29 January 2011

「Heart of Sailing」in California!

“The Perfect Family or Group Outing!”

「Heart of Sailing」 introduces sailing for free to children and adults with developmental disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome, as a form of education and recreational therapy. This is a one hour family or group adventure. Please note: we are unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

Thanks to our volunteer captains and their generosity, we have a new schedule for the next couple of months out of:  Dana Point, Long Beach, Marina Del Rey, Newport Beach, Oakland, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Please check our schedule and register at: http://www.heartofsailing.org/sailwithus.asp (click to the area that close to your place.  Choose to the date that you want to participate, then call to register to join the Heart of Sailing) 

「Heart of Sailing」 is a not-for-profit organization that is supported through donations, grants and sponsors to provide the experience to our special needs families for free.

26 January 2011

Helping Hooves Equine Therapy Invites You!

Time:  February 6, 2011, 2 pm - 4 pm

Location:  1370 S. Sanderson Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

Come see what therapeutic riding is all about!  $10 per family.  Please R.S.V.P with Ann 310-697-6850 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

To read more this information, please open the following PDF file:  CPAD - Community Information

12 January 2011

All Supplemental Security income (SSI) recipients can receive DISCOUNTED basis home phone services with the California LifeLine Telephone Program!

To apply:  Please call your home telephone company or 1-866-272-0394 for more information .....

To view Information in this issue, please open the following PDF file:  CPAD Information (January 2011)

13 November 2010

 
“Autism 2011 - Autism Spectrum Disorders: Research Update and Evidence-Based Treatment Models”

                                     Date:           Friday, February 4, 2011
                                     Time:           8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
                               Location:          Neuroscience Research Building Auditorium at UCLA

This full-day symposium is for physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, other health professionals, teachers, autism service providers, and any others interested in learning of the latest breakthroughs in research and treatment in autism spectrum disorders. CART faculty will provide an overview of the latest scientific findings about ..... early screening and diagnosis, and innovative treatment models for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders .....

To view all the Information in this issue, please open the following PDF file:  CPAD Information (November 2010)

24 September 2010

Host the 4th Statewide Disabilities Conference

October 29‐30, Los Angeles, CA – Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC) will host the 4th statewide disabilities conference on October 29th and 30th, 2010 at the Long Beach Westin Hotel in California. The two day conference will include sessions on a range of topics including: Autism, Health Care Reform, Best Practices for Outreach & Services, Mental and Physical Disabilities, Gaining success and independence with disabilities through benefits, education and employment, and Transition to Adulthood. There will also be a Job Fair on Friday, October 29; resource tables, and parent and consumer networking opportunities.....

To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file:  CPAD Information (September 2010)