North Los Angeles County Regional Center

#breakthestigma The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. Now more than ever, it is critical to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles because that stigma often prevents individuals from seeking help.

New vaccination sweepstakes from @lapublichealth from TODAY to Thursday, June 24th To enter the sweepstakes, (1) get your 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine, or (2) get your 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine and bring someone who gets their 1st dose, (3) be 18 years or older & (4) be a resident of LA County. Eligibility, participating locations and rules at: https://bit.ly/3hDMPo1

NLACRC is hiring Consumer Services Coordinators! Remote work, subject to CA's Blueprint For A Safer Economy, is available. Starting salary is $18.88 to 22.40 + temporary add-on of 9.85%. Different work schedules available. Contact us at [email protected]

Support Group for Hispanic/Latino mothers of children with special needs from the Antelope Valley and Santa Clarita. Conducted in Spanish only. The next meeting is on Monday, May 24th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For more information:... https://www.csun.edu//even/mamas-latinas-grupo-de-apoyo-17 See more

FREE webinar 'Maintaining Family Routines' available in English and Spanish. In collaboration with LEAP. For children up to age 5. Spanish (June 23rd at 3:30 pm) https://www.csun.edu//ev/manteniendo-rutinas-en-la-familia ... English (June 24th at 3:30 pm) https://www.csun.edu/family-f//maintaining-family-routines

FREE COVID-19 vaccinations this Saturday, June 19th at Los Angeles Mission College from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. $25 gift card limited quantities. https://myturn.ca.gov/ Address: 13356 Eldridge Avenue Sylmar, CA 91342... For other locations & dates: https://www.elproyecto.us/covid19vaccines/

TODAY at 6:30 pm! Filipino Support Group on Monday, May 17th from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Share your experiences and find out about upcoming events and resources. For more information, contact Theresa Quary at [email protected] https://www.csun.edu/family-foc//filipino-support-group-10

Different Thinkers, Different Learners - a collaborative effort between North Los Angeles County Regional Center and Learning Rights Law Center. Classes for parents of children with disabilities - will be presented in Spanish with English interpretation. Presented by Mariana Leñero Solar. The first class is on Tuesday, June 22nd from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. We invite you join our classes and learn about a different topic each month. For more information and zoom information: ... https://www.facebook.com/events/872970183303494 See more

County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation is offering a variety of new, FREE and paid programs for youth and families, ranging from sports clinics and nature exploration programs to aquatics and overnight camping at the park Learn more at: http://parks.lacounty.gov/summer/

Parents of Adult Consumers Meeting - a support group for parents and caregivers of adult North Los Angeles County Regional Center consumers. Next meeting is on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Email Victoria Berrey at [email protected] for information. https://www.nlacrc.org//Components/Calendar/Event/8818/117

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price. The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household. Learn more at: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

California ISO has issued a statewide #FlexAlert for today, Thursday, June 17th 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm to help to reduce stress on the grid and avoid power outage. Learn more at: http://www.caiso.com//ISO-Issues-Flex-Alert-for-Energy-Con Sign up for flex alerts: http://flexalert.org/

Servicios del Departamento de Rehabilitacion (DOR) on Monday, June 21 at 4 pm. Presented in Spanish. Covers the following: + Application Process + IPE Development Process... + Services and Rights For more information: https://www.csun.edu//servicios-del-departamento-de-rehabi

FREE workshop 'Navigating the IEP during COVID-19' on Friday, June 25th at 6:30 pm. Presented by: Mary Rios, Senior Advocate and Maria Iriarte, Senior Attorney Disability Rights California (DRC)... For more information, visit the following link: https://www.csun.edu//events/navegando-el-iep-durante-el-c

TODAY! Join us in our next Virtual Aprendiendo Entre Nos this Thursday, June 17th at 9:00 AM. Presented in Spanish language. JUNE MONTH'S TOPIC: Transition to Adult Services For login information to Zoom, please visit the following link:... https://www.facebook.com/events/4683206958373888 See more

FREE @PORTSProgram classes! New classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Sessions are at 9 am (for K - 2nd), 11 am (for 3rd - 5th) and 1 pm (for 6th - 8th). For additional information, registration & to learn schedule in advance, visit the following link at: https://www.ports-ca.us/

"WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Ellis Allanson loves the Tampa Bay Rays In his words, he’s the biggest fan in the world. His Winter Haven bedroom has it all, from pictures to autographs. He even threw out the first pitch once at Tropicana Field. " Rays superfan with Down syndrome gets surprise trip to World Series https://www.fox13news.com//rays-superfan-with-down-syndrom

NLACRC is pleased to offer our community two Voter Education Trainings this Mon, Oct. 26 (in English) & on Tue, Oct. 27 (in Spanish) from 6-8PM. Join us & learn about how to exercise your right to vote! Voting is an important right. Vote and make your voice heard! https://www.nlacrc.org/Home/Components/News/News/1855/34 English... https://zoom.us/j/96404609087 Passcode: 844183 See more

Help people know of Friendship Line California and its ability to provide a warm voice and a human connection to people 60 years and older AND adults with disabilities. The toll-free line is available 24/7 and its number is 888-670-1360. Thanks to partnership of @IOASFBAY and @CaliforniaAging of making Friendship Line California available!

Join Christy Smith in a 30 minute Zoom webinar devoted to questions about how she would address issues critical to the disability community with Disability Vote California. TOMORROW, October 26th from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Please visit link on the day of: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86465098094 ... If you cannot attend webinar live, it will be recorded and made available for viewing online at the Disability Vote California website

Self-Determination Virtual Resource Fair! On Sunday, Nov 1st from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Learn how the program works, meet NLACRC SDP staff and independent facilitators & financial management service agencies, and have an opportunity to ask your questions. Zoom Meeting ID is 827 4898 0846 and passcode is SDP.

Friendly Reminder from L.A. County Registrar-Recorder! Vote Centers are OPEN for day 2 safe in-person #EarlyVoting Here are some helpful tips to make your voting experience quick, easy, and safe! 1. Find a Vote Center near you: locator.lavote.net... 2. Make your selections before leaving the house: isb.lavote.net 3. Speed up your Vote Center check-in: lavote.net/vrstatus #EveryVoteIn #LAVotes #VoteEarly #EarlyVoting #Election2020 #Vote2020 See more

Shared by Assemblyman Tom Lackey, a FREE Candy Crawl Drive-Thru on Friday, Oct 30th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Address: A.V. Mental Health 349 E. Avenue K-6... Lancaster, CA 93535 See more

Lancaster ALERT! From Sept 14th to Dec 31st, FREE grab-n-go breakfast & lunches available through drive-thru from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, Mon - Fri. Children need not be present. For more information, call Alexis Kiefer (661) 942-4719. Address: 44226 10th Street West Lancaster, CA 93534

FREE virtual workshop 'Self-Care for Parents During COVID-19' on Thursday, October 29th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm for parents of children with disabilities. For more information and registration, visit the following link: https://www.csun.edu//ev/self-care-parents-during-covid-19

"Charlotte Woodward shared her experience getting a heart transplant as a person with disabilities, and the deep emotional toll for many people with Down syndrome being paid sub-minimum wages." Woman with Down syndrome shares discriminations she fights against in popular TikTok https://www.goodmorningamerica.com//woman-syndrome-shares-

FREE food drive-thru giveaway, Tuesday Oct 27th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. No walk-ups. Open to everyone. Line formation begins at 8:30 am and strictly enforced. Please make sure to wear a mask. Address: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Avenue, Parking Lot B

Friendly Reminder from @CaliforniaSOS! Today is #VoteEarlyDay! Across California, early voting locations are opening today. You can vote early in-person or drop of your completed vote-by-mail ballot. Find an early voting location near you: https://CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov #VoteSafeCA #VoteCalifornia