NLACRC: Community: Training & Support

The list below is for informational purposes and is not meant to serve as an endorsement by NLACRC.

Disability Rights Self-Advocacy Training Academy
Sat., Nov. 8th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Loyola Law School, 919 Albany St., Los Angeles, 90015
Organized by the Disability Rights Legal Center (DRLC). This is a free 1-day training for persons with disabilities. The six-hour training will provide attendees with the basic legal information and advocacy skills needed to successfully challenge discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, and communication access. Free lunch is included. Pre-registration required. To register, please contact Eric at DRLC 213-736-1408 or by e-mail "eric.turner@lls.edu."

FREE Workshops for Parents of Children in Special Education
Nov. 12th & 19th, 7 to 9 p.m. at United Cerebral Palsy, 6430 Independence Ave., Woodland Hills.
Do you have questions about child'd IEP? Do you understand your child's goals & objectives? Do you have questions about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act? An attorney and advocate will answer your questions. Sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy. Please RSVP by calling 818-222-8118 or by e-mail at "specialkidslaw@gmail.com."

How Paid Wages Affect Social Security Benefits
Thurs., Nov. 13, 2008, 5 to 6:30 p.m. at New Horizons, Sam's Cafe. Part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. RSVP by Nov. 11th.
>> View the flyer (PDF)

Grease, Life & Love, a Life Skills Production
Wed., Nov. 19, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Join Life Skills for fun and pizza with the stars.
>> view the flyer (PDF)

UCP Puppet Project
Starts Nov. 22nd, 10- 11 a.m., five sessions. This is an inclusive creative movement and puppet class for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Fee $80. This class is not vendored.
>> view the flyer (PDF)

UCPLA Project
Five-week series starts Jan. 10, 2009, 10-11 a.m., $10 per session. A series of workshops for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their caregivers designed to help you discover how to use drama and puppetry to creatively learn to communicate and play with your child.
>> view the flyer (PDF)

A New Day Conference: Living and Working in California
Feb. 5 & 6, 2009 at San Francisco Marriott. Sponsored by the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA). This conferences offers several workshops addressing employment issues for persons with developmental disabilities. Early bird registration (by 12/19/08) $325, registration postmarked after 12/19/08 $350. For more information, please view the flyer.
>> view the flyer (PDF)

Ice Hockey Class for Youth with Special Needs
Valley Ice Center in Panorama City has a class to teach ice hockey to kids and young adults with special needs. The class begins 10/5/08 but they will accept sign-ups after this date.
>> view the flyer (PDF)

Valley Therapeutic Recreation Center offers recreation programs for children with disabilities
Sessions are held at Valley Therapeutic Center in North Hollywood on Saturdays.
Circles is a program for children ages 5-12, and STARs is an all inclusive recreation program for children.

>> View the Circles flyer (PDF)

>> View the STARs flyer (English - PDF)

>> View the STARs flyer (Spanish - PDF)

Independent Living Skills Class
for Adults with Disabilities
Organized by the Los Angeles Unified
School District Division of Adult and Career Education. At Hughes Adult Learning Center, 5607 Capistrano Avenue,
Woodland Hills, (818) 999-6396.
Subjects include functional reading and math, self-care, communication, basic computer use, community resources and job preparation. Please call for more information.