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Breakout the Glitter, Glue Guns and Tissue Paper - It's Time to Get Crafty and Start Making Ornaments for the State Capitol Tree

For more than 20 years, ornaments made by persons with developmental disabilities have adorned the state tree during the holidays. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has been asked once again to participate in the official State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will take place in early December.

DDS is requesting ornaments from regional center clients to decorate the tree. If you or your program/agency would like to make and donate one or more ornaments, please check out the ornament guidelines and shipping instructions.

Ornaments must be received by November 16, 2015

It Takes Brains ...to Solve Autism

What is Autism BrainNet?
Autism BrainNet is a new network of four university-based sites across the country that have come together to make brain donation both easier and more useful for future research. Brain donations to any of these sites will contribute to a common pool that will facilitate research by the best autism researchers in the world.

Why is Autism BrainNet Important?
Autism is a disorder of brain development. In order to make progress in all areas of autism research, scientists need to study brains. Understanding what is different about the genetics or structure of the brain will give autism researchers essential information to develop better treatments and ultimately prevent the debilitating symptoms of autism.

Read more to learn how donations are used and how you can help

UC Davis MIND Institute 2015-16 Distinguished Lecturer Series

The UC Davis MIND Institute’s Distinguished Lecturer Series is now in its 13th season of public lectures by nationally and internationally recognized researchers in neurodevelopmental disorders. 

These monthly presentations (October 2014 - June 2015) are intended for both specialists and community members. All lectures are free and open to the public and no reservations are necessary (seating is limited). 

Click here for more information about the Distinguished Lecturer Series

Download flyer for 2015-16 Distinguished Lecturer Series

Not local to Sacramento, but don't want to miss out on the presentations, videos of the Distinguished Lecturer Series are available online on the UC Davis MIND Institute Web site.

DDS SafetyNet
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Learn about Down syndrome and how you can get involved to help raise awareness.

What Is Down Syndrome?
You cannot "catch" Down syndrome; everyone who has Down syndrome was born with it and will always have it. Over 400,000 people in the United States have Down syndrome. Learn more here.

How Can I Get Involved?
There are several Buddy Walks throughout California this month. Go and walk, watch or help cheer on the walkers. Find a walk near you here.

What Else Can I Do?
People with Down syndrome are just like you. Get to Know Someone with Down Syndrome and make a new friend.

For more resources on inclusion, visit the "Get to Know Me" campaign.

For more information on Down syndrome and ways to get involved, visit the National Down Syndrome Society.
Meetings and Training
Meeting Dates for Lanterman's Self-Determination Committee

For more information about Lanterman's self-determination committee and the meetings, contact Frank Lara at 213.252.4902 or flara@lanterman.org.

Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:

- Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

- Thursday, January 7, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

- Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

View information online

Caring and Competence: A Conference for Direct Support Professionals

The California Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and The Arc California presents "Caring and Competence: A Conference for Direct Support Professionals."

A celebration, an educational experience and a unique event, the Southern California conference will be held on December 2, 2015 in Los Angeles at Embassy Suites LAX.

Representatives from California Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Shift Happens and Hope House Foundation will be in attendance.
 
This conference will foster meaningful dialogue and exchange on the complexities involved in providing: (1) quality care, (2) compassionate understanding and championship, and (3) the passion that comes from fighting for the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Board Welcomes Your Attendance At Its Meetings
Anyone in the community is welcome to attend Lanterman’s board of directors meeting. The monthly meeting is conducted on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Meetings are held at Lanterman Regional Center. Contact Frank Lara in advance at 213.383.1300, x. 4902 or flara@lanterman.org so you can be placed on the list of attendees.

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