ARCA Executive Director Eileen Richey
Between March 4rth and March 12th over 400 people rallied at the state capitol to support the Lanterman 10 Coalition and save the developmental services system. As one voice, state legislators heard the outcry for rate increases, lower caseloads, and the elimination of the Annual Family Program Fee. Read more here: Senate Subcommittee Overview
A study found that mothers of kids with autism have stress levels comparable to those of combat soldiers.
The mental strain stems from both the constant feeling that “anything can happen” and the frustrations associated with the seemingly simple day-to-day activities that most of us take for granted. One such activity that the majority of people can’t even fathom to be so difficult is getting dressed. Read more:Life-Changing Clothes
Health professionals, families, educators and community members are invited to attend a series of presentations about neurodevelopmental disorders provided by the UC Davis MIND Institute. An extended “ask the experts” session with the panelists will follow the presentation Saturday, Feb. 7th from 9:00am to 1:000pm. To attend, read more.
PHOENIX (CBS5) – Getting into the energy bar business is a tough
mountain to climb. A Valley entrepreneur like no other is overcoming odds to not only make his own energy bars, but to market them as well. John Dalen, 25, is a young man with autism who’s not letting that stop him from living his dream.
“I am having fun,” John Dalen says with the assistance of his mother, Jane.
John’s form of autism leaves him unable to communicate through speech. Instead he “talks” with his mother and others with the assistance of a cut out keyboard. “It’s facilitated communication,” says Jane Dalen, “and it took many years to get to this point. Yes.” Read more.
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Life is made up of many little stitched-together miracles, moments of capability that some may take for granted, but which others – who face personal challenges – dream of having.
For many teens, dribbling a basketball down a court and participating in a game would be one of those taken-for-granted moments, but for one local youngster, getting the chance to go out on the court and make a basket was, well, a pretty big deal. Read more.
The Annual Youth Leadership Forum for students with disabilities offers a one week experience of a lifetime. Develop leadership skills and learn how to reach academic, career and independent living goals. Live on the California State University, Sacramento(CSUS) campus. Read more here to apply for this great opportunity. 2015 YLF Application Instructions – Student2015 YLF Application
Early Intervention Service Coordinator Leah Howley assesses for developmental delays.
With this year’s legislative change to Early Start eligibility to include infants and toddlers who are “at risk” for a developmental disability, NBRC Early Intervention Service Coordinators sharpen their assessment skills. Infants and toddlers with a significant (33%) delay in at least one developmental area OR who have a combination of two or more risk factors OR who have severe vision, hearing or orthopedic impairments are eligible.
See NBRC’s Early Start page here for more information.
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) represents the autonomous regional centers objective to support and advance the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. To learn about important legislative updates and current initiatives.
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