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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Monday, July 8, 2013

Southern California Community Resources

GOLD STANDARD ADVOCATES - IEP HELP
Contact: Denise at 818 993-3011 email website
Special Education Advocates or IEP Advocates help parents attain special education services for their child with a disability from their public school system. They do so by familiarizing themselves with the special education process. Please be aware, advocates are not attorneys. However, advocates are extremely helpful in IEP meetings to assist in the negotiation process between parents and their school. The Advocate can provide information about special education options and requirements and can help seek specific services or programs. The advocate knows local schools resources and can see solutions others might not (Information provided by http://www.iepadvocates.com/).

F.A.C.T.
1637 Malcolm Ave. Suite 2
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact: Linda Andron-Ostrow at (310) 963-2779 email website
F.A.C.T. stands for focus on all-child therapies. F.A.C.T. is a “place” where families
living with Autism Spectrum Disorder
can come to feel part of a community. They have support groups, a relationship development program for educating and coaching parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, autism education, emerging leaders, mentor programs, P.A.C.E., summer programs, and family outings. (Information provided by http://www.factfamily.org/.)

EDUCATIONAL THERAPY
2999 Overland Avenue
suite 207
Los Angeles, CA
90064
Contact: Dr. Kari Miller at 310 280-9813 email
Dr. Kari Miller is an educational therapist and founder of Miller Educational Excellence, an educational therapy center in Los Angeles. Miller Educational Excellence is committed to moving students with complicated learning needs to higher plateaus of success. We specialize in providing students from Kindergarten through adult (college and post-college students) with the learning support they need to move beyond their academic roadblocks. (Information provided by http://millereducationalexcellence.com/)

CLICK SCHOOLING
180 El Camino Real, suite 10
Millbrae, CA 94030
Contact: Diane Flynn Keith at 650 365-9425 email website
Welcome to ClickSchooling
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ClickSchooling brings you daily recommendations by email for entertaining websites that help your kids learn.
Simply sign-up in the upper right hand corner of our page to start receiving ClickSchooling’s web-based curriculum ideas and they will automatically arrive in your e-mail “inbox.” You can join thousands of homeschooling and learning-centered parents and educators on this FREE private e-list today! (Information provided by http://clickschooling.com/)

ADVANCE LA TRANSITION PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS W/ AUTISM & ASPERGER'S thehelpgroup
The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Contact: Lee Chernotsky at (818) 893-8370 email website
Learn about a new program to help post-high school young adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Disorder successfully transition to post-secondary options.
Life skills coaches help participants navigate new experiences and environments, take healthy risks and grow emotionally and functionally as they ADVANCE to a greater level of independence. Programs include a Summer Intensive Course to help the initial transition to college or work; therapeutic services, individual counseling sessions and support from credentialed clinicians; and a recreational social club. (Information provided by http://www.thehelpgroup.org/)

ACT, SING, DANCE, CONNECT...
3200 Motor Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Contact: Elaine Hall - Program Director at 310 836-1223 x 322 email website
Be part of a dynamic, creative community! Classes in dance, drama, music and musical theatre for 
ages 4 - 17.
-fully inclusive classes for all abilities and socialization for the entire family
-children with autism and other special needs join with typically developing youth and professionals to create joyful, meaningful relationships.
-Bar and Bat Mitzvah training and religious education classes are held Monday through Thursday at the beautiful Vista Del Mar campus at 3200 Motor Avenue in Los Angeles.
-private sessions and small group classes are being formed now.
-VIP is directed by Elaine Hall and founded on the principles of the Miracle Project featured on the 2-time Emmy award-winning HBO documentary, AUTISM, the musical. (Information provided by http://www.lanterman.org)

A SPECIAL NEEDS PLAN
Contact: aspafford@aspecialneedsplan.com at 8007698610 email website
A Special Needs Plan is designed to serve families who are struggling with the worry surrounding their loved one's future care and financial well-being, overwhelmed by the complexity of coordinating all the necessary legal, financial, government benefits, communication & tax strategies and are frustrated because the family can't find professionals who have the expertise to help. (Information provided by http://www.aspecialneedsplan.com/)

BEST BUDDIES
5711 Slauson Avenue, suite 170
Culver City, CA 90230
Contact: Patricia Evans at 310 642-2620 email website
Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Information provided by www.bestbuddiescalifornia.org)

Ability First
Corporate Office:
1300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
Toll Free: 877-768-4600
Local Tel: 626-396-1010
Fax: 626-396-1021
7 Locations throughout Southern California
Ability First offers a broad range of programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives. Our 25 locations include 10 accessible housing complexes, two group homes, three work centers, one camp, eight community centers and an AbilityFirst Employment Services office. (Information provided by www.abilityfirst.org/)

The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties
12049 Woodruff Ave.

Downey, CA 90241-5603
Website:  thearclaoc
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/TheArcLAOC
Business Phone: (562) 803-4606
Chapter Email: 
admin@arcselac.org
Chapter #: 779
The Arc of Los Angeles and Orange Counties is committed to providing for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities the ability to form and work towards goals through training and education, based on their individual abilities. (Information provided by http://www.thearclaoc.org/)

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