Lanterman E-bulletin: Community Meetings, We're Here to Speak for Justice Rally and March to the Capitol, and More

Check out this bulletin for information about the upcoming community meetings, "We're Here to Speak for Justice" Rally and March to the Capitol and tips for staying healthy.

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Important Information & Updates

Community Meetings Start 09/02, to Address Changes to Regional Centers & Services, Potential Effects

Each year, Lanterman Regional Center hosts community meetings to provide our key partners – individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and our service providers – the opportunity to give us feedback on the future direction and long‐term goals of the Center.

This partnership is only successful when all parties involved have an opportunity to participate, and one avenue utilized by the Center to ensure that all persons interested in participating are able to is at our annual community meetings.

This year’s agenda will cover the following topics:

Budget overview for fiscal year 2015‐16
Legislative changes in the Budget Trailer Bill
Changes to the performance plan for 2016
Alternative Service Coordination Model
Achievements from the 2015 performance plan

We look forward to your attendance at one of the meetings below. If you have any questions or need more information, contact the Koch‐Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org.

COMMUNITY MEETING DATES
Please note that all meetings are being held at Lanterman Regional Center.

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 10 a.m. *
Targeted Audience: Service Providers

Monday, September 14, 2015 at 10 a.m. *
Targeted Audience: Clients and Families – Spanish-Speaking

Monday, September 14, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. *
Targeted Audience: Clients

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 7 p.m. *
Targeted Audience: Clients and Families – English-Speaking

No child care will be provided.

If you are unable to attend one of the community meetings you can still have a chance to give your input. The 2016 performance plan and presentation will be posted on our Web site or you may pick up a copy at the Koch-Young Resource Center.

After reviewing the plan, you may submit written comments to Melinda Sullivan, executive director, at:
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, 3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90010

or by e‐mail at kyrc@lanterman.org.

Deadline for written comments is Thursday, October 1, 2015.

View more information on our Web site

View English flyer

View Spanish flyer

Update from Greg deGiere and More on the “Were Here to Speak for Justice” Rally and March to the Capitol on Thursday, September 3 in Sacramento

Dear Friends,

The Legislature is back in session and we continue to get very strong words of support for our insistence on a full 10% funding increase retroactive to July 1 to save our community services. Thank you sincerely to all of you who have made sure the legislators pay attention.

But strong words aren’t enough. We need strong actions. We can’t take “Sorry, we tried” for an answer.

Please come to Sacramento Thursday, September 3, to tell the Legislature and Governor Brown that we need them to act now.

Come to the beautiful, historic Crest Theater, 1013 K Street, two blocks from the Capitol, for the Lanterman Coalition’s “We’re Here to Speak for Justice” rally at 10 a.m. Be there early to be sure to get a seat.

Then we’ll march to the Capitol at 1 p.m.

Community service providers all over the state are chartering buses to bring people. If you can't get here on your own, ask your provider to join those who are providing transportation.

Watch the Lanterman Coalition site for more details to come.

Thank you for your advocacy.

Greg

PS. And if you haven't yet e-mailed your local state senator and assemblymember, now is the time. Click here to e-mail them.

Greg deGiere
Public Policy Director
The Arc & United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration
1225 Eighth Street, Suite 350, Sacramento, CA 95814
916.553.6619, x.4
916.441.3494 (fax)
Greg@TheArcCA.org

Tips for Staying Healthy

DDS SafetyNet ~ Shots Help Keep You Healthy

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunizations are shots. Learn what shots you need to stay healthy.

Shots Are Important...Shots help you stay healthy. Shots also make you less likely to get sick. Learn more here.

Getting A Shot...A shot is when a doctor uses a needle to give you medicine. Learn more here.

Find What Shots You May Need...Different people need different shots. Find what shots you need here.

For more useful tips on shots, visit the DDS SafetyNet.

The start of cold and flu season is just around the corner, so check out this Fast Facts health sheet by Lanterman so you know what to do to prevent the spread of colds and flu, but also what to do if you get sick.

View the Fast Facts Cold and Flu Health Sheet

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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.

Learn more about Lanterman's Board of Directors

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