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2 weeks ago
California

New San Bruno Home Offers Independence for Adults With Developmental Disabilities | KQED

fromKqed
2 weeks ago
California

New San Bruno Home Offers Independence for Adults With Developmental Disabilities | KQED

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Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Wish Book: The Independence Networks gives adult students with disabilities the opportunity to become the teacher

Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities teach weekly interest-based classes at the Independence Network, gaining leadership and vocational experience through a new student-led initiative.
Non-profit organizations
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Wish Book: 'My days consisted of tears': Parents band together to provide help, hope

Parents Helping Parents provided language-accessible guidance and peer support that transformed a refugee mother's ability to navigate services for her child with autism and disabilities.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Wish Book: Feeding souls, forging connections

Like all friends, the Friends of Grace nonprofit smooths out the rough edges of life. The San Jose group accomplishes this through a combination of classes, community and hot, healthy meals - a program known as Grace Art & Wellness that's held six days a week at the city-owned Northside Community Center. "Breakfast and lunch aren't just meals - they're a point of entry into healing and connection," said Shawna Scarpitti, president of the nonprofit.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Family members worry as support workers strike at GTA care home | CBC News

Support staff at Central West Specialized Development Services (CWSDS) a supportive living community for adults with developmental disabilities walked off the job on Wednesday evening more than 40 days after CWSDS management requested a no-board report.
Canada news
Public health
fromKqed
3 months ago

Medicaid Cuts Could Put Services for Disabled Californians At Risk | KQED

Federal Medicaid cuts risk eliminating California home- and community-based programs that enable adults with developmental disabilities to live, work, and access supportive services.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago

Guild hosts '60s themed beer-tasting fundraiser

"We had a wonderful event on Friday night at the Marine Park golf club. This has become a popular fundraiser for GEC thanks to the generosity of Marine Park golf club and our vendors."
Fundraising
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
8 months ago

Santa Clara County hospital increases youth clinic services - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County is expanding clinic services for youth with developmental disabilities to meet rising demand and reduce wait times.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
8 months ago

From the Publisher: The Willowbrook wars rage on 50 years later | amNewYork

Local journalism is vital for advocating change in social care policies.
Reflecting on the legacy of Willowbrook highlights ongoing issues in care for the developmentally disabled.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Glen Cove's Tiegerman school celebrates 40 years of helping kids and adults with developmental disabilities

Parental involvement and teamwork are crucial in supporting children with disabilities at Tiegerman School.
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