Community Connections May 7, 2012
Don’t miss the San Diego People First Self-Advocacy Conference, which will be held on May 12 & 13, 2012 at the MarriottMissionValley.On Friday evening, May 11, SDPF will host pre-conference activities. Over 400 self-advocates attend this educational and social event to advance the cause of self-advocacy in San Diego and through out the state. This exciting event offers adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to improve their self advocacy skills and network with peers. People interested in volunteering, please contact Sandra Bishop at 858-576-2966 or . Conference details can be found at
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EFRC FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS:
A detailed listing of all local Support Groups can be found at
5/08/12 Down Syndrome Support– Oceanside
Talk Tools Presentation (tentative) -Developed for therapists specializing
in speech, feeding and occupational therapy, and incorporate a hierarchy
therapy utilizing oral motor tools.
5/11/12 Grupo de apoyo – National City
5/14/12 Grupo de apoyo autismo – Chula Vista
5/16/12 Grupo de apoyo - Imperial
5/17/12 Down Syndrome Support – Central San Diego
Developmental Disability Waiver (Med-Cal) Program Presentation
Presenter: Maria Iriarte – Disability Rights CA Attorney
The DD Waiver is the short name for the Medi-Cal Home and Community
Based Services Developmental Disability Waiver. The DD Waiver can
pay for many home and community-based services that you may need, such as: Supported living services, supported employment services, respite service for family members and other caregivers and more.
The DD Waiver is important for people with developmental disabilities. It
is used to pay for services that are provided by the regional centers.
5/17/12 Apoyo Síndrome de Down - San Diego Central
Articulation Speech Services and Other Issues of Free Appropriate
Public Education (FAPE) Presentation by Attorney, Thomas Nelson.
Learn about incorporating IEP speech/language articulation goals and
Services.
5/17/12 Down Syndrome Support – ImperialCounty
COMMUNITY EVENTS… Check Out the EFRC Community Calendar
for up-to-date information on local, state and national events, workshops, conferences etc. at
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EMPLOYMENT:
SELN Employment Webinars at SDRC
The State Employment Leadership Network in collaboration with the Department of Developmental Services and Association of Regional Center Agencies is hosting a series of webinars on assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in finding meaningful employment in the general workforce. The goal of the series is to increase awareness about employment, and to provide a discussion forum for families, individuals, organizations, and professionals in the field.
The host sites will be at the San DiegoRegionalCenter offices:
San DiegoRegionalCenter, 1370 West San Marcos BlvdSuite 100, San Marcos92078
San DiegoRegionalCenter, 8760 Cuyamaca St Suite 100, Santee 92071
San DiegoRegionalCenter, 2727 Hoover AveSuite 100, National City91950
May 10: Relationships and Networking (National City and Santee)
May 24: Person-Centered Career Practices (San Marcos, National City, Santee)
June 12: Organizational Change from Facility-Based to Community-Based
Employment Practices (San Marcos, National City, Santee)
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RESOURCES:
Spring 2012 Communicator
The Spring 2012 Communicator,a San DiegoRegionalCenter quarterly newsletter, is now available.This issue is full of interesting and important information and resources.
sdrc.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/CommSpring2012.pdf
Metropolitan Transit System
Effective March 1, 2012, new rules and procedures were put into place for carts, strollers and carry-on items taken aboard MTS buses and Trolleys. These new rules will create a saferenvironment and speed boarding and travel times for all riders.sdmts.com/cartpolicy.asp
New Community Living Division
The Department of Health and Human Services has created a new “Administration for Community Living”operating division which brings together the Administration on Aging, the Office on Disability, and the Administration on Developmental Disabilities into a single agency that supports cross-cutting initiatives and efforts focused on the unique needs of individual groups, such as children with developmental disabilities or seniors who need assistance to continue to live in their communities. This new division is dedicated to improving the lives of those with functional needs into one coordinated, focused, and stronger entity.They will seek to enhance and improve the broad range of support that individuals may need to live with respect and dignity as full members of their communities. This support extends well beyond health care and includes the availability of appropriate housing, education, meaningful relationships, and social participation.
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INPUT NEEDED FROM THE COMMUNITY:
California Health Care Survey
Anne Cohen, Disability and Health Policy Consultant and Dr. Chris Cammisa have partnered together to gather information on the necessity for and feasibility of, a leadership exchange, and / or other opportunities for collaboration, to engage the senior and disability community and health care organizations to improve health care services for seniors and people with disabilities in California. This survey is supported through funding from the California Health Care Foundation. The goal of this project is to better understand the information needs of local stakeholders (e.g., advocacy and community based organizations, health plans, and health care providers) and willingness to participate in a leadership exchange program or other opportunities for collaboration.
Please take a moment to complete this online survey at
Autism and Family Study
Participants are needed for a CSU San Marcos study is examining the caregiving duties that adolescent’s provide to a younger male sibling with autism how these duties and social support might affect behaviors. This study aims to shed light upon the caregiving roles adolescents provide in families where a child has autism. Contact Sara C Brejnak at
Public Transportation Survey
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is conductng a short web survey,“Public Transit Choices By People With Disabilities”, as part of their transportation research on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The goal is to understand what factors are most important to riders with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use. Please take the short survey.
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EDUCATION:
Children’s Book Festival
Free admission.to this community event with book signings, author presentations, live entertainment, children’s activities and bilingual authors on Sunday May 20 from 10 am- 4 pm. Location: 8100 Block La Mesa Blvd (near La Mesa Blvd. Trolley stop)
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REFERENCE POINTS:
Postsecondary Resources for youth and families
20 Things Kids Need to Know to Live Financially Smart Lives
Money Milestones; 20 Things Kids Need to Know to Live Financially Smart Lives has distilled thousands of pages of research into 20 simple "money milestones." The milestones are broad and simple in design. Identifying what kids should know about money, and by what age, is a critical step efforts to raise personal financial literacy rates.
Kids and Money
Visit the newly revamped Kids and Money section on Search Institute's parenting website
REFERENCE POINTS is administered by PACER Center as a technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project, funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, with initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition. Sign up for Transition Updates.
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RECREATION:
Free Mentorship
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego invites military children in kindergarten through high school to attend a Club and participate in their free mentoring program. Boys and Girls Clubs provide support, mentoring, and positive experiences to ease the challenges faced in military life.Contact a branch office, Monday through Friday between 12-6 pm to take a tour and learn more about the Club.
Clairemont 858-273-1645 / Encanto619-263-6407 / National City 619-477-5445
William J Oakes 619-525-1740 / Ron Roberts (92111) 858-277-6670
Sulpizio Family(92064) 858-748-9933 / 4S Ranch (92127) 858-676-2230
Ramona (92065)760-788-7564 / Mitchell (92025) 760-746-3315
FREE Family Activities in BalboaPark
As a public service, Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.
First Tuesday:ReubenH. Fleet Science Center, Centro Cultural de la Raza, San Diego Model Railroad Museum and San Diego Natural History Museum (not valid for All That Glitters exhibit)
Second Tuesday:Museum of Photographic Arts, San DiegoHistoryCenter and Veterans’ Museum and MemorialCenter
Third Tuesday:San Diego Art Institute, Mingei International Museum, San Diego Museum of Art, San Diego Museum of Man and Japanese Friendship Garden
Fourth Tuesday:San Diego Air & Space Museum** (See Special Information at bottom)
San Diego Automotive Museum (last admission 3:45pm)
San Diego Hall of Champions
SELECT House of Pacific Relations International Cottages
Fifth Tuesday:Normal museum prices in effect.The Timken Museum of Art is always free.Some museums may offer complimentary admission to their permanent collections only and charge admission to special exhibitions or films.Due to large crowds and for visitor safety some museums may restrict entrance to strollers.For more information please visit
16th Annual North Park Festival of Arts
Are you looking for something fun and FREE to do with your child? Enjoy music and art activities on Sunday, May 20th from 10am- 6pm atUniversity Aveand 30th Street.
Activities include interactive art activities with hands-on projects for kids and parents to enjoy together (origami lessons, crafting with recycled items, multi-media and photography projects), world music and dance.
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