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Training & Events Bulletin May & June 2018
All Services are Free Unless Otherwise Noted.
All classes are subject to change without notice. Please call before attending. If you require Spanish translation for any training/event, email [email protected] or call 310-258-4209 within one week of the meeting. Please leave your name, phone number and the name of the training that you would like to have translated.
Service Provider Trainings
MAY May 4—Friday; 10:30am – 12:00pm DOCUMENTATION TRAINING
Conference Room 4D
Please join other service providers and service coordinators in learning and reviewing the best
methods for documenting. Documentation is essential for helping staff members and organizations
defend against possible litigation. It should be used as a powerful teaching and learning tool. Come
and learn how to document in a systematic and thorough manner. Additional topics will include recognizing
the importance of a detailed documentation plan, understanding what should be reported and why, and how
to produce clear and organized incident reports. Presenter: Bernadette Daroca.
All registration and payment for the course must be completed online no later than 2 business days
before the training. We will no longer be accepting checks for our courses and we will not be able to
admit you if you have not paid ahead of time. This means no walk-ins will be admitted. The cost is
$15 which includes a certificate of completion. Link to Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/documentation-training-for-wrc-vendors-tickets-45364297836
May 15—Tuesday; 10:30am – 12:00pm
ARCA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING
This training will cover Legislative and Budget processes and the most effective ways to engage
at the grassroots level with your representatives. Ensuring your voice is heard by elected officials
– and your community’s needs are understood – is critical to giving your center a voice and
position of respect in the conversations that are always happening about the developmental
services system. Presenter: Daniel Savino, ARCA Government Affairs/Community Relations
Director.
Training Topics:
How a bill actually becomes a law
The Budget – from November Estimates to June signing
Effective advocacy on legislation; it’s all in the timing
Real-time resources
Grassroots advocacy, not astroturf activism
In the House and in the Home: developing lasting relationships with your representatives
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3 Separate Session Times at WRC- Sessions are open to all, but geared to the intended audience:
10:30am-12:00pm- During SPAC Meeting (Service Providers)
Link to register: https://arcaserviceproviders.eventbrite.com
2pm-3:30pm- Staff (WRC Staff & Provider Staff)
Link to register: https://arcawrcstaffsession.eventbrite.com
6pm-7:30pm- WRC Community (Individuals, Families, Friends, Partners)
Link to register: https://arcacommunitysession.eventbrite.com
May 16—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 7:30pm
SELF-DETERMINATION INFORMATION SESSION (ENGLISH)
Danneker Boardroom
Receive services through a regional center? Learn more about the new Self-Determination Program. You will learn:
How the program allows you to make meaningful choices about the way you live your life! How the program will work. How you can get support from others to be part of the program. How you can sign up for the lottery to be picked for the first 3-year phase-in.
NOTE: To sign up for the Self-Determination lottery, you or your family member will need their Unique
Client Identifier (UCI) number. If you do not know your UCI #, contact your Service Coordinator to get
it. Sponsored by the Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee of the Westside Regional Center**If
needed, additional childcare hours can be requested through your service coordinator. Link to
register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/informational-meeting-on-the-self-determination-program-
in-english-tickets-43497144129
May 22—Tuesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
PROJECT SEARCH INFORMATION SESSION
Conference Room 4A
LAUSD students, parents and WRC staff are invited to attend an information session on Project SEARCH being held at WRC on 1/23/18. Project SEARCH is a one-year education program placing LAUSD students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in unpaid internships at West LA Kaiser. Interns learn the skills needed to obtain competitive community employment at the conclusion of the program. Mission: Project SEARCH is dedicated to providing education and training to young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an innovative workforce career development model that benefits individual, workplace and community. Learn more at: www.projectsearch.us Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-search-ucla-information-session-tickets-45008159617
May 23—Wednesday; 10:00am–12:00pm
IDENTIFYTING A PREDATOR
The future has opened new doors but that can also allow for predators to sneak in! The training will help you recognize signs and potential dangers of financial, sexual and physical abuse. We will review helpful tips for protecting yourself and loved ones. CCL Approved. Presented by Stephanie Young Consultants. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/identifying-a-predator-tickets-45694588745
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May 23 & 24—Wednesday & Thursday; 8:30am – 4:00pm (2 Day Course) CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION COURSE (CPI) Conference Room 4D Please read carefully, as WRC has a new enrollment policy and procedure for the CPI course:
This class is available for Westside Regional Center service providers only. Those who are not WRC service providers should contact CPI directly to locate an alternative course.
All registration and payment for the course must be completed online no later than 2 business days before the training. We will no longer be accepting checks for our courses and we will not be able to admit you if you have not paid ahead of time. This means no walk-ins will be admitted.
We will be using Eventbrite for registration and payment. The cost of the class is $20 a person. Eventbrite accepts PayPal and all major credit cards. Once you receive your confirmation email and ticket, print it out and ensure that the person attending the training brings it with them.
**Important: Upon paying online, please send a follow-up email to [email protected] with the name of your organization, your vendor number and name of the participants you are registering for. Registration is not complete until you have sent this email.**
If you have not taken CPI since January 2016, you will need to take the full 2-day course instead of the refresher.
o Please make sure you sign up for the correct class. There are no refunds available. o If you are having an issue navigating the online registration, you may call 310-258-4001
and ask to speak with Angela Edmond.
This is a two day course. Participants must complete both days of training in order to receive certification.
Course Description: Non-violent crisis intervention is a safe, non-harmful behavior management system
designed to help professionals provide for the best possible care and welfare of individuals, even during the
most violent situations. This course will assist the professional to develop skills in early and appropriate
intervention for potential crisis situations while keeping in mind the care, welfare, safety and security of all
involved. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, must be physically able to participate, must take a
written pre and post-test independently, and must attend all days in order to complete this class. Link to
Register: https://wrc-may-cpi.eventbrite.com
JUNE June 13 —Wednesday; 1:30pm– 3:30pm
CRSIS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES: CRISIS PREVENTION AND SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT (1/2 IN THIS SERIES) This training will focus on providing caregivers with crisis preventative techniques. The importance of modeling, schedules, and reinforcement systems will be discussed. This forum will provide space for those attending to consult with fellow colleagues and professionals and to discuss effective alternatives for client behavioral concerns. Presented by the Crisis Response Project (CRP), the training is intended for Direct Support Professionals, Administrators, friends, and family members. This is the first session in this quarterly series. The next session, Crisis Intervention Tools & Reactive Strategies will be hosted on 8/23 at WRC. To get the most out of this series it is recommended that participants attend both sessions in the series. Space is limited! Link to Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crisis-management-workshop-series-crisis-prevention-and-
successful-support-12-tickets-45735303524 June 13 & 14—Wednesday & Thursday; 8:30am – 4:00pm (2 Day Course) CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION COURSE (CPI) Conference Room 4D Please read carefully, as WRC has a new enrollment policy and procedure for the CPI course:
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This class is available for Westside Regional Center service providers only. Those who are not WRC service providers should contact CPI directly to locate an alternative course.
All registration and payment for the course must be completed online no later than 2 business days before the training. We will no longer be accepting checks for our courses and we will not be able to admit you if you have not paid ahead of time. This means no walk-ins will be admitted.
We will be using Eventbrite for registration and payment. The cost of the class is $20 a person. Eventbrite accepts PayPal and all major credit cards. Once you receive your confirmation email and ticket, print it out and ensure that the person attending the training brings it with them.
**Important: Upon paying online, please send a follow-up email to [email protected] with the name of your organization, your vendor number and name of the participants you are registering for. Registration is not complete until you have sent this email.**
If you have not taken CPI since January 2016, you will need to take the full 2-day course instead of the refresher.
o Please make sure you sign up for the correct class. There are no refunds available. o If you are having an issue navigating the online registration, you may call 310-258-4001
and ask to speak with Angela Edmond.
This is a two day course. Participants must complete both days of training in order to receive certification. Course Description: Non-violent crisis intervention is a safe, non-harmful behavior management system designed to help professionals provide for the best possible care and welfare of individuals, even during the most violent situations. This course will assist the professional to develop skills in early and appropriate intervention for potential crisis situations while keeping in mind the care, welfare, safety and security of all involved. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, must be physically able to participate, must take a written pre and post-test independently, and must attend all days in order to complete this
class. Link to Register: https://june-cpi.eventbrite.com
June 21—Thursday; 10:00am – 11:00am
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) INFORMATION SESSION Danneker Boardroom
This information session will cover the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)-CMS Final Rule which requires that all HCBS meet certain qualifications for integration and support, enabling full access to the greater community; promoting individual choice, rights, freedom and independence in making life choices. This session will additionally cover Person Centered Planning (an approach to determining, planning for and working toward the preferred future of a person based on their strengths, capabilities, preferences, lifestyle and cultural background), Risk Assessment (identifying and documenting safeguards, supports, education and training necessary for individual service planning), as well as the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, Employment First and overview of ABLE Savings Plans (key employment legislation, policy, philosophy and practice). This information session is one hour long and agency providers are encouraged to stay after the first hour for discussion and review of the Provider Self-Assessment Questionnaire and Funding Incentives. This session is open to all staff, providers, individuals and families. Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-information-session-june-tickets-45671183740
June 26—Tuesday; 10:00am – 12:00pm
BI-MONTHLY SERVICE PROVIDER TRAINING: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Danneker Boardroom
Presented by Shelby Walker, RN and Kathy Converse, RN.
Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bi-monthly-service-provider-training-signs-and-
symptoms-of-a-medical-emergency-tickets-45702256680
Recurring Meetings for Service Providers
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May 15—Tuesday; 10:30am – 11:30am
SERVICE PROVIDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING-- ARCA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
This training will cover Legislative and Budget processes and the most effective ways to engage
at the grassroots level with your representatives. Ensuring your voice is heard by elected
officials – and your community’s needs are understood – is critical to giving your center a voice
and position of respect in the conversations that are always happening about the developmental
services system. Presenter: Daniel Savino, ARCA Government Affairs/Community Relations
Director.
Training Topics:
How a bill actually becomes a law
The Budget – from November Estimates to June signing
Effective advocacy on legislation; it’s all in the timing
Real-time resources
Grassroots advocacy, not astroturf activism
In the House and in the Home: developing lasting relationships with your representatives
10:30am-12:00pm- During SPAC Meeting (Service Providers)
Link to register: https://arcaserviceproviders.eventbrite.com
May 16— Wednesday; 1:00pm –2:30pm
EMPLOYMENT FIRST BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conference Room 4a The WRC Employment Frist Business Advisory Committee is looking for a diverse group of individuals and would love to see business owners join! The purpose of the committee is to partner and collaborate; promote outreach and education regarding community-based, integrated employment, resulting in the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. Please inquire about joining the committee with Pam Arturi at [email protected] or 310-258-4276. May 16 —Wednesday; 2:00pm – 3:30pm
WRC SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT ROUNDTABLE (BI-MONTHLY MEETING)
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
This is a forum for Supported Employment Provider Agencies to receive support, education, feedback and information sharing. Meetings are held every other month on the third Wednesday of the month. No RSVP is required.
JUNE June 19—Tuesday; 10:30am – 12:00pm
SERVICE PROVIDERS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The WRC Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) is open to anyone who provides a vendored service to WRC clients. WRC encourages all vendors to attend. This is your opportunity to find out about what’s happening at the Regional Center, and give your input and ideas to the WRC Board of Directors. Rotating SPAC members host a continental breakfast each month. New members are WELCOME! Contact Joe Montez at (310) 258-4014. June 20—Wednesday; 1:00pm –2:30pm
EMPLOYMENT FIRST BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conference Room 4a
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The WRC Employment Frist Business Advisory Committee is looking for a diverse group of individuals and would love to see business owners join! The purpose of the committee is to partner and collaborate; promote outreach and education regarding community-based, integrated employment, resulting in the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community. Please inquire about joining the committee with Pam Arturi at [email protected] or 310-258-4276.
Monthly Public Meetings
MAY May 1—Tuesday; 5:00pm – 7:00pm
CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conference Room 4B The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets every first Wednesday of the month between 3:30-5:00 pm at the Westside Regional Center. The purpose of CAC is for consumer advocacy leaders in the Westside area to meet and share ideas about self-advocacy. CAC is a sub-committee of the WRC Board of Directors. All WRC consumers are invited to attend. Contact Linda Butler at (310) 258-4245. May 1—Tuesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
SELF-DETERMINATION TASK FORCE
Conference Room: 4A
This is a public meeting typically held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. The committee shall review the development and ongoing progress of the Self-Determination Program, including whether the program advances the principles of self-determination and is operating consistent the Regional Center and the Department of Developmental Services. May 2—Wednesday; 5:30pm – 6:00pm
CLIENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Danneker Boardroom, 3
rd Floor
The Client Services Committee reviews services and policies as they relate to clients and families.
May 2—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Board Meeting is being held on Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00PM at Westside Regional Center
5901 Green Valley Circle, Mike Danneker Boardroom on the 3rd Floor, Culver City, CA 90230.
May 23—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
EQUITY TASK FORCE
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Equity Task Force Meeting is being held on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 6:00PM at Westside
Regional Center 5901 Green Valley Circle, Mike Danneker Boardroom on the 3rd Floor, Culver City,
CA 90230.
May 29—Tuesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
SELF-DETERMINATION TASK FORCE
Conference Room: 4A
This is a public meeting typically held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm.
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The committee shall review the development and ongoing progress of the Self-Determination Program, including whether the program advances the principles of self-determination and is operating consistent the Regional Center and the Department of Developmental Services.
JUNE
June 6—Wednesday; 5:00pm – 7:00pm
CONSUMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Conference Room 4D The Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) meets every first Wednesday of the month between 3:30-5:00 pm at the Westside Regional Center. The purpose of CAC is for consumer advocacy leaders in the Westside area to meet and share ideas about self-advocacy. CAC is a sub-committee of the WRC Board of Directors. All WRC consumers are invited to attend. Contact Linda Butler at (310) 258-4245.
June 6—Wednesday; 5:30pm – 6:00pm
CLIENT SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING Danneker Boardroom, 3
rd Floor
The Client Services Committee reviews services and policies as they relate to clients and families.
June 6—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Board Meeting is being held on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:00PM at Westside Regional Center
5901 Green Valley Circle, Mike Danneker Boardroom on the 3rd Floor, Culver City, CA 90230.
June 27—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 8:00pm
EQUITY TASK FORCE
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Equity Task Force Meeting is being held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 6:00PM at Westside
Regional Center 5901 Green Valley Circle, Mike Danneker Boardroom on the 3rd Floor, Culver City,
CA 90230.
Monthly Support Groups and Workshops by WRC Family Resource and Empowerment Center
MAY
May 3—Thursday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
INFORMED EDUCATION PARTNERS (FOR WESTSIDE FAMILIES ONLY)
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
This group provides information and strategies to assist parents to become stronger advocates at their Individualized Education Planning meeting with the school districts. Meets 1st Thursday of each month. Call (310)258-4063 to RSVP. Limited childcare available.
May 8—Tuesday
IHSS WORKSHOP
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Westside Family Resource Empowerment Center of Los Angeles is offering In Home Support
Services Workshops to help families that are applying or that are providing IHSS support and need
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more hours. This workshop is held on the 2nd
Tuesday of every month. For more information and to
RSVP call 310-258-4063. No walk-ins will be admitted.
Orientation to the IHSS Program; 10:00am-12:00pm
A session for people that are applying for IHSS and want to know more about the basic steps of the application process. Advanced IHSS Trainings; 12:30pm-2:30pm For people that want to learn the basic steps to appeal IHSS or are requesting a re-evaluation of
IHSS hours
May 12—Saturday; 9:00am – 1:00pm
SIB SHOP
Conference Room 4a
Support group for siblings of children who have special needs. This group is for families served by
Westside Regional Center only.
May 15—Tuesday; 10:30am – 12:00pm
ARCA LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING
This training will cover Legislative and Budget processes and the most effective ways to engage
at the grassroots level with your representatives. Ensuring your voice is heard by elected
officials – and your community’s needs are understood – is critical to giving your center a voice
and position of respect in the conversations that are always happening about the developmental
services system. Presenter: Daniel Savino, ARCA Government Affairs/Community Relations
Director.
Training Topics:
How a bill actually becomes a law
The Budget – from November Estimates to June signing
Effective advocacy on legislation; it’s all in the timing
Real-time resources
Grassroots advocacy, not astroturf activism
In the House and in the Home: developing lasting relationships with your representatives
3 Separate Session Times at WRC- Sessions are open to all, but geared to the intended audience:
10:30am-12:00pm- During SPAC Meeting (Service Providers)
Link to register: https://arcaserviceproviders.eventbrite.com
2pm-3:30pm- Staff (WRC Staff & Provider Staff)
Link to register: https://arcawrcstaffsession.eventbrite.com
6pm-7:30pm- WRC Community (Individuals, Families, Friends, Partners)
Link to register: https://arcacommunitysession.eventbrite.com
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May 15—Tuesday; 3:00pm – 4:00pm
LETS TALK SELF-ADVOCACY
Conference Room 4D
Are you an individual receiving services from WRC? Want to learn more about self-advocacy? Want to meet others who can support you in advocating for yourself? Want to get your point across and still get your needs met? Or, do you want to encourage, support or teach others the skill of advocating for themselves? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, please join us. Bring your questions, ideas, bring a friend, we will listen and troubleshoot with you. If you have questions or need more information, please call Linda Butler at (310) 258-4245. Linda, Coordinator of Self-Advocacy for the WRC, will be available for individuals, families, and support staff to come discuss issues of Self-Advocacy. We meet at WRC in the 4th Floor Meeting Room. Take the elevator to the 4th floor and follow the signs to our group!
May 15—Tuesday; 6:30pm – 9:00pm
WEST L.A. CHADD
Conference Room 4A
Provides support for families of children, youth or adults with ADD/ADHD. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Call 310-258-4063 for my information.
May 16—Wednesday; 6:00pm – 7:30pm
SELF-DETERMINATION INFORMATION SESSION (ENGLISH)
Danneker Boardroom
Receive services through a regional center? Learn more about the new Self-Determination Program. You will learn:
How the program allows you to make meaningful choices about the way you live your life! How the program will work. How you can get support from others to be part of the program. How you can sign up for the lottery to be picked for the first 3-year phase-in.
NOTE: To sign up for the Self-Determination lottery, you or your family member will need their
Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number. If you do not know your UCI #, contact your Service
Coordinator to get it. Sponsored by the Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee of the
Westside Regional Center**If needed, additional childcare hours can be requested through your
service coordinator. Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/informational-meeting-on-the-
self-determination-program-in-english-tickets-43497144129
May 17—Thursday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP Danneker Boardroom, 3
rd Floor
We are happy to welcome the African American Families Support Group back to WRC. Please contact the FREC for childcare; we have limited space available. 310-258-4063. May 18—Friday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
ETHOPIAN SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
Meets 3rd Friday of each month. Call (310) 692-5669 for more information Limited childcare available. RSVP a must!
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June 7—Thursday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
INFORMED EDUCATION PARTNERS (FOR WESTSIDE FAMILIES ONLY)
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
This group provides information and strategies to assist parents to become stronger advocates at their Individualized Education Planning meeting with the school districts. Meets 1st Thursday of each month. Call (310)258-4063 to RSVP. Limited childcare available.
June 9—Saturday; 9:00am – 1:00pm
SIB SHOP
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
Support group for siblings of children who have special needs. This group is for families served by
Westside Regional Center only.
June 12—Tuesday
IHSS WORKSHOP
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
The Westside Family Resource Empowerment Center of Los Angeles is offering In Home Support
Services Workshops to help families that are applying or that are providing IHSS support and need
more hours. This workshop is held on the 2nd
Tuesday of every month. For more information and to
RSVP call 310-258-4063. No walk-ins will be admitted.
Orientation to the IHSS Program; 10:00am-12:00pm
A session for people that are applying for IHSS and want to know more about the basic steps of the application process. Advanced IHSS Trainings; 12:30pm-2:30pm For people that want to learn the basic steps to appeal IHSS or are requesting a re-evaluation of
IHSS hours
June 13 —Wednesday; 1:30pm– 3:30pm
CRSIS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES: CRISIS PREVENTION AND SUCCESSFUL SUPPORT (1/2 IN THIS SERIES) This training will focus on providing caregivers with crisis preventative techniques. The importance of modeling, schedules, and reinforcement systems will be discussed. This forum will provide space for those attending to consult with fellow colleagues and professionals and to discuss effective alternatives for client behavioral concerns. Presented by the Crisis Response Project (CRP), the training is intended for Direct Support Professionals, Administrators, friends, and family members. This is the first session in this quarterly series. The next session, Crisis Intervention Tools & Reactive Strategies will be hosted on 8/23 at WRC. To get the most out of this series it is recommended that participants attend both sessions in the series. Space is limited! Link to
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crisis-management-workshop-series-crisis-
prevention-and-successful-support-12-tickets-45735303524
June 15—Friday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
ETHOPIAN SUPPORT GROUP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
Meets 3rd Friday of each month. Call (310) 692-5669 for more information Limited childcare available. RSVP a must.
June 19—Tuesday; 3:00pm – 4:00pm
LETS TALK SELF-ADVOCACY
Conference Room 4D
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Are you an individual receiving services from WRC? Want to learn more about self-advocacy? Want to meet others who can support you in advocating for yourself? Want to get your point across and still get your needs met? Or, do you want to encourage, support or teach others the skill of advocating for themselves? If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, please join us. Bring your questions, ideas, bring a friend, we will listen and troubleshoot with you. If you have questions or need more information, please call Linda Butler at (310) 258-4245. Linda, Coordinator of Self-Advocacy for the WRC, will be available for individuals, families, and support staff to come discuss issues of Self-Advocacy. We meet at WRC in the 4th Floor Meeting Room. Take the elevator to the 4th floor and follow the signs to our group!
June 19—Tuesday; 6:30pm – 9:00pm
WEST L.A. CHADD
Danneker Boardroom, 3rd
Floor
Provides support for families of children, youth or adults with ADD/ADHD. This group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm-9:00pm. Call 310-258-4063 for my information.
June 21—Thursday; 10:00am – 11:00am
HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES (HCBS) INFORMATION SESSION Danneker Boardroom
This information session will cover the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)-CMS Final Rule which requires that all HCBS meet certain qualifications for integration and support, enabling full access to the greater community; promoting individual choice, rights, freedom and independence in making life choices. This session will additionally cover Person Centered Planning (an approach to determining, planning for and working toward the preferred future of a person based on their strengths, capabilities, preferences, lifestyle and cultural background), Risk Assessment (identifying and documenting safeguards, supports, education and training necessary for individual service planning), as well as the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, Employment First and overview of ABLE Savings Plans (key employment legislation, policy, philosophy and practice). This information session is one hour long and agency providers are encouraged to stay after the first hour for discussion and review of the Provider Self-Assessment Questionnaire and Funding Incentives. This session is open to all staff, providers, individuals and families. Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-information-session-june-tickets-45671183740
June 21—Thursday; 6:30pm – 8:30pm
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP Danneker Boardroom, 3
rd Floor
We are happy to welcome the African American Families Support Group back to WRC. Please contact the FREC for childcare; we have limited space available. 310-258-4063.
Upcoming Conferences for WRC Clients and their Families
MAY May 5—Saturday; 10:00am– 1:00pm
WRC ANNUAL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD FAIR Danneker Boardroom
Join Westside for our Annual Transition to Adulthood Fair on Saturday, May 5th, 2018! Transitioning
to adulthood can be overwhelming and Westside wants to help ease the process by breaking down
information about the available services and supports based on topic. The format of the day will
consist of two session times followed by a third open session. Each session will have a brief
overview of the services and supports available through Westside service providers, our partnering
agencies and generic resources. The remainder of each session time will give individuals and
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families a chance to gather resources and speak with vendors who provide services corresponding
to the topics being discussed in each room.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. The event is
free and there is no pre-registration. Please arrive by 9am to sign-up for the two sessions you wish
to attend. Space is limited in each session. Spanish Translation will be available in each Session!
Light refreshments will be served.
THE MENTOR NETWORK FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR WRC FAMILIES
The Mentor’s Network Family Behavioral Services (FBS) offers classes that help families with a child exhibiting behavioral challenges. Classes introduce and discuss behavioral principles and teach new skills using practical and individualized examples. Please contact your service coordinator about details for enrollment. For General information regarding The Mentor Network’s FBS, please contact Samantha Persoff at (424) 227-4442 ext. 201 or Leticia Franco at (424) 227-442 ext. 200 (para español).
Required Orientation - For Managing Behavior Classes, attendance to an orientation is required prior to attending any of the classes offered by Mentor Network’s FBS. No appointment or reservation needed for orientation unless childcare is needed. Childcare is occasionally available for evening orientations only and reservation is required. Please call Samantha Persoff 424-227-4442 ext. 201 at least two days ahead to check for availability. Orientations are held are WRC on the 4
th floor unless
indicated otherwise.
English: 5/2, 6:00pm-7:00pm (Wednesday)
5/7, 6:00pm-7:00pm (Monday)
5/30, 11:00am-12:00pm (Wednesday)
These classes are for Individuals & Families of Westside Regional Center Only.
The following classes are being offered: Managing Behavior Class 1 Managing Behavior Class 2
(Completion of Managing Behavior Class 1 Required
Managing Behavior Class 3 (Completion of Managing Behavior Class 1 & 2 Required)
Toilet Training, TAY (Transition Aged Youth) & Body Awareness Class
Please call Mentor FBS for August and September schedule of classes.
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Networking and Life Skills Group
Join Us!
The Second THURSDAY of each month & The Third WEDNESDAY of each month
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Westside Regional Center
5901 Green Valley Circle, Culver City
Fun Activities * Yummy Snacks * Get Social – Hang out with your Friends and Meet new ones
* Participate in Interactive Presentations *
Who comes to this fun group?
Adults who want to be social
and have fun!
May I bring a friend?
Of course! Bring a friend and
you will also make friends at the
group.
Is there food?
YES! We have tasty
refreshments.
How much does it cost to go?
It’s FREE! That’s right, FREE!
What if I’m looking for a
roommate?
Attend a “Networking” meeting
and one of the peer mentors can
assist you.
May 2018 – June 2018
May 10th - Emergency Preparedness, “Are You
Ready”?
May 16th - GET SAFE, “Community Safety”
June 14th - Hawaiian Dancing, “Annual Luau”
June 20th - Latin Dancing… Bachata, Salsa
“Shake it Up”