|
to view entire message click
View as Webpage
| March 2024 Resource Newsletter | |
|
Decrease the disparity and increase the Access for
Black/African American families experiencing developmental delay & disabilities
| |
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! | |
|
Resources Featured in This Issue:
- Parenting Black Children
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SGPRC)
- Parents' Place Family Resource & Empowerment Center (PPFRC)
- Inland Regional Center (IRC)
- Early Start Family Resource Network & Empowerment Center (ESFRN)
- Additional Resources
| |
|
Executive Director’s Share:
Ardena Bartlett, MPA
Parent, Founder, Executive Director
Hello Beautiful Parents, Caregivers, Siblings & More - Who love and care for amazing Black Children, Youth & Adults experiencing Developmental differences.
It’s Ardena, momma to a beautiful Black boy on the Autism Spectrum. Our Parenting Black Children’s (PBC) program mission is to Decrease Disparities & Increase Access for Black/African American families.
10 years ago, I knew little to nothing about Autism and Developmental Disabilities but had to quickly learn after my son's diagnosis. However, there were several systems of care that could have shared the information but missed it.
Our communities have and continue to experience racial trauma associated with disparities and deficits in systems of care and this program and others similar are helping to make a difference. Awareness is Key but Access is Essential.
Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) lead Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). The campaign highlights how people with and without disabilities come together to form strong communities. See the list of resources to support individuals and families experiencing I/DD provided NACDD in the section below.
Black families, join us at our monthly support group meeting on Tuesday, March 19th @5pm via Zoom!
| |
|
Parenting Black Children
Parent / Caregiver Support Group
Tuesday, March 19, 5pm -7:30pm
Keeping Our Children/Adults Safe in a Hostile World
Group Discussion and Workshop
Online Event:
http://us02web.zoom.us/j/82355041757
Meeting ID: 823 5504 1757
OR
Call In!
1-669-900-9128
ID: 823 5504 1757
Click the Button Below for Zoom
| |
|
Parenting Black Children
Virtual Drop In Hours
Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 10am -1pm
Parents and Caregivers can ask questions, discuss available resources, concerns about services related to Regional Center, and special education services.
Call in: 1-669-900-9128
ID: 823 5504 1757
Zoom in: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82355041757
Meeting ID: 823 5504 1757
Please visit our Linktree for more information and updates at https://linktr.ee/accessnonprofit
| | |
|
Click the button below to find local resources and upcoming community events in our new online Public Resource Folder: | |
ABOUT DDS:
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible.
For more information, contact:
800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
earlystart@dds.ca.gov
| |
|
DDS Wellness Toolkit!
The DDS Wellness Toolkit is a new section of the DDS website focused on providing information and tools related to health and safety for self-advocates, direct support professionals, and vendors or providers. New topics, tools, and information will be added on an ongoing basis.
Learn more
| | |
|
|
The Early Start program is California's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Early Start services are available statewide and are provided in a coordinated, family-centered system.
Early Start Website
| |
ABOUT SGPRC:
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center works in partnership with individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, service providers, and the community, to promote choice, empowerment, independence, and full inclusion into community life.
If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about SGPRC client services, please contact:
Josie Martinez
Community Outreach Specialists
jmartinez@sgprc.org
(909) 710-8817
| |
|
|
Community Information Forum (Formerly known as Critical Issues Forum)
March 28, 2024
11am-12pm
via Zoom
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center addresses important, new, or current issues that support delivery and accessibility to individuals served by SG/PRC.
Topic: Special Education 101
More Information
| |
|
SGPRC Monthly Community Meetings
Every 3rd Tuesday - 10am to 11am
Via Zoom
Access Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 941 540 067
Password: 123456
More Information
| |
|
Parents' Place Family Resource Center (PPFRC):
Serving the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, we are committed to supporting and enhancing family focused services in a parent driven atmosphere for families who have children with special needs, 0-22 years of age.
For more information, please contact:
Tavia Lawson
(626) 919-1091
empower@parentsplacefrc.com
| |
|
Parents' Place is open two Saturdays a Month! | |
|
Parents' Place Presents:
Social Security Supplemental Income
Friday March 29, 2024
10am-12pm
1500 S. Hyacinth, Suite B,
West Covina, CA 91791
More Information
| |
|
Inland Regional Center (IRC) - is great resource for individuals with developmental disabilities in the Inland Empire. It is a non-profit agency that provides support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. IRC Service Coordinators work together with individual consumers to help create service plans that helps with independence, empowerment and inclusion.
If you are a parent or caregiver with questions about IRC client services, please contact:
Mari Rodriguez
Cultural Specialist
mrodriguez@inlandrc.org
909-890-4781
| |
|
|
The Early Start Family Resource Network provides a coordinated network of parent-to-parent support throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties in California. The ESFRN provides supportive services which include education, resources, and training to families with children who are at risk for or are experiencing delays or disabilities.
For more information, please contact:
TeiYana Muse
Parent Representative
tmuse@inlandrc.org
(909) 743-4278
| |
|
|
Sensory Integration Parent Training
Tuesday March 19, 2024
9:30am-11:30am
via Zoom
More Information
| |
Thank You Governor Gavin Newsom for proclaiming March 2024 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! | |
Rest In Power Ryan Gainer | |
|
We at Access Nonprofit Center - Parenting Black Children extend our deepest condolences to Ryan Gainer's family and loved ones. He was a child taken too soon, and no family should experience this loss.
We are reminded daily for the need to fight for social justice and systemic change within our community's first responders policies and teachings.
So what do we do now?
Unforeseen violent reactions from strangers and law enforcement alike are never your fault. Regardless of this, our children are still at risk.
The loss of Ryan Gainer's beautiful soul may move you to:
1) Have the tough conversations with your family and friends. How can we best prevent tragedy specific to our household?
2) Educate yourself and others. It's understandable to want to stay away from the news, especially when it comes to preventable loss. But it's times like these that it's important to share Ryan's story so his legacy can live on.
3) Gather in community. It's vital to lean on loved ones when experiencing complex feelings. As you may know, we also have a monthly Parent Support Group for conversations such as these.
4) Call to Action. Join Us on March 19 via Zoom from 5pm-7:30PM to discuss Keeping Our Children/Adults Safe in a Hostile World.
| |
Please see what Autism Society Inland Empire says below: | |
|
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Ryan Gainer, a young teenager loved by his family and a member of our local Autism community. His untimely and unfortunate death during an encounter with law enforcement underscores the urgent need for accessible and comprehensive support services for Autistic individuals, especially those with behavioral challenges and/or mental health conditions.
For years, individuals with disabilities have been deprived of critical services and support, a situation further exacerbated by factors such as race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and rural communities.
The Autism Society Inland Empire is committed to addressing these issues:
- We have developed a 4-hour POST-certified training for law enforcement and a 2-hour training for First Responders. Over 650 First Responders, including police officers, deputies, school resource officers, EMTs, and firefighters, throughout Southern California have benefited from our training. We are continuing to look for additional funding to provide more training.
- Our Executive Director, Beth Burt, has recently been appointed to the newly formed California SB 882 Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Intellectual and Development Disabilities and Law Enforcement.
-
Over the past two years, we have collaborated with the Inland Regional Center to implement a nationally recognized mobile crisis model called START in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We anticipate that both counties will have this service by Fall 2024.
- We have worked with a group of professionals to identify unmet needs and gaps in local crisis responses. We are advocating for a new local Task Force that includes multiple agencies: Behavioral Health, the Sheriff’s Department, medical providers, behavioral health providers, schools, the Regional Center, and local non-profits.
- We have continued to advocate at the state level to include the needs of individuals with Autism during discussions of Behavioral Health needs and spending grant funds.
- At the national level, we support a significant increase in funding for Home Community Based Services (HCBS) and endorse President Biden’s budget proposal for $150B to be allocated to HCBS over ten years.
The Autism Society Inland Empire is committed to improving access to person-centered services and advocating for policy and system changes. This is not just our goal but our pledge. We stand firm in our commitment to making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of those we serve."
Click the Button Below If You'd Like to Read about Ryan's Passing
| |
|
The Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative
A countywide coalition dedicated to addressing the disproportionately high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths and ensuring healthy and joyous births for Black families in L.A. County. Led by the L.A. Department of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with First 5 LA, AAIMM was launched in 2018 as part of DPH’s 5-Year Plan to address the Black-White infant mortality gap in L.A. County.
Learn More
| |
|
Help Me Grow (HMG)
Help Me Grow is statewide and national, to support all families in promoting young children's development and lifelong success by connecting them to developmental services and supports that promote their child's well-being.
They believe, "All children and their families should have the resources and opportunities needed for their best health and well-being. We are working to improve racial, social, economic, and environmental fairness by helping families and caregivers get quality resources to support their child's development."
Learn more about HMG Los Angeles Here
Learn more about HMG Inland Empire Here
| |
|
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination. The NAACP Pomona Valley chapter serves 10 cities: Chino, Chino Hills, Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Montclair, Ontario, Pomona, San Dimas, and Upland.
Learn More
| |
|
FREE Music Lessons for African American Youth
Learn more here
| |
|
Riverside Black Infant Health: Babies and Families Book Club
Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 5pm
Friday March 29, 2024 at 6pm
You can find additional information here
| |
|
Tackling the Healthcare System: Guidance for Family Caregivers
Tuesday March 19, 2024
11am-12pm
via Zoom
Learn more here
| |
Culturally Competent Vendors | |
Behavior Genius
Narrowing the gap in access to quality behavioral healthcare
- ABA Services
- Social Skills Group
- Parent Coaching
- BG kids Club - Sibshops
More information
| |
|
Thank You to Our Equity Partners | |
Feel free to share this email: | | | | |
