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Public Meetings to be Held Regarding Purchase of Services Differences in March
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Lanterman Regional Center will be hosting three public meetings at the Regional Center on:
- Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Spanish at 10 a.m. at Lanterman
- Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in Korean at 10 a.m. at Lanterman
- Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in English at 6:30 p.m. at Lanterman
During the meetings we will be reviewing data on the disparity in purchased services for Lanterman clients related to age, race, primary language and disability.
These meetings are held to comply with (Welfare & Institutions Code, 4519.5) that calls for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and regional centers to annually compile data relating to purchase of service authorization, utilization and expenditure, and report with respect to several indicators including age, race, language and disability. Each year, this data will be compiled and posted by the regional center by December 31 for the prior fiscal year with public meetings to be held by the following March 31.
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El Centro Regional Lanterman llevará a cabo tres reuniones públicas en el Centro Regional:
Durante las reuniones vamos a repasar los datos sobre la disparidad en los servicios comprados para clientes de Lanterman relacionados con la edad, raza, idioma y la discapacidad.
Estas reuniones se llevan a cabo para cumplir con (Código De Bienestar & Instituciones, 4519.5) que pide el Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo (DDS) y centros regionales para recopilar anualmente datos relacionados con la compra de servicios autorizados, utilización y gastos e informar respecto de a varios indicadores como la edad, raza, idioma y discapacidad. Cada año, esta información será compilada y publicada por el centro regional antes del 31 de diciembre para el año fiscal anterior con reuniones públicas conducidas antes del siguiente 31 de marzo.
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랜터먼 리저널 센터(Lanterman Regional Center)는 3 회의 공개회의를 개최하고자 합니다. 이 회의는 저희 리저널 센터에서 열립니다.
이 회의는 Lanterman의 클라이언트가 그동안 구매한 구매 서비스의 격차에 대하여 나이, 인종, 주요 언어 및 장애 와 관련된 데이터를 검토하는데 있습니다.
이 회의는 개발 서비스 국 (DDS) 및 리저널 센터가 서비스 인증, 사용 및 지출에 관한 데이터를 매년 작성할 것을 요구하는 복지 및 기관 코드 (4519.5)를 준수하기 위함이며 각각의 나이, 인종, 언어와 장애별에 대한 자료들을 포함합니다. 매년 이 데이터는 전 회계년도의 12 월 31 일까지 자료를 통합, 게시하고 공공 회의는 다음 해 3월 31일 까지 개최합니다.
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March 10 ~ Give Kids a Smile
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Give Kids a Smile will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lanterman. Part of nationwide events coordinated through the American Dental Association, Gives Kids a Smile will feature events for children 12 months to 14 years old and their parents including:
- Dental Screenings (appointment required)
- Oral Health Education
- Dental Resources
- Dental Care Kits and Other Freebies
- Techniques for Preparing a Child for a Dental Visit
- Techniques for More Effective Oral Hygiene at Home
To schedule an appointment and for more information, contact Sergio Vasquez, executive assistant Clinical Services, at 213.252.5630 or svasquez@lanterman.org.
Services provided by local regional center pediatric dentists/specialists.
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February 11 ~ Dating, Relationships and Intimacy Workshop for Young Adults with Autism
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The special challenges of sex, intimacy and relationships for young adults with autism and the tools needed to deal with them will be the focus of this empowering workshop called Dating, Relationships and Intimacy Workshop for Young Adults with Autism being offered by the Foothill Autism Alliance on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Westmoreland Academy in Pasadena. For more information, please visit http://tinyurl.com/datingautism or contact nataliamhawe@gmail.com.
Issues covered include:
- Learning to navigate the world of relationships and sexuality. While there are mainstream sex education classes for young people, there is not much out there tailored to young adults with autism.
- How to protect a young adult with ASD. Disabled people are at a much higher risk of being sexually abused and exploited. Yet they are less likely to be educated about sex or screened for STIs.
- How to help young adults with autism set appropriate personal boundaries.
- Providing the tools to help young adults make informed, healthy decisions about their sexuality and give parents/caretakers the confidence to support their child’s emotional and sexual development.
- Overcoming the stigmas young adults with disabilities face. Often, they are seen as asexual or hypersexual, or simply unable to have or desire intimate relationships.
The workshop will be divided into three concurrent breakout sessions for women, men and parents/caregivers.
They encourage parents/caregivers to not participate in the women's and men's sessions. If your child needs additional support, please provide them with a support person/facilitator.
Ages 16+ (to attend women's and men's sessions)
All abilities welcome
Free
FOR PARENTS
Join leading autism and sexuality researcher Dr. David Morrison as he leads a candid conversation with parents/caregivers on supporting their young adult child's emerging social and sexual development. Topics in the parent/caregiver session include:
- Primary issues and concerns that impact emerging sexuality of young adults
- What parents are most concerned about, a national survey
- Myths and misconceptions about dating, sexuality and ASD
- Issues of health and safety
- How to address areas of concern
- Biology and social limitations
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Reminder: Complete the Interest List for the Meridian Apartments in Koreatown
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Coming in 2017, the Meridian Apartments will be an affordable housing project located within Koreatown. They will provide 100 units of affordable housing located at 225 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles. All units at Meridian Apartments will be adaptable, and 14 percent will be accessible in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with 10 percent accessible units for mobility impaired households (10 units) and 4 percent accessible units for sensory-impaired households (4 units). The 14 accessible units will include a mixture of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units.
Although rental applications are not being accepted at this time, there is an interest list tab on the Meridian Apartments Web site for prospective residents to fill out. Please note, it is the responsibility of the prospective resident to keep contact information current. Do not fill out the interest list contact form more than once unless you are updating your information.
Approximately four to five months prior to project completion, the property management company will reach out to prospective tenants with further information and hold an electronic lottery to determine the order of tenants able to apply to live at Meridian Apartments. There will be a separate lottery for all potential residents who indicate a need for a mobility or sensory impaired unit.
Remember, it is a lottery – there are no promises, but if you do not sign up on the interest list you will not have the opportunity to apply. Clients and families that need assistance completing the interest list, should contact their service coordinator.
About the Meridian Apartments
The Meridian Apartments are another quality tax credit project developed by AMCAL and Korean Churches for Community Development and professionally managed by FPI Management, Inc.
Meridian Apartments will provide 100 affordable homes to families and 4,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space along Vermont Avenue. Located less than one block from the Vermont/Beverly Metro Red Line Station, residents will enjoy all the conveniences of this transit-oriented development. The spacious floor plans will include 2 studios, 41 1-bedroom, 24 2-bedroom and 33 3-bedroom units. On-site amenities include barbecue areas, dining terrace, a playground, large courtyards, elevator access, underground parking, bicycle storage and a clubhouse with offices, a computer lab and kitchenette. Meridian Apartments is seeking a LEED Gold Certification and LifeSTEPS will provide complimentary social services for residents.
Learn more about the Meridian Apartments
Complete the interest list form
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Free Autism Flight Experience Event at LAX
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Los Angeles International Airport will be holding its annual Autism Flight Experience on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6 p.m. at LAX.
The free event, sponsored by All Nippon Airways (ANA), will provide families with autism the opportunity to experience the process of flying - from ticketing, screening, and actually boarding and sitting in an airplane.
Be sure to register by February 15. Download the registration form
You must also complete a film release form. Download the film release form
Both completed forms must be e-mailed to jrolon@lawa.org. You will be contacted by the airport once you have been registered for the flight.
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Tax season is here again, and the Chinatown Service Center will be providing free tax preparation service. The service is available each Saturday and started Saturday, February 4. Anyone whose family income is lower than $60,000 may qualify for this free income tax preparation program - VITA program. Following is the link to the flyer for this program and you can also get more details by going to www.irs.gov and typing VITA in the search box and clicking on “Free tax return preparation for you by volunteers.”
View flyer
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Happy and Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month. A healthy heart helps you live a long and happy life. Heart disease and stroke can happen when you do not stay healthy. Learn how to have a happy and healthy heart.
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Understand Heart Disease and Stroke
Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death in the United States. Learn more about heart disease and stroke.
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Learn About Heart-Healthy Choices
There are things you can do to prevent heart problems. Read more about making heart-healthy choices.
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Share Heart-Healthy Tips
You can talk to your doctor about ways to stay healthy. Check out this poster for more tips.
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Keep Your Heart Healthy
It can be easy to have a healthy heart. Watch this video to learn more.
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Stay in Touch with Lanterman
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Find Lanterman’s Instagram Account
If you have an Instagram account, search for us @frankdlantermanrc and follow our page from your phone app.
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Have you heard? You now have another great way to keep up to date with what's going on at Lanterman - our Facebook page. Like and follow our page to find out about the latest trainings, meetings, events and other information related to Lanterman and our community. It's also a great way to find out what's going on in the general news with regards to developmental disabilities.
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Be the First to Know...Subscribe to Lanterman's E-mail Bulletins
It’s easy to subscribe to Lanterman’s e-mail bulletins. Simply visit lanterman.org and click on “Subscribe” to provide us with your e-mail address. You will automatically be signed up to receive e-mail bulletins about information related to Lanterman Regional Center’s general activities and events.
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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 213.252.4902 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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