NLACRC: Community: Training & Support

RESEARCH STUDIES (ESTUDIO DE INVESTIGACIÓN)

The studies listed below are posted as a public service for interested parties. Participation is voluntary. NLACRC services will not be affected in any way if a NLACRC family or consumer chooses to participate in, not to participate in, or withdraw from a research study, and participation is at the consumers/ parent/ guardians own risk, and participants agree to hold NLACRC harmless in the event he/she experiences any real or perceived harm because of his/her decision to participate in the research study.

Los estudios que se enumeran a continuación se publican como un servicio público para las partes interesadas. La participación es voluntaria. Los servicios de NLACRC no se verán afectados en absoluto si una familia de NLACRC o consumidor elige participar en, no participar en o retirarse de un estudio de investigación y la participación está sujeta a los riesgos de los consumidores/padres/tutores y los participantes se comprometen a mantener indemne a NLACRC en caso de que experimenten cualquier daño real o percibido debido a su decisión de participar en el estudio de investigación.

Emotion and Personality Lab Research Study
The Emotion and Personality Lab in Psychology Department at California State University, Northridge, is offering $70 to parents and sons in the community that are willing to participate in a two-hour study. You are invited to participate if you meet the following qualifications:

- Your son is 12-18 years old and has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or High Functioning Autism.
- Your son is able to complete 2 hours of psychological tests including computer tests.
- Your son must also use English as a primary language.
- You and your son have NO audio or visual impairments.

A total of $70 will be awarded to each family that participates. In addition, participants will also be reimbursed for campus parking. For more information, about how to sign up for this study, please contact (818) 677-6243 or by e-mail at csun.psych.lab@gmail.com.
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Calling all kids with cerebral palsy for a free exercise program
Looking for a great way to get your child excited about exercise? Join a 12-week after school workout group beginning in August. Each child will be taught fun and safe exercises. In order to qualify for this free program, your child must be:
-medically diagnosed with spastic or diplegic cerebral palsy -7-17 in age - able to walk with or without an assistive device

This program will consist of an aquatic exercise program at the Center of Achievement at CSUN and a home program complete with full training. Each child will receive complimentary: • 3D Gait Assessment • Computerized Balance Assessment • Individualized Exercise Program
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The SEEDS Program - UCLA Research Study
This is a 20-week program for foster and adoptive parents and caregivers and their young children. You can learn about how to find services for your child, how to better understand and respond to your child's feelings and behavior, and how to have more positive playtime with your child. The program is free for eligible families. Families may be paid up to $225 for their participation. View the flyer for more information.
>> View the flyer

Ha pensado en algún momento que quiere mejorar los servicios de su hijo/a con discapcidad
¿Esta interesado/a en ayudar a profesionistas? ¿Quisiera apoyar a otros padres de Niños con Discapacidades? ¡La Universidad de California en Santa Barbara lo necesita a Ud.!
>> Vea la información

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

The list below is for informational purposes and is not meant to serve as an endorsement by NLACRC. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided and highly recommend that you contact the sponsoring organization to verify date, location, time, cost, etc.

Information Sessions on the 1115 Waiver
Neighborhood Legal Services is conducting in-person information sessions throughout L.A. County on the 1115 waiver and what's important for seniors and people with disabilities to know. These presentations are sponsored by L.A. Care Health Plan. For more information or to attend or schedule a training, please contact Nancie Le at (818) 834-7548 or by e-mail at NLe@nls-la.org. Please visit the web site link below to view the calendar.
>>View the NLS web site calendar

Parents & Advocates Cafes
The Child Development Institute (CDI) & Family Focus Resource Center bring you the second season of the Parents & Advocates Cafes. These sessions are free and open to the public. Some of the topics include regional center services, insurance & your child's needs and a Spanish speaking meeting. Please view the flyer for more information.
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Questions About Your Child's IEP?
At United Cerebral Palsy, 6430 Independence Ave., Woodland Hills, CA. Do you understand your child's goals and objectives? Do you have questions about IDEA? Free meeting for parents with children in special education. Please RSVP to Dina (818) 222-8118 or by e-mail at specialkidslaw@gmail.com. Future meeting dates in 2012: Jan. 18, Feb. 15, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, May 2, May 16 & Jun. 6.

CCAF's Communications Access Fund Grants
The California Communications Access Foundation (CCAF) is now accepting applications for its Communications Access Fund Grants. The CCAF Communications Access Fund will award grants to community-based nonprofit or educational organizations in California which establish projects and programs designed to improve existing services or technology or encourage new services or technology that will make spoken, verbal or signed communication easier for people with disabilities, including people who are seniors. The services or technology must assist people with disabilities or seniors to communicate, and can be "high tech" or "low tech," or anything in between. Grant amounts are anticipated to range from $10,000 to $100,000, with approximately $1 million available for competitive grants in 2012 and 2013. Applications for funding assistance are due on January 16, 2012 and must be for a 12-month performance period. These documents are available on the CCAF web site.
>> Visit the CCAF web site

NEW! - Free educational seminars being offered in the Antelope Valley
The Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy (OCRA) in partnership with NLACRC is offering three free seminars. On Feb. 2nd is "Recent Changes by the State Legislature That May Impact Your Regional Center Services," March 1st is "Obtaining Special Education Services from the School District," and on April 5th is "Social Security Disability: Eligibility, Challenging Overpayments and Other Common Issues." The OCRA is also offering free legal clinics by appointment on these days as well. Please view the flyer for registration information and more details.
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NEW! - Brandon's Buddies
Sat., Feb. 4th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gates Canyon Park, Brandon's Village universally accessible playground, 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Calabasas. Free play date for children of all abilities. Please rsvp to Dina at (818) 222-8118 or at brandonsbuddies@pacbell.net by Feb. 2, 2012.

NEW! - Nami Basics
Nami Basics is a free and informative new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illness. It is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregiver of individuals who developed symptoms of mental illness prior to age 13 years. There are six classes each two and a half hours. Please see the flyer for more information. Classes begin Feb 7th through March 13, 2012 and will be held at the Child & Family Guidance Center, 9650 Zelzah Ave., Northridge.To register, please call 661-476-2261 or 310-488-6113

NEW! - Inclusion Institute's 2012 Speaker Series
The first seminar in the series is being held on Saturday, Feb. 25th, 2012, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Hart Hall (William Hart Park), 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall. The topic is "Accessing Insurance for your Child's Therapies." Speakers will include Feda Alamaliti and Karen Fessel, Dr. P.H. Pre-registration required. Cost: $10 per person.. Additional seminars will be held on April 21st in Whittier, June 2nd in Pomona and Sept. 15th in Culver City. Please view the attached flyer for more information.
>> View the Inclusion Intitute flyer

NEW! - 2012 People First California Statewide Meeting
June 8th - 10th, 2012 at Doubletree Hotel in Bakersfield. For more information, please visit www.peoplefirstca.org. Registration is due by April 30th.

California Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities
July 23-27, 2012, California State University, Sacramento. Develop you leadership skills, and learn how to reach your academic, career, and independence goals. Talk with policy makers and educate them on ways they can improve the lives of young people with disabilities. Deadline to submit applications is Jan. 13, 2012. Visit the web site for more information and to print out an application.
>> Visit the web site

UC Davis MIND Institute Lecture Series
The UC Davis MIND Institute in Sacramento offers a series of lectures that are free and open to the public throughout the year. The MIND Institute Auditorium is located at 2825 50th Street, Sacramento. They also post past lectures on their web site.
>> View the flyer for their lecture series

>> Visit the Distinguished Lecturer series page

>> Visit the Minds behind the MIND Lecture series

Commodity Supplemental Food Program for Seniors
The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in collaboration with Community Integration Services is offering a free food kit once a month to seniors 60 years and older who meet certain program requirements. Please view the flyer for more information.
>> View the flyer in English

>> View the flyer in Spanish

Family Source Free Services
Family Source now has services available at its new Canoga Park location. Please view the flyer for Center hours and a list of the types of services that are available.
>> View the flyer in English

>> View the flyer in Spanish

Get the IEP Your Child Needs
A child's IEP is a time for parents and educators to come together as a team to make important plans for a special needs child. This workshop will help you learn how to get what your child needs through the IEP. View the flyer for more information. Registration required: $10 per person or $15 per couple.
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Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center Trainings
California State University Northridge's (CSUN) Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center offers trainings throughout the year at their San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley locations. Trainings such as IEP clinics, student record notebooks, parent rights under special education law, the IEP process and parents' rights and more are offered.
>> Go to the CSUN FFREC Web site

The K.E.N. Project
The KEN Project holds meetings once a month on a variety of topics related to children with special needs.
>> View the flyer with upcoming meeting dates

Educational Advocacy Workshops
The Disability Rights Legal Center offers free education advocacy workshops the first Saturday of each month.
>> View the English flyer

>> View the Spanish flyer

Sport fishing license applications available for NLACRC consumers
The Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game has provided us with applications for free one-yearr sport fishing licenses that are available to NLACRC consumers. Licenses are required for individuals 16+ years of age. We have a limited supply available. It takes approximately 4 weeks to process the application. For an application, please call (818) 756-6451.

WE Include
WE Include aims to open the door to opportunities and raise awareness of resources that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in order to enable them to live a fulfilling and purpose-filled life through inclusion in opportunities such as employment, education, independent living and financial empowerment.
>> Visit the Web site

WE Connect Campaign connects families to helpful resources
WE Connect is a public/private partnership designed to help California's working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources. This statewide campaign connects those eligible with the information and tools they need to access valuable resources.
>> Go to the WE Connect Web site