FEBRUARY 2023
FEBRERO 2023
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FEBRUARY IS:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Make sure to check out the California African American Museum (CAAM) https://caamuseum.org/ this month for events like the free Prosperity Market, where they will be celebrating Black farmers, chefs and entrepreneurs on Sunday, 2/26 from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Explore farmers market produce, prepared foods, handcrafted goods, cooking demonstrations, a kids corner, live DJ and more. RSVP HERE
Los Angeles Public Library also has many great resources to help you learn more about African American authors, podcasters, filmmakers, & musicians. Please visit their website at https://www.lapl.org/african-american
FEBRERO ES:
MES DE LA HISTORIA AFROAMERICANO
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericano es una celebración anual de los logros de los Afroamericanos y un momento para reconocer su papel central en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Desde 1976, todos los presidentes de los Estados Unidos han designado oficialmente el mes de Febrero como el Mes de la Historia Afroamericano.
Asegúrese de visitar el Museo Afroamericano de California (CAAM) https://caamuseum.org/ este mes para ver eventos como el Mercado de la Prosperidad gratuito, donde celebrarán a los agricultores, chefs y empresarios Afro Americanosb el Domingo 26 de Febrero a partir de las 11:00. am a 3:30 pm. Descubra productos del mercado de agricultores, comidas preparadas, artículos hechos a mano, demostraciones de cocina, un rincón para niños, DJ en vivo y más. RSVP AQUÍ
La Biblioteca Pública de Los Ángeles también tiene muchos recursos excelentes para ayudarlo a aprender más sobre autores, podcasters, cineastas y músicos afroamericanos. Visite su sitio web en https://www.lapl.org/african-american
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FEBRUARY 28TH IS:
RARE DISEASE DAY
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. A disease is considered rare when it affects fewer than 1 in 12,000 people.
Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building an international rare disease community that is multi-disease, global, and diverse– but united in purpose.
EL 28 DE FEBRERO ES:
DÍA DE LAS ENFERMEDADES RARAS
El Día de las Enfermedades Raras es el movimiento coordinado a nivel mundial sobre enfermedades raras, que trabaja por la equidad en las oportunidades sociales, la atención médica y el acceso a diagnósticos y terapias para las personas que viven con una enfermedad rara. Una enfermedad se considera rara cuando afecta a menos de 1 de cada 12.000 personas.
Desde su creación en 2008, el Día de las Enfermedades Raras ha jugado un papel fundamental en la construcción de una comunidad internacional de enfermedades raras que es multienfermedad, global y diversa, pero unida en un propósito.
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EARLY START TOY LOAN LIBRARY
INTERVENCION TEMPRANA BIBLIOTECA DE JUGUETES
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Our toys loans are back! If you have a baby or toddler in the Early Start program and would like to borrow a toy, please contact the Family Focus Resource Center offices located in the lobbies of the North LA County Regional Center in Chatsworth, Santa Clarita or Antelope Valley. Phone numbers may be found on the flyer below!
¡Ha vuelto nuestros préstamos de juguetes! Si tiene un bebé o un niño pequeño en el programa Early Start y le gustaría pedir prestado un juguete, comuníquese con las oficinas del Centro de Recursos de Enfoque Familiar ubicadas en los vestíbulos del Centro Regional del Condado de Los Ángeles Norte en Chatsworth, Santa Clarita o Antelope Valley. ¡Los números de teléfono se pueden encontrar en el volante!
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FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
TALLERES & EVENTOS DE FEBRERO
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LOS IMPUESTOS, EL IHSS, Y LA JUBILACION
Miercoles, 1 de Febrero
10:00 am a 12:00 pm
Únase a FFRC en colaboración con el presidente de Latino Tax Coach, Eduardo Iñiguez, para hablar sobre la próxima temporada de impuestos. ¿Recibe beneficios de IHSS? ¿Sabe cómo identificar los ingresos que recibió del IHSS al hacer sus impuestos? ¡¡Entonces este taller es para ti!
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TAXES, IHSS AND RETIREMENT WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 2nd, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join FFRC in collaboration with Latino Tax Coach President Eduardo Iniguez to discuss the upcoming tax season. Do you receive IHSS benefits? Do you know how to identify income you received from IHSS when doing your taxes? Then this workshop is for you!!
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INCLUSION MATTERS: VALENTINES PLAY DATE
NORTH WEDDINGTON PARK, NORTH HOLLYWOOD
Saturday, February 4th, 10:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Join us at Inclusion Matters February playdate at Rocket's Universe Playground at North Weddington Park! There will be crafts, snacks, stories, and play at this beautiful inclusive playground. Stop by the Family Focus table to say hello and get a Valentine's craft!
¡Únase a nosotros en la cita de juegos de febrero de Inclusion Matters en Rocket's Universe Playground en North Weddington Park! Habrá manualidades, refrigerios, cuentos y juegos en este hermoso patio de juegos inclusivo. ¡Pase por la mesa Family Focus para saludar y obtener una manualidad de San Valentín!
Location / Localizado: North Weddington Park
10844 Acama Street
North Hollywood
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GENERIC SERVICES SERIES WITH
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
ALTERNATIVES TO CONSERVATORSHIP
Monday, February 6th, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join Disability Rights California as we begin a new series on Generic Services. The workshops will be hosted by attorney Daniel Hernandez, Legal Fellow Nadia Jeiroudi, and Mary Rios, Senior Advocate Specialist. Register HERE
Other upcoming workshops in this series will be:
March: SSI
April: CalABLE Accounts
May: Medi-Cal (2 parts)
June: IHSS (4 parts)
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EARLY START FAMILY ORIENTATION
ORIENTACIÓN FAMILIAR DE INTERVENCIÓN TEMPRANA
Wednesday, February 8th, ENGLISH: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Miercoles, 8 de Febrero, ESPAÑOL: 10:30 am a 12:00 pm
Join North LA County Regional Center to learn about Early Start services and resources. This orientation is for new and continuing Early Start families of kids ages 0 to 3.
Únase al Centro Regional del Norte de Los Ángeles para conocer los servicios y recursos de Early Start. Esta orientación es para familias nuevas y continuas de Early Start con niños de 0 a 3 años.
Regístrese AQUI para la reunión
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CSUN MUSIC THERAPY WELLNESS CLINIC:
RISING STAR CHOIR
Wednesdays, February 8th to May 17th, 2023
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Join the CSUN Music Therapy Wellness Clinic for their "Rising Star Choir" beginning February 8th through May 17th. The Rising Star choir is a inclusive choral group for kids ages 5-12 led by a board certified music therapist. This program is FREE and will meet in-person at Cypress Hall on campus at Cal State Northridge. Registration is required: Rising Star Choir
Únase a CSUN Music Therapy Wellness Clinic para su "Rising Star Choir" a partir del 8 de febrero hasta el 17 de mayo. El coro Rising Star es un grupo coral inclusivo para niños de 5 a 12 años dirigido por un musicoterapeuta certificado por la junta. Este programa es GRATUITO y se reunirá en persona en Cypress Hall en el campus de Cal State Northridge. Es necesario registrarse: Coro Rising Star
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SERIE DE SERVICIOS GENERICOS CON
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
ALTERNATIVAS A LA TUTELA
Jueves, 9 de Febrero, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Únase a Disability Rights California para una nueva serie sobre servicios genéricos. Los talleres serán presentados por el Abogado Daniel Hernández, Nadia Jeiroudi, Compañera Legal, y Mary Rios, Defensora Especialista. Registrarse AQUI
Los próximos talleres de esta serie serán:
Marzo: SSI
Abril: Cuentas CalABLE
Mayo: Medi-Cal (2 partes)
Junio: IHSS (4 partes)
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IN-PERSON CONSERVATORSHIP CLINIC
EN PERSONA CLINICA DE TUTELA
Fridays, February 10th & 24th, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Viernes, 10 & 24 de Febrero, 10:00am a 12:00 pm
The session provides 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. For more information and to register, visit HERE
La sesión brinda información general sobre el proceso de tutela y sobre cómo solicitar un nombramiento como tutor testamentario. La sesión se llevará a cabo en inglés y español. No es necesaria inscripción previa ni cita telefónica. Los participantes se registran el día del programa y serán atendidos por orden de llegada. Para obtener más información e inscribirse, visite AQUI
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN PARENT EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT
Saturday, February 11th
7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Join LAUSD Region North to the 15th Annual African-American Parent Empowerment Summit. There will be student performances, food, interactive workshops, keynote speaker Brandon "Griot B" Brown, and a community summit. Please register here: Registration form
Location: Van Nuys High School
6535 Cedros Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91411
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Taller IEP AVANZADO (Español)
Martes, 14 de Febrero,
11 am - 12:30 pm
- ¿Que es una evaluacion?
- ¿Que pasa si no estoy de acuerdo con una evaluacion?
- ¿Que son las metas y los servicios relacionados?
- ¿Como resuelvo los desacuerdos con el distrito escolar?
Asiste a nuestro taller y le enviamos un correo un Mini Cuaderno-IEP gratis (para padres que viven en nuestra área de servicio).
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ADVANCED IEP Workshop (English)
Wednesday, February 15th,
11 am - 12:30 pm
- What is an assessment?
- What if I disagree with an assessment?
- What are goals and related services?
- How can I resolve differences with the school district?
Attend our workshop and we will mail you a free Mini IEP Notebook (for parents who live in our service area)!
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NEW - Coffee & Conversation
NUEVO - Café y Conversación
Coffee & Conversation with NLACRC Parent & Family Support Specialists and FFRC Family Support staff. Our first Coffee & Conversation event will be on Feb. 22 at the Lancaster office. We will be offering these events at the Chatsworth & Santa Clarita offices this spring as well. Come in, have some coffee and we will chat about social recreation and planning for spring and summer.
Café y conversación con los Especialistas de Apoyo a Padres y Familias de NLACRC y el personal de FFRC. Nuestro primer evento de Café y Conversación será el 22 de febrero en la oficina de Lancaster. Estaremos ofreciendo estos eventos en las oficinas de Chatsworth y Santa Clarita esta primavera también. Pasa, tómate un café y charlamos de recreación social y planificación para la primavera y el verano.
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YOUR CHILD'S EARLY DEVELOPMENT:
TIPS & RESOURCES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE EARLY YEARS
EL DESAROLLO TEMPRANO DE SU HIJO:
CONSEJOS Y RECURSOS PARA COMPRENDER LOS PRIMEROS AÑOS
Friday, February 24th, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Viernes, 24 de Febrero, 11:00 am a 12:30 pm
Join FFRC and Help Me Grow for this insightful workshop for parents, students, and professionals where you will learn about developmental milestones and how to seem if your child is on track. You will also learn about resources that help, including learning more about Help Me Grow LA Project. Register HERE
Únase a FFRC y Help Me Grow para este taller para padres, estudiantes y profesionales donde aprenderá sobre los hitos del desarrollo y cómo saber si su hijo está en el buen camino. También aprenderá sobre recursos que ayudan, incluido aprender más sobre el proyecto Help Me Grow LA. Registrese AQUI
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THE MUSIC CENTER'S 44TH ANNUAL
VERY SPECIAL ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, February 25th, 11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Join the fun at The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival Community Day! This free, inclusive one-day festival is perfect for children of all abilities and their families and a great way to spend a Saturday. Hosted in Downtown L.A. on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center, the Very Special Arts Festival celebrates the artist in all of us.
From free performances to family-friendly art making activities, this special event is an opportunity to experience and interact with the arts. More information may be found HERE
LOCATION: 135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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SNEAK PEEK AT MARCH 2023
AVANCE A MARZO DE 2023
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CAL-TASH 40TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE
RECONNECT REFLECT REIMAGINE:
BUILDING BACK WITH INCLUSION IN MIND
March 3-4, 2023
Westin Los Angeles Airport
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Join Cal-TASH for their 40th Anniversary Conference happening in Los Angeles at the Westin Los Angeles Airport. Cal-TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy, and information and resources for parents, families and self-advocates. This is the first Cal-TASH conference in person since 2020 and so make sure to register soon and reserve your hotel room! Schedule and session topics coming shortly! For more information on the annual conference, visit here: https://hopin.com/events/cal-tash-conference-2023/registration
To become a Cal-TASH member, join HERE. For great Cal-TASH swag, visit HERE
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GENERIC SERVICES SERIES WITH
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
SUPPLEMENTAL SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
Monday, March 6th, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join Disability Rights California for the second workshop in a series on Generic Services. The workshops will be hosted by attorney Daniel Hernandez, Legal Fellow Nadia Jeiroudi, and Mary Rios, Senior Advocate Specialist. Register HERE
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SERIE DE SERVICIOS GENERICOS CON
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
BENEFICIOS SUPLEMENTARIOS DEL SEGURO SOCIAL
Jueves, 9 de Marzo, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Únase a Disability Rights California para el segundo taller en la serie sobre servicios genéricos. Los talleres serán presentados por el Abogado Daniel Hernández, Nadia Jeiroudi, Compañera Legal, y Mary Rios, Defensora Especialista. Registrarse AQUI
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ABILITIES EXPO
ACCESS YOUR WORLD / ACCEDA A SU MUNDO
March 10 - 12, 2023 / 10 -12 de Marzo, 2023
Los Angles Convention Center, West Hall A
Come check out all new products, tech and resources to help you up your game! Buckle up for a slew of adaptive sports, fun dance opportunities, info-packed workshops and more. Admission is free, but please register in advance here: https://www.abilities.com/losangeles/vregister.html
¡Ven a ver todos los nuevos productos, tecnología y recursos para ayudarte a mejorar tu juego! Abróchate el cinturón para una gran cantidad de deportes adaptados, divertidas oportunidades de baile, talleres llenos de información y más. La entrada es gratuita, pero regístrese con anticipación aquí: https://www.abilities.com/losangeles/vregister.html
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FREE TO BE ME FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 11th, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sabado, 11 de Marzo, 12:00 pm a 3:00pm
The Free To Be Me Festival is a FREE community event celebrating our special needs community and their families through a series of inclusive and adaptive activities. Enjoy live sensory-friendly entertainment, arts and crafts, recreational activities, sensory play and more. A chill zone will also be available for those that need a calming space.
Location: Canyon Country Community Center
18410 Sierra Highway
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
VIDA DESPUES DE LA PREPARATORIA
Thursday, March 16th, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Jueves, 16 de Marzo, 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm
Join LAUSD and North LA County Regional Center for this in-person fair to help you learn about resources available on what you can do after high school.
Únase al LAUSD y al Centro Regional del Condado de Los Ángeles Norte en esta feria en persona para ayudarlo a conocer los recursos disponibles sobre lo que puede hacer después de la escuela secundaria.
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Support Groups / Grupos de Apoyo |
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Black & African American Family Focus Support Group
Join us as we come together to create a safe, supportive place to connect with other families of children, young and old, with special needs, to share resources, provide advocacy & to be part of an inclusive community.
This month, join us in welcoming guest speaker Marshel Adams from the Autism Genetics & Human Diversity Project & UCLA Center for Autism Research & Treatment (CART). Come and learn how to get involved with the AUTISM GENETICS & HUMAN DIVERSITY PROJECT
This group will be meeting on Wednesday, February 1st at 6:30 pm
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AV Family Focus
Grupo de Apoyo
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales del Valle de Antelope (en español).
Este grupo se juntara por Zoom a las
12:00 pm el 2 de Febrero.
Para registrarse llame a (661) 945-9598 o envie un correo electronico a [email protected]
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Parent Check In
and Chat
Join us the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month at our new time of 12:30 pm for Parent Check-In and Chat. This is a fun & casual chat where we can listen, share, and discuss what is happening in our lives!
This group will meet on
Friday, February 3rd and February 17th at 12:30 pm.
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Santa Clarita Parent Chat
Connect with other parents of kids with special needs in the Santa Clarita area.
This group will meet on Thursday, February 9th
at 7:00pm
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El Poder del Amor
y la Paciencia
Grupo de apoyo EN PERSONA para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales.
Este grupo se juntara en persona el 10 de Febrero a las 9:30 am.
Localizado en Community Resource Center, 10807 San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331
Para registrarse llame a (818) 677-6854 o envie un correo electronico a Rebeca Diaz
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Mamas Latinas
Grupo de Apoyo
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales del Valle de Antelope y Santa Clarita (en español).
Este grupo se juntara por Zoom a las
11:00 am el
13 de Febrero.
Se juntara por Zoom a las 6:00 pm el 27 de Febrero.
Para obteren la informacion de Zoom mande un correo electronico a Mayra Lara o llame (661) 270-6546
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FILIPINO SUPPORT GROUP
Meet other Filipino families, share your experiences, and find out about upcoming events and resources.
This group return on Monday, February 20th
at 6:30 pm.
Interested in joining? Please contact Theresa Quary for more information.
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Parents of Adult Consumers
This group is for parents and caregivers of adult consumers (age 18+). Everyone is welcome!
This group will meet
on February 22nd at 6:30 pm.
Discussion Topic: Self Determination Program
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El Poder del Amor
y la Paciencia
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales.
Este grupo se juntara el 24 de Febrero,
a las 10:00 am.
Para obteren la informacion de Zoom mande un correo electronico o llame a
(818) 677-6854
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Cultivar y Crecer:
Grupo de Apoyo en Español
Nuestras reuniones ahora tienen lugar en Zoom
- Sea parte de esta gran familia y tomemos un cafecito juntos
- Conozca a otros padres
- Comparta sus experiencias y sus preocupaciones
- Compartiremos recursos disponibles en la comunidad
- Talleres educacionales y eventos especiales
Este grupo se juntara el 24 de Febrero a las 6:30 pm.
CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:
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MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS! |
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Jennifer Burns, Early Start Family Support Provider |
Jennifer joins FFRC after teaching 2nd grade for 25 years. She lives in the San Fernando Valley with her husband and 17 year old daughter, who has Down Syndrome and type 1 diabetes. She loves going to the beach, hiking, & being outdoors. We love her energetic and helping spirit, so we are happy to have her at FFRC! To reach Jennifer, you may email her at [email protected]
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Arleen Flores, Bilingual Family Support Provider |
Arleen joins us as a Bilingual Family Support Provider at the CSUN office. She enjoys spending time at the beach with her family, which includes her husband and three beautiful daughters, two of whom are deaf-blind. Arleen and her family are past clients of FFRC, and now she is ready to help other families like her in the community! To reach Arleen, please email her at
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER TRUSTEE?
Would you like to give back to the disability community? NLACRC is looking for parents, consumers and professionals to serve on their Board of Trustees. The Nominating Committee balanced representation is currently seeking individuals with legal, financial, management, board governance and/or lived experience as a person with a disability. Due to meeting DDS Board Composition requirements for board member representation, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
The deadline for application submission is December 15th 2022.
For more information on how to submit an application, please visit HERE
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STUDY RECRUITMENT FOR USC DOCTORAL STUDENT
You are invited to participate in a study for a doctoral student at USC's Rossier School of Education to explore how caregivers (parents & legal guardians) from communities of color perceive the influence of music performance on their transition-aged son or daughter with ASD. 8 to 12 participants are needed, and your participation in the study is completely voluntary and participant identities will not be known beyond the time and location of your interview. The study includes voluntary interviews.
If you are interested in participating in this study, and fit the following criteria:
- Are a person of color
- Have at least one child who is aged 14-22 who has any experience with music performance
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The Family Focus
Resource Center in the community!
Family Focus Resource Center was happy to be part of the opening of a new inclusive playground at West Creek Park in Santa Clarita. Our Santa Clarita staff celebrated the new park that will benefit children of all ages and abilities, and took photos with city officials. To read more about this beautiful park, visit HERE
FFRC is looking forward to seeing you out in the community even more in 2023! Please say hello next time you see us, because we love to meet our families and community partners in person!
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In Case You Missed It
En Caso que te lo Hayas Perdido
We have many recorded workshops, webinars and instructional videos available to watch on demand on the Family Focus Resource Center YouTube channel. Click here to watch; make sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any new videos!
RECENTLY ADDED:
- Functional Ways to Incorporate Speech & Language into Everyday Activities
- Understanding Special Education Assessments
RECIENTEMENTE AÑADIDO:
- Formas Funcionales de Incorporar el Habla y el Lenguaje en las Actividades Diarias
- Comprender las Evaluaciones de Educación Especial
Tenemos muchos talleres grabados, seminarios web y videos instructivos disponibles para ver a su convenencia en el canal de YouTube de Family Focus Resource Center. Haga clic AQUI para ver. ¡Asegúrese de suscribirse al canal para no perderse ningún video nuevo!
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Our offices are open and we are available to meet with you in person. We ask that you please call our offices to check office hours, as schedules may vary. We look forward to continuing to assist you in 2023!
Nuestras oficinas están abiertas y estamos disponibles para reunirnos con usted en persona. Le pedimos que llame a nuestras oficinas para verificar el horario de atención, ya que los horarios pueden variar. ¡Esperamos continuar ayudándolo en 2023!
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