Down Syndrome Association of San Diego
e-NEWS May 17, 2011
DSA FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKThursday, May 19th
DSA Early Childhood Informational Series & Support Group
(English): View flyer
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Harold J. Ballard Parent Center, 2375 Congress Street, San Diego 92110(Old Town).
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Jueves, 19 de Mayo
Grupo de apoyo de la Asociación Síndrome de Down
(Español): Vea el volante
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Lugar: Harold J Ballard Center,2375 Congress Street,San Diego, CA 92110 (Old Town).
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIESSunday, May 22 Game time is 1:05pm
Take Me Out to the Ball Game – View Flyer
DSA School-Age Activity at Petco Park
San Diego Padres vs. Seattle Mariners
RSVP to or 619.594.7389
*Include your name, phone, ages of children attending and number of accompanying adults.
Monday, May 23 3:00-5:30pm
Interim Bowling League - View Flyer
DSA Activity for Adults 18 and over
Kearny Mesa Bowl [other dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27]
RSVP to or 619.594.7389
Saturday, June 4 2:30–4:30pm
Play, Splash & Swim Time – View Flyer
DSA School-Age Activity
Cameron Family YMCA Aquatics Center in Santee
RSVP to or 619.594.7389
*Include your name, phone, ages of children attending and number of accompanying adults.
Sunday, June 5 1:00-5:00pm
Lunch & Movie – View Flyer
DSA Activity for Adults 18 and over
Mira Mesa Theater and Pat & Oscars
RSVP to or 619.594.7389
*Visit the online calendar for support group/event updates
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OPPORTUNITIES:
The Rehabilitation Appeals Board in California is looking for individuals interested in either serving as the Chair of the Board or as members. The online application can be found at http://gov.ca.gov/m_appointments.php. For accommodation to complete the application, contact 916-558-5860. Send a copy of your completed online application, your current resume or statement of qualifications, and a cover letter to the Rehabilitation Appeals Board, 721 Capitol Mall, Room 250, Sacramento, CA 95814 or electronically to . If you have questions, contact Irene Walela at 916-558-5863 or .
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EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES:
Disability Supports and Employment
PACER's National FAST (Family Advocacy and Support Training) Project has developed training curricula for use by parents: "Getting and Keeping the First Job," "The Journey to Adulthood: What Every Parent Needs to Know," "Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy," and "Working for Change: Using the Power of a Personal Story." Power Points and supporting materials can be downloaded (Spanish and English) at fastfamilysupport.org/fasttraining/index.asp
Tapping Into the Power of Families
Families and other caring adults play a vital, yet unrecognized role in helping young people with disabilities explore careers, build work skills, and be successful in employment. Reasons why families are unrecognized in the career development process vary. This InfoBrief, "Tapping into the Power of Families: How Families of Youth with Disabilities Can Assist in Job Search and Retention", explores the important role families and other caring adults play in the career planning, job search, and job retention of youth with disabilities. For more information go to http://www.ncwd-youth.info/infobrief/tapping-into-the-power-of-families
Individual Learning Plan Fact Sheet
An individual learning plan is a tool that high school students use - with support from school counselors and parents - to define their personal interests and goals related to their career and postsecondary education and to plan what courses to take and what activities to participate in during high school to further their interests and achieve their goals. The ILP Fact Sheet which provides an overview of the Individualized Learning Plan and highlights some exemplary ways in which some states are using ILPs to better serve their students. For more information go to http://www.ncwd-youth.info/fact-sheet/individual-learning-plan
*From PACER Center http://www.PACER.org as a technical assistance activity of the TATRA Project.
The TATRA Project is funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
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RECREATION:
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes Camp
SPORTS for Exceptional Athletes is offering Camp Session #2 on May 20-22 at the Salvation Army Wildwood Ranch in Ramona for athletes in wheelchairs (as well as a general program of camp & sports activities). Persons with developmental disabilities, families, friends, volunteers, coaches, and supporters are all welcome. Call S4EA at (858)565-7432 or visit www.s4ea.org for more information.
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