e-NEWS
February 2, 2010
Dear Family and Friends,
Check out the HBO Special on Temple Grandin - Temple Grandin was
diagnosed with autism at age three, a doctor recommended she be placed in an
institution. Instead, Grandin grew up to be a world-renowned expert on the
handling of livestock and arguably the most famous person with autism in the
world.
Now the story of Grandin’s journey from struggling toddler to sought after Ph.D.
and autism activist is the subject of a new film called “Temple Grandin”
starring Claire Danes premiering Feb. 6 on HBO. Read more about this at
www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/02/02/temple-grandin/6833/.
---------------------------------------------------------------UPCOMING EFRC SUPPORT GROUPS:
A detailed listing of all local Disability-Related Support Groups can be found at
http://www.efrconline.org/efrc.cfm?pid=Support_Groups
2/03/10
2/05/10
2/08/10
2/08/10
2/09/10
2/17/10
2/18/10
2/18/10
2/19/10
2/25/10
3/01/10
DSA Family Support Network – Sensory & Motor Skills
Grupo de apoyo (padres de niños 0-5) – National City
Grupo de apoyo autismo
Parent Support – Chula Vista
DSA Family Support Network (Early Childhood) – North County
Grupo de apoyo - Imperial
DSA Family Support Network (Early Childhood) – Central SD
Down syndrome Support – Imperial County
Grupo de apoyo (padres de niños 5+) – National City
DSA Red de apoyo a familias (Primera infancia) – Central SD
Autism Support – Chula Vista
View Upcoming 2010 Events flyer for Down Syndrome Association of San Diego
---------------------------------------------------------------UPCOMING EVENTS:
For all event details go to http://www.efrconline.org/calendar/maincal.cfm
Local/Regional/National:
2/09/10 Individualized Education Plans - Oceanside
2/09/10 IEP Training for military parents
2/11/10 Health Resource Fair – Imperial County
2/11/10 Community Advisory Committee Meeting (SDUSD)
2/13/10 Assistive Technology Institute – Orange County
2/13/10 Mindful Heart
2/16/10 Transition to Adult Services
2/17/10 Puntos y Sugerencias del IEP
2/18/10 Preventing & Reducing Bullying
2/20/10 AAAS Luncheon for Scientists & Students
2/23-25/10 SEECAP Symposium
2/23/10 Fatherhood & Families Conference – Los Angeles
2/24/10 Duelo y Pérdida
2/26/10 Children’s Mental Health Conference
2/27/10 Special Education Law Day - Irvine
2/27/10 EFMP Resource Expo for military families at MCRD
2/27/10 Visual Journaling
3/13/10 Youth Organizing! Disabled & Proud Summit – Orange County
3/20/10 Involved Exceptional Parents’ Day – Mission Valley
3/16/10 Coronado Community Advisory Meeting – Sensory Processing
4/09/10 Legislative Breakfast – Don’t Miss this GREAT Opportunity to
TALK WITH YOUR LEGISLATORS!
Webinars:
2/09/10 Informed Consent and Meaningful Participation Under IDEA
2/09/10 Educational Supports
2/10/10 Youth with Mental Health Needs
2/24/10 Disability Disclosure
---------------------------------------------------------------Down Syndrome Association of San Diego:
Don’t miss out on the Early Reservation Discount for the 5th Annual Down Syndrome
Association Reach for the Stars Gala, “A Night of Shamrocks and Lucky Stars”. You
will not want to miss this spectacular event. The Discount Date has been extended to
February 6th (Fee: $100). Please note: fees will increase to $125 on February 7th.
All Gala Reservations must be made by February 26, 2010.
Keynote…………Dr. William Mobley
Entertainment….Chris Burke, Joe & John DeMasi
Date……………..March 6, 2010
Time…………….6:00pm to 11:00pm
Location………..Hilton San Diego Resort
View Invitation or Mail-in Reply Card. Register Online or mail your check and
reservation form to DSA at 9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 130, San Diego, CA
92123. Contact DSA at (619) 594-7389 or dsasd@projects.sdsu.edu for more
information.
---------------------------------------------------------------OPPORTUNITIES:
Free Tax Help 9:30am - 2:30pm
Get the help you need and file your taxes for free. Volunteers will be on site to
help you file. Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, 567 South 28th Street,
San Diego, CA 92113. To avoid wait lines, please call (866) 577-1231 to make
a reservation. Mention that you are calling to reserve your spot for the Tax
Freedom Project. Spanish translation provided. To avoid waiting, bring a bilingual
family member or friend to assist you.
Epilepsy Foundation Scholarships
The Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County announces the availability of
scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year. The awards range from $250 to
$2500. Deadline: Application packet (all requested items) must be received by
June 1, 2010 via US mail. www.epilepsysandiego.org/index.asp?f=scholarships.
Autism & Speech Project
Crimson Speech & Language Treatment and Research Center seeking
participants (15-23) with autism and related disorders for a new project designed
to build oral and written communication skills in the workplace. Recruitment is
open through February 19, 2010. For details, contact Karyn Searcy at 858 695
9415 or karynls2@aol.com.
Give a Day, Get a Disney Day
Disney wants to inspire one million people to volunteer a day of service to a
participating organization in their communities. So they're celebrating these
volunteers' good works by giving each of them a 1-day, 1-theme park ticket to the
Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, free. There's no better time
to make a dream come true for others and let us make a few come true for you.
Program begins January 1, 2010.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name
=WhatWillYouCelebratePage&int_cmp=DPHomeGADGAD
International Competition for Writers with Disabilities
The Phoenix Sister Cities Disabilities Awareness Committee is proud to
announce its first annual International Competition for Writers with Disabilities
(ICWD). This contest provides an opportunity for persons with disabilities to
showcase their writing capabilities through poetry. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2010.
www.phoenixsistercities.com/templates/section-view.php?id=78
Student summer employment opportunities with Customs and Border
Protection. Visit www.usajobs.gov
---------------------------------------------------------------RESOURCES:
2010 Edition of Social Security's Redbook
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment
related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. While the Red Book is primarily
for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals and counselors who serve
people with disabilities, it can also serve as a self-help guide for Social Security
applicants and beneficiaries.
English: www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook/2010/introduction.htm
Spanish: www.segurosocial.gov/espanol/librorojo/.
Peaceful Parenting Classes in San Diego
Peaceful Parenting Classes
www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_youth_peaceful_parenting
Paternidad Con Tranquilidad
www.efrconline.org/admin/files/PeacefulParentingNorthSpan.pdf
Enabling Devices for the Visually Impaired
Enabling Devices has Communicators, Switches, Adapted Toys and Kits
specifically designed for children and adults with Visual Impairment and
Blindness.
http://enablingdevices.com/catalog/products_for_the_visually_impaired
American Indians with Disabilities Public Awareness Campaign (podcast).
Also on iTunes. People can listen to the podcast directly from a computer or can
download it to an MP3 player, like an iPod.
www.DisabilityLawLowdown.com
---------------------------------------------------------------EDUCATION:
New Technology
There is a new IEP checklist application for the iPhone or iTouch in English and
Spanish. www.peatc.org/peatc.cgim?template=iPhonePressReleaseKit
IEP Goals and Objectives Bank (interactive)
www.bridges4kids.org/IEP/iep.goal.bank.pdf
Information Sharing from the Policy and Program Services Unit of the Special
Education Division
IRIS Center for Training Enhancements has expanded their catalogue of Spanishlanguage resources. Two more STAR Legacy Modules are now available in Spanish:

Collaborating with Families is designed to help teachers build positive relationships
with families by highlighting the diversity of families and addressing the factors that
school personnel should understand about working with the families of children with
disabilities.
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You're in Charge! Developing Your Own Comprehensive Behavior Management Plan
neatly complements the first behavior module, Who's in Charge? Developing a
Comprehensive Behavior Management System, encouraging students to create and
print rules and procedures for their own classrooms based on the PAR model.
http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/indexspan_to_eng.html
---------------------------------------------------------------RECREATION:
EFRC’s listing of local recreational programs can be found at
http://www.efrconline.org/efrc.cfm?pid=Recreation
Wheelchair Dancing – 8 week instructional program at Sharp Grossmont Rehab
Center in La Mesa on Thursdays from 12pm – 1pm starting Feb 19th. To register,
call 619.740.4104. Space is limited. Come with or without a partner. For more
information, call William at 619.725.0700. www.wheelchairdancers.org
Camp Tuolumne Trails
Camp Tuolumne Trails, a new camp for children and adults with special needs, is
located just outside Yosemite National Park in California. The camp was
designed and built especially for campers with special needs; all facilities are
wheelchair-accessible, including most of the outdoor trails and other amenities
such as the campfire and swimming pool. The camp operates year-round. For
additional information, call (209) 962-7534 or visit www.tuolumnetrails.org.
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