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In this issue: News and Commentary Autism Awareness Month Events Calendar Bravo, Special Needs Talent Showcase! ______
News and Commentary:
Budget: Disaster averted for the DD community, but we are not out of the woods yet The budget pact means an estimated $306.5 million in new general fund money fo the state's developmental disability system serving nearly 300,000 residents. Money will be used for rate increases for the 21 regional centers and their contracted vendors....
Interview: Developmental disability meets criminal justice, with SARC's Jim Elliott We have increasingly been hearing frightening stories about individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities getting caught in the criminal justice system after episodes of disruptive or difficult behaviors. To better understand what happens when our children or grown children are accused of a crime, we spoke recently with Jim Elliott, MSW, Manager, Community Placement Program and Public Policy Compliance, San Andreas Regional Center....
Highlights: Roundtable on the state and future of autism research, at Stanford We had a full house at our debut autism research roundtable. Because many people wished to attend but couldn't make it, here are some notes from the talks and Q&A.....
Book: Bay Area autism mom Anne Ross shares her story in "Beyond Rain Man" Beyond Rain Man: What One Psychologist Learned Raising a Son on the Autism Spectrum is the memoir of a school psychologist raising a son on the spectrum while working with children on the spectrum, and what she learned over the years as a professional and as a mother. The book is available in print and ebook April 5.....
______April is Autism Awareness Month: Come Out and Support SFASA! Saturday, April 16: Basecamp Fitness Studios' Miles For Autism Place: All 4 of the Basecamp Fitness studios Burlingame, SF, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood What: For every mile biked in the gym, Basecamp Fitness will donate back one dollar to SFASA. Special Autism Awareness shirts will generate $15.00 per sale to support us. Here is your excuse to hit the gym! Join the workout and support this great cause! Basecamp Fitness Info: http://www.basecampfitness.co/ Tuesday, April 26: Vault 164 Autism Awareness Fundraiser Vault one sixty four What: 15% of the day's sales will go to Autism Society SF Bay Area! If you can't make it for dinner, come for lunch: Laurine Domenici of Napa's Jamieson Ranch winery will be pouring complimentary glasses of Lighthorse Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at lunch and some of their proceeds will also go to autism research and support. Come out and lunch with SFASA board members to talk shop! Just email us at [email protected] to RSVP. Thanks to owner Brad Goldberg for his continued generosity and support for SFASA! Place: Vault 164 Restaurant 164 South B St., San Mateo, CA 94401 Make your reservation today! 6503488164 ______More April Events (see our full event calendar here)
Saturday, April 2: Jack of the Red Hearts, Sonoma Film Festival Time: 5:00 11:00pm Place: Sonoma Veterans Memorial Hall 126 1st Street West, Sonoma, CA 95476
What: “Jack of the Red Hearts” by Twinning Director, Janet Grillo Picture Sweetwater will be presenting the film on April 2nd at the SIFF with packages available for a prescreening event, dinner and awards ceremony.
More Info & Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jackoftheredheartstickets 22587393502
Saturday, April 2: Celebrate Autism Awareness Day at Picture AutismPalooza An Azure Family MiniFestival Time: 1:30pm Place: Braun Music Center, Stanford University What: AutismPalooza is an Autism Awareness Day afternoon musical mini festival. Family members and caregivers of all ages are welcome to attend. FREE but donations to support Autism Fun Bay Area greatly appreciated. More Info & Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2519838
Sunday, April 3: Autism Resource Fair at the Milpitas Library Time: 24pm Representatives of the local autism community will be on hand to provide useful information about the autism resources and services in the Milpitas area. Parents Helping Parents, Milpitas Unified School District, The Friends of Children with Special Needs, and of course the Milpitas Library will all be present to help you navigate the wealth of information available. We’ll also have Sensory Stations set up for children of all abilities to participate in. ______
Saturday, April 9 and Tuesday April 12: Sensory Friendly Film: Batman V. Superman: Dawn Of Justice Time: 10am April 9, 7pm April 12, various locations More Info: www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensoryfriendlyfilms
Tuesday, April 12: Mindfulness Skills for Parents: Eight Picture Tuesday Mornings Time: 9:00am 1:00pm Duration: 4/12 5/31/16 plus one Saturday morning on 5/21 Fee: $100 (some scholarships are available) Registration: https://app.certain.com/profile/form/index.cfm?PKformID=0x22833075286 More Info: Email [email protected] or call 6507216327
Wednesday, April 13: Special Needs Trust Administration Free Time: 6:30 8:30pm Place: California Community Opportunities 3315 Almaden Expressway Suite 20 San Jose, CA 95118 What: Speaker Nathan Schackenberg, COO The Good Shepherd Fund, will discuss how the Good Shepherd Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities, can protect your loved ones with special needs in your absence. Cost: Free but registration is required. More Info: http://specialneedslawgroup.com/images/Flyer%E2%80%93GoodShepherdFund April132016.pdf Registration: https://s08.123signup.com/event/details/pkjxh
Thurday, April 14: Autism Parent Support Group Meeting Picture Time: 7 9pm Place: Stanford Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Building 401 Quarry Rd. Room 2209 (free parking in the evenings)
Saturday, April 16: East Bay Regional Housing Support Meeting Time: 10am 12:30pm Place: Fremont area More Info: For more info and location, email Irene at [email protected]
Saturday, April 16: Santa Clara County High School Autism Awareness Concert Time: 12 4pm Place: Santana Row 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128 What: The 2nd Annual Light It Up Blue benefit concert. Local bands donate their time to help raise funds for PACE programs and services. Additionally, both the Santana Row and The Alameda Pasta Pomodoro restaurant locations will donate 15% of your bill to PACE! Band lineup so far: Monta Vista Jazz Band, Cymbalize, The Drought, Monta Vista TriM. More Info: http://www.santanarow.com/events/lightitupblueatsantanarow Picture
Picture Saturday, April 23: Pathways To The Future, Employment and Transition Fair Time: 10am 1pm Place: Cheney Hall, UC Berkeley campus What: Employment, academic and transition resources for young adults on the autism spectrum, ADHD or other learning differences, and their families. A variety of corporations and organizations serving the autism and learning disabled community will be exhibiting at this new event. Sponsored by UC Berkeley and CIP, a comprehensive transition program for young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences. Contact: [email protected]; [email protected]; or call (510) 7044476 ext. 106
Saturday, April 23: Sensory Friendly Film: The Jungle Book Time: 10am, various locations More Info: www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensoryfriendlyfilms
Saturday, April 23: Autism Speaks Walk, San Jose Time: 9am1pm Place: History Park in San Jose, CA What: Fundraising walk to support research and programs that are changing the future for those who struggle with autism. Info & Registration: www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1150374
Saturday, April 23: Autism Awareness Walk, Concord Picture Time: 9:30am12pm Meet at TOPS, Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Avenue, Concord, CA 94518 What: The only Autism Awareness walk in the city of Concord! Come support the cause with a 1.6 mile walk. Water and light snack provided at halfway point at Adaptive Learning Center for brief dedication to ALC’s new garden. RSVP, please by April 13. Info & Registration: www.c4al.org
Tuesday, April 26: Special Needs Trust Workshop Picture Area: Campbell, San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale and surrounding areas Time: 4 5:30pm Place: Law Office of Roy W. Litherland 3425 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 240, Campbell, CA 95008 Info & Registration: http://www.attorneyoffice.com/seminars/128/specialneedstrustworkshop campbell/
Tuesday, April 26: Sensory Friendly Film: The Huntsman: Winter's War Time: 7pm, various locations More Info: www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensoryfriendlyfilms
Saturday, April 30: Children’s Discovery Museum Play Your Way Picture Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Place: Discovery Museum of San Jose 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA 95110 What: Relax and enjoy an evening of handson learning, where the staff is prepared to ensure a successful experience for your family, and get to know other families and learn about local resources. Info & Registration: https://www.cdm.org/celebrate/playyourway/
Thursday, May 5: 12th Annual Autism Special Needs Trust Picture Seminar Presented by Gilfix and La Poll Time: 2 4pm OR 6 8pm FREE Place: Crowne Plaza Cabana 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306 Registration: Reserve space by calling 6504938070 or online at www.GILFIX.com.
Picture Saturday, May 7: 9th Annual Autism Spectrum Disorders Update Keynote Speakers: Catherine Lord, PhD and Peter Mundy, PhD; Presented by Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital Time: 8:15am 4:30pm Place: Li Ka Shing Conference Center, Stanford University, 291 Campus Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94305 Cost: $125 (continental breakfast and buffet lunch provided) Register here More Info: Email [email protected] or call 6507216327 ______
Bravo, Special Needs Talent Showcase!
Congratulations to visionary Anna Wang and Friends of Childrens with Special Needs for sponsoring their second annual Special Needs Talent Showcase on last Saturday, March 19 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. The 27 talented performers shone like superstars, and performed before a full house of over 600 audience members, five prominent judges and the returning emcee anchorman Matt Keller. Each winner received a $500 cash prize, a trophy, a commendation by California Assembly member Kansen Chu, who also served as a judge, and a performancequality promotional video by Galaxy Media to be used to showcase their talents for future performance engagements. Other finalists received a $100, a trophy and a commendation. Honorable mention performers received a parting gift from the Golden State Warriors and a commendation as well. All three winners had forms of autism and exceptional musical talent. Bravo! ______Join Our Email List and DONATE today!
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