04 April 2009

Rachel Chen, CPAD President also Co-Director of Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) and Rose Wang, CPRC Outreach Coordinator both attended several conferences recently: Office of Special Education Program (OSEP) National Parent Center Conference in Washington D.C.; Regional Coordinator Council (RCC); and Associate Regional Center Agency (ARCA). On March 28, 2009, Saturday, they would like to share what they have learned with us including:

- School-wide Positive Behavior Support
- The Success of Project SEARCH, How school, employer and Dept. of Rehab all work together for customized employment for student with disability.

In addition, the meeting will be discussions of your issues and concerns as well.
For more information: Contact Rose Wang at (626) 202-4773.

To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file: CPAD Newsletter (March 2009)

03 February 2009

Community Parent Resource Center, CPRC
Parent Support Groups Educational Training

Topic: Oh No! What If？ Disaster Preparedness Training

Time: February 24, 2009, (4th Tuesday) 10 am to 12 noon
Location: First Christian Church of Alhambra
220 S. 5th Street; Alhambra, CA 91801

Dear Parents,
Please join Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled for Oh No! What If? A Disaster Preparedness Training for parents of children with special needs. In this training you will:

• Learn about the need for disaster preparedness plan
• Identify sources for Disaster Preparedness Information
• Prepare a personal emergency plan with consideration of your child’s special needs

This training will be provided by Ms. Susan Kanegawa from Family resource Center (FRC). For more information: Contact Rose Wang at (626) 202-4773.

To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file: CPAD Newsletter (January 2009)

03 February 2009

Autism Awareness/ Early Intervention
Alternative Treatment Program Seminar

“Autism Treatment with Chinese Medicine”

March 21, 2009, Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: CPAD Orange County Chapter
Orange County ARC (OCARC)
225 W. Carl Karcher Way, Anaheim, CA 92801

CPAD will again invite Dr. Kanyang Wu of Ancient Acupuncture Center to give a special seminar. This is third of a series of seminars by Dr. Wu. (Dr. Wu gave two seminars to CPAD parents in March 2007 and March 2008.)

Autism can be effectively treated by Chinese medicine. Dr. Wu has conducted over thirty-year’s clinical studies on autism and cerebral palsy using Chinese medicine. In USA, Dr. Wu has already recovered three autism cases. Based on his clinical cases, Dr. Wu is able to bring obvious results within the first 2 months. The optimum recovery time is under age 5. Early intervention is the key to autism’s full recovery. As his primary treatment method, Dr. Wu uses his unique acupoint therapeutic massage (aka Wu’s Tuina) with supplemental Chinese herbal medicine.

To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file: CPAD OC Newsletter (January 2009)

03 February 2009

12/13/2008 Once again this year Tze-Chi Chinese Academy gave us a wonderful Year-End party. Over 55 families (150 members) participated. We deeply appreciate their kindness for bring a lot of performance to celebrate with us. Our children had so much fun on that day! Also, the homemade sushi and spaghetti are delicious ! Ms. Marie Peng, President of Kiwanis Club of Monterey Park was specially come and met with our children. She brought in See’s Candies to share with each family. We thank Marie and Kiwanis Club for their generosity. To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file: CPAD Corner (January 2009)

05 December 2008

Bear Mountain Resort – Adaptive Winter Group Ski shall open Monday through Friday – From 1/12/2009 to 3/20/2009 (1/19/2009 & 2/16/2009 closed due to holiday).

On 10/21/2008 CPAD made the registration with United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC) and reserved the 1st ski date: March 2, 2009 (Monday).

This is the 6th year CPAD participate as a group (with max. 20 skiers) in this wonderful snow sport. Right now we already have 10 skiers for 3/2/2009. But if parents are interested, please contact Stella at (626) 309-9613 or Virginia at (626) 830-6272 ASAP. Deadline is 11/30/2008 or number is filled.
CPAD will pay for the Group Annual membership fee. Also CPAD will sponsor one time skier $10. Parents are responsible for the balance lesson fees $50 per skier (total lesson fees is $60), and transportation to Bear Mountain in Big Bear. Each lesson is one-to one basis, including adaptive equipment and/or teaching techniques, student will discovers the freedom of gliding down slop and the satisfaction of self-reliance and personal accomplishment. **Lesson fees are due on 11/30/2008 and are non refundable**

To view all the information in this issue, please open the following PDF file: CPAD Corner (November 2008)