator by Friday, October 27, 2017 at 5 p.m. to have them verify the e-mail address that was submitted.
Also, please note the following upcoming important dates:
Please note: We are not able to add any more names to this year's list for the 2018 program.
TICKETS ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS. LANTERMAN ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY AND PROVIDES NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE DISCOUNTED TICKETS THROUGH THE CIP PROGRAM.
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting regional centers, developmental centers, and community art programs to send ornaments to Sacramento for the State Capitol tree. There is a tree lighting ceremony that takes place the first or second week of December. This year, as in previous years, a child with a developmental disability will participate in the televised ceremony. The child will place one of the ornaments onto the tree during the ceremony with Governor Brown and First Lady Anne Gust Brown.
Community art programs may send ornaments directly to DDS by November 10, 2017. Be sure to include the shipping form that is included with the guidelines.
Any other regional center clients and families, deliver your ornaments to the Koch-Young Resource Center at Lanterman Regional Center by November 3, 2017, and we will ship them to DDS.
Disneyland has announced the 2018 Community Involvement Program (CIP). This is a discount ticket opportunity which has been made available to clients of Lanterman, and their immediate families or caregivers to purchase tickets at a special discount. Tickets are available for select dates and can only be purchased by verified members of qualifying organizations (such as Lanterman), that provide services specifically to individuals who are California residents with permanent disabilities.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 5 p.m. is the deadline to submit info and participate in the Disneyland Community Involvement Program.
What would you do if the local community organizations that provide services and supports to you or to your family member go out of business? The threat of many organizations that provide essential services and supports to about 88,000 people with developmental disabilities in Los Angeles County closing their doors is very real.
When you do the math, the numbers don’t add up. Due to local cities and counties, such as Pasadena and Los Angeles, enacting minimum wage laws to help local residents afford to live and work in their communities, these wages are now higher than the state minimum wage. And while all other businesses can adjust to this increase, community providers are not able to without the law changing. For a very simplified example, providers will receive $10 per hour wage reimbursement from the State but have to pay $12 per hour to their staff, so in one eight-hour day for one person they are short $16, add this loss over 50 staff, and in one day they are short $800, and in one week about $4,000. And for any organization, this funding gap is not sustainable, and can only result in one thing, providers going out of business.
There is a solution, and that is the passage of AB 279. The bill has been getting unanimous support, but it’s stuck in the Senate Appropriations Committee’s suspense file. The bill needs Senator Ricardo Lara’s (Long Beach) support to pass out of his Committee so now is the time to contact Senator Lara and ask him to bring AB 279 out of suspension and allow his Committee to hear and debate AB 279, and vote to approve it to pass out of Committee. Let the Senator know how vitally important the work and support of your local community service providers is. View contact info for the Senator and talking points
If you happen to be in Sacramento on Thursday, August 30, show up to the rally being sponsored by Assemblymember Chris Holden from 10 to 11 a.m. on the south side of the Capitol where everyone gathered will be raising their voices and asking the Legislature to make sure service providers get rate reimbursements that account for local minimum wages.
Even if an end of summer road trip is not in the cards, you can still do your part as this bill is truly important to anyone and everyone that depends on community service providers for themselves or their family members. Contact your local Senator’s office, introduce yourself as a constituent, and say “I support AB 279 and I hope my Senator will too.” Senator Kevin de Leon represents Lanterman’s area and can be reached in Sacramento at 916.651.4024 and at his district office at 213.483.9300. And don't forget to contact Senator Lara and ask him to do his part to pass AB 279 out of his Committee. View contact info for the Senator and talking points
Service provider rates need to reflect local minimum wages or 88,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in Los Angeles County make wake up one day to find no one left to provide them with services and supports.
Starting on August 1, 2017, the City of Los Angeles’ “Safe Sidewalks LA” sidewalk repair program will increase the amount residential and commercial property owners can receive through the City’s Rebate Program. The cap, originally $2,000 for homeowners and $4,000 for commercial property owners, has been raised to $10,000 for everyone, an amount that the City hopes will encourage more Angelenos to participate in the program.
Property owners must apply with the City to participate in the program, then pay for their own repairs. Once certified by the City that the repairs are ADA-compliant, the property owner then receives the City's valuation offer amount, up to $10,000."
“The Rebate Program is an important part of the City’s commitment to make sidewalks accessible to all Angelenos,” said Gary Lee Moore, City Engineer. “By creating a partnership with property owners the City is helping increase mobility throughout our city and make communities more livable for everyone.”
"Safe Sidewalks LA" is the City’s historic, 30-year, $1.4 billion commitment to make all sidewalks in Los Angeles accessible to everyone. The Bureau of Engineering (Engineering) is the lead department for the program.
Left photo, first row, left to right: Janna, her mom, and her sisters Alicia and Dori celebrated Fourth of July together as a family.
Left photo, second row: Deborah (left) helps prepare a meal.
Left photo, third row: Interior of the home on Orange Grove Boulevard.
Right photo, top row: Exterior of the home on Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, CA purchased and developed by Easter Seals.
Right photo, second row, left: Janna
Right photo, second row, right: Dori
Right photo, third row, left: Anthony
Right photo, third row, right: Deborah
Easter Seals has a strong philosophical commitment to individualized services and now that the census of the state developmental centers is shrinking, Easter Seals approached Lanterman with the idea to develop this home. Easter Seals committed some of their resources to purchase and develop the home, and worked with Lanterman and the institution to identify potential residents.
All four of the clients selected to move in - Janna, Dori, Deborah and Anthony - lived in the same large institutional setting together, and now they are still together and living in a small home, each with their own private bedroom. They also have opportunities to help with meal prep, hang out on the back porch, pick fruit from the fruit trees on the property, or just kick back and watch television.
Janna and Dori's mom worked with Easter Seals and their Lanterman service coordinator to facilitate the move and help them transition to their new home from a large institutional setting. She also chose not to have their sister Alicia, who is served by another regional center, move into the home, as she did not want to disrupt Alicia's life as she is very happy where she is at. Nonetheless, their mom was thrilled that they were all able to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday together. While Janna and Dori's mom is involved, neither Anthony nor Deborah have family involved.
Pictures really are worth a thousand words, so all that remains to be said is welcome to your new home Janna, Dori, Anthony and Deborah.
Applications are now available for Gilbert Lindsay, a 137-unit affordable low-income rental housing community located at 601 West 40th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037. There are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom rental units and rents range from $511 to $1441 per month (income and rents are subject to change in accordance with program guidelines and are dependent on unit size). For more information, contact 323.515.9590
Thank you to everyone who supported our YouCaring Back to School fundraiser. We met and exceeded our goal of filling the 400 backpacks being donated with supplies. And with the additional money raised we will be able to purchase 50 more backpacks and fill them with supplies, plus expand our back to school event to include young adults transitioning to college.
As the back to school event is coming up soon, we’ve already started purchasing supplies. Here is a photo collage of the preparations taking place for the event. Thank you again, your contributions will ensure that our school-age clients get their year off to a great start and we can’t wait to share photos from the day of the event.
Esperanza Community Housing Celebrates 20 Years of Promoter Training
Top row: The Promotora Project graduated 48 of the 52 Lanterman families who participated in the yearlong program from July 2016 to June 2017. This picture includes some of the families along with a few Lanterman service coordinators.
Middle row, left: Koch-Young Resource Center Director Rose Chacana (left) with Esperanza Community Housing Executive Director Nancy Halpern Ibrahim (center), and Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan (right)
Middle row, right: Koch-Young Resource Center Director Rose Chacana (left) with Norma Benitez (center), director of Health Programs, Esperanza Community Housing, and Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan (right)
Bottom row: Norma Benitez addresses attendees at the luncheon celebrating the 20th anniversary of Esperanza's Community Health Promoter Training.
In September 2013, Lanterman Regional Center started a pilot project with Esperanza Community Housing. "The focus of the project was to help Lanterman families increase utilization of both regional center and generic services, and learn to better navigate the service system," explains Koch-Young Resource Center Director Rose Chacana.
The project started with 52 families and two promotoras. Each year in June since then, Lanterman has recruited a new set of 52 families. "This year due to disparities funding (ABX2 1) we were able to expand the program by adding two additional promotoras who are working with an additional 52 families," adds Rose. The program was also expanded to Lanterman's Korean community through the Korean Youth Community Center. KYCC developed a similar program called Community Health Workers, and currently there are 20 Korean-speaking families participating in the program.
So this year alone, a total of 124 Lanterman families are participating, and in total, including this year, the program has served 332 families.
While the program at Lanterman is only a few years old, Esperanza recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Community Health Promoter Training with a luncheon.
Norma Benitez, director of Health Programs, Esperanza Community Housing, shares, "For the past 20 years Esperanza has witnessed the power of community determination, resiliency and hope as community members embark on the journey of personal and community transformation. Through that journey, agencies such as yours have been instrumental in providing our promotoras a platform to thrive and grow into the professionals they are today. Thank you for taking a chance and believing in our promotoras and collaborating with us."
Parents of a boy on the autism spectrum form a competitive swim team, recruiting other teens on the spectrum and training them with high expectations and zero pity. "Swim Team" chronicles the extraordinary rise of three diverse young athletes, capturing a moving quest for inclusion, independence and a life that feels winning.
The documentary will screen in Los Angeles from Friday, July 21 to Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Laemmle Monica Film Center located at 1332 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Screenings will be held daily at 1:50 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m. and 9:55 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, there will also be an 11:10 a.m. screening.
Use promo code TeamUp for a discount on tickets purchased at www.laemmle.com. Friday and Saturday after 6 p.m.: $10 each; all other times: $8 each
First row: 2016-17 Project SEARCH interns with staff
Second row, left: Intern Andrew Francisco gave the student address at graduation
Second row, right: Intern George Chan with his diploma
Third row, left: Interns George Chan and Edgar Lopez (right)
Third row, right: Intern Amalia Reoyo Olazabal with her father, Gerardo Reoyo, who gave the parent address
Fourth row, left: Gildardo Hernandez celebrating after being presented with his diploma
Fourth row, right: Ariel Alvarez celebrating after receiving his diploma
Fifth row, left: Intern Bruce Ictue with his mother, Leslie Pineda, who also gave the parent address
Fifth row, right: Interns George Chan, Andrew Francisco, Bruce Ictue and Amalia Reoyo Olazabal
Seven interns took part in a graduation ceremony on June 8, marking their completion of Project SEARCH - a year-long work training program for students with disabilities. The internships at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC) offer entry-level work experience through rotations across such departments as Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition Services, Materials Management, Neurology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Project SEARCH interns attend the off-campus class at LAMC five days a week for communication, independent living, work readiness and reflection instruction, followed by worksite rotations. Now in its second year as a Project SEARCH site, LAMC has provided school-to-work experience to 20 students with disabilities, and currently employs two former interns.
Interns of the 2017 graduating class are Ariel Alvarez, George Chan, Andrew Francisco, Gildardo Hernandez, Bruce Ictue, Edgar Lopez and Amalia Reoyo Olazabal.
Securing employment after graduation is a concern for every young adult. But for students with special needs, the challenge can feel insurmountable. An estimated 84 percent of adults with developmental disabilities do not have a paid job. Project SEARCH, a high school transition program, is changing that with a unique, one year, school-to-work experience program that takes place entirely at a host workplace. And for the second year, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center is an active partner, helping students with special needs learn the skills they’ll need to get ahead in the workplace. The success of this program is a collaboration from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (Host Site), Los Angeles Unified School District (Education Partner), PathPoint (Employment Vendor), and Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. All collaborating parties have a role and responsibility to the operation and success of the program. All are committed and passionate to increase work opportunities for students with disabilities in our communities. Congratulations to all of this year's graduates.
Lanterman has 10 clients enrolled for the 2017-18 school year in Project SEARCH. Los Angeles Unified School District students interested in the applying for the 2018-19 school year should contact their service coordinator.
Top row, left to right: ARCA Executive Director (retired) Eileen Richey, Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan, and DDS Director Nancy Bargmann
Second row, left: Denny Amundson, former DDS director and chief of staff for Assemblymember Frank D. Lanterman
Second row, right: ARCA Government Affairs/Community Relations Director Daniel Savino and ARCA Legislative Advocate Rick Rollens present Eileen with a resolution
Third row, left: Amy Westling, ARCA's new executive director
Third row, right: Santi Rogers, former DDS director and current executive director at San Andreas Regional Center
It was a veritable who's who in the field of developmental disabilities at Eileen Richey's retirement event as she left her position as executive director of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA). Eileen spent her 35-year professional career in the developmental disabilities services field starting in Michigan, but with the bulk of it in California, including serving in many roles at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), plus as director of Area Board 10, working at MENTOR Network, and finally, first as a consultant for ARCA and later as ARCA's executive director.
Eileen devoted her professional career to bettering the lives and opportunities of people with developmental disabilities, striving to improve service systems as a whole while never losing focus on the importance of the individuals served by those systems.
Attendees at the event included Denny Amundson, who served as the master of ceremonies. Denny, started his career in the field in the early 1970s working for Assemblymember Frank D. Lanterman, and as his chief of staff drafted the Lanterman Act and follow-on bills. He also served as executive director for North Los Angeles County Regional Center, as a consultant in the field and later as director of DDS in the 1990s. Also in attendance was current DDS Director Nancy Bargmann, who herself has over 30 years of experience in serving individuals with developmental disabilities, including a wealth of knowledge in developing community resources, and Santi Rogers, who has enjoyed over 45 years of working in the field, with 27 years being in various positions at DDS, including as director of the Department, and with over 20 years as executive director of San Andreas Regional Center, a position he still holds today.
Also at the event was ARCA's new executive director, Amy Westling, who has been with ARCA since March 2012, serving in a variety of capacities including senior policy analyst, director of policy, associate director, and as interim executive director since February 2017. Amy has worked within the regional center system for nearly 18 years, including at Alta California Regional Center coordinating the movement of individuals with developmental disabilities from institutional to community settings and at Central Valley Regional Center overseeing service coordination in rural Merced and Mariposa counties. During her five years at ARCA she had a major role in the following successes:
We wish Eileen all the best as she embarks on her next chapter and welcome Amy to her new position.
ARCA represents California’s community-based network of 21 independent non-profit regional centers, which provide lifelong services to approximately 300,000 individuals with developmental disabilities. For more information about ARCA, please visit www.arcanet.org.
Pictured from left to right at the new ECF location in Inglewood: ECF staff Benjamin Sandoval and Aide Herrera, with Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan, ECF CEO Scott Bowling, and Lanterman Community Services Director Karen Ingram
The CMS Final Rule expects services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to be provided in integrated settings. The Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) has begun transitioning their programs and services by offering participants more choices and more opportunities to work in the community. ECF has developed work training opportunities that include candle making, computer classes and art galleries. The Uniquely Abled Academy trains individuals with autism to operate machinery and parts for the aerospace industry. Upcoming academies include Warehouse Management and Culinary Arts.
ECF staff Benjamin Sandoval and Aide Herrera (pictured) run the Uniquely Abled Academy at Glendale Community College. In addition to the classroom training, ECF helps regional center participants find jobs using their new skills, and supported employment job coaching once the individual is hired.
The goal of The Uniquely Abled Project is to shift the paradigm of thinking from “disabled” to “uniquely abled." It starts by preparing people with high-functioning autism to take on high-performing jobs in the workplace through an innovative job-training program held at Glendale Community College and appropriately called, The Uniquely Abled Academy. Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2017 Uniquely Abled Academy.
The Uniquely Abled Academy is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between machine technology educators, specialists in education for those with autism, representatives from state and local social service agencies, and non-profit and for-profit organizations. This exceptional combination is dedicated to properly train, place in the workforce and provide on-going support for qualified students seeking skill-specific well-paying jobs within the manufacturing industry.
For more information about this unique vocational training program, check out the flyer for the open house being held Tuesday, August 15, 2017. The open house will be held at Glendale Community College from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is for parents and students. Attendees need to RSVP and request a parking permit from fhenson@glendale.edu. Applications are due Wednesday, August 30, 2017 and classes start September 18, 2017.
Late last week, the Budget Conference Committee gave our system half a victory thanks to your advocacy. Starting January 1, 2018, the Legislature has agreed to lift the cap on respite. If this is approved by the Governor, this critical service can once again be provided based on family need, not an arbitrary limit. Neither social recreation nor camp were restored.
Now these agreements will be sent to the full Assembly and Senate for approval, and then the Governor will need to sign off on them. This will all happen by June 30.
At this point, advocacy needs to be focused on the last hurdle - the Governor's office.
Contact Governor Brown and ask him to "please restore respite services for people with developmental disabilities."
Phone: 916.445.2841 or E-mail: Web form here
Photo on left: John Eley and Photo on right: Representative from Los Angeles County; John Eley; Helen Dersjant, Skills Instructor II Villa ADP; and Cynthia Banks, Director at County of Los Angeles, Community and Senior Services
The Los Angeles County Commission for Older Adults and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently recognized John Eley for his “Outstanding Community Service.” John regularly volunteers at a variety of nonprofits with other participants of the Villa Esperanza Services’ Adult Day Program.
Each Friday for the past six years, John has helped set tables and serve lunches to between 85 to 100 individuals experiencing homelessness at Union Station Homeless Services in Pasadena. He also helps deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors for the Glendale Salvation Army twice weekly.
John’s community involvement affords him the opportunity to grow his customer and social skills all while connecting with others, giving back to his community and staying active. He enjoys his volunteer activities and the relationships he has built. Thanks John, for making a difference in your community!
In 1979, the regional center leaves Children's Hospital Los Angeles and is reorganized as a nonprofit freestanding agency, the Los Angeles County Developmental Services Foundation. The agency is dedicated to Frank D. Lanterman and he agrees to lend it his name. Pictured from left to right: Asenath Young, Dr. Richard Koch, Frank Lanterman and then Executive Director Diane Anand at the dedication.
"Assemblymember Frank D. Lanterman was a hero to people with developmental disabilities," shared Diane Anand in her June 4 presentation at the Lanterman House in La Cañada. The presentation was part of an almost yearlong special exhibit called "The Legacy of Frank Lanterman (1901-1981)." Diane (pictured below) spoke about Lanterman's work in the Legislature on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, including the signature piece of legislation that bears his name - the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, commonly known as the Lanterman Act.
The exhibit runs through December 21, 2017 and gives insight into the multi-faceted life of this famous La Cañada resident. From his early days as a musician and political activist to his 28-year term in the California State Assembly, Frank Lanterman was always a champion for the local community. The exhibition draws from seldom-seen materials that comprise the Frank Lanterman Collections belonging to the Archive of Lanterman House.
Read the 50th anniversary edition of the History of the Regional Centers: Strengthening the Commitment...Reinvesting in the System: A Journey of Community Partnership to learn more about Assemblymember Lanterman's work.
View the documentary film We’re Here to Speak for Justice: Founding California’s Regional Centers to learn more about the early years and the founding of the regional center system.
Learn more about the Lanterman House, the special exhibit on Lanterman's legacy, and how to visit the house, on their Web site.
If your summer travels take you to Sacramento, be sure to stop by and check out the California Museum special exhibit, “Art and Advocacy: To Be Developmentally Disabled (TBD)” that will feature original works by California artists with developmental disabilities. The exhibit is displayed at the California Museum - home of the California Hall of Fame - and is presented in partnership with the California Disability Community Action Network (CDCAN) and Choices Person Centered Services with the California Person Centered Advocacy Partnership, Claraty Arts and The Art of Autism.
The exhibit challenges assumptions about people with developmental disabilities - their lives, relationships, experiences, hopes and dreams. The exhibit - the first of its kind at the California Museum - is meant to further awareness that advocacy comes in many forms, including art, that can be at its best, as powerful as any public testimony at a budget hearing or at a protest rally for disability rights. This is about advocacy and art - centered on the person and their families and friends, including places where they live and work.
The exhibit runs from June 15 to September 17, 2017.
Discover & Go is a new LA County Library initiative that provides families the opportunity to visit museums in Southern California for free. Library card holders, above the age of 18, can visit the Discover & Go online portal to reserve free family passes to local Southern California museums.
Museums, much like libraries, serve as community gathering places and provide rich experiences for visitors. This is a great way to enhance cultural experiences involving all Southern California museums and cultural institutions.
Through the Discover & Go program, partnering museums and cultural institutions provide the LA County Library a limited number of free passes to library card holders, who can go online and reserve free family passes. All free tickets are first come, first served, until all tickets are exhausted for the month.
Museums currently participating in the County Library program include: Autry Museum, Craft & Folk Art Museum, Japanese American National Museum, Kidspace Children's Museum, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, LACMA, La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, Skirball Museum, and more.
For more information on this program, or to reserve free family passes, visit http://colapublib.org/DiscoverGo/.
We know summer hasn't event started yet, but we're already working to get the new school year off to a great start for Lanterman clients between 3 to 18 years whose families are experiencing financial hardship, and we need your help.
Lanterman is receiving a donation of 400 backpacks from Baby2Baby and Premier Healthcare Services, and we’re turning to our community to help us raise the funds to fill them with basic age-appropriate school supplies.
We've started a YouCaring fundraiser and for every $25 we raise, we’ll be able to fill one backpack with supplies, including everything from crayons, markers, glue, scissors and paper for the younger students, to pens, spiral notebooks, binders, rulers and calculators for the older students.
Service coordinators will be nominating their clients who are most in need and clients will receive their backpack and supplies on July 28, 2017 at a back-to-school event being hosted by Lanterman.
Please support this fundraiser campaign and help make the fall school year a special time for clients, and take a little bit of the stress off of parents who are struggling to send their kids back to school.
Following is an excerpt from the May 17, 2017 CDCAN Report:
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) announced this week that it intends to contract with Burns and Associates, a Phoenix-based consulting firm, to conduct a long awaited regional center provider rate study and to provide recommendations for a “simplified rate setting methodology” for providing services and supports to eligible children and adults with developmental disabilities in California.
A rate study when completed – if viewed as credible, comprehensive and accurate by advocates and policymakers – could have sweeping impact on community-based services and supports for hundreds of thousands children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families, and thousands of community based providers and workers across California.
Check out the May 4, 2017 article by Shel Segal of Outlook Newspapers called "Bridging the Gap Between First Responders and the Disabled" about a recent seminar held by Pasadena service providers and first responders.
Following is an excerpt from the article:
Emergencies can happen without warning. And although first responders do their best, there are times they come across situations that make the emergency even more challenging, including communicating with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Villa Esperanza Services, AbilityFirst and Professional Child Development Associates joined forces recently and presented a seminar and training session at Ambassador Auditorium to help train families and caregivers how to work with law enforcement and first responders.
The Editorial Board of The Pasadena Star-News published "State must not siphon off developmental services funding" on May 09, 2017.
Following in an excerpt from the article:
An idea floating around the Capitol deserves the full support of legislators and the governor: that savings from the upcoming closures of California’s three remaining developmental centers should be used to sustain developmental services, and not be swept into the state’s general fund.
Lanterman Regional Center, along with Esperanza Housing, has expanded the Promotora Program with the recruitment and training of two additional promotoras that will be providing services to 52 newly enrolled Spanish-speaking Lanterman families.
In addition, starting in January, the Promotora program was replicated with the Korean Youth Community Center (KYCC), and two community health workers were recruited and began training to provide services to 20 Korean-speaking families.
"This model has proven to be a successful strategy in targeting disparities and increasing access to services for clients living at home with their parents," shares Rose Chacana, director, Koch-Young Resource Center. "The community health workers/promotoras build community trust through home visitations and mentoring. They are leaders in the community who speak the same language and understand the challenges our families face."
With training completed in April, work with families began right away. Pictured at the graduation/certification of the new promotoras/community health workers (from left to right): Norma Benitez, health director at Esperanza Housing, who oversees the Promotora Program and training of new community health workers/promotoras; Lisbeth Vilchez, new Spanish-speaking promotora for Esperanza; Juana Calel, new Spanish-speaking promotora for Esperanza; Geumjin "Ginny" Yoo, new community health worker for KYCC; Hannah Lim, new community health worker for KYCC; Nayon Kang, assistant division director for KYCC; and Jaime Cha McGrath, Lanterman family support specialist.
Jaime Cha McGrath, Lanterman family support specialist, recently led a four-session soap making class for adult clients.
Attended by a total of seven clients, some of whom came with a parent, adult sibling or aide, participants not only learned about the soap making process, but also about health and hygiene. And most importantly, they had an opportunity to make new friends.
All participants had hands on experience making the soaps themselves. They made soaps of different colors, shapes and fragrances. Once the soaps were ready, they packaged their products into gift bags to take home for themselves or give as a gift.
With lots of interest in another class, we are currently in the process of exploring locations to partner with to host future classes, and will keep everyone posted as to the next soap making opportunity.
Lanterman Board Member Yudy Mazariegos and Executive Director Melinda Sullivan attended a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act hosted by North Los Angeles County Regional Center.
This celebration included a viewing of "We’re Here to Speak for Justice," a documentary on the founding of the regional center system. Carol Liu, former state senator, was also honored at the event and recognized as a tireless advocate for people with developmental disabilities during her terms.
Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (46th District) was in attendance as well and stated that the documentary should be required viewing. He also encouraged regional center families to connect with their local representatives.
Top Photo (left to right): Diane Ambrose, deputy director of NLACRC; Lanterman Executive Director Melinda Sullivan; former State Senator Carol Liu; and George Stevens, executive director of NLACRC
Center Left Photo: Former State Senator Carol Liu
Center Right Photo: Steve Miller, retired executive director of Tierra del Sol
Bottom Photo (left to right): Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and Lanterman Board Member Yudy Mazariegos
A Notice of Settlement for the disability rights class action case Ochoa v. City of Long Beach has been issued. As further explained in the Notice, the Settlement addresses the accessibility of the City’s pedestrian right of way for individuals with mobility disabilities. The judge in Ochoa ordered plaintiff’s counsel to distribute this Notice to several specific disability rights organizations to ensure the Long Beach community with disabilities was aware of the settlement. For additional information, please visit www.dralegal.org/long-beach.
The challenges facing the developmental services system in the San Fernando Valley region are presented in this recent two-page article (page 1 and page 2) in the San Fernando Valley Business Journal (SFVBJ) focused on AB 279. The bill, by Assemblymember Chris Holden, would fund costs associated with local minimum wage increases. ARCA is in support of the bill.
Join the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities for a monthly webinar to be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 12:30 p.m. Eastern.
The mission of community-based organizations (CBO) is rooted in supporting people with disabilities and/or older adults to have vibrant and meaningful lives in their community. This mission is achieved through a culture and philosophy that values person-centered practices, which in turn has yielded a highly customized and community specific provider network. With the movement toward integrated health care, join us to learn more about national efforts to help CBOs to sharpen their business skills in order to translate their mission and expertise into value-added partnerships with a variety of payers including managed care organizations.
Learn more about ACL's Business Acumen initiative to help states and community-based organizations build networks and respond to delivery system changes, including technical assistance, building business capacity for successful contracting with integrated care entities, and developing pathways to sustainability.
Write, fax or e-mail Chairwoman Fletcher now, and ask for support of AB279. This bill will allow DDS and regional centers to adjust provider reimbursement rates to rates higher than the State's minimum wage so service providers can comply with city and county minimum wage increases and continue providing services in local communities with higher wage requirements. The Committee votes April 25.
Step 1: Download the sample letter.
Step 2: Fill in the letter with your information.
Step 3: Send the letter to Chairwoman Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher via:
Why Is This Important?
As California service providers forecast for the future, it is important they continue fighting for funding for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Currently, service providers are reimbursed by the regional centers at rates determined by the California Legislature. Rates can be increased to meet state minimum wage requirements, but not for city or county minimum wage requirements.
With the minimum wage in Pasadena going up to $13.25 an hour in 2018, in contrast to the $11 an hour mandated by California, current reimbursement rates will create a significant shortfall. Many service providers have already closed their doors and more will follow if there is no change, leaving thousands of people without much needed resources.
Service providers are grateful to Assemblymember Chris Holden, who has sponsored Assembly Bill (AB) 279 to address this problem. The bill will allow the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and regional centers to adjust reimbursement rates to comply with city and county minimum wage increases. The bill passed through the Human Services Committee vote on March 7 and will now be voted on by the Appropriations Committee on April 25. If it passes, it will be presented as part of the State Budget Revision in May.
Mercedes Diaz Homes has just opened Keystone in Burbank. This 4-bedroom home provides a welcoming environment for individuals moving from the developmental center or similar restrictive environments. Residents will have their own bedroom and will be able to access various community activities with staff support. The home was developed with Community Placement Program funds. Mercedes Diaz Homes designed the house with the residents in mind, creating shared and private spaces that all can enjoy.
One of the home's new residents is moving out of Fairview Developmental Center in May and will be living close to his parents. Another tenant has complex health and behavioral needs and she is moving out of a locked psychiatric center.
Top photo, left to right: The mother of the individual moving out of Fairview; along with Mercedes Diaz, owner of the home; Claudia, the manager of the home; and a personal friend of Mercedes.
Second photo, above on the left: A view of the backyard of the home with (left to right) Claudia, Lanterman Board Member Larry DeBoer, and Ramon Diaz (far right).
Third photo, above on the right: Pictured are Claudia, Ramon, Mercedes and Larry.
Four bottom photos (clockwise, left to right): Shown are the backyard, the kitchen, the living room and one of the bedrooms.
Uplift Family Services is offering immigration workshops, including an immigration forum on April 29, 2017./Uplift Family Services ofrece talleres de inmigración, incluyendo un foro de inmigración el 29 de abril de 2017.
Order printed copies or download the eight-page classroom activity book designed with educational activities that incorporate the KidsAgainstBullying.org Web site. It engages young learners in creative ways, using the Club Crew cast from the Kids Against Bullying Web site.
The content provides activities to help students think about their feelings, explore responses to bullying situations, and take the pledge to be a Kid Against Bullying.
Free to download, full color or black/white.
Full-color print booklets are available; $25 for 25 copies which includes postage. To order by mail, use the publication order form.
PACER has developed a new resource page to inform adults about how technology is being used in the online world to bully, which includes the definition of cyberbullying, facts, statistics, and reference guides.
This section features an archived livestream of the presentation titled “Social Media & Bullying: Using Technology to Keep Kids Safe.”
Learn how you can help your child stay safe online.
THE INTEREST LIST FOR THE MERIDIAN APARTMENTS WILL BE CLOSING SOON. IN ORDER TO BE INCLUDED IN THE LOTTERY, YOUR NAME MUST BE ON THE INTEREST LIST. PLEASE REMEMBER THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES. AND BE SURE TO LET YOUR SERVICE COORDINATOR KNOW IF YOU SIGN UP AND/OR IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.
Coming in 2017, the Meridian Apartments will be an affordable housing project located within Koreatown. They will provide 100 units of affordable housing located at 225 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. All units at Meridian Apartments will be adaptable, and 14 percent will be accessible in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with 10 percent accessible units for mobility impaired households (10 units) and 4 percent accessible units for sensory-impaired households (4 units). The 14 accessible units will include a mixture of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units.
Although rental applications are not being accepted at this time, there is an interest list tab on the Meridian Apartments Web site for prospective residents to fill out. Please note, it is the responsibility of the prospective resident to keep contact information current. Do not fill out the interest list contact form more than once unless you are updating your information.
Approximately four to five months prior to project completion, the property management company will reach out to prospective tenants with further information and hold an electronic lottery to determine the order of tenants able to apply to live at Meridian Apartments. There will be a separate lottery for all potential residents who indicate a need for a mobility or sensory impaired unit.
Remember, it is a lottery – there are no promises, but if you do not sign up on the interest list you will not have the opportunity to apply. Clients and families that need assistance completing the interest list, should contact their service coordinator.
About the Meridian Apartments
The Meridian Apartments are another quality tax credit project developed by AMCAL and Korean Churches for Community Development and professionally managed by FPI Management, Inc.
Meridian Apartments will provide 100 affordable homes to families and 4,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space along Vermont Avenue. Located less than one block from the Vermont/Beverly Metro Red Line Station, residents will enjoy all the conveniences of this transit-oriented development. The spacious floor plans will include 2 studios, 41 1-bedroom, 24 2-bedroom and 33 3-bedroom units. On-site amenities include barbecue areas, dining terrace, a playground, large courtyards, elevator access, underground parking, bicycle storage and a clubhouse with offices, a computer lab and kitchenette. Meridian Apartments is seeking a LEED Gold Certification and LifeSTEPS will provide complimentary social services for residents.
WORKS in partnership with Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center is developing affordable housing in Eagle Rock. Construction of the T Bailed Manor Apartments should be completed mid-summer 2017 and the units will be managed by Solari Enterprises, Inc.
Located close to several bus stops, there will be 46 one-bedroom units, 16 for regional center clients, and 30 for veterans and others experiencing homelessness. One unit will be designed for a tenant who is non-ambulatory, one for a tenant with hearing impairment, and one that is adaptable. The complex will include a computer room, community room, laundry room and meeting rooms.
All units will have a shower bench. All units are electric for heating and cooking. Water and trash will be paid for by management, while all other costs are paid for by the tenant. Each unit will be provided with a full bed, dresser, small table, a couple of chairs, futon or sofa, microwave, towels and dishes to get the tenant started.
Applications will be accepted starting on April 10, 2017 on a first-come, first-served basis. All documents submitted must be originals. Applicants can request for a service animal, however, the request must go through the reasonable accommodation process.
The application must include with it a $35 non-refundable check or money order for each adult for credit/criminal background check. Income criteria is for 2016 income and is at or below the 40 percent area median income, which is:
If a client works and their income is inconsistent, they must provide three months of pay stubs and the amount will be averaged out. They are looking for a minimum income for one person per month of $850.
Once the criminal background and credit check have been cleared, prospective tenants are invited for an interview.
Following are links to more information, the application and the documents that must be submitted as part of the interview.
Lanterman community members attended 2017 Grassroots Day in Sacramento.
Top left photo, from left to right: Edward Perez, Lanterman regional manager; Andres Lerma, Lanterman client; Assemblymember Anthony Portantino; Yudy Mazariegos, Lanterman parent; and Kimberly Isaac, Lanterman service provider
Top right photo, from left to right: Edward, Kimberly, Yudy and Andres with Elle Hoxworth, staffer for Assemblymember Chris Holden, and three community members from Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC). They collectively thanked Assemblymember Holden for sponsoring AB 279 which is intended to address funding for service providers that are struggling to meet the higher minimum wages in certain cities and counties.
Bottom left photo: Yudy and Andres, along with ELARC families, meeting with Jen Troia, staffer for Senator Kevin de Leon.
Bottom right photo, left to right: Yudy, Andres and Kimberly, in front of the capital. Kimberly was able to briefly speak with Governor Jerry Brown about the need to increase provider rates.
Give Kids a Smile was held on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lanterman. Part of nationwide events coordinated through the American Dental Association, Gives Kids a Smile featured events for children 12 months to 14 years old and their parents, including:
A total of 51 children and 64 parents were served during the event.
A special thanks to the following dental providers for participating: Dr. Gina Gonzalez; Dr. Faribors Rodef; Debra Olsen, RDHAP; and Brenda Kibbler, RDHAP. And to volunteers from the following organizations: West Los Angeles College Dental Hygiene, Party Time Dental, Kids’ Community Dental Clinic, and Lanterman staff in the Clinical, Early Intervention and School Age units.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles is offering two free dental cleanings for children between 6 to 12 years of age who are regional center clients, diagnosed with autism, and otherwise in good health./Children's Hospital Los Angeles ofrece dos limpiezas dentales gratis para niños entre 6 a 12 años de edad que son clientes del centro regional, diagnosticados con autismo, y de otra manera en buen estado de salud.
As part of volunteering to participate in the dental study:/Como parte de ser participante voluntario en el estudio dental:
To learn more about this study, contact Annie Hong at 323.442.1864 or SADE2@usc.edu./Para obtener más información sobre este estudio, póngase en contacto con Lucía Floríndez al 323.442.0370 o SADE2@usc.edu.
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) asked you to tell your story about why Medicaid matters to you. You told your story and SCDD Executive Director Aaron Carruthers hand-delivered your stories to Congress two weeks ago. They said your stories are "Moving," "Powerful," "Exactly what we need to know," and Congress decided not to change Medicaid.
However, Congress may decide to change Medicaid in the future, so SCDD is still collecting your stories.
Why should we in California care?
For many adults with developmental disabilities, Medicaid is their health insurance. It pays for care from doctors, specialists, and hospitals, as well as prescriptions.
California, like all states, receives Medicaid funding to help pay for the cost of long-term supports that people with developmental disabilities receive. If you or someone you know receives services paid for by a regional center, Medicaid most likely helps pay for it. Medicaid currently pays approximately half the cost of many community services through regional centers.
Hundreds of thousands of Californians with developmental disabilities depend on Medicaid - or will need it in the future - to remain healthy, live in the community, and stay out of costly institutions. Many other groups of people will also be affected.
What can you do? If you haven't already, TELL YOUR STORY.
Your Congressional Representatives and Senators need to know the impact Medicaid has on people's lives. They know that Medicaid provides health coverage but may not realize all the other things Medicaid does, like funding In-Home Support Services (IHSS).
If you or someone you know relies on Medicaid-paid services as described above - or will in the future - take these three easy steps:
SCDD will keep these letters, add them to the letters they have already received, and deliver them to Congress at the right time.
Your story needs to be told. And SCDD will make sure it gets told to those who need to hear it.
We're sharing an article Exceptional Children's Foundation (ECF) wrote about Lanterman client Paolo.
When Paolo moved with his family from the Philippines to Los Angeles, he was in his early 20s. He wanted to make friends, but found being in a new environment with a new language a challenge that often left him frustrated and unable to communicate with many people.
Paolo's parents visited Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center to learn about local programs for adults with special needs that could engage and support Paolo, as well as provide opportunities for him to socialize with peers. They mentioned to their service coordinator that Paolo was interested in a creative program, and were referred to ECF's Art Centers Program (www.ecf.net/adults/art-centers-dac-gallery/).
One visit to ECF's Downtown L.A. art studio and Paolo enthusiastically enrolled. He had taken some art classes in the Philippines, but had never seen a fully-outfitted fine art studio like this. He also responded well to the nurturing approach of ECF's art instructors. Once he started working in the studio, he was able to relax, increase his technical abilities and develop his own unique artistic process.
Over the next two years, Paolo came to trust his own sense of style, reflected in his increasingly complicated and impressive ceramic pieces. He regards his artistic practice as his job, and gets very excited when he sells a piece on ECFonAmazon.com (www.ecfonamazon.com/) or has a creation exhibited at ECF's DAC Gallery (www.dacgallery.com/).
Socially, Paolo has become more outgoing, both at home and in the art studio. While he is still developing his English skills, he can effectively communicate with staff and other artists through use of gestures. He has also developed a keen sense for interpreting other people's body language, allowing him to understand and participate in daily interactions and activities.
"Paolo likes to build things and has a natural understanding of how objects and materials fit together - like an architect," says Madga Audifred, ECF art instructor. "He is also extremely helpful and caring to all his peers; he keeps an eye on everyone."
CalABLE invites agencies and organizations serving people with disabilities to join them for a webinar workshop on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Targeted specifically for service providers, this will be an opportunity for representatives to ask questions about the CalABLE program and discuss strategies for collaboration in providing program information and education to clients.
This is part of their continuous effort to form working relationships with stakeholders serving the needs of people with disabilities, and they hope this webinar will provide an opportunity to continue the dialogue.
For questions and more information, contact CalABLE at calable@treasurer.ca.gov.
Abilities Expo, for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals, will be held on March 24 to 26, 2017 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall A. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Los Angeles Abilities Expo will feature a line-up of exhibits, workshops, events, celebrities and activities to appeal to people of all ages with the full spectrum of disabilities - including physical, learning, developmental and sensory disabilities. Complimentary loaner scooters and wheelchair repair will also be available during show hours.
The Expo is a forum that showcases essential technology to bridge the gap between ability and disability with a host of all-inclusive, adaptive activities, and provides the community of people with disabilities access to life-enhancing products, education, resources and fun. It’s a celebration of what you can do, not what you can’t.
Last week, Congress introduced a plan to change the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and Medicaid (known as Medi-Cal in California). According to the national Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities, "The level of cuts over time would decimate the Medicaid program."
Why should we in California care?
Thousands of Californians with developmental disabilities depend on Medicaid - or will need it in the future - to remain healthy, live in the community, and stay out of costly institutions. Many other groups of people will also be affected.
If this current approach passes, Medicaid in California would be significantly impacted.
It is important to share your story of Why Medicaid Matters to You.
What you can do: TELL YOUR STORY
Your Congressional Representatives and Senators need to know the impact Medicaid has on people's lives - and they need to know now. They know that Medicaid provides health coverage but may not realize all the other things Medicaid does, like funding In-Home Support Services (IHSS).
If you or someone you know relies on Medicaid-paid services as described above -- or will in the future -- take these three easy steps:
We will hand deliver your messages to Congress on March 21.
What else can you do?
Call your Senators and Representatives today at 202.224.3121.
Check out the AUCD Joint Policy Statement explaining the impact of the proposed changes to Medicaid.
The next CSPP Saturday program will start on April 8, 2017 and end on June 10, 2017. The Community Special Program Partners (CSPP) officially began in January of 2003. The program serving individuals with developmental disabilities in the Greater Los Angeles Area is geared towards children starting at age 4 to young adults. The program enables them to participate in meaningful opportunities for self-growth, enhance learning, and improve on social skills. Based on 18 years of experience with the Sunday program at Young Nak Church, CSPP was incorporated as an independent entity and has secured its own nonprofit status as a public benefit organization.
Documentary producers at Optomen USA are looking for people with neuro-diverse conditions such as Tourette’s Syndrome, Asperger’s or Autism who would like their assistance finding employment on the documentary television series EMPLOYABLE ME.
EMPLOYABLE ME seeks to prove that having a neurological condition or disability can be viewed as an asset rather than an obstacle in the workplace. High profile, aspirational companies and brands are beginning to discover the benefits of recruiting from the ranks of those with disabilities and those whose “brains are wired differently.”
The job-seekers selected to appear on the documentary series will be encouraged to unlock their hidden talents with the help of experts and specialists so they can at long last find the job that best suits their unique skill sets and strengths. Visit the EMPLOYABLE ME Web page to view episodes.
A diverse workforce can be great for a business and EMPLOYABLE ME wants to dramatically shake up the system to prove it. Contact Liz.Alderman@OptomenUSA.com for more information on how to be considered for this opportunity.
Optomen Productions produces hundreds of hours of television each year for many of the major cable and broadcast networks including Food Network, Travel Channel, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery and Bravo. Their most successful series include Worst Cooks in America and Mysteries at the Museum. Visit their Web site for more information about the company.
Meet the newest group of law students assisting with the Lanterman Special Education Law Clinic.
Pictured from left to right: Matt Stidham (Pepperdine University School of Law), Nicolas Nunez (USC School of Law), Jeanie Min (UCLA School of Law), Kristen Kim (UCLA School of Law), Patty Chen (UCLA School of Law) and Gloria Yi (USC School of Law)
Not pictured: Diana Malta (USC School of Law) and Nedra Firouzi (Southwestern Law School)
And we're reminding all Lanterman families with school-age children that if you need advocacy assistance with school-related issues, you can request a referral to the Lanterman Special Education Law Clinic from your service coordinator.
The transition from school to adulthood is an exciting yet challenging progression that occurs in every young adult’s life. For young adults with developmental disabilities and their families, this transition can seem overwhelming. So in early February, a group of individuals representing the organizations that provide services and supports that help with this transition came together to share how they can help facilitate the next big steps in a youth’s life.
Nearly 30 families attended “Strategies for Students: Transition Into the Community.” The presentation simultaneously provided in three languages covered:
Presenters/Panelists included (pictured above left to right, excluding Marjan Kermani):
“It was an evening full of information and discussion, with many now having the knowledge to continue on a journey they are more versed to take,” shares Kermani.
Mark your calendars for additional opportunities to learn more about the transition to adulthood:
Lanterman House Exhibit Sheds Light on Lawmaker Who Advocated for Disabled Californians
Excerpt from the February 16, 2017 Los Angeles Times article by Sara Cardine
Who was Frank Lanterman? A man whose passion for playing the organ inspired him to abandon his studies at USC weeks before graduation? Or a state assemblyman whose work on behalf of people with disabilities is still evident 40 years later?
Or perhaps he was a bit of a recluse who rubbed elbows with America’s elite but spent the final years of his post-retirement life in close quarters with brother Lloyd, surrounded by organ mechanisms, tools, machines and countless boxes of personal and political memorabilia.
A new exhibit at Lanterman House museum in La Cañada Flintridge aims to shed light on the man known to friends as “Uncle Frank” and affectionately labeled by fellow lawmakers as “the workhorse of Sacramento,” using never-before-seen photos and audio elements to impart Lanterman’s indelible impact on California life.
Read the entire article
Check Out the Exhibit
The Legacy of Frank Lanterman (1901-1981) exhibit runs from February 14 thru December 21, 2017 and is displayed throughout Lanterman House.
Visit the Lanterman House Web site for more details
Los Angeles International Airport will be holding its annual Autism Flight Experience on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. at LAX.
The free event, sponsored by All Nippon Airways (ANA), will provide families with autism the opportunity to experience the process of flying - from ticketing, screening, and actually boarding and sitting in an airplane.
Be sure to register by February 15. Download the registration form
You must also complete a film release form. Download the film release form
Both completed forms must be e-mailed to jrolon@lawa.org. You will be contacted by the airport once you have been registered for the flight.
Tax season is here again, and the Chinatown Service Center will be providing free tax preparation service. The service is available each Saturday and started Saturday, February 4. Anyone whose family income is lower than $60,000 may qualify for this free income tax preparation program - VITA program. Following is the link to the flyer for this program and you can also get more details by going to www.irs.gov and typing VITA in the search box and clicking on “Free tax return preparation for you by volunteers.”
Applications are now being accepted for the second session of the Uniquely Abled Academy being held at Glendale Community College.
Here are some details:
The Uniquely Abled Academy program is focused on careers that require specialized training. The approach is to identify the unique abilities of folks with a particular diagnosis, and then match jobs in demand that require those unique abilities. The first career for which training is being provided is CNC manufacturing machine operator for those diagnosed with high-functioning autism.
Free tax preparation at 1736 Family Crisis Center is back. See the flyers in English and Spanish for more information.
Visit www.volunteertaxprep.com to schedule an appointment or call 323.909.1975.
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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.
