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INSIDE Traducción en Español ......................................... 11 Director’s Message ................................................ 2 My Journey Continues ........................................... 3 Self-Determination Program Update ..................... 3 20 th Annual Jobtoberfest ......................................... 4 Alert San Diego .....................................................5 UCP Assistive Technology Center ......................... 5 Join the Disney CIP E-Mail List ............................ 5 Affordable Housing Options .................................. 6 Client Profiles: Cedric, Mark and Jaxon.................7 Calendar of Events .............................................. 8-9 The Web Page ...................................................... 10 Issue Date: 12/15/2019 Frequency: 3x/Year Issue #: 3–Winter www.sdrc.org San Diego Regional Center—A Service of San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc, 4355 Ruffin Road, San Diego CA 92123 R C S D The Photographer's Eye by Jan Angus David Brown Jr, is a man with many talents. David beams when he talks about his passion for photography. David recently graduated from Mira Costa College with his AA Degree in Digital Photography. David plans to transfer to a University in the near future to further his education. He is an excellent student and is meticulous about his projects. David is so skilled at what he does he was asked to be a Teacher’s Aide to assist other students while doing his course work. This semester David is taking a few classes in Art History that he needs to transfer to a 4 year university. David has developed his own business called “The Photographer’s Eye”. He specializes in (but not limited to) photos of landscapes, animals, and architecture, and makes them into greeting cards that are sold in local gift shops. David loves night photography and has some wonderful shots of the night skylines in San Diego. David also consults with others on how to create websites and teach people how to Photoshop pictures. David has taken photographs for businesses to use on their websites and brochures for advertising purposes. David created a beautiful photo book of flowers. It is sold in hard copy and there is an on-line Kindle version as well. David’s photos can be viewed on Instagram at instagram.com/browndepot or his website browndphotography.com. David is proud to report that he has over 3,000 followers on Instagram. No matter what your photography needs might be David is willing to provide you with a wonderful creative experience. Outside of school and his business, David also works at the Hilton Grand Marbrisa Resort in Carlsbad. He is a maintenance man and performs the quality control duties of ensuring the fire extinguishers in all the buildings are accounted for and up to code. David reported that he loves his job and his team of co-workers. David’s leisure activities include: hiking, travelling, deep sea fishing, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family. Big kudos to David for all of his success!

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i n s i d e

Traducción en Español ......................................... 11

Director’s Message ................................................ 2

My Journey Continues ........................................... 3

Self-Determination Program Update ..................... 3

20th Annual Jobtoberfest ......................................... 4

Alert San Diego .....................................................5

UCP Assistive Technology Center ......................... 5

Join the Disney CIP E-Mail List ............................ 5

Affordable Housing Options .................................. 6

Client Profiles: Cedric, Mark and Jaxon.................7

Calendar of Events ..............................................8-9

The Web Page ...................................................... 10

Issue Date: 12/15/2019Frequency: 3x/YearIssue #: 3–Winterwww.sdrc.orgCommunicator

San Diego Regional Center—A Service of San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services Inc, 4355 Ruffin Road, San Diego CA 92123

R CS D

The Photographer's Eye by Jan Angus

David Brown Jr, is a man with many talents. David beams when he talks about his passion for photography. David recently graduated from Mira Costa College with his AA Degree in Digital Photography. David plans to transfer to a University in the near future to further his education. He is an excellent student and is meticulous about his projects. David is so skilled at what he does he was asked to be a Teacher’s Aide to assist other students while doing his course work. This semester David is taking a few classes in Art History that he needs to transfer to a 4 year university. David has developed his own business called “The Photographer’s Eye”. He specializes in (but not limited to) photos of landscapes, animals, and architecture, and makes them into greeting cards that are sold in local gift shops. David loves night photography and has some wonderful shots of the night skylines in San Diego. David also consults with others on how to create websites and teach people how to Photoshop pictures. David has taken photographs for businesses to use on their websites and brochures for advertising purposes. David created a beautiful photo book of flowers. It is sold in hard copy and there is an on-line Kindle version as well. David’s photos can be viewed on Instagram at instagram.com/browndepot or his website browndphotography.com. David is proud to report that he has over 3,000 followers on Instagram. No matter what your photography needs might be David is willing to provide you with a wonderful creative experience. Outside of school and his business, David also works at the Hilton Grand Marbrisa Resort in Carlsbad. He is a maintenance man and performs the quality control duties of ensuring the fire extinguishers in all the buildings are accounted for and up to code. David reported that he loves his job and his team of co-workers. David’s leisure activities include: hiking, travelling, deep sea fishing, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family. Big kudos to David for all of his success!

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Carlos FloresExecutive Director

Messagef r o m t h e D i r e c t o r

This year, 2019, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the San Diego Regional Center and with this message we conclude our celebrations. Our first celebration was held on February 1, 2019, in a grand gala at the Hyatt Aventine Hotel in La Jolla. The date was fitting because the San Diego Regional Center opened its doors on February 1, 1969. The celebration at the Hyatt could not have been possible without the support and assistance of service provider agencies in San Diego and Imperial counties. We thank our service provider partners for their help and, more importantly, for what they do to support the people we serve.

We also had 50th Anniversary celebrations associated with each our five office locations. All of the celebrations brought together the people we serve, their families, service providers, regional center staff, and many other community partners. There were more than 600 celebrants at our celebration in La Jolla, and we estimate that more than 500 people attended each of the community celebrations. Our sincere thanks go to all who planned and made the celebrations happen.

In the past 53 years, California has built one of the best service systems in the world for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The dreams and hard work of courageous pioneers in the mid-1960’s set California on a different course for how it would provide services for those with developmental disabilities. Their legacy, the Lanterman Developmental Services Act, has prospered since 1966. The next generation must maintain the integrity of the system for the people who depend on it.

I conclude my message by sincerely thanking the staff of the San Diego Regional Center for their work in supporting more than 31,000 persons with developmental disabilities and their families. I am proud of staff and their dedication to fulfilling our mission, “to serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.”

Carlos FloresExecutive Director

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Self-Determination is Underway at SDRC!We are very excited to announce that we have several participants actively enrolled in the Self Determination program in San Diego. Many other individuals are nearing completion of their person centered plans and spending plans, and getting ready to enroll soon. It is a very exciting time and we look forward to hearing about the experiences and challenges of those in the program. Of the initial 207 individuals selected in the ‘lottery’ in October 2018, approximately 90% have completed orientation. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) set a deadline of 12/6/19 for those individuals to attend orientation. DDS will also be doing a new lottery selection on 11/22/19 to fill the empty spots left by those who have decided not to continue with the program. If you were in the original lottery, you will be included in the next lottery as well – there is no need to sign up again. SDRC continues to offer information sessions approximately once per quarter, for those who would like to get on the interest list with DDS. Our Local Advisory Committee (LAC) continues to meet monthly and those meetings are open to the public. Of course, not everything is perfect and we learn new things every day. However, we are proud to have positive collaborative relationships with our community partners, DDS, our participants and their families, and our Local Advisory Committee. We have a strong team of staff from all departments working to implement the program in San Diego and Imperial Counties. If you are interested in finding out more about getting on the interest list, our LAC meetings, or Self Determination in general, you can visit the Self Determination page of the SDRC website: www.sdrc.org/index.php/self-determination/ or the Self Determination page of the DDS website: www.dds.ca.gov/sdp. Questions can also be directed to [email protected].

I have the good fortune of being selected to be a participant in the rollout of the Self-Determination Program. I have been involved in Self-Determination behind the scenes as a Board Member of SDRC and as an employee of SDRC for over 20 years, and hearing that DDS picked me was a dream come true. As I go through the SDP process I am mindful how experimental the whole thing is, so I can both learn as much about it as I can and help educate SDRC staff and the community about all the twists and turns of the SDP.

It is amazing that a year has come and gone since my name was drawn to be in the Self-Determination rollout—so much has happened! On May 10, I went through Orientation. On July 3, I had my Person Driven Plan meeting. On August 27, I had my Budget meeting and my PDP with spending plan was submitted. On September 19, I had my IPP/AR. On October 1, my plan went into effect, one year to the day from the day my name was drawn from the lotto. I was the first non-pilot participant to have their plan approved in the state. Wow!

This is an accomplishment I have waited for decades for it to come about. I feel so proud of what I have accomplished and grateful for all the support I have received. Vanessa Smith, my SC, has been wonderful, a true professional. She has been so supportive and motivational. Without her inspiration, I would have thrown in the towel long ago. So many people gave so much of themselves. I am truly humbled. Each member of my team is worth $1,000,000.00. You have to work hard in Self-Determination. Making the video took a lot of time and effort. I am so excited to share my experiences with Self-Determination with others. I hope that watching the video will help motivate others to enroll in the program when it is opened up to everyone who wants it in two years.

I want to give presentations and meet one-on-one with people. I want to open doors to new possibilities and to build teams. Now that I think of it, it is the uniting dreams with teams that excites me so. It may surprise those who know me well, I am such a creature of habit, but I enjoy helping people see past the horizon. This brings out the teacher in me. Next month I will write on what it is like to be in the program.

My Journey Continues– by Paul Mansell

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Jobtoberfest Executive Board

The San Diego Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities sponsored the 20th Annual Jobtoberfest at the Pechanga Sports Arena from 10am-2pm on 10/22/19. Sixty-five Employers and resource providers attended and 900 jobseekers came. The committee gave out three scholarships for people with disabilities going to college, trade school, or any other school that will lead to employment.

The Committee works year round in preparation for the event. During the year employers are invited to quarterly Lunch and Learn educational meetings where employers learn how to employ people with disabilities. Below is a proclamation SDCEPD received for all their hard work. The proclamation says the following: Be it proclaimed by the Chairwoman Dianne Jacob and all members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on the 27th Day of October 2019 that they commend the San Diego committee on the employment for people with disabilities for their commitment to providing those with disabilities employment and do hereby declare that this day to be “Jobtoberfest Day” throughout San Diego County.

20th Annual Jobtoberfest was a huge success!- by Paul Mansell

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8665 Gibbs Dr., #100San Diego CA 92120858-278-5420619-282-5133 (fax)[email protected] www.ucpsdtechcenter.org

Open Lab ScheduleOPEN LABS are times when individuals may explore a variety of augmentative communication devices, software and computer access equipment. Staff attention for individual support is limited during lab hours due to number of participants.

For North County (Escondido) Open Lab Schedule, call 760-743-1050.

Assistive Technology Center

D i s n e y ’s C o m m u n i t y Involvement Program (CIP) is a program for California residents with permanent d i s a b i l i t i e s t o a t t e nd Disneyland at a reduced cost. The dates offered are usually January and February of each year. Disney CIP notifies SDRC near the end of each year with price and date information. The person with the disability MUST BE a SDRC client to qualify. If you would like an e-mail notification about CIP for their 2021 program when information becomes available in late 2020, please submit your name, e-mail address, client name and client UCI record number (the client’s 7 digit SDRC number) to [email protected]

SDRC cannot guarantee that Disneyland will offer the CIP Program next year and/or that SDRC will participate in the CIP program, if offered.

Join the Disney CIPE-Mail List

AlertSanDiego is for registering your cell phone number, VoIP phone number, and email address only. Listed and unlisted landline phone numbers are already included in the database and do not need to be registered.

The County of San Diego, in partnership with Blackboard Connect Inc., has instituted a regional notification system that will be able to send telephone notifications to residents and businesses within San Diego County impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by an emergency or disaster. This system, called AlertSanDiego, will be used by emergency response personnel to notify those homes and businesses at risk with information on the event and/or actions (such as evacuation, shelter in place, gas leak, missing person, etc.) being asking to take. The system utilizes the region's 9-1-1 database, provided by the local telephone company(ies), and thus is able to contact landline telephones whether listed or unlisted. It is TTY/TDD capable.

Because the system uses the 9-1-1 database, only landline numbers are in the system. If you have a Voice over IP (VoIP) or cellular telephone and would like to be notified over that device, or if you would like an email notification, you must register those telephone numbers and/or email address for use by the system.AlertSanDiego is now available in accessible American Sign Language (ASL).

Accessible AlertSanDiego for American Sign Language (ASL) provides emergency notifications to residents of San Diego County who are deaf, blind, hard of hearing, and deaf/blind before, during, and after a disaster.

Emergency notifications are available to internet and video capable devices, such as computers, cell phones, smart phones, tablet computers, and wireless Braille readers. These alerts are offered in American Sign Language (ASL)video with English voice and text.

Select the Accessible Option during registration to receive AlertSanDiego notifications in American Sign Language (ASL).

Please contact [email protected] or view the Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Questions: [email protected]

source: readysandiego.org

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Affordable Housing Options for Adults with ID/DD

One of the strategies to address the state’s affordable housing crisis is allowing for the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) through amended zoning codes. ADUs, also known as “in-law units” or “granny flats,” are small apartments built on a property with a pre-existing home as the primary structure. Units typically function as studio or one bedroom apartments and tend to accommodate one or two people. ADUs allow for persons with ID/DD to age in place, and receive the services and support needed for them to maintain their own household.

For questions regarding ADU’s, or what the development standards in San Diego County are, please see link below:www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/zoning/formfields/PDS-611.pdf

The Building Industry Association of San Diego has teamed up with San Marcos High School on a pilot project to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The high school students are working with various BIA contractors, learning the construction side and BIA expects the first 2 to be completed by the end of the school year, June or July of next year.

The costs and labor to build are mostly being donated and they will be delivered, by truck, to their final destination this summer. What they need now is a place to put them and to identify people who could benefit from them. There is a very strong case for either or both to end up in the back yard(s) of families with developmentally disabled adult children.The units will be roughly 500 square feet, have a bedroom, bathroom and fairly open floor plan. The units will have to be placed on a raised concrete foundation and the BIA will be working with the appropriate City and County offices for permits, etc. The total cost to build, relocate, permit and place on concrete foundation which has plumbing and electricity is approximately $100,000 and none of that will be passed on to the recipients of the units.

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celebrating our success

Cedric is a kind and energetic young man that resides in a deflection home for adolescents. He previously lived in the Philippines with his family until 2014, when he moved to the United States. Cedric required support assimilating to a new culture, along with

accessing public school for the first time, learning to complete self-care tasks and learning to communicate in a new language. Cedric has made significant progress at his current home by participating in daily routines at home and at school; as a result, his abilities have flourished in many ways. He has learned to feed himself, complete his activities of daily living with minimal

support, and has reduced his behaviors significantly. Cedric has developed trusting relationships with his care providers and has made great strides in learning to become independent as a young adult. As he enters his final year of transition, Cedric’s support team has agreed that he can be moved to a lower level of care. He and his planning team acknowledge the tremendous progress that he has made to reach this goal and look forward to celebrating his future successes. by CarissaNunez

At age 62, Mark retired from ARC Industries after working with the agency for close to 15 years. Mark spent the greater part of his employment working at the El Centro Border Patrol Station. His former supervisor stated that “it was a pleasure to work with Mark, he was always willing to do what

it took to get the job done.” Mark worked on a janitorial crew where he cleaned the holding cells, buffed the floors, and other tasks as needed. On his last day of employment, the US Border Patrol officers surprised Mark with a small retirement reception and presented him with a plaque honoring his service. For the past several years, Mark has looked

forward to retiring, buying a truck, traveling, and going fishing. With support from his IL staff and self-determination, Mark saved $10,000 for a down payment and purchased a 2016 Chevy Silverado. Mark says it was difficult to save money at first but stated that “after saving money to replace my air conditioner, it was easy to keep saving for my truck.” He also stated, “I have worked hard for a lot of years, and now I’m ready to enjoy my retirement. I’m happy, I got the truck I wanted.”by Tanya Hudson

On September 13th, San Diego Regional Center coordinated a surfing event for children accessing our services in conjunction with Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club and Surfers Unite Rotarian Fellowship. Fifteen kids participated and every single one had a BLAST! When asked about it by his Service

Coordinator later, one of the kids said “it was the best day of my life!”. As we planned for the event, I recognized an opportunity to put our Person-Centered Thinking practices to good use. One page profiles were created for the participants based on information received from their parents. This is Jaxon’s One page profile. I heard from his mother later that

he took this with him to another surfing event and it was a big hit with the volunteers! Thanks, Jaxon, for letting us share this success story!by Suzy Requarth

©TLCPCP 2016 www.learningcommunity.us

I’m a sweet kid. I was made for the water…

I’m a mini Aquaman! I love to laugh I like EVERYTHING about

the beach and the ocean.

Playing and jumping in the waves.

Having people help me that are calm, confident, and friendly.

Getting time to lay in the sand (sometimes it even warms me up

I love high fives and hugs. You’ll know I’m having a good

time if I’m smiling, laughing, and clapping. Tip: Hand over heart area clapping means LOVE!

If I put my hands over my ears

or try to leave, I’m probably scared or uncomfortable. I may need to get out of the water to warm up or have a snack/drink to recenter myself.

I may say “blanket” if I am tired. My mom has my favorite blue knit beach blanket. Sometimes, I like to just put a towel over my head to chill out for a bit.

what you need to know to SURF with

What people like & admire about me

What is important to me to have a good experience

What others need to know or do to support me

JAXON

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calendar of eventsEducation Support Groups

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTERTRAINING CALENDARwww.sdrc.org/index.php/resources-supports/training-calendar/

SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST FOUNDATIONUnderstanding Social Security/Special Needs TrustsOffered by the Special Needs Trust Foundation. 619-201-2672 [email protected] www.sntf-sd.org

SATURDAY, April 25, 2020INVOLVED EXCEPTIONAL PARENTS DAY Looking Toward the FutureTown and Country Hotel, Mission Valley37th Annual Conference planned by parents and professionalsWorkshops in English & Spanish Contact: 858-576-2966 (English) 619-336-6687 (Spanish) www.iepday.org

AutismAUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICASan Diego Chapter 858-715-0678 www.autismsocietysandiego.org [email protected] AUTISM SUPPORT OF IMPERIAL COUNTY James Gonzalez, 760-235-9612 www.autismofimperial.com [email protected] EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERAutism Parent Support GroupFor parents of young children on the autism spectrum. 858-569-5327 www.efrconline.org

Cerebral PalsyUNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTYFor parents of children, newborns to ten years old, with cerebral palsy. San Diego. Mary Ann or Rhonda 858-571-7803 [email protected]

Down SyndromeDOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKSupport, Information & Resources Central (Spanish) and North County (English/Spanish): 619-594-7389 www.DSAsdonline.org

EpilepsyEPILEPSY FOUNDATION Sasha, 619-296-0162, [email protected]

Williams SyndromeWILLIAMS SYNDROME ASSOCIATION/CANYON REGIONOpen to all interested in Williams Syndrome. Diane Niles, [email protected]

Fragile XFRAGILE X ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIAFRAXSOCAL, a parent-run support group Diane Bateman 562-439-1190FRAGILE X CENTER OF SAN DIEGO 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, #308-515, San Diego CA 92130 Carrie Murtagh 760-434-6290, 1-877-300-7143

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calendar of eventsSupport Groups Support GroupsMilitaryARMED SERVICES YMCA 858-751-5755EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER (EFM) PROGRAMSCamp Pendleton Seniorina Rold 760-725-5363Marine Corps Recruit Depot Elizabeth Wright 619-524-6078MCAS Miramar Jodi Irvine 858-577-8644Navy Regional Southwest Jacqueline Arrieta 619-556-7218

Self-AdvocacySAN DIEGO PEOPLE FIRST 619-688-4236 www.sandiegopeoplefirst.com SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTERSANTEE PEERS (Pride, Education, Environment, Relationship, and Self-Esteem)

Social group in East County for clients ages 18 and older. Debra Jackson 619-596-1023 [email protected]

SDRC Social Network Social recreation group for adult clients of SDRC. Group for clients to make friends, have fun, and enjoy a variety of activities/outings in the community. Vanessa Smith 858-576-2910 [email protected]

Amy Mackenzie 858-576-4315 [email protected]

SiblingHOME OF GUIDING HANDSSibling Support Group Lisa Sanders 619-938-2880 [email protected] DIEGO REGIONAL CENTEREast County Support Group for Siblings of SDRC Clients Maria Lizaola 619-596-1074 [email protected] Karen Ewalt 619-596-1022 [email protected] County Support Group for Siblings of SDRC Clients, Ages 7-12 Maritza Pantoja 619-336-627 [email protected] CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONSupport Group for Siblings (age 8-13) of Children withDevelopmental Disabilities Rhonda VanEcklenburg 858-571-7803

GeneralCRIMSON CENTERA parent-led support group for caretakers (parents, grandparents, adult siblings, etc.) Karyn Searcy, 858-695-9415EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKSupport, Information & Resources Imperial County: 760-355-0147 South County: 619-594-7391 www.efrconline.org HOME OF GUIDING HANDSParent Support Group (child care at no cost) Lisa Sanders 619-938-2880 [email protected]

GeneralJAPANESE SPEAKING PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGES (JSPACC)Support for Japanese speaking parents of children of all ages. www.jspacc.org [email protected] Connie Yamada, 626-447-6286 Michiko Wilkins, 818-557-0728 Mariko Magami, 818-249-1726JEREMIAH’S RANCH, FALLBROOKParent Support Group with facilitated social group for children. Lenila Batali [email protected] www.jeremiahsranch.orgNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH (NFAR)Mom’s Group (meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month)Men’s Group (meets every 2nd Thursday of the month) www.NFAR.org [email protected] 858-679-8800PASS (PARENT ADVOCATES SEEKING SOLUTIONS)Support group for parents of children 15 and over. Poway. Julie Chadwick 858-722-3389 Jill Franklin Lopez 858-610-6194 www.powaypass.com PUZZLED PARENTSResource and support group for parents of special needs children in East County. Amy Mello 619-922-8608SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CENTERFAADD (Filipino-American Association for Developmental Disabilities) Families come together to share experiences, information, and for

social/recreational and emotional support. Maria dela Cruz 858-576-2814 [email protected] Friday Group

Support, resources and peer guidance for parents who have children ages 12 and older. North San Diego County.Jamie Michalski 760-736-1200 [email protected]

United Families—SDRC South Bay OfficeBilingual parent support group that educates and empowers parents/caregivers to make a difference in their child’s outcomes.Linda Lucas 619-336-6678 [email protected] Hurtado 619-336-6610 [email protected] Enciso 619-336-6665 [email protected] Guerrero 619-336-6674 [email protected]

SHADES OF UNITY (S.O.U)Support group tailored to address needs of individuals and families of color with a focus on African-American, African, Afro-Latino, Black and Caribbean/Islander.Kamaria Allen 619-336-6689 [email protected] Jones 619-336-6695 [email protected] Agbebi 858-496-4308 alexander.agbebi

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Found a particularly useful website? E-mail [email protected] and we’ll include it here.

As more and more of us are using computers as a source of information, there are many more websites that provide information about disabilities. Here is a sampling of useful websites you may want to visit.

places you can access the web for free if you don’t have a personal computer...Any San Diego or Imperial County Public Library OR Exceptional Family Resource Center

The Web Page

www.dsasdonline.orgDSA is the lead organization on Down syndrome in San Diego County, serving more than 1000 families and professionals. Throughout the years, DSA has established numerous community partners who support and augment services for families, and enrich the lives of people with Down syndrome. DSA is actively engaged in key local, state and national initiatives, influencing policy and practices that impact health care, education and social service programs.

www.guidinghands.orgHome of Guiding Hands (HGH) was created as a result of a small, but dedicated and ambitious group of leaders in East County. Since our inception in 1961, Home of Guiding Hands has provided benchmark programming and housing for men, women, and children with developmental disabilities. We do not see ourselves as caregivers; rather, we are partners, facilitators, community members and teachers. Today, we have evolved from a 14-acre campus in Lakeside, to 31 four to six person homes and community and home-based services throughout San Diego County and Imperial Valley.

www.disabilityrightsca.orgDRC is a nonprofit agency. We are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established us to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Last year we helped almost 25,000 people. Hundreds of thousands more were helped because of our litigation, policy work, trainings and publications. We are the protection and advocacy agency for California.

www.ucp.orgUCP would not be where it is today — assisting thousands of people with disabilities and their families — if it had not been for a group of parents who were committed to pioneering an effort to change the world for their children. Today, UCP continues to work closely with its affiliates on issues that open doors for people with disabilities. From home ownership to health care reform, inclusive education to competitive employment, UCP has established itself as a leader in the disability community and as a strong voice for individuals with disabilities and their families.

www.efrconline.orgThe mission of the Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) is to provide support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist these families. By offering emotional support and factual information, EFRC enables families to help their children reach their fullest potential.

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David Brown, Jr., es un hombre muy talentoso. David se entusiasma cuando habla de su pasión por la fotografía. David se graduó recientemente del Mira Costa College con un título universitario de dos años (conocido en inglés como AA) en fotografía digital. David piensa transferirse a una universidad en un futuro cercano para continuar con su educación. Es un estudiante excelente y es meticuloso en sus proyectos. David es tan talentoso en lo que hace que se le pidió que fuera asistente del instructor para ayudar a otros estudiantes mientras realizaba sus estudios. David está tomando unas clases de Historia del Arte este semestre que necesita para poder transferirse a una universidad de cuatro años. David ha establecido su propio negocio que se llama “The Photographer’s Eye”. Se especializa (sin limitarse a ello) en fotos de paisajes, animales y arquitectura, y las utiliza en tarjetas de felicitaciones que se venden en tiendas de regalos locales. A David le encanta la fotografía nocturna y tiene algunas tomas maravillosas de siluetas de la ciudad por la noche en San Diego. David también asesora a otras personas acerca de cómo crear sitios web y les enseña cómo editar fotografías en Photoshop. David ha tomado fotos para empresas que las utilizan en sus sitios web y folletos para su publicidad. David creó un hermoso libro de fotografías de flores. Se vende en tapa dura y también hay una versión en línea en Kindle. Se pueden ver las fotos de David en Instagram en instagram.com/browndepot o en su sitio web browndphotography.com. David se enorgullece en informar que tiene más de 3,000 seguidores en Instagram. No importa cuáles puedan ser sus necesidades fotográficas, David está dispuesto a ofrecerle a usted una maravillosa experiencia creativa. Aparte de la escuela y su negocio, David trabaja asimismo en el Hilton Gran Marbrisa Resort en Carlsbad. Trabaja en mantenimiento y se encarga del control de calidad asegurándose que los extintores de incendios en todos los edificios están contabilizados y cumplen con los códigos. David informó que le encanta su trabajo y su equipo de compañeros de trabajo. Entre las actividades de esparcimiento de David se incluyen: senderismo, viajar, pesca de altura, hacer ejercicio en el gimnasio y pasar tiempo con su familia. ¡Felicitaciones a David por todo su éxito!

El ojo del fotógrafo por Jan Angus

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Mensajed e l D i r e c t o r

Carlos FloresDirector Ejecutivo

Este año, el 2019, celebramos el 50º aniversario del Centro Regional de San Diego y con este mensaje concluimos nuestras celebraciones. Nuestra primera celebración fue el 1 de febrero de 2019 en una gran fiesta de gala en el Hyatt Aventine Hotel en La Jolla. La fecha fue apropiada porque el Centro Regional de San Diego abrió sus puertas el 1 de febrero de 1969. La celebración en el Hyatt no pudo haber sido posible sin el apoyo y la asistencia de las agencias proveedoras de servicios de los condados de San Diego e Imperial. Agradecemos a nuestros socios proveedores de

servicios por su ayuda y, lo que es aún más importante, por lo que hacen para apoyar a las personas a quienes servimos.

También tuvimos celebraciones para el 50º aniversario relacionadas con cada una de nuestras cinco oficinas. Todas las celebraciones reunieron a la gente que servimos, sus familias, los proveedores de servicios, el personal del centro regional y a muchos socios comunitarios más. Hubo más de 600 asistentes en nuestra celebración en La Jolla y calculamos que más de 500 personas asistieron a cada una de las celebraciones comunitarias. Nuestro más sincero agradecimiento para quienes planificaron e hicieron realidad las celebraciones.

En los últimos 53 años California ha creado uno de los mejores sistemas de servicios en el mundo para las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y sus familias. Los sueños y la ardua labor de los valientes pioneros de mediados de la década de 1960 pusieron a California en un trayecto diferente en la manera en que se prestarían servicios a quienes tienen discapacidades del desarrollo. Su legado, la Ley de Servicios del Desarrollo Lanterman ha prosperado desde 1966. La próxima generación debe mantener la integridad del sistema para la gente que depende del mismo.

Concluyo mi mensaje dando mis más sinceras gracias al personal del Centro Regional de San Diego por su labor al apoyar a más de 31,000 personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y a sus familias. Me siento orgulloso del personal y su dedicación para cumplir con nuestra misión de “servir y potenciar a las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo y a sus familias para que alcancen sus metas con socios comunitarios”.

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Mi jornada continúa – por Paul Mansell

Tengo la buena suerte de haber sido seleccionado para participar en el lanzamiento del Programa de Autodeterminación (SDP). He participado en la Autodeterminación tras bambalinas como miembro de la Junta Directiva del SDRC y como empleado del SDRC durante más de 20 años, y al enterarme que el Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo (DDS) me había seleccionado fue ver un sueño convertido en realidad. A medida que paso por el proceso del SDP, soy consciente del aspecto experimental de todo el programa, así que puedo aprender lo más posible sobre el mismo y ayudar a educar al personal del SDRC y a la comunidad en lo relativo a las vueltas y revueltas del SDP.

Es sorprendente que ya ha pasado un año desde que se seleccionó mi nombre para participar en el lanzamiento del Programa de Autodeterminación... ¡Han pasado tantas cosas! El 10 de mayo tuve la orientación. El 3 de julio tuve mi reunión de planificación basada en la persona (PDP). El 27 de agosto tuve mi reunión del presupuesto y se me entregó mi PDP con el plan de gastos. El 19 de septiembre tuve mi Plan del Programa Individual (IPP)/AR. El 1 de octubre, mi plan entró en vigencia, un año exacto desde el día en que se seleccionó mi nombre en la lotería. Fui el primer participante que no había estado en el programa piloto a quien se le aprobó su plan en el estado. ¡Increíble!

Este es un logro por el que había esperado durante décadas que llegara. Me siento orgulloso de lo que he alcanzado y agradecido por todo el apoyo que he recibido. Vanessa Smith, mi coordinadora de servicios, ha sido maravillosa. Una verdadera profesional. Me ha apoyado y motivado. Sin su inspiración, hubiera tirado la toalla hace mucho tiempo. Tanta gente dio tanto de sí misma. Me siento verdaderamente honrado. Cada miembro de mi equipo vale $1,000,000.00.

Se tiene que trabajar duro en la Autodeterminación. Preparar el vídeo requirió mucho tiempo y esfuerzo. Estoy muy entusiasmado en compartir con otras personas mis experiencias en el Programa de Autodeterminación. Espero que ver el vídeo ayude a motivar a otras personas para inscribirse en el programa cuando se ofrezca a cualquier persona que desee participar en dos años.

Quiero dar presentaciones y reunirme personalmente con gente. Quiero abrir las puertas a nuevas posibilidades y crear equipos. Ahora que lo pienso, lo que me entusiasma tanto es unir los sueños con los equipos. Quizá les sorprenda a quienes me conocen bien, soy una criatura del hábito, pero me encanta ayudar a que la gente vea más allá del horizonte. Esto saca a relucir el maestro en mí. El próximo mes escribiré sobre cómo se siente estar en el programa.

¡El Programa de Autodeterminación está en marcha en el SDRC!Nos emociona mucho anunciar que tenemos varios participantes que están activamente inscritos en el Programa de Autodeterminación en San Diego. Muchas personas más casi están terminando sus planes centrados en la persona y sus planes de gastos, además de que están preparándose para inscribirse pronto. Es un momento muy emocionante y esperamos oír de las experiencias y retos de quienes participen en el programa. De las 207 personas que se seleccionaron inicialmente en la ‘lotería’ en octubre del 2018, alrededor del 90% han completado la orientación. El Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo (DDS) fijó como fecha límite el 6 de diciembre de 2019 para que esas personas asistan a la orientación. El DDS también estará haciendo una selección por lotería el 22 de noviembre de 2019 para ocupar los espacios vacantes que dejen quienes optaron por no continuar en el programa. Si usted participó en la lotería original, se le incluirá asimismo en la siguiente lotería... no necesita inscribirse de nuevo. El SDRC continúa ofreciendo sesiones informativas aproximadamente una vez cada trimestre para quienes les gustaría que se les incluyera en la lista de personas interesadas del DDS. Nuestro Comité Asesor Local (LAC) sigue reuniéndose mensualmente y esas reuniones son públicas. Por supuesto que nada es perfecto y aprendemos cosas nuevas todos los días. Sin embargo, nos enorgullece tener relaciones positivas de cooperación con nuestros socios comunitarios, el DDS, nuestros participantes y sus familias, además de nuestro Comité Asesor Local. Tenemos un equipo fuerte del personal de todos los departamentos que trabaja para implementar el programa en los condados de San Diego e Imperial. Si le interesa obtener más información sobre cómo ponerse en la lista de personas interesadas, las reuniones de nuestro LAC o el Programa de Autodeterminación en general, puede visitar la página de la Autodeterminación del sitio web del SDRC: www.sdrc.org/index.php/self-determination/ o la página de la Autodeterminación del sitio web del DDS: www.dds.ca.gov/sdp. También se pueden enviar preguntas a [email protected].

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Junta Executiva de Jobtoberfest

¡El 20º Jobtoberfest Anual fue todo un éxito!por Paul Mansell

El Comité de Empleo para Personas con Discapacidades de San Diego patrocino el 20º Jobtoberfest Anual en la Pechanga Sports Arena, de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m., el 22 de octubre de 2019. Asistieron 65 empleadores y proveedores de recursos, y fueron 900 personas que buscan trabajo. El Comité otorgó tres becas para personas con discapacidades que asisten a la universidad, una escuela vocacional o cualquier otra escuela que derive en un empleo.

El Comité trabaja todo el año en la preparación del evento. Se invita en el transcurso del año a empleadores a reuniones educativas “Lunch and Learn” (Comamos y aprendamos) en las cuales los empleadores aprenden la manera de emplear a personas con discapacidades.

Enseguida se incluye una proclamación SDCEPD recibida por toda su ardua labor. La proclamación dice lo siguiente: La presidente Dianne Jacob de la Junta de Supervisores del Condado de San Diego y todos los miembros de la misma proclaman a los 27 días del mes de octubre de 2019 que felicitan al Comité de Empleo de Personas con Discapacidades de San Diego por su cometido de brindar empleo a personas con discapacidades y, por medio de la presente, declaran este día como el “Día Jobtoberfest” en todo el Condado de San Diego.

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8665 Gibbs Dr., #100San Diego CA 92120282-5133 (fax)Correo electrónico:[email protected] www.ucpsdtechcenter.org

Horario del “laboratorio abierto”

D u r a n t e l a s h o r a s d e operación del Laboratorio Abierto, las personas pueden explorar diversos aparatos de comunicación aumentativa, software, y equipos de acceso alterno a computadoras. Debido al número elevado de participantes, la ayuda individual del personal técnico es limitada.

Para información de horarios en el Condado Norte (Escondido), llame al 760-743-1050.

Centro deTecnología Asistencial

El Programa de Participación Comunitaria de Disney (CIP) es un programa para residentes de California con discapacidades permanentes para asistir a Disneyland a un costo reducido. Las fechas que se ofrecen generalmente son enero y febrero de cada año. Disney CIP notifica al Centro Regional acerca de los precios y las fechas, cerca del final de cada año. Su hijo(a) DEBE SER cliente del Centro Regional de San Diego. Si usted desea recibir una notificación cuando recibamos la información del CIP del programa Disney CIP del 2021 cuando la información este disponible a finales de 2020, por favor anote su nombre, correo electrónico, nombre del cliente, el numero de UCI (el número de 7 dígitos del SDRC del cliente) y envíelo a [email protected]

El Centro Regional no puede garantizar si Disneylandia va a ofrecer el programa CIP el próximo año o bien si el Centro Regional habrá de participar en el programa CIP, de ofrecerse.

Únete a la Lista de e-mails Disney CIP

AlertSanDiego solo es para inscribir su número de teléfono celular, número de teléfono VoIP y dirección de correo electrónica. Los números de teléfono fijos listados y no listados ya están incluidos en la base de datos y no se necesita inscribirlos.

El Condado de San Diego, en colaboración con Blackboard Connect, Inc., ha instituido un sistema de notificaciones regional que podrá enviar avisos telefónicos a los residentes y negocios dentro del Condado que sufran, o tengan el riesgo de sufrir, el impacto de una emergencia o desastre. El personal de respuesta en casos de emergencias utilizará este sistema, denominado AlertSanDiego, para notificarles a las casas particulares y negocios en peligro con información del evento y/o las medidas (como una evacuación, un refugio disponible, una fuga de gas, una persona desaparecida) que se les pida tomar. El sistema utiliza la base de datos del 911 de la región que provee la(s) compañía(s) de teléfono local(es) y, por lo tanto, puede contactar a los teléfonos fijos sin importar si están listados o no. Tiene capacidad para llamadas TTY/TDD.

Debido a que el sistema usa la base de datos del 911, solo contiene números fijos. Si tiene un VoIP (Voz IP) o un teléfono celular y le gustaría que se le notificara por medio de ese dispositivo, o si le gustaría que se le enviaran notificaciones por correo electrónico, debe registrar esos números de teléfono y/o dirección de correo electrónica para que los use el sistema. AlertSanDiego también es accesible para el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL).

Accessible AlertSanDiego para el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) provee notificaciones de emergencia para los residentes del Condado de San Diego que son sordos, ciegos, con problemas de audición y sordos/ciegos antes de un desastre, durante el mismo o después del evento.

Se pueden obtener las notificaciones de emergencia en Internet y en dispositivos capaces de recibir vídeos, como computadoras, teléfonos celulares, tabletas y lectores Braille inalámbricos. Estas alertas se ofrecen en vídeos en el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) con voz y texto en inglés.

Seleccione la opción Accesible durante la inscripción para recibir las notificaciones de AlertSanDiego en el lenguaje de señas americano (ASL).

Póngase en contacto con [email protected] o vea la sección Preguntas Frecuentes si desea información adicional.

Preguntas: [email protected]

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Opciones de vivienda asequibles para adultos con ID/DD

Una de las estrategias para enfrentarse a la crisis de vivienda asequible en el estado es permitir la creación de Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADU) por medio de códigos de zonificación. Las ADU, que también se conocen como las “unidades de los parientes políticos” o los “departamentos de abuelita”, son departamentos construidos en una propiedad con una casa preexistente como estructura primaria. Las unidades funcionan típicamente como apartamento-estudios o departamentos de una recámara, y tienden a acomodar a una o dos personas. Las ADU les permiten que las personas con ID/DD (discapacidades intelectuales/del desarrollo) envejezcan en un sitio y que reciban los servicios y apoyo necesarios para que ellos puedan mantener su propio hogar.

Si tiene preguntas sobre las ADU o cuáles con las normas de desarrollo en el Condado de San Diego, vea este enlace: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/pds/zoning/formfields/PDS-611.pdf

La Asociación de la Industria de la Construcción (BIA) de San Diego se ha asociado con la San Marcos High School para realizar un proyecto piloto para construir Unidades de Vivienda Accesorias (ADU). Los estudiantes de preparatoria están colaborando con varios contratistas de la BIA y aprendiendo aspectos de la construcción. La BIA espera completar las dos primeras para fines del año escolar, en junio o julio del año próximo.

Los costos y el trabajo para construirlas se cubrirán principalmente con donativos y se entregarán, en camiones, en su destino este verano. Lo que necesitan ahora es un lugar donde ponerlas e identificar las personas que se podrían beneficiar con ellas. Hay un caso muy fuerte para que terminen algunos o ambos en el patio o patios de familias con hijos adultos con discapacidades del desarrollo. Las unidades medirán aproximadamente 50 pies cuadrados y tendrán una recámara, un baño y un plano bastante abierto. Se deberán colocar las unidades en cimientos de concreto elevados, y la BIA está colaborando con las oficinas correspondientes de la ciudad y el condado para obtener los permisos, etc. El costo total para construirlas, reubicarlas, obtener los permisos y colocarlas en los cimientos de concreto, incluyendo la plomería y la electricidad, es de aproximadamente $100,000 y no se les cobrará nada a quienes reciban las unidades.

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celebramos nuestros éxitosCe

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Cedric es un joven bondadoso y dinámico que reside en una casa de divergencia para adolescentes. Vivió previamente en Filipinas con su familia hasta el 2014, cuando se mudó a los Estados Unidos. Cedric requirió apoyo tanto para asimilarse a una cultura nueva como para tener acceso a una

escuela pública por primera vez, además de aprender a completar tareas de cuidado personal y a comunicarse en un idioma nuevo. Cedric ha avanzado significativamente en su hogar actual participando en rutinas diarias en casa y en la escuela. Como resultado, sus habilidades han florecido de muchas maneras. Ha aprendido a alimentarse a sí mismo y a completar sus actividades de la vida diaria con un mínimo de apoyo, y ha reducido

actitudes en su comportamiento de una manera significativa. Cedric ha establecido relaciones de confianza con sus proveedores de atención y ha avanzado mucho en su aprendizaje para convertirse en un joven adulto independiente. Al entrar en el año final de su transición, el equipo de apoyo de Cedric ha acordado que se le puede pasar a un nivel de atención más bajo. Su equipo de planificación y él reconocen su tremendo esfuerzo para alcanzar esta meta y esperan celebrar sus éxitos en el futuro.por Carissa Nunez

Mark se jubiló de ARC Industries a los 62 años, después de trabajar con la agencia durante casi 15 años. Mark pasó la mayor parte de su empleo trabajando en la Estación de Patrulla Fronteriza de El Centro. Su antiguo supervisor expresó que “fue un placer trabajar con Mark. Siempre estuvo dispuesto a hacer

lo que se requería para hacer el trabajo”. Mark trabajó en un equipo de conserjes limpiando las celdas de detención, puliendo los pisos y otras tareas cuando se necesitó hacerlas. Los agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza de los Estados Unidos sorprendieron a Mark en su último día de trabajo ofreciéndole una pequeña recepción de jubilación y entregándole una placa honrando su servicio. Durante varios años antes Mark había esperado jubilarse, comprarse

una camioneta, viajar e ir de pesca. Con el apoyo del personal de servicios de vida independiente y el programa de autodeterminación, Mark ahorró $10,000 para el pago inicial y la compara de una Chevy Silverado 2016. Mark dice que al principio fue difícil ahorrar dinero, pero comentó que “después de ahorrar dinero para reemplazar mi aire acondicionado, fue fácil seguir ahorrando para comprarme mi camioneta”. También agregó, “He trabajado duro durante muchos años y ahora estoy listo para disfrutar de mi jubilación. Estoy contento y tengo la camioneta que quería”.por Tanya Hudson

El Centro Regional de San Diego coordinó un evento de surfing el 13 de septiembre para niños que tiene acceso a nuestros servicios en colaboración con el Encinitas Coastal Rotary Club y la Surfers Unite Rotarian Fellowship. Participaron 15 niños y cada uno de ellos se la pasó de maravilla. Cuando su Coordinador de Servicios le preguntó sobre la experiencia

a uno de los niños, éste dijo, “¡Fue el mejor día de mi vida!” Mientras nos preparábamos para el evento, reconocí una oportunidad para dar buen uso a nuestras prácticas de ideas centradas en la persona. Se crearon perfiles de una página para los participantes tomando en cuenta la información que se recibió de sus padres. Éste es el perfil de una página de Jaxon. Después me contó su madre que él se llevó esto consigo a otro evento de surfing, ¡y que fue todo un éxito con los voluntarios! ¡Gracias, Jaxon, por permitirnos

compartir esta historia exitosa!por Suzy Requarth

©TLCPCP 2016 www.learningcommunity.us

I’m a sweet kid. I was made for the water…

I’m a mini Aquaman! I love to laugh I like EVERYTHING about

the beach and the ocean.

Playing and jumping in the waves.

Having people help me that are calm, confident, and friendly.

Getting time to lay in the sand (sometimes it even warms me up

I love high fives and hugs. You’ll know I’m having a good

time if I’m smiling, laughing, and clapping. Tip: Hand over heart area clapping means LOVE!

If I put my hands over my ears

or try to leave, I’m probably scared or uncomfortable. I may need to get out of the water to warm up or have a snack/drink to recenter myself.

I may say “blanket” if I am tired. My mom has my favorite blue knit beach blanket. Sometimes, I like to just put a towel over my head to chill out for a bit.

what you need to know to SURF with

What people like & admire about me

What is important to me to have a good experience

What others need to know or do to support me

JAXON

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proximós eventosEducación

CALENDARIO DE CAPACITACIÓNDEL CENTRO REGIONAL DE SAN DIEGO http://sdrc.org/index.php/resources-supports/training-calendar/

SEMINARIO DE DEFENSORÍA PARANIÑOS Y JÓVENESProvee servicios legales directos para estudiantes con discapacidad, en edad de transición (16 a 22 años), y sus familias, en temas de Programas de Educación Individualizada (IEP), Planes de Transición, el programa AB2726, y demás cuestiones relativas al tema de la transición. Legal Aid San Diego 1-877-534-2524, Ext. 2614

www.bing.com/translator Para Traducir Páginas Web

La página Bing Translator ofrece una herramienta gratuita para traducir textos y páginas Web. Una vez que haya entrado al sitio de Bing Translator, escriba la dirección deseada en el campo titulado “Traducir Página Web”, oprima la fecha correspondiente para elegir los idiomas de su preferencia, y oprima “Traducir.”

ww.efrconline.orgLa misión del Centro de Recursos para Familias Excepcionales (EFRC) es proporcionar apoyo, información y educación para las familias de niños con discapacidades y los profesionales que ayudan a estas familias. Al ofrecer apoyo emocional e información, EFRC permite a las familias para ayudar a sus niños a alcanzar su máximo potencial.

www.211sandiego.orgComo una organización no lucrativa local, que opera 24 horas al día, 365 días al año, 211 San Diego es fuente de confianza de la región para el acceso a la comunidad, de salud, sociales y de servicios de desastres. Simplemente marcando 211 la llamada es gratuita, confidencial y está disponible en más de 200 idiomas. 211 proporciona acceso a 6.000 servicios, recursos y programas a través de nuestra base de datos en línea. Nuestra misión es la de servir como un nexo para unir a la comunidad (organizaciones) juntos para ayudar a las personas el acceso de manera eficiente los servicios apropiados, y proporcionar datos vitales y la tendencia de la información para la planificación de la comunidad proactiva.

la pagina webMuchos de nosotros usamos la computadora como fuente de información, y es bueno saber que hay muchos sitios orientados al tema de las discapacidades. Aquí una muestra de sitios útiles.

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proximós eventosGrupos de Apoyo

AutismoSOCIEDAD ESTADOUNIDENSE PARA EL AUTISMOCapítulo de San Diego 858-715-0678 www.autismsocietysandiego.org [email protected]

APOYO DE AUTISMO DEL CONDADO IMPERIAL James Gonzalez, 760-235-9612 www.autismofimperial.com [email protected]

CENTRO DE RECURSOS PARA FAMILIAS EXCEPCIONALES (EFRC)Grupo de ApoyoPara familias con niños y adolescentes con autismo. 1-800-281-8252 www.efrconline.org

Síndrome de DownRED DE APOYO PARA LA FAMILIA DE LA ASOCIACION DE SINDROME DOWNApoyo, Información y Recursos Centro (Español) y Condado Norte (Ingles/Español) 619-594-7389 www.DSAsdonline.org

Síndrome de X FrágilFRÁGIL X EL CENTRO DE SAN DIEGO4653 Carmel Mountain Rd, Suites 308-515San Diego CA 92130 Carrie Murtagh 760-434-6290, 877-300-7143

Syndrome de WilliamsASOCIACIÓN DE SÍNDROME DE WILLIAMS/CAÑÓN REGIÓNAbierto a todos los interesados en el síndrome de Williams. Diane Niles [email protected]

Grupos de Apoyo HermanosASOCIACIÓN DE PÁRALISIS CEREBRALGrupo de ApoyoPara hermanos (de 8 a 13 años de edad) de personas conparálisis cerebral, y demás gente interesada.Contacto: Rhonda VanEcklenburg 858-571-7803

Información GeneralRED DE APOYO PARA LA FAMILIA DEL CENTRO DE RECURSOS PARA LA FAMILIA EXCEPCIONALApoyo, Información y Recursos Condado Imperial: 760-355-0147 Condado Sur: 619-594-7391 www.efrconline.org

CENTRO REGIONAL DE SAN DIEGOFamilias Unidas

Grupo de apoyo para padres bilingues que enseña a los padres como marcar una diferencia en las metas de sus niños.Condado Sur de San DiegoLinda Lucas 619-336-6678 [email protected] Hurtado 619-336-6610 [email protected] Enciso 619-336-6665 [email protected] Kerzic 619-336-6635 [email protected] Guerrero 619-336-6674 [email protected] Este de San DiegoNancy Reyes 619-596-1026 [email protected] Slooten 619-336-6677 [email protected] Lizaola 619-596-1074 [email protected]

Grupo de Apoyo entre Padres, CarlsbadUn grupo de apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales, donde podrán intercambiar experiencias, obtener información, y aprender cómo mejor ayudar a su familia.Claudia Canseco 760-736-1234 [email protected] Kelsey 760-736-1243 [email protected] Perez 760-736-1208 [email protected] Silva 760-736-1276 [email protected]

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San Diego Regional CenterSan Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Inc.4355 Ruffin Road, San Diego CA 92123www.sdrc.org Phone: (858) 576-2996

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SDICDS, INC. Board MeetingsSDICDS, INC. Juntas de la Mesa Directiva

The Board of Directors of San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Inc. (SDICDS, Inc.) meets the second Tuesday of every month. Meetings are open to the public and begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Board Room (Suite 101), located at 4355 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123. SDICDS, Inc. is interested in talking with people who might wish to serve on the Board of Directors as vacancies occur. The Board is composed of individuals who are representatives of the community, including clients and parents of persons who are developmentally disabled, residing in different geographic locations within the two-county catchment area.

La Mesa Directiva de los Condados San Diego-Imperial de los Servicios de Desarrollo, Inc. (SDICDS, Inc.) se reune el segundo martes de cada mes. Las juntas están abiertas al público y comienzan a las 12:30 p.m. en el salón de la mesa directiva (Suite 101) ubicada en Ruffin Road 4355, San Diego, California 92123. SDICDS, Inc. está interesada en conversar con personas que desearían servir en la Mesa Directiva, según se produzcan vacantes. La Mesa está formada de individuos que representan a la comunidad, incluyendo a los clientes y los padres de personas discapacitadas que residan en diferentes ubicaciones geográficas dentro del área de los dos condados.

Office of Clients’ Rights Advocate for San Diego and Imperial County can be reached at(para comunicarse con los condados de San Diego e

Imperial, puede hacerlo a la siguiente dirección):

Office of Clients’ Rights AdvocacyDisability Rights California1111 Sixth Ave., Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92101619-239-7877

The Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) is a private, nonprofit agency that is funded by, and contracts with, the State of California to provide free services to San Diego Regional Center clients in San Diego and Imperial Counties. OCRA is available to represent clients with issues in the areas of regional center, special education, SSI, Medi-Cal, and IHSS; from informal proceedings, such as IPP’s and IEP’s, to formal hearings.

La oficina Pro-Derechos del Cliente (Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) es una organización privada, sin fines de lucro, la cual es financiada por medio de un contrato con el Estado de California para proveer servicios gratuitos a los clientes del Centro Regional de San Diego en los condados de San Diego e Imperial. OCRA está disponible para representar a los clientes en asuntos relacionados con las áreas del centro regional, educación especial, SSI, Medi-Cal, y IHSS; desde procedimientos informales para los IPPs y los IEPs, hasta audiencias formales.

Communicator

Thank you to these creative and committed people who serve on the Communicator Committee. They research, interview and write the stories, articles and other information included in each Communicator issue.

Lori K. Sorenson, M.A., Director, Community ServicesNicole Collins, Editor/Layout and Design