Autism Society of Los Angeles

Drive -Through Food Distribution

Many of you know Tim Jin from our conferences and most recently the wellness workshop - please see article below. YOU can still call the CA governor at 916-445-2841

With current surge in Covid-19 numbers please SAVE THIS POST & be safe out there! Guidance directed at hospitals & allows a person with disabilities including DD/ID diagnosed with COVID-19 & hospitalized to have a support person in the hospital with them to provide support. You will need this for non-covid admissions too. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs//LCP/Pages/AFL-20-38.aspx

Autism Society of Los Angeles in collaboration with Disability Voices United is offering an Independent Facilitator Certification Training! Are you interested in becoming an Independent Facilitator for the Self-Determination Program? DO YOU SPEAK A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH?... Training Date Part 1: Sunday, February 7, 2021 Part 2: Saturday, February 20, 2021 Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm via ZOOM. Must attend both dates to receive certification! You must register and complete the sign-in sheet as well as the Pre-Test before you will be allowed to join the training. Only registered participants are ALLOWED! Training is only for individuals who speak a language other than English and commit to becoming Independent Facilitators for diverse and underserved communities. Interpretation will be offered during training in Spanish and other languages if requested. Apply at: https://tinyurl.com/ASLA-DVU-IFTrainingFeb2021 Deadline to apply February 3, 2020 ¿Está interesado en convertirse en facilitador independiente del programa de autodeterminación? ¿Hablas otro idioma además del inglés? Aplica hoy para la Capacitaciones gratuitas intensivas para facilitadores independientes para diversas personas multilingües Fecha de entrenamiento Parte 1: domingo 7 de febrero de 2021 Parte 2: sábado 20 de febrero de 2021 Hora: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm vía ZOOM. ¡Debe asistir a ambas fechas para recibir la certificación! Debe registrarse y completar la hoja de registro, así como la prueba previa antes de que se le permita unirse a la capacitación. ¡Solo se permiten participantes registrados! La capacitación es solo para personas que hablan un idioma diferente al inglés y se comprometen a convertirse en facilitadores independientes para comunidades diversas y desatendidas. Aplica Hoy: Fecha límite para postularse 3 de Febrero de 2020 https://tinyurl.com/ASLA-DVU-IFTrainingFeb2021

We are still calling today!

Goodbye 2020! --->>> https://conta.cc/38wvBCN All funds raised for ASLA stay in Los Angeles County to strengthen our programs to positively impact our community. Any Donation makes a difference--->>> Donate @ AutismLA.org

MAKE CALLS TO THE GOVERNOR IN THE NEXT 2 HOURS! GOVERNOR NEWSOM IS CONSIDERING CHANGES TO VACCINE PRIORITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TODAY! WHO TO CALL AND EMAIL:... Governor Gavin Newsom To email him https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/ Or call at 916-445-2841 California Health and Human Services Secretary Mark Ghaly To email him [email protected] Dr. Tomas Aragon, Director, California Dept of Public Health To email him [email protected] Photo Credit: Disability Voices United

Drive-Thru Giveaway

IMPORTANT - SAVE THIS POST!!! Guidance directed at hospitals that allows a person with disabilities including DD/ID, who is hospitalized for ANY reason to have a support person in the hospital with them to provide support. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ//Pages/AFL-20-38.aspx

For those of you who celebrate Christmas... a song from Tom, who helps us train officers at LAPD. Cheers! (Tom is bottom right with Santa hat)

Food Pantry/Distribution

Mr.Fries Man Turkey Giveaway!! November 22,2020

We are grateful for your service today and always. #VeteransDay

Food distribution Wednesday, November 11,2020

Many of you have met Tim Jin at our conferences the past few years - don’t miss Tim Tomorrow on TEDx Santa Barbara!

Pandemic EBT benefits extended.

Food Distribution Drive-Thru Giveaway

**Tomorrow** Join Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Los Angeles County Office of Education for a virtual town hall event as they discuss steps being taken to protect children returning back to school, the reopening process, school waivers, and more.

Take a look at these upcoming amazing events! Registration Required for Turkey Giveaway

November NEWSLETTER - Webinar TODAY/Friday 11-6-2020 AND Food Drive! https://conta.cc/3k4WyBh

1st Annual Cozy Coats November 7, 2020 11am-2pm

Food Distribution

Tommow/Friday at NOON "Post-Election Webinar: The Impact of the Election on the Disability Community". Includes ASLA Vice President Mari-Anne Kehler. with Disability Vote California

Produce and Lunch Pick Up Saturday, November 7, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Please sign up by calling (310) 846-4100

FOOD DRIVE - Dropoff NOW thru November 13th at Mychal's Learning Place at 4901 Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne. Please Share! List of collection items on flyer (below) or if easier order & deliver (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2R01KJO6MSAX2). with Mychal's Learning Place, Friendship Foundation, Exceptional Kids Parent Teacher Organization, Leaps...n...Boundz, The Aurelia Foundation