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October 2020
How to Navigate the Mental Health System: Accessing Services for your Child with I/DD
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM This webinar is intended for youth (ages 14 to 21) with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) who may be at risk for mental health conditions. This webinar will cover: Behaviors related to mental health and developmental disabilities Understanding the differences and similarities of both Navigating the systems: Where do we go? How to request for services Available resources at your local school and in your community And more! Spanish interpretation will…
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WRC Employment Webinar Series–Developing a One Page Profile for your Employment Search
This October marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) as well the 30th Anniversary of the American with Disability Act. To celebrate, WRC’s Employment First Business Advisory Committee (EFBAC) would like to invite you to our NDEAM Employment Webinar Series. On each Wednesday in October beginning 10/7, we will be offering a webinar focused on Employment for people with developmental disabilities from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Webinar topics will include: Employment Supports during COVID-19: Oct…
Find out more »Equity Committee
Meets the last Wednesday of each Month Through our mission, the Equity Committee aims to reinforce trust and partnerships between individuals served, their family members, vendor agencies, and WRC in order to: (1) assure equitable access to appropriate services based on age, disability, and ethnic/cultural diversity; (2) provide a climate and culture that promotes social interactions which encourage appreciation and the celebration of our differences; (3) provide hope through education and outreach in order to empower families to take action…
Find out more »Political Action Committee (PAC)
Mission: Initiates and oversees efforts to build relationships with local state legislators, to keep them informed about issues regarding developmental disabilities, and to ensure their support of continued funding for regional centers. Specific activities include arranging face-to-face meetings, sending information to lawmakers, and participating in activities that need to be politically addressed. The Political Action Committee (PAC) is looking for new members who would like to get involved with legislative advocacy! We are actively meeting with our local state legislators and…
Find out more »November 2020
Understanding and Navigating the IHSS Program (Spanish)
Click here to download the flyer. To register in advance for this workshop, click here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoduyuqDwrHtIrp5Cm9ys5tfgz0oMQ1tZl
Find out more »Informed Education Partners (IEP) Support Group
This group will informally address the questions and concerns that families have about their child’s Special Education services and support. We will share information and provide specific strategies so that parents can become confident and collaborative IEP team members! Come and learn the tools and techniques necessary to ensure an appropriate and meaningful education for all of our children. 1st Thursday of each month, 6:30-8:30pm
Find out more »Understanding and Navigating the IHSS Program (English)
Click here to download the flyer To register in advance for this workshop, click here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcu-vrT8rHN0sHptI7Gp88Z_AuIVDYsms
Find out more »Siempre Amigas
Este grupo ofrece apoyo para padres hispanohablantes de bebés, niños pequeños y niños con necesidades especiales. Este grupo está dirigido en español. Facilitadora: Martha Montealegre Correo electrónico: martham@westsiderc.org Teléfono: (310) 258-4061 Regístrese por Zoom con el siguiente enlace: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0rc-uhqDooGNG7S5rvOD9NnEb9nVTicSaY?fbclid=IwAR3G8AG4SzifpOddOFR1hBiHBDpvKh8asFQCj3L3DM8aDU5IUgwXzvmoxNg
Find out more »Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) Meeting
The WRC Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month (except August). It is open to anyone who provides a vendored service to WRC clients. WRC encourages all vendors to attend. This is your opportunity to find out about what’s happening at the Regional Center and give your input and ideas to the WRC Board of Directors. New members are WELCOME! Contact Joe Montez at (310) 258-4014. To register in advance for this…
Find out more »West L.A. CHADD
A group affiliated with CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) with monthly meetings and different presenters every month. The West LA Chapter meetings are designed to aid adults with ADD/ADHD and parents of children with ADHD/ADD. This group meets 9 times per year (September to November, January to May) the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. For more information, call Regina Lark at 310-995-7953 or visit their website: www.meetup.com/WLAChadd/
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