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CPAD Newsletter (January 2018)
01 January 2018
CPAD Community Resource Center (CPRC)
APPsolutely Amazing
100 Clary Ave, San Gabriel, CA (1776
Apps for Students with Special Needs. This workshop covers a few items on iPad functionality, but mostly focuses on the special needs apps. Speaker, Karen Alfaro, TASK Team of Advocates Assistive Technology Specialist will introduce applications which focus areas: Video modeling, social skills, life skills... (More ..)
CPAD Orange County Chapter
More About Social Security
Anaheim, CA 92801
Ms. Jacqueline Miller of Disability Rights CA will provide us with information about Social Security benefits and related issues surrounding the benefits. (More..)
CPAD Corner (January 2018)
27 December 2017
CPAD LA Headquarter
11/7/2017 Congresswoman Judy Chu's Annual Operation Gobble Turkey Donation Program - CPAD board member Jenny Chiu represented CPAD in participating at this meaningful Thanks to event hosted by Congresswoman Judy Chu. Over 110 CPAD members enjoyed the delicious turkey Lunch at our 12/9/2017 Year End Party. (More..)
On November 5th and 6th, 2018, Tak Lau Charity Foundation and Alpha Design & Event have joined hands in sponsoring a spectacular Cantonese opera show "Love Charity Nite V". Tak Lau Charity Foundation have donated $20,888.88 from proceeds of these events to CPAD for the building of CPAD’s Activity Center so that member families can have a special event venue to grow and be supported. (More..)
CPAD Orange County Chapter
11/18/2017 CPAD Orange County Chapter – CPAD parent, Dr. R. J. Feng gave us a talk on “Emergency Preparedness”. Dr. Feng showed us the crucial items for survival, such as ax, fire starter, water storage, food storage, compass, tent, and first aid bag. To fight for survival, concentrate on surviving each hour, that’ll bring you to the next hour! (More..)
CPAD Newsletter (October 2017)
26 October 2017
CPAD Community Resource Center (CPRC)
IEP Workshop
100 Clary Ave, San Gabiel, CA 91776
This workshop aims to help parents navigate the IEP process. It will provide some basic facts about the special education system in California, including eligibility, evaluations/assessments, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), placement, services and tips for IEP meetings. Parents who attend this workshop will have an opportunity to ask some general questions about IEP, while the lecturer won’t give detailed legal advice with respect to individual cases. Subsequent workshops will be held to discuss about particular issues identified by parents...(More..)
CPAD Orange County Chapter
Stress Management
Anaheim, CA 92801
CalOptima will conduct workshop in stress managemen for our community to promote physical and mental wellness...(More..)
CPAD Corner (October 2017)
26 October 2017
CPAD LA Headquarter
CPAD Orange County Chapter
On 9/16/2017, CPAD Orange County Chapter, Parents Lynn Moore gave a talk in “Promoting Independence through Supportive Living”. Lynn is a parent of three children with Autism. She shared her experience of helping her children grow independence by living outside the family home. She explained what independence living services and supportive living services are and how Regional Center can provide them. She emphasized that behaviour manaement is crucial. With manageable level of behavior, a child would have many more choices in living options and day program... (More..)
CPAD Newsletter (August 2017)
28 July 2017
CPAD LA Headquarter
Can I still keep my MediCal?
“SSI Benefits & Work”
100 Clary Ave.,
Speaker Venessa Mende & Bryan Apodaca of Work Incentives Planners, Department of Rehabilitation will provide information on employment support/work incentive programs (More ...)
CPAD Orange County Chapter
“ Social Security Disability Benefits”
Speaker Jacqueline Miller, Esq.of Disability Rights will provide us with information about cash benefits through Social Security including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Administration (SSA) Income for our children with disabilities. (More...)