Harbor Regional Center

We're very pleased to see so many of our clients, family members, and service providers taking advantage of the vaccine clinics offered by HRC, Oxford HealthCare, Ability First, and the ICC. These clinics have been able to offer a supportive environment for our clients, including those with behavioral and sensory challenges. We plan to continue to offer these regularly, so watch our eNewsletter for announcements of more clinics in the future. https://fb.watch/4IqJAmMEdN/

A national website for people with disabilities: "The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and our 56 member Councils work across the United States and its territories to support programs that promote self-determination, integration, and inclusion for all people in the United States with developmental disabilities. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Individual... and public health, education and employment opportunities, and community living have drastically changed. For many people with disabilities, including I/DD, they and their families or caregivers may be feeling anxious or unsure about the vaccine and its safety. Vaccine decisions should be based on facts and trusted sources. Vaccination against COVID-19 is important so everyone can safely get back to living their lives and being a part of their community again. For people with certain medical conditions, vaccination may not be possible -- but it may be critical for their family or caregivers and individuals in their communities. NACDD created this site to provide trusted sources to help you make the right decision for you, your family, and your community. We encourage you to use these resources, including those from trusted sources like the CDC, and talk to your healthcare provider about any questions you have about the vaccine.

The IRS tax filing deadline has been extended to MAY 17! Need free tax prep help? Income eligible taxpayers can get free tax assistance at https://freetaxprepla....unitedwayla.org/en/ or https://dcba.lacounty.gov/volunteer-income-tax-assistance/. ¡La fecha límite para presentación su declaración de impuestos al IRS se ha extendido hasta el 17 de mayo! ¿Necesita ayuda gratuita con la preparación de impuestos? Los contribuyentes con ingresos elegibles pueden recibir ayuda gratuita en https://freetaxprepla.unitedwayla.org/en/ o https://dcba.lacounty.gov/volunteer-income-tax-assistance/. #taxday #2020Taxes #VITA County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs United Way of Greater Los Angeles

#CalWORKs customers with an approved case as of 3/27/21 were issued a one-time $600 payment from the State of California via EBT, direct deposit or warrant. The... Golden State Grant is NOT counted when determining CalWORKs or CalFresh eligibility and does not need to be repaid. Learn more at https://cdss.ca.gov//cdss-progr/golden-state-grant-program Clientes de CalWORKs con un caso aprobado efectivo el 27/3/21 recibieron un pago único de $600 por parte del Estado de California emitido mediante EBT, depósito directo o cheque. Esta subvención no se cuenta al determinar elegibilidad para CalWORKs o CalFresh y no necesita ser reembolsada. Obtenga más información en https://cdss.ca.gov//cdss-progr/golden-state-grant-program #GSG #COVID19 County of Los Angeles

Free online storytime Saturday at 11:00

If you received a notification that your vaccine appointment originally scheduled for this Friday, 2/19, was changed to today, 2/17, please ignore. Your appointment remains the original date and time.

Join the Khmer Parent Association this Saturday, February 20, for their virtual 6th Annual Mother & Daughter Conference You can register here: forms.gle/8fPAG4Z6ZsjosAmk9

This morning we installed a brand new access mat in Manhattan Beach at 42nd Street designed to make our beach more accessible to people with wheelchairs, walker...s, or even parents pushing strollers. This is the latest of six mats that our Department of Beaches and Harbors has installed and is part of our mission to make our beaches accessible to everyone.

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News for those who live in Long Beach or work in one of the eligible categories.

Harbor Regional Center remains in communication with Los Angeles County Public Health department for further information regarding the phases for distribution of the vaccine, and who specifically will be included in each phase, including our clients and service providers. As soon as we have concrete information, we will share this information an electronic newsletter, our website, and on Facebook. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov//COVIDVaccineDistribution

Distribución de alimentos en Bellflower

The IRS began accepting 2020 Income Tax returns on Friday 2/12/21. If your combined household income was less than $56,000 in 2020, you may qualify to have your... taxes prepared for FREE with VITA. Check out these VITA services and schedule your appointment today! El IRS comenzó a aceptar declaraciones de impuestos para el 2020 el viernes 2/12/21. Si los ingresos combinados para su hogar fueron menos de $56,000 durante el 2020, puede calificar para que le preparen sus impuestos GRATIS con VITA. ¡Vea estos servicios de VITA y programe su cita hoy! #VITA #TaxSeason #2020IncomeTaxes County of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Mayor Robert Garcia Ethnic Media Services

Budget Hearing Wednesday: You Can Be An Advocate for Services

Thursday, January 7th 9:00 am - 12

The developer reports that individuals with other developmental disabilities have also used the app to make friends.

Imagine the power of 4 million Californians with disabilities voting. With Disability Vote California

"In May of 2013, with the new classification of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in the DSM-5, the diagnosis of asperger’s disorder was replaced with the broader diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)....Initially, I admit I was concerned with the new classification."

It's been a fantastic National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and we are happy to wrap up the 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. We also have an audio described (AD) version at https://youtu.be/rrU7YNm7Fqw. #NDEAM2020 #LetsWorkCA #WorkItCA California Department of Rehabilitation Inclusion Films California Department of Developmental Services

"Cusack’s parents, according to McIntosh and Burke, supported their son in sports and in his life in general. After Chicago Public Schools failed to offer accommodations for Cusack, his parents hired a teacher to teach him and other kids with disabilities in their neighborhood. When he was 12 in 1968, Cusack competed at an event at Soldier Field which would later become the Special Olympics."

Some people with developmental disabilities in California will soon be asked if they want to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to sign a consent form. This ...information may help you decide for yourself. You can access the text-only version at https://scdd.ca.gov//u/sites/33/2020/12/COVID-Vaccine.docx. No vaccine is 100% effective although the COVID vaccines are highly effective. Even after receiving the vaccine, people should still wear face coverings and continue to wash their hands frequently and keep physical distance from others.

Join us tomorrow from 9am - 12pm for a food and diapers distribution in Norwalk - open to everyone. This is made possible by a great set of partners fully inv...ested in our community. Please remember that this event will be drive thru only for your safety. Acompáñenos mañana de 9am - 12pm para una distribución de alimentos en la ciudad de Norwalk, abierto a todo el publico. Esta distribución de comida, pañales, y otros esenciales es possible a través de un grupo de organizaciones y individuos que trabajan juntos para elevar a nuestra comunidad. Recuerde, accesso por vehiculo solamente. Labor Community Services Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

An invitation from @CalSCDD to the community premiere of Let’s Work! A film about eight adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their succes...sful journeys to find and keep employment. TOMORROW, Friday, October 30th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Screening is open to the public, including self-advocates, family advocates, employers, and anyone that may be interested in watching the documentary and being part of the employment discussion. Registration: https://forms.gle/DC8xASwTDbcZTs7D7

Meltdowns, common as they are among young children, are a complicated physiological response related to the brain’s threat detection system. Mid-freakout, it’s helpful for parents to understand what’s going on beneath the surface, then to mitigate the threat by establishing a sense of safety.

Since parents play an important role in the treatment of their children’s autism symptoms, developing effective, efficient, socially acceptable and accessible training so they can implement these interventions is critically important

Kayla and her mom worked for 3-days straight all for this moment.

In San Pedro weekly on Friday afternoons

(Photo taken in March) "Los Angeles County schools will be permitted to bring 25% of their students back to campus at a time, provided that they need special services best offered in person. Students receiving priority would include those learning English and those with disabilities."

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