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October 2021
LEVEL UP! African American / Black Families Support Group
Our mission is to provide and ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families have equitable access to information, resources, services, and advocacy skills that facilitate empowerment to “Level Up” their quality of care in collaboration with Westside Regional Center and the Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center. Facilitator: Beverly Hutchinson Email: sisterspice7@aol.com Click here to download the flyer Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-GsqzwuG9AV5o5VKMhvJJsWimkVQMsp After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the…
Find out more »November 2021
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 PM - 8:30 PM
Find out more »Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group This support group is for parents, relatives, guardians and caregivers of people with Asperger Syndrome (of any age). Adults with AS, as well as professionals, are also welcome. No membership or reservations are needed for this drop-in group, which provides a safe and confidential place where parents can give information and support to each other. Childcare is NOT available. For more information, please contact Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine at laasperger@gmail.com or 310-636-0101. …
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/
Find out more »LEVEL UP! African American / Black Families Support Group
Our mission is to provide and ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families have equitable access to information, resources, services, and advocacy skills that facilitate empowerment to “Level Up” their quality of care in collaboration with Westside Regional Center and the Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center. Facilitator: Beverly Hutchinson Email: sisterspice7@aol.com Click here to download the flyer Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-GsqzwuG9AV5o5VKMhvJJsWimkVQMsp After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the…
Find out more »Ethiopian Parents of Special Needs Children
This support group focuses on various challenging issues that Ethiopian families face once their child has been identified with special needs. The objective of this group is to support each other, to share experiences, to empower families, to educate and inform families of resources, and to become an organized community base resource. Meets virtually the 3rd Friday of each month. For more information, please contact Feben Fantu at (310)258-4037 or (310)447-5111. In order to participate in this meeting, please register…
Find out more »December 2021
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 PM - 8:30 PM Register Here: https://westsiderc-org.zoom.us/j/89658119854?pwd=amE2RU9tL0lEVlgvZzFWc3YzWG1lZz09 Meeting ID: 896 5811 9854 Passcode: 511465 Call-in:…
Find out more »Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group This support group is for parents, relatives, guardians and caregivers of people with Asperger Syndrome (of any age). Adults with AS, as well as professionals, are also welcome. No membership or reservations are needed for this drop-in group, which provides a safe and confidential place where parents can give information and support to each other. Childcare is NOT available. For more information, please contact Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine at laasperger@gmail.com or 310-636-0101. …
Find out more »LEVEL UP! African American / Black Families Support Group
Our mission is to provide and ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families have equitable access to information, resources, services, and advocacy skills that facilitate empowerment to “Level Up” their quality of care in collaboration with Westside Regional Center and the Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center. Facilitator: Beverly Hutchinson Email: sisterspice7@aol.com Click here to download the flyer Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqd-GsqzwuG9AV5o5VKMhvJJsWimkVQMsp After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the…
Find out more »Ethiopian Parents of Special Needs Children
This support group focuses on various challenging issues that Ethiopian families face once their child has been identified with special needs. The objective of this group is to support each other, to share experiences, to empower families, to educate and inform families of resources, and to become an organized community base resource. Meets virtually the 3rd Friday of each month. For more information, please contact Feben Fantu at (310)258-4037 or (310)447-5111. In order to participate in this meeting, please register…
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