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MARCH IS CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS MONTH
The goal of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is to push for positive change in education programs, the health care system, and the job market to give opportunities to those living with cerebral palsy.
Schools have begun implementing new programming to help students discuss and understand disabilities. The Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s “Just Say Hi” curriculum, which aims to help students engage with fellow peers who might be different from them, is just one of the many programs schools are implementing.
Businesses are showing their support by hiring people with cerebral palsy and providing accommodations to their employees. By hiring more people from different backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, businesses can benefit from new perspectives and a more diverse workforce.
For more information on Cerebral Palsy click click here.
El objetivo del Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Parálisis Cerebral es impulsar un cambio positivo en los programas educativos, el sistema de atención médica y el mercado laboral para brindar oportunidades a las personas que viven con parálisis cerebral.
Las escuelas han comenzado a implementar nuevos programas para ayudar a los estudiantes a discutir y comprender las discapacidades. El plan de estudios "Just Say Hi" de la Fundación para la Parálisis Cerebral, que tiene como objetivo ayudar a los estudiantes a relacionarse con compañeros que podrían ser diferentes a ellos, es solo uno de los muchos programas que las escuelas están implementando.
Las empresas están mostrando su apoyo contratando a personas con parálisis cerebral y proporcionando adaptaciones a sus empleados. Al contratar a más personas de diferentes orígenes, incluidas las personas con discapacidades, las empresas pueden beneficiarse de nuevas perspectivas y una fuerza laboral más diversa.
Para obtener más información sobre la parálisis cerebral, haga clic aquí.
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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and their partners work together to create a social media campaign that highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities.
The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live.
For more information on Developmental Disability Awareness Month, click here.
Cada mes de marzo, la Asociación Nacional de Consejos sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo (NACDD, por sus siglas en inglés) y nuestros socios trabajan juntos para crear una campaña en las redes sociales que destaca las muchas formas en que las personas con y sin discapacidades se unen para formar comunidades fuertes y diversas.
La campaña busca crear conciencia sobre la inclusión de las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo en todas las facetas de la vida comunitaria, así como la conciencia de las barreras que las personas con discapacidades aún enfrentan a veces para conectarse con las comunidades en las que viven.
Para obtener más información sobre el Mes de Concientización sobre la Discapacidad del Desarrollo, haga clic aquí.
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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.
The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.
For more information on World Down Syndrome Day click here.
El Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down, que se celebra el 21 de marzo, es un día mundial de concienciación que las Naciones Unidas celebra oficialmente desde 2012.
La fecha para WDSD es el día 21 del 3er mes, se seleccionó para significar la singularidad de la triplicación (trisomía) del cromosoma 21 que causa el síndrome de Down.
Para obtener más información sobre el Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down, haga clic aquí.
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WORLD EPILEPSY DAY
March 26 is observed as Epilepsy Awareness Day in the United States.
Purple has been designated as the official awareness color of epilepsy due to its association with lavender, the international flower of epilepsy.
This day aims to promote consciousness, eliminate the social disapproval associated with the condition, and furnish a forum for individuals to share their personal encounters.
For more information on Purple Day for Epilepsy click here
El 26 de marzo se celebra el Día de Concientización sobre la Epilepsia en los Estados Unidos.
El púrpura ha sido designado como el color oficial de la epilepsia debido a su asociación con la lavanda, la flor internacional de la epilepsia.
Este día tiene como objetivo promover la conciencia, eliminar la desaprobación social asociada con la afección y proporcionar un foro para que las personas compartan sus encuentros personales.
Para obtener más información sobre el Día Púrpura para la Epilepsia, haga clic aquí
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ANTELOPE VALLEEY ALL ABILITIES RESOURCE FAIR
SATURDAY, MARCH 16th / SABADO,16 de MARZO
10:00 AM -1:00 PM
Join Family Focus Resource Center as we celebrate our community with special needs. Come discover all the wonderful services and resources available to you. Admission and parking are free, and no registration is required. Don't miss this!
Únase al Centro de Recursos Family Focus mientras celebramos a nuestra comunidad con necesidades especiales. Ven a descubrir todos los maravillosos servicios y recursos disponibles para ti. La entrada y el estacionamiento son gratuitos y no es necesario registrarse. ¡No te lo pierdas!
WHERE / DÓNDE : Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park
43063 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA
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MARCH 2024 WORKSHOPS
TALLERES DE MARZO 2024
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GENERIC SERVICES WORKSHOP SERIES WITH DRC:
ALTERNATIVES TO CONSERVATORSHIP
Wednesday, March 6th
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Join us as Disability Rights California presents their 2024 training series on Generic Services. Presented by Senior Attorney Maria Iriarte.
All workshops will be held online from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Register Here: Alternatives to Conservatorship
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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING
Thursday, March 7th
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us as David Terk, Regional Director of The Special Needs Planning Institute, presents this informative look at why comprehensive Special Needs Planning is so important and the peace of mind it can bring families. Learn about the four areas of planning that will touch a disabled loved-one’s life.
Register here: Special Needs Planning workshop
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Fundamentos del IEP: Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos
Martes,12 de Marzo, 12:00 pm
Esta entrenamiento mensual ayudará a aprender información básica acerca del IEP, al igual que estrategias más avanzadas sobre los pasos que puede tomar cuando está en desacuerdo con su IEP. ¡Los padres participantes recibirán una copia digital GRATUITA para ayudarle a crear su portofolio del IEP en casa!
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Fatima maria.castaneda@csun.edu
Para registrarse por favor visita: Fundamentos del IEP
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IEP ESSENTIALS: EMPOWERING & PREPARING PARENTS
FOR THEIR CHILD'S IEP
Wednesday, March 13, 12:00 pm
This monthly training will help parents learn basic information about the IEP, to more advanced strategies on steps you can take when you don't agree with your IEP. Participating parents will receive a FREE digital download to help you create your IEP binder at home!
To register: IEP Essentials
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Cómo Planificar un Futuro Mejor para Nuestras Familias
Martes, 19 de Marzo, 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
En este educativo evento les vamos a enseñar la importancia de tener un buen plan financiero y legal. Nosotras les enseñamos los seis pasos para mejorar nuestra situación actual y poder proteger a nuestras familias mejor, especialmente si tenemos algún familiar con necesidades especiales.Presentado por Laura Monge de Monge Services LLC
Registrese aqui: Planificar un Futuro Mejor para Nuestras Familias
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2024 SERIE DE SERVICIOS GENERICOS CON DRC:
ALTERNATIVAS A LA TUTELA
Miercoles, 20 de Marzo, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Únase a Disability Rights California mientras presentan su serie de capacitación 2024 sobre servicios genéricos. Presentado por la abogada principal María Iriarte y la defensora principal Mary Ríos.
Todos los talleres se presentaran virtualmente de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm
Para registrarse por favor visita: Series de Servicios Genericos con DRC
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COMING UP IN APRIL:
PRÓXIMOS TALLERES EN ABRIL:
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Sexualidad en Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual
Wednesday, April 3⋅10:00am – 12:00pm
Únase al Family Focus Resource Center en colaboración con State Council on Developmental Disabilities para este taller por Zoom.
Registrese aqui:Taller con SCDD
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Sexuality in People with Developmental Disabilities
Thursday, April 4 !0:00am-12:00pm
Join Family Focus Resource Center in collaboration with State Council on Developmental Disabilities in a Zoom workshop. Presented by Sofia Cervantes
REGISTER HERE: SCDD Workshop
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GENERIC SERVICES WORKSHOP SERIES WITH DRC
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI): ELIGIBILITY & APPEALS
Monday, April 15th
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
Join us as Disability Rights California presents their 2024 training series on Generic Services. Presented by Senior Attorney Maria Iriarte.
All workshops will be held online from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Register Here: SSI: Eligibility and Appeals
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Fundamentos del IEP: Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos
Tuesday, April 16⋅12:00 – 1:00pm
Este entrenamiento mensual ayudará a aprender información básica acerca del IEP, al igual que estrategias más avanzadas sobre los pasos que puede tomar cuando está en desacuerdo con su IEP. ¡Los padres participantes recibirán una copia digital GRATUITA para ayudarle a crear su portofolio del IEP en casa!
Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Fatima maria.castaneda@csun.edu
Para registrarse por favor visita: TaTaller de IEP
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IEP ESSENTIALS: EMPOWERING & PREPARING PARENTS
FOR THEIR CHILD'S IEP
Wednesday, April 17th, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
This monthly training will help parents learn basic information about the IEP, to more advanced strategies on steps you can take when you don't agree with your IEP. Participating parents will receive a FREE digital download to help you create your IEP binder at home!
To register click here
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2024 Serie de Servicios Genericos con DRC
Miercoles, 24 de Abril
10:00am – 12:00pm
Unase a Disability Rights California mientras presentan su serie de capacitación 2024 sobre servicios genéricos. Presentado por la abogada principal María Iriarte y la defensora principal Mary Ríos.
Todos los talleres se presentaran virtualmente de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm
Registrese Aqui: Taller de SSI
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COMMUNITY EVENTS /
EVENTOS COMUNITARIOS
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EARLY START TOY LOAN LIBRARY
INTERVENCION TEMPRANA BIBLIOTECA DE JUGUETES
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 vo
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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 group will meet on Wednesday, March 6th
at 6:30 pm
Contact Theresa Quary for registration information.
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Armenian Parent Connection
This group will meet via Zoom on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm
Meet other parents & caregivers in the NLACRC area. Find out about Regional Center services and other family supports!
Please register here: Armenian Parent Connection
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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 el 8 de marzo, a las 9:30 am
Community Resource Center
7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, 91402
¿Preguntas? Mande un correo electronico o llame a Rebeca Diaz
(818) 677-6854
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Parent Check-In & Chat
Join FFRC on Zoom for a helpful and supportive chat with other parents and share what is happening in our lives.
This group will meet on Thursday, March 14 at 12:30 pm
Contact Diana Chulak with any questions or click here to register.
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FILIPINO SUPPORT GROUP
Meet other Filipino families, share your experiences, and find out about upcoming events and resources.
This month's guest speaker will be Scott Shepard. He will speak about Supported Living Webinars coming up.
This group will meet on March 18th at 6:30 pm on Zoom
Interested in joining?
Please contact Theresa Quary for more information.
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PARENTS OF ADULT CONSUMERS
is a group for parents and caregivers of adult consumers (age 18+). Everyone is welcome!
This group will meet on
on March 20, 2024
at 6:30 pm.
Contact Victoria Berrey for information.
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EL PODER DEL AMOR Y LA PACIENCIA
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales por Zoom.
Este grupo se juntara
el 22 de Marzo, a las
10:00 am por Zoom
Para obtener la información de Zoom, llame a Rebeca Díaz (818) 677-6854 o regístrese aquí
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CULTIVAR Y CRECER:
GRUPO DE APOYO EN ESPANOL
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 22 de Marzo a las 6:30 pm.
CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:
Fatima Castaneda (818)374-9107 Sandra Baker (818)786-0001
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Early Start Bilingual Support Group
Join us for this fun group for parents and caregivers of children under 3. We will talk & share about our experiences and challenges in the early years. This group will be held in English & Spanish.
Register here: ES Support Group
This group will meet on Wednesday, April 24th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
OFOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTANT JENNIFER AT JENNIFER.BURNS@CSUN.EDU
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Comienzo Temprano Grupo de Apoyo Bilingüe
Únase a nosotros en este divertido grupo para padres y cuidadores de niños menores de 3 años. Hablaremos y compartiremos sobre nuestras experiencias y desafíos en los primeros años. Este grupo se llevará a cabo en Inglés y Español. Registres aqui: ES Grupo de Apoyo
Este grupo se juntara el miercoles, 24 de abril enero
a las
1:00 pm a 2:00 pm.
CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:
Rebeca Diaz (818)677-6854
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO REBECCA DIAZ
Happy birthday to Rebecca, our Bilingual CSUN Family Support Provider.
Rebecca has her birthday all planned out. First, she is going shopping with her mother, then she's going to enjoy dinner with her family and finally she's going to catch a movie with her husband to end her day!
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MEET LORDIE HONRADO
Welcome to Lordie, one of our new Santa Clarita Valley Family Support Providers. Lordie is mom to 3 kids, one of which has Down Syndrome. She and her family have been Family Focus Resource Center consumers for a long time; she may look familiar because she and her daughter appeared in one of our YouTube videos. They especially liked borrowing books and toys from our library.
In her spare time Lordie enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband and going to the gym. She says, "Family Focus has all the resources that you need if you have a child with a disability. They have helped me and my daughter in so many ways...Looking forward to helping more families."
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MEET MONICA GARCIA
Monica is a new Bilingual Support Provider based in our Santa Clarita Valley office. She is a mom of three kids; two boys and a girl. Her 4-year old daughter is on the Autism Spectrum and also has a G-tube due to oral inversion. Her 5-year old boy has ADHD.
Monica recently graduated as a medical assistant and is in the process of going back to school to help her kids with behavioral and medical needs. She is very excited to join Family Focus Resource Center to help parents that are struggling to find support as she once needed the same help! We are happy to have you with us Monica!
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COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
All three of our offices held Coffee and Conversation this month.
In the Antelope Valley, we were able to introduce our new staff members to everyone. We also intoduced Stout Heart Fitness who did a little exercise with our parents. In the end parents were able to interact with each other as we did a Valentines Day craft. Everyone left with a craft project, a stressball and a sign language bracelet.
In Chatsworth, we talked about ways to have a healthy and happy heart. Jake Weiner of Zooz Fitness shared an exercise routine. We all did a Valentine activity and everyone got to take home a craft to make with a loved one.
In Santa Clarita, we talked about heart health, did some self defense activities and made a craft.
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AT LOWMAN
Tim Carter and Fatima Castaneda, our Chatsworth Family Support Providers represented Family Focus Resource Center at Lowman Career Transition Center for a Life After High School Fair. There they met with many wonderful families and shared many resources.
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ANTELOPE VALLEY SELPA SPECIAL EDUCATION SEMINAR
Our AV staff recently attended the Antelope Valley SELPA Special Education Seminar where she learned how to better help and direct parents.
We garnered information on IEP's, the importance of IDEA (Individual with Disabilities Education Act) and FAPE(Free and Public Education).
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FILIPINO SUPPORT GROUP
Our Filipino hybrid support group was held at NLACRC Chatsworth in February. We enjoyed a potluck for those that were with us in person and some attendees on on Zoom were enjoying their dinner as well.
Our next meeting will be March 18th via Zoom only.
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CSUN UVA RESOURCE FAIR
Family Focus Resource Center attended a resource fair at California State University, Northridge for families that live on campus in the University Village Apartments. We met lots of families that can utilize our services.
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My Playclub: Love is in the Air
We took our resources to share with parents at the "My Playclub: Love is in the Air" event. There were therapy dogs and families were able to paint with artist and activist Clara Woods. What a great day!
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EL PODER DEL AMOR Y LA PACIENCIA
El Poder del Amor y la Paciencia, our in-person Spanish support group met in February. The meeting took place at the L.A. Care Community Resource Center in Panorama City. Several parents were in attendance. The group is held every second Friday of the month. For more information, contact Rebeca Diaz
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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!
NEW TO WATCH THIS MONTH:
- Universal Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and Inclusion
- Legal issues in Special Education with Public Counsel
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!
NUEVO PARA VER ESTE MES:
- Custiones legales en educacion especial
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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!
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!
CSUN: 818-677-6854 family.focus@csun.edu
Chatsworth: 818-374-9107 family.focus@csun.edu
Santa Clarita: 661-294-9715 family.focus.scv@csun.edu
Lancaster: 661-945-9598 family.focus.av@csun.edu
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