Community Events
October 9, 2024:
Autism Independence Foundation presents: "Autism Independence Workshop." You’ll discover how you can help your child reach maximum independence and how to prepare for when your child outlives you. To register, view the flyer here. View the flyer in Spanish. For more information, visit their website.
The Wellness Center:
The Wellness Center opened its doors in 2014 and is the flagship program of the LAC+USC Medical Center Foundation. The Wellness Center offers free programs and services focusing on improving the health and well-being of residents in Boyle Heights and neighboring Eastside communities. For questions, information, or help with registration to any of their events, please call 213-784-9191.
Visit their website for more details on their events: https://www.thewellnesscenterla.org/
CPAD Future Planning Workshops:
Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD) is ready to start launching their series of Future Planning workshops for 2024.
The workshops for Parents are usually scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm via zoom. View their English FLYER or their Chinese FLYER to see the specific dates and the topics that will be discussed. Follow this link to REGISTER for their workshops.
The workshops for Self-Advocates are usually scheduled for the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1:00pm to 2:30pm via zoom. View their English FLYER to see the specific dates and the topics that will be discussed. Follow this link to REGISTER for their workshops.
Fiesta Educativa is looking for a Self-Advocate and a Parent Mentor
Fiesta Educativa Inc. is looking for a Self-Advocate and a Parent Mentor (Part time Jobs) for the Eastern LA area. If you are interested, view their flyers to do a Walk in Interview or to send your SKILL CV.
View the flyer for the Self-Advocate
View the flyer for the Parent Mentor
Please join Disability Rights California, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) for their Webinars
Their free trainings and other events provide information and resources on different topics. View Disability Rights California’s upcoming events and past recorded webinars that are informative and empowering.
Events from the Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center:
The Eastern Los Angeles Family Resource Center will be having a training series called Transition Advocacy Training (TAT)
This training series we will address the Early Start Transition process to School District services as well as other related generic services like IHSS, Mental Health and Parent/Professional Collaborations. The series is composed of zoom trainings, videos, individual assignments, pre and post evaluations, and discussion groups.
To REGISTER, view their flyer in different languages: (English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
For any questions, please reach out to Dulce Flores dflores@elafrc.net or Crystal Perez cperez@elafrc.net
El Centro de Recursos Familiares del Este de Los Ángeles tendrá una nueva serie de capacitación llamada Transition Advocacy Training (TAT)
En esta serie de capacitación abordaran el proceso de Transición de Inicio Temprano a los servicios del Distrito Escolar, así como otros servicios genéricos relacionados como IHSS, Salud Mental y Colaboraciones de Padres / Profesionales. La serie se compone de capacitaciones de zoom, videos, tareas individuales, evaluaciones previas y posteriores y grupos de discusión.
Para REGISTRARCE, vea este folleto
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuniquese con Dulce Flores dflores@elafrc.net o Crystal Perez cperez@elafrc.net
In Home Supportive Services IHSS Career Pathways Program Classes Begin in October, 2022
The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Career Pathways Program is an exciting optional program that provides training opportunities to enhance providers skills. IHSS and Waiver Personal Care Services (WPCS) Providers who have completed provider enrollment are eligible to register for the IHSS Career Pathways Program training courses and can be compensated for time spent attending and completing training courses.
This is an exciting opportunity for IHSS/WPCS providers, who have successfully completed provider enrollment, to complete training classes and build their skills. Here’s some important things to remember:
- Participation is voluntary.
- Training is available statewide and free to IHSS/WPCS Providers.
- Providers will be paid for attending and can earn incentive payments for completing training classes.
- Providers will also have access to free coaching to help them take advantage of all that the IHSS Career Pathways Program has to offer.
The IHSS Career Pathways Program will continue to provide updates about this great training opportunity. Additional courses are planned to be added to the course catalog in January 2023.
Events with ADvancing States
ADvancing States was founded in 1964 under the name National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA). In 2019, the association changed its name to ADvancing States. Today, ADvancing States represents the nation’s 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities and long-term services and supports directors.
ADvancing States supports visionary leadership, the advancement of systems innovation and the articulation of national policies that support long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
Visit their calendar for upcoming events.
Dance For Children With Autism
The UCLA Tarjan Center would like to share information about FREE (ONLINE) DANCE CLASSES for kids with an autism diagnosis! It is a Unique opportunity to make friends & stay active from home! Kids are paired 1-on-1 with a teacher who caters each group class to their ability level.
The study is 14 weeks long. There will be two groups (active and control). The first group begins the classes on September 26, 2022 while the second group begins the classes around January, 2023. Placement into these groups will be at random after enrolling in the study.
- September 12 to 23, 2022: Window for scheduling first in-person visit to UCLA (3 hours). The purpose of this visit is to complete motor assessments, parent interviews, and questionnaires for the study.
- September 26, 2022: Active group begins dance classes. The classes are held every Monday 5-6pm over Zoom and run for 10 weeks.
- Nov 29 to Dec 17, 2022: Window for scheduling second in-person visit to UCLA (3 hours). This is the same as visit 1
- January 2023: Control group begins dance classes.
For details, call 310-206-1045, or email AIRPdancestudy@mednet.ucla.edu
Participants that complete the study will receive a $100 “Thank You” cash or gift card.
The LA Law Library Presents Free Educational Workshops on Conservatorships (In Person)
Presented by Bruce Kaufer with The Conservatorship Center at LA Law Library on a weekly basis every Friday from 10:00 to 12:00. The session provide general information about the conservatorship process and in requesting appointment as a probate conservator. The session will be conducted in both English and Spanish.
No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Call The Conservatorship Center at 310-869-9792 and ask for Bruce Kaufer for additional information.
Notice: Space is limited. ATTENDEES ADMITTED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
LA Law Library
301 W. First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-785-2529
Check-in begins: 9:30 a.m.
For more details view their website.
Disability Thrive Initiative:
A statewide resource collaborative that helps navigate changes to services and supports for Californians with Developmental Disabilities.
The Disability Thrive Initiative is presented by California Disability Services Association and Easterseals of Southern California, in collaboration with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Initiative is generously funded by the California Department of Developmental Services and San Diego Regional Center.
Established in 2020, the Disability Thrive Initiative helps navigate changes in services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities. In collaboration with people with disabilities, their families, and professionals who serve them, the Initiative facilitates education and explores new challenges and opportunities. The Initiative offers free webinars, live conversations, and an online resource library for the entire disability community.
For more information, visit the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities website.
The UCLA Tarjan Center is excited to announce their new podcast series!
Facilitated by Kecia Weller, Self-Advocate Community Liaison
Each episode offers a discussion with presenters from their Tarjan Distinguished Lecture Series. Their goal is to provide a more accessible, plain language presentation of their lecture series to the community.
In their first episode, Dr. Camille Wilson, Dr. Jasper Estabillo, and Sapna Shetty, IMFT-S talk about important cultural considerations needed when working with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families during the developmental disability assessment process.
To listen to their podcast series, visit their link here: https://anchor.fm/tarjan-center
To learn more about the UCLA Tarjan Center visit their page: https://www.semel.ucla.edu/tarjan
The New Opportunities Organization is proud to introduce a new father-focused parenting program called The Proud Parents Program.
The Proud Parents Program is a wrap-around service model focused on supporting young fathers and or father figures to increase positive involvement in the lives of their children and families; and includes additional supportive services such as employment, education, and counseling. This program is for fathers or father figures ages 18-24 with a history of foster care and juvenile justice involvement. (current involvement not required).
All program services are FREE, and those who complete the full 16 weeks receive a certificate of completion and ongoing support from New Opportunities and Partners. Please call should you have questions, interest in participating, and or if you have referrals.
To learn more, join their information sessions:
Thursdays @ 4pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83686236246?pwd=c0NkekYrcUdnQ09EeHgxSTdNSVlqZz09
ID: 836 8623 6246
Password: sDws3K
Please share with everyone and anyone you feel could benefit from this FREE program. View the Newopps.org website for more details. INFO : 626-552-9679 or 800-560-4540. emal: reentry@newopps.org
Every Wednesday and Saturday:
A grant has been provided to the National Hispanic Nurses Association- Los Angeles Chapter (https://www.lanahn.com/) in order to educate community members of Hispanic descent in regards to Sickle Cell Anemia. Join their zoom meetings every Wendesday at 6pm for English and 7pm for Spanish. Also, on Saturdays at 10am for English and 11am for Spanish.
Join Wednesday Zoom Meetings here: https://zoom.us/j/94868810400?pwd=SFJmbnZZaytQbnAwZG9yR0NtcWhwUT09
- Meeting ID: 948 6881 0400
- Passcode: 855202
Join Saturday Zoom Meetings here: https://zoom.us/j/94270284641?pwd=cmNrY2lNdG02QjhUd0ErYTJOYXpuQT09
- Meeting ID: 942 7028 4641
- Passcode: 216497
Wise & Healthy Aging is offering 1-1 caregiver consultations:
Schedule a one-to-one consultation with a licensed clinical social worker with experience with caregivers in general and with caregivers of adults with I/DD. For more information, please call (310) 394-9871 ext. 427 or view the flyer.
Able ARTS Work:
Able ARTS Work provides services for adults with developmental disabilities across arts-based day programs and community engagement services. During this time, they have converted services to be fully delivered via virtual and telehealth methods. For a complete listing of all their March and April classes, please visit their website here.
**Posting of Community Events and Opportunities is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to reflect an endorsement by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC). Please note that ELARC events are posted on the Calendar located on the home page of this website.**