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Major appliances like washers, dryers, refrigerators and water heaters should be plugged directly into the outlet. Don’t use surge protectors, plug strips or extension cords. Get more safety tips at sdge.com/safety. #sdge #energytips4u

Orange County Legal Aid workshop updates.

Year-long, youth-led project collecting stories and memories from Ed Roberts' legacy. Read more below.

Sharing in honor of #WorldBrailleDay.

During an emergency, we rely heavily on our phones for information and having a charged device is important. Use these tips to keep your phone charged during an outage. https://on.edison.com/3heyudE

JOIN OUR TEAM: DMC is currently recruiting a Community Transition Coordinator to support individuals with disabilities moving out of nursing homes. See link for details! https://daylemc.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/#ADRC

Tech for people with visual disabilities - visual interpreting services

Before stringing lights on outdoor trees, make sure tree limbs haven’t grown into or near power lines. Branches, entire trees and even the ground adjacent to a tree can become energized when trees contact power lines. #sdge #energysavings4u

In honor of Ed Roberts Day, we would like to take a moment to celebrate the man known as the Father of the Independent Living Movement. Click link below for a great documentary about him, his life, and his passion. https://youtu.be/ci3ek-tqiGQ #EdRobertsDay

DMC would like to wish you a Happy Holiday Season full of laughter and light! To celebrate, DMC offices will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 and 1/1/2021.

November is National Family Caregivers Month. It is an opportunity to honor caregivers and to raise awareness of caregiving issues, increase support for caregivers and their families, and to educate communities. Here are Top 10 Tips for Caregivers provided by the Caregiver Action Network https://caregiveraction.org/resou/10-tips-family-caregivers. Find local resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers through the Orange County Aging and Disability Resource Connection online at http://www.adrcoc.org/ or by calling (714) 480-6450.

DMC Sign Language Interpreting Reopening! (714) 621-3300 ext. 608 [email protected] www. daylemc.org

Thank you Veterans!

SIMPLE ACTS OF HONOR ON VETERANS DAY How much we truly value the members of our armed forces is demonstrated by our actions. Check out some simple ways you can honor members of the military in your personal life, community, and our country at https://daylemc.org//11/simple-acts-of-honor-on-veterans-/

Join us tomorrow for a Disability Chat Group on Famous people with disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/events/523880524937227/

Thank you to all Veterans of the United States Armed Forces Unlike Memorial Day, which honors those lost in service, Veterans Day gives Americans the opportunity to graciously honor and pay tribute to all former members of the United States armed forces both alive and deceased. It is a day to recognize all those who answered the call to defend our country and its freedoms. A select few.... As part of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection, DMC works closely with the OC Veterans Service Office and other community partners who serve veterans. If you or a loved one has served in the military, call (714) 480-6450 for resources and support! Source: http://ow.ly/18Mb50CgZrM

When building or restocking your emergency kit, be sure to include flashlights, fresh batteries, first aid supplies and cash. For more information on how to stay prepared, please visit: https://on.sce.com/3gUBcFU

Join us on Thursday, 11/12, for a Disability Chat Group on Famous people with disabilities. http://ow.ly/9Sq550B9TwJ

Memories of DMC 2015 Apple Event

Sharing: The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities wrapped up National Disability Employment Awareness Month with an incredible opportunity for you to watch "Let's Work!" online. This is a documentary about 8 young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their experiences and successes in competitive integrated employment. The documentary is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Jgl-tfUkhsQ. They also have an audio-described (AD) version at https://youtu.be/rrU7YNm7Fqw.

Today is Election Day! If you still have your ballot or want to vote in-person you have options. Find out how and where by visiting your county website: Orange ... Los Angeles #RockTheVote #CripTheVote

Where's My Ballot? The California Secretary of State is offering "Where's My Ballot?" - a website for voters to track and get notifications on the status of their vote-by-mail ballot. http://ow.ly/drpv50C6jjo