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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing candidate wanting to apply for a non-DOT driving position, and didn't get the job because of a hearing requirement, accommodation issue, or some other senseless requirement, please contact:

Michelle Silvers, Federal Investigator of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 255 E. Temple St., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213)894-1062 V (213)894-1055 Fax (714)495-2832 VP

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TC GLAD - Tri County - Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing candidate wanting to apply for a non-DOT driving position, and didn't get the job because of a hearing requirement, accommodation issue, or some other senseless requirement, please contact:

Michelle Silvers, Federal Investigator of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 255 E. Temple St., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213)894-1062 V (213)894-1055 Fax (714)495-2832 VP

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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing candidate wanting to apply for a non-DOT driving position, and didn't get the job because of a hearing requirement, accommodation issue, or some other senseless requirement, please contact:

Michelle Silvers, Federal Investigator of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 255 E. Temple St., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213)894-1062 V (213)894-1055 Fax (714)495-2832 VP

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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing candidate wanting to apply for a non-DOT driving position, and didn't get the job because of a hearing requirement, accommodation issue, or some other senseless requirement, please contact:

Michelle Silvers, Federal Investigator of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 255 E. Temple St., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213)894-1062 V (213)894-1055 Fax (714)495-2832 VP

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Welcome to MCS. We are a Social Purpose Corporation that supports individuals on their path to finding employment and attaining economic self-sufficiency.

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Welcome to MCS. We are a Social Purpose Corporation that supports individuals on their path to finding employment and attaining economic self-sufficiency.

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San Luis Obispo Special Education Local Plan Area | Include.Engage.Inspire

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Thank you for visiting the San Luis Obispo County Special Education Local Plan Area (SLO County SELPA) website.

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Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing employee or Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing candidate wanting to apply for a non-DOT driving position, and didn't get the job because of a hearing requirement, accommodation issue, or some other senseless requirement, please contact:

Michelle Silvers, Federal Investigator of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 255 E. Temple St., 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213)894-1062 V (213)894-1055 Fax (714)495-2832 VP

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Tri-Counties Regional Center provides supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

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Resources to Learn, Grow, and Do!

Disability Support Services provides support to adult students with disabilities so they can successfully transition to, participate in, and complete their post-secondary education at NOCE.

DSS provides additional support that can help students achieve their academic goals at our sister colleges, Cypress College and Fullerton College. DSS assistance and programs help students achieve their goals related to higher education, competitiveness, integrated employment, and living more independently.

DSS Programs and Services

Students can access a variety of accommodations, assistive technologies and materials in alternate formats to support academic success.

These noncredit college classes help students with mild intellectual disabilities (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) gain independence in school, work, and the community.

ARISE is an educational support and wellness hub. Staff focus on helping students develop organizational, academic and social skills, and providing students with support for their mental health needs. The hub has been designed to provide individualized support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but many students benefit from the services provided by ARISE.

WISE curriculum is similar to the DSS classes and provides a 1:4 staff to student ratio for those who need additional instructional support.

WAIII helps students to prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive integrated employment.

C2C provides support services that help students with ID succeed in noncredit and credit classes leading to an inclusive college experience. C2C helps students obtain employment upon completion of their educational goals.

Students receive educational coaching to support their inclusive post-secondary educational goals and increase their ability to get jobs in competitive industries.

Students learn the skills needed to independently use the public transportation system.

Students in the DSS Program receive specialized academic counseling, assessment, and registration assistance.

About the DSS Program

NOCE's DSS Program is the noncredit provider for the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). This team helps students with verified disabilities obtain educational accommodations and support services. DSS is committed to supporting students in pursuing their inclusive educational and vocational goals. DSS programs are designed in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Note: Students may be eligible for educational coaching services to support them with taking inclusive classes at Cypress College and Fullerton College.

Ready to Begin?

Find the DSS program at an NOCE location near you!

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CA Department of Developmental Services - Agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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California Laws

The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is codified in the California Welfare and Institutions Code. This compilation, prepared by the Legislative Counsel, includes the 2022 revisions to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and related laws (Divisions 4.1, 4.5, and 4.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and Title 14 of the Government Code). For the official and most current versions of the Lanterman Act and other California law, please visit the California Legislative Information website. This edition shows all sections as they are in effect on and after January 1, 2023. If you have questions, please email PIO@dds.ca.gov.

The publication, "A Consumer's Guide to the Lanterman Act," is a booklet for adults with developmental disabilities and was written with the help of consumers.

This guide is in Adobe Acrobat PDF. Please note that the files are large and may require updating to the current version of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to be correctly viewed and printed.

Request a free copy by mail.

Please email PIO@dds.ca.gov and include your name, organization, address, and phone number; and how many copies of the English or Spanish versions. There is a limited supply of these booklets; requests of more than five(5) copies per address will be filled on an as-needed basis.

Department of Developmental Services Office of Legislation, Regulations and Public Affairs Attn: CONSUMER'S GUIDE 1215 O Street (MS 9-10) Sacramento, CA 95814

If you have any questions regarding the above publication, please contact the Office of Legislation, Regulations and Public Affairs at 916-654-1884.

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Parent’s Guide to the Special Needs Letter of Intent

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San Luis Obispo County, Santa Maria & Lompoc Communities

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Of course, it's sometimes still necessary to come see us in person and we appreciate your visit. Stop by our locations listed below during regular office hours.

Los Angeles, CA 90045 Life Steps Foundation (Headquarters)
5757 West Century Boulevard, Suite 880

( 310) 410-8190

LSF Children and Family Services - Southern California
632 West Avenue, H-8
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 266-0756

LSF Children and Family Services - Northern California
828 C. Mahler Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 777-9182

LSF Happy Campers Children's Center
14035 Francisquito Avenue
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(626) 338-5090

LSF We Play We Learn
830 Rosita Road
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 660-5404

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The Activity Center Program provides individualized services to promote education in daily living skills, safety concerns, social skills, mobility training, physical development, vocational skills, the effective use of one's leisure time and assessing community resources.

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Services Affirming Family Empowerment (SAFE)

SAFE teams convene in four areas of the county: North, Coast, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande to provide various levels of service and provide multi-agency collaboration and coordination to seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families.

The SAFE team receives referrals and designs individualized, collaborative interventions. The goals of SAFE are:

To reduce the number of children requiring out of home care such as foster home, group homes or hospitalization

To reduce recidivism in Probation involved youth

To improve school attendance; and to stabilize the child in their own home.

The SAFE team is comprised of the family, staff from the Behavioral Health Department, Department of Social Services, Probation, County Office of Education and various School Districts, The Link, CAPSLO, and other community agencies.

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

Each region of the county that a SAFE team is located has specific times for their interagency meetings. You can access them by calling the following locations.

Paso Robles Link Family Resource Center 1802 Chestnut St., Paso Robles (805) 238-2775

Atascadero Link Family Resource Center 6500 Morro Road suite A, Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 466-5404

Coastal Family Resource Center Sunnyside Elementary School 880 Manzanita Drive, Los Osos, CA 93402 (805) 235-6610

San Luis Obispo Family Resource Center 1500 Lizzie St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 458-5499.

South County SAFE 1086 E. Grand Ave, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 (805) 474-2105

Oceano Family Resource Center 1511 19th St., Oceano, CA 93445 (805) 474-3690

Nipomo Family Resource Center 920 W. Tefft St., Nipomo , CA 93444 (805) 473-4373

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SAFE teams convene in four areas of the county: North, Coast, San Luis Obispo, and Arroyo Grande to provide various levels of service and provide multi-agency collaboration and coordination to seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. The SAFE team receives referrals and designs individualized, collaborative interventions.

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CA Department of Developmental Services - Agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Vision:

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience respect for their culture and language preferences, their choices, beliefs, values, needs, and goals, from a person-centered service system made up of a network of community agencies that provide high quality, outcome-based and equitable services.

Visión:

Las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo serán respetadas por sus preferencias culturales y lingüísticas, sus decisiones, creencias, valores, necesidades y metas, apoyados por un sistema de servicios centrado en las personas formado por una red de agencias comunitarias que brindan servicios de alta calidad con resultados y servicios equitativos.

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The United States Social Security Administration | SSA

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SBCSELPA - Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area

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Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area (SBCSELPA) - SBCSELPA

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Background:

The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 authorized Social Security to award grants, contracts or cooperative agreements to provide community-based Work Incentives expertise to beneficiaries of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability. We currently have 74 cooperative agreements throughout every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Services:

The goal of the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program is to enable beneficiaries with disabilities to receive accurate information, and use that information to make a successful transition to work. Each WIPA project has Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWIC) who will:

Current WIPA Awardees:

Effective July 1, 2021, Social Security awarded Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) cooperative agreements to 74 organizations. Please visit the current listing of 2021 WIPA awardees.

To locate and find contact information for a WIPA provider, please click on the following links to use the Find Help tool on the Choose Work website or call the Ticket To Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET.

WIPA Resources:

Training for WIPA staff on Social Security Work Incentives and other benefit programs:

Social Security has a contract with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to provide training and technical support to the WIPA project staff.

VCU training website

Cloud Storage:

We now have a process and authorization to use cloud storage and file sharing for our WIPA Program. You may purchase cloud services using our funding, and you may store SSA information under the following conditions:

The service has Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) approval; and

You confirm that the service has FedRAMP approval with your Project Officer prior to use; and

You send verification of the service you have and intend to use to your Project Officer for final approval. This can be a screenshot; and

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Here is a link to a list of services: FedRAMP Authorization

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Background: The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 authorized Social Security to award grants, contracts or cooperative agreements to provide community-based Work Incentives expertise to beneficiaries of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability. We currently have 74 cooperative agreements throughout every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S.

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WWW.NCSGUARDIANS.COM

call: 661.588.1212

Behavioral Education & Social-skills Training

The Lighthouse Enrichment B.E.S.T Program is an after school program for students with special needs, ages 4-22. Students are taught a variety of social interaction skills and appropriate behavior modifications in numerous social situations. Furthermore, the B.E.S.T. Program proudly serves the special needs community of Bakersfield with all the love and care a child's heart desires. All of the children in the B.E.S.T. Program our treated with utmost unconditional positive regard and respect. As it is with many children and much more so for children with special needs, day school can be very difficult. Students with special needs are often facing the reality of social anxieties, being bullied, and many other challenges. When they arrive at Northwest Christian School, which serves as a host for the Lighthouse Enrichment B.E.S.T. Program, they are in a safe, caring and confidence building environment. Program facilitators and student volunteers (Guardians from Northwest Christian School) encourage and edify the students in attendance by accepting them and affirming them through affection. It is our aspiration to help children and young adults with special needs in navigating through the social world.

* The Lighthouse Enrichment B.E.S.T. Program strives to teach students how to function in a social environment that is and will be applicable in a naturalistic and real-world setting.

* Positive behavioral supports and individualized planning is used to teach students how to conduct themselves in the program and in their lives.

* Social skills are taught by using proficient strategies, and positive reinforcement with unconditional positive regard.

Communication Skills

* Eye contact

* Staying on topic

* Understanding social cues

* Language development

* Initiating, maintaining and ending a conversation

Relationship Skills

* Making and maintaining friendships

* Showing empathy

* Compromise and cooperation

* Sharing and taking turns

Self Help Skills

* Coping strategies

* Understanding feelings

* Toleration tasks

* Keeping calm

* Appropriate responses

* Conflict Resolution

* Delayed gratification

Program Hours:

Monday-Friday

12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Know the Early Signs of Autism - Kern Autism Network

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NAMI Kern County - National Alliance on Mental Health

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Independent Living Center of Kern County - Independent Living Center of Kern County

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The mission of Independent Living Center of Kern County is to empower people with disabilities to grow creatively, professionally, and personally; and to educate the community about disability related issues. The vision of Independent Living Center of Kern County is to promote positive change in society leading to the integration and acceptance of persons with disabilities within our community.

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SSA Publication No. 64-030, (Red Book), January 2023, ICN 436900 ( Español).

The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

To Order Printed Publication, select Order.

To Order the Red Book in Alternative Format, select Alternative Format.

Please note that PDF Versions require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download a copy of the program from the Adobe Web Site.

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Services for Students with Disabilities | California State University, Bakersfield

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The Mission of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is to provide support services that enable every student, regardless of disability, to have access to a University education at CSU Bakersfield.

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Available for In-person and Virtual Assistance

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Center for Student Success (CSS) 10

Virtual Lobby

To receive your registration date be sure you have completed your InsideBC update. You should also complete a 23-24 academic year update to add to your accommodations checklist. Please contact the DSPS front desk staff by phone(661) 395-4334, email dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu, or through the virtual lobby for any further questions.

To apply for DSPS services you must request a BC DSPS New Student Intake Packet by completing the DSPS Packet Request Form. The requested packet will be provided to you in an automatic email. For more information or assistance on completing the packet, you may contact DSPS at dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

About DSPS

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) assists the college in providing equal access to educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Disabled Student Programs & Services provides reasonable accommodations to students with documented physical, mental health, and learning disabilities who are enrolled in classes through Bakersfield College. The department provides accommodations and support services which may include, liaison with the California State Department of Rehabilitation and other community resources, test-taking assistance, special equipment, mobility assistance, note-taking, assistive computer technology, special classes, sign language interpreters, written materials in an alternate format, and learning disability assessment. These services are intended to prepare and support students to participate on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers. For college material in an alternate format, contact Disabled Student Programs & Services.

Bakersfield College will make reasonable accommodations and/or academic adjustments to ensure that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in the college's courses, programs, and activities, including extracurricular activities. Students with disabilities who are requesting academic accommodations or auxiliary aids should contact Disabled Student Programs & Services at (661) 395-4334. For DSPS services at the Delano Campus, please contact (661) 720-2000. Participation by students with disabilities in Disabled Student Programs & Services is voluntary. Any student choosing not to participate in the program may elect an alternate path for services through the Vice President, Student Affairs.

Estudiantes Incapacitados

Bakersfield College proveerá servicio y/o arreglos académicos para asegurar que estudiantes incapacitados tengan oportunidades iguales para participar en las clases de este colegio, incluyendo actividades extraescolares. Tales estudiantes que pidan arreglos o aparatos auxiliaries deben llamar a Disabled Student Programs and Services a (661) 395-4334, o al (661) 720-2000 para el campus en Delano. Participación es voluntaria. Estudiantes que no desean participar en este programa pueden ponerse en contacto con la oficina del Decano de Aprendizaje/Servicios Auxiliares.

Qualification

To qualify for services a student must be enrolled at Bakersfield College, have a verifiable disability that results in an education limitation preventing you from fully benefiting from classes, activities, or services offered to non-disabled students, and need specialized services or instruction to mitigate these disability-related education limitations.

Were you diagnosed with COVID-19 and still suffering new or ongoing symptoms? Review Guidance on Long COVID as a Disability and contact our office with any questions.

Accomodations Testing Accommodations Alternative Media Staff and Faculty

Contact Us!

Phone: (661) 395-4334 (V/TTY) | Fax: (661) 395-4079 | dspsdesk@bakersfieldcollege.edu | Location: Center for Student Success (CSS) 10

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501 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.

Kristyn Radman - Assistant Principal

Teresa Smith - ABLE @ RCC Coordinator

Dustin Wilkins - ABLE Mt. Vernon Campus

Brian Brandon - ABLE @ RCC Campus

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

A.B.L.E. focuses on providing functional academics, community-based instruction, job skills training and recreational activities to ensure that each student makes a smooth transition from school to post-secondary community involvement with as little disruption as possible.

Students must live within the boundaries of the Kern High School District.

ABLE follows the Kern High School District Student Attendance Calendar.

Students receive a Certificate of Completion upon aging out at 22 years old.

Services and supports provided based on Annual & Triennial IEP Meetings.

Bus transportation may be provided to and from A.B.L.E. based on IEP.

Breakfast and lunch are provided by KHSD Nutrition Services.

Provide assistance in accessing information to Community Agencies/Adult Programs upon completion of the A.B.L.E. Program.

Students enrolled in the ABLE Program will receive instruction in the following areas:

Community Based Instruction (CBI): to teach age-appropriate skills in community settings which may include tours of stores and local businesses, pedestrian safety and accessing community resources to help students acquire life-skills that will increase opportunities within the general community. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Functional Academics: learning to read/recognize practical words such as functional/survival signs, food/menu words and directions. Learning number recognition, counting, use of numbers and the understanding of money and time. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Independent Living Skills: making purchases, household tasks, exhibiting proper grooming and hygiene, dressing appropriately, preparing meals, reading labels, following recipes and demonstrating appropriate eating habits. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Daily Living Skills Lab: students learn basic nutrition, food handling, shopping and preparation of small meals. Students will be taught safety, cleaning and operation of common kitchen appliances. Students will learn additional living skills such as the operation of a clothes washer and dryer, how to fold clothes and other household items. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Social Skills: public greetings, personal space, impulse control, seeking help and requesting information/services, understanding emotions. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Job Skills: pre-vocational readiness skills, interacting with co-workers/superiors on job site, task completion, vocational inventory. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

Recreation/Leisure: determining and accessing preferred activities, appropriate social skills while participating in group activities. Instruction is based on the student's IEP goals and objectives.

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Tri-Counties Regional Center provides supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

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PUENTES Lista de Acción para la Planificación de Transición

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San Luis Obispo County, Santa Maria & Lompoc Communities

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This Web page offers resources and guidelines for assisting educators, parents, and agency partners to improve compliance with state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to transition age youth and improve post-high school outcomes. These resources supplement the California Transition Alliance's document, Transition Planning: The Basics. Resources are organized into five categories: Employment, Education and Training, Independent Living, Compliance, and the Guideposts for Success document.
Transition Planning: The Basics (PDF; 54MB)
Employment
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents and agencies that will assist transition age youth identify and move toward their postsecondary goals in the area of employment.

Education and Training
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents and agencies that will assist transition age youth identify and move toward their postsecondary goals in education and/or training.

Independent Living
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents and agencies that will assist transition age youth identify and move toward their postsecondary goals in independent living.

Compliance
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents and agencies that will assist transition age youth develop transition plans that comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Guideposts for Success
A document developed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) that identifies key educational and career development interventions.

Employment First Policy
Resources and guidelines for educators, parents, and agencies that will assist transition age youth develop postsecondary goals that lead to competitive, integrated employment (CIE).

Questions: Programs and Partnerships Unit | 916-327-0878

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Resources and guidelines to assist youth with disabilities as they transition from school to adult life, including education and training, employment and independent living.

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Disclaimer: These materials are based on the law at the time we write them. We try to update our materials; however, laws are regularly changing. If you want to make sure the law has not changed, contact us or another legal source.

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Many people with disabilities fear that if they go to work, they'll lose needed health care and other disability benefits. Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps people with disabilities and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. DB101 will help you make informed choices and show you how you can make work part of your plan.

DB101 provides:

Information: Learn about benefits program and rules around work. Get answers to frequently asked questions. Find out how to avoid common pitfalls.

Estimators: Get results tailored just for you that helps you plan and set goals for work. Get tips for success for your individual situation.

Experts: Find answers to your questions. Connect to community resources. Get help understanding your next steps. DB101's Get Expert Help connects you to a real person who can help with your situation.

DB101 is written by benefits experts in the disability community who understand programs and make sure DB101 is always up-to-date and correct.

DB101 is a project of the non-profit World Institute on Disability (WID), which has been working for decades to help people with disabilities work and be part of the community.

DB101 is totally free for users, does not host advertisements, and does not take payments from private businesses or attorneys to add articles, referrals, or other information. DB101 does not sell or give individual user data to anyone.

DB101 is not connected to Social Security, and is not a public benefits agency or official government site. If you have questions or comments about your benefits, reach out to benefits agencies and planners.

Accessibility

DB101 conforms to W3C and Section 508 accessibility standards. Use the feedback form to let us know about any accessibility issues.

Training Options

DB101 Information Services produce workshops, webcasts, half-day, full-day, evening, and computer lab training events, co-designed with our state partners and the target audiences we work with. Contact Nicholas Love for more information, by phone (510-225-6400) or email ( nicholas@wid.org).

Partners

Since 2002 the DB101 Team has been working together to design, produce, maintain, test, and refine web based benefits planning information and Estimator tools.
The DB101 Team is: DB101 California is funded by:
How Do I Get DB101 In My State?

If you are interested in bringing DB101 to your state, please contact Nicholas Love at the World Institute on Disability to learn more! You can reach Nicholas by phone (510-225-6400) or email ( nicholas@wid.org).

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Disability Benefits 101-California gives you tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together.

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Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals' next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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Tax-free treatment on earnings to pay for qualified disability-related expenses.

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Bakersfield ARC is a non-profit organization that has been providing essential job training, employment, and support services in Kern county for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families since 1949.

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We hosted an amazing (sold out) conference for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports!!

We are very thankful for Luis Garcia with Kern County Superintendent of Schools and Brandi Church with Selpa for generously donating their time to share their experiences and resources to equip parents and families.

Check out this highlight video of the event below!

We love bringing the community together!

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New Advances for People with Disabilities (NAPD)

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NAPD is dedicated to providing quality services to accommodate the diverse needs of our clients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

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Welcome to Exceptional Family Center, where we are committed to helping families and Individual with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) find programs and services that meet their needs.

Our History:
Exceptional Family Center was founded by parents and professionals who recognized the need to have a multicultural agency in Kern County where families can receive adequate information about services for their children with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (I/DD) as well as assistance with important documents:

Exceptional Family Center believes that parents, along with other family members, play a crucial role in improving the quality of life of their loved ones with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

To celebrate the success of families and their children with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (I/DD) through collaboration, education, empowerment, and mutual support.

At Exceptional Family Center, we provide families with various programs and services to help them and their children reach their full potential. Our goal is to educate and empower families so that they can help their family members with a developmental disability reach positive life outcomes.

We encourage families to get involved with Exceptional Family Center and explore the possibilities that are available for them and their children.

"Celebrating Success, one family at a time"

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Community Support Options (CSO) Kern County

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Community Support Options (CSO) Kern County | Developmental Disabilities Services

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MAPSS-Multilevel Applications and Positive Support Services

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Services

MAPSS begins services with an informative and individualized assessment at your home, your child's school, at MAPSS, or at the location best suited to their needs before the intervention starts. This includes interviewing, reviewing records, direct observation, analysis of information, and a final assessment report. We help determine target goals and treatment recommendations based on the assessment results. The assessment centers on the person's behavioral concerns, socialization, functional skills, and parenting concerns critical to their and their family's needs. We work with you to determine an appropriate way to carry out the intervention plan because a partnership for intervention planning is needed for a successful ABA program.

ABA intervention means we address behavioral strengths, needs, and developmental growth based on the assessment and ABA intervention plan. MAPSS provides services for early learners (18 months to 4 years old), school-aged children (5 years to 12 years old), teenagers (13 years to 17 years old), and Adults (18 years or older). We provide intervention services in various settings (e.g., in-home, in-school, at MAPSS (limited), residential facilities/ homes, and intervention-related settings). This includes parent training and family support. Compassionate care in intervention means a collaborative and partnership approach with families and professionals is necessary to achieve success with any program.

Our ABA consultation and training model is excellent for already-developed and existing programs, non-profit agencies and schools, private companies, public schools (school districts), private institutions, interest-related groups, and professionals who seek first-time to advanced ABA-skills training. This includes direct observation of staff with a student and performance monitoring and feedback to evaluate staff competency levels. We provide future recommendations for further professional development along with other additional resources. With several training models, we use an individual (e.g., skills training, coaching) and group-based method (e.g., workshops, lectures) for our consultation approach provided by one of our ABA clinicians.

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ARC-Taft is a private, non-profit 501(c) organization. The ARC has a board of Directors that make policies for the agency and gives direction to the Executive Director.

ARC-Taft provides instruction and hands-on training to adults with intellectual disabilities. Our objectives are to increase independent living skills, develop vocational skills, and to empower the individuals we provide services to with the knowledge to advocate for themselves in their desire for full integration within our society.

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Valley Achievement Center (VAC) of Bakersfield, CA was started in 1998 to provide children with autism and other developmental disabilities an educational setting where they would thrive. Over the last two decades, VAC and our services have grown dramatically to provide a wide variety of educational, behavior modification and socialization programs for children and adults of all ages affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. With 4 program facilities and close to 200 amazing employees, Valley Achievement Center is here to serve you.

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Valley Achievement Center (VAC) of Bakersfield, CA was started in 1998 to provide children with autism and other developmental disabilities an educational setting where they would thrive. Over the last two decades, VAC and our services have grown dramatically to provide a wide variety of educational, behavior modification and socialization programs for children and adults of all ages affected by autism and other developmental disabilities.

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Mercie's Inc is an all-inclusive health care agency specializing in services for individuals with developmental disabilities and is funded through the Kern Regional Center. Mercie's Inc. is comprised of several departments specializing in specific types of service: Day Program, Residential, and Transportation services.

Mercie's Day Program is a site-based, behavior-management day program located in downtown Bakersfield focusing on individuals with developmental disabilities with additional behavior concerns.

Mercie's Transportation provides transportation services from residential locations to work and day program locations.

Mercie's Home operates 4-Adult Residential Facilities and 2- Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly in the Southwest Bakersfield Area.

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Mercie's Inc is an all-inclusive health care agency specializing in services for individuals with developmental disabilities and is funded through the Kern Regional Center. Mercie's Inc. is comprised of several departments specializing in specific types of service: Day Program, Residential, and Transportation services.

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Our non-profit organization began in 1983 as a group of parents, family, friends, and educators of children with autism, as they met to address the needs of their children, looking to the future as they grew into adulthood.

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We are the most innovative premier service for individuals with developmental disabilities in the State of California. We pride ourselves in providing quality programs that enable those served to choose the lifestyle they judge to be of greatest value. We assist them in designing the service plan necessary for its achievement.

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PathPoint's developmental disability day programs have moved online and are being provided virtually while facilities are temporarily closed due to the Governor's order to shelter at home to slow the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19. PathPoint continues to also operate: Independent Living, Supported Living, and Independent Supported Employment. All our Behavioral Health programs are available with modifications. Please see our NEWS sections for updates. THANK YOU!

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PathPoint | Learning. Living. Building Communities.

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New Options Community Employment | Independence Through Grace Foundation

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New Options community employment program is designed to assist participants in choosing, obtaining, and maintaining self or community employment. Serving adults with developmental disabilities under the California Self Determination Program.

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Taft College is committed to providing clear and fulfilling pathways for all our students. Our Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Program is an inclusive post-secondary educational experience for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities that also offers on- and off-campus housing. The Program is comprehensive, with curriculum and training that promote acquisition of the functional, social, and career skills necessary for students to live a productive lifestyle. See entrance criteria.

TIL Program Mission Statement

The Transition to Independent Living Program endeavors to provide an environment with:

Enriching collegiate experiences

Interactive and inclusive environments

Learning outcomes transferable to lifelong productivity

Career education resulting in gainful employment

Self-determination and knowledge of individual strengths

Empowerment through education

The Transition to Independent Living Program: What you need to know

Our roots in equitable and accessible higher education run deep. Taft College has offered programs and special classes serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities since 1976, and almost 20 years later, the TIL program was founded.

See our TIL Program video on this page. It's "a day in the life of a student in the Transition to Independent Living Program at Taft College."

If you have questions after reviewing all sections on this page, please contact the TIL Program Director.

Program Director, Aaron Markovits
TIL Office: 661-763-7769

Housing

The TIL Program currently occupies 32 dormitories at the Center for Independent Living (CIL) and homes in the community. Typically, freshmen live on campus and sophomores live in the nearby community. Students are responsible for payment of room and board, as well as a program fee. They are encouraged to decorate their rooms for comfort and style.
Learn more about housing
Classes

The Program is staffed seven days a week. Staffing for the TIL Program includes administrative, certificated, and classified staff, and a staff ratio of 3:1. Instructional hours run Monday through Friday, but schedules may vary. Students can likely expect to begin classes around 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and end around 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Weekend support staff are present from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students in the TIL Program attend practical and engaging classes, including money management, housekeeping, safety, cooking meals, and much more! See our TIL Program video-it's "a day in the life of a student in the Transition to Independent Living Program at Taft College."

The Path to Graduation

Upon admission to the TIL Program, students move into their dormitory room and begin instruction. Students participate in the program for an average of 22 months, running from August through the end of June.

Taft College staff work with each student to establish realistic short-and long-term goals. Individual Program Plans (IPPs) are then written to assist students in attaining these goals.

Students are eligible for graduation when they complete the required coursework and independently demonstrate learned skills. At that time, the transition team staff assists graduates in transitioning into an independent living situation in their home community. The TIL Program tracks graduates for a 10-year period to assess student outcomes.
Schedule a Tour
Applying to the TIL Program

Joining the TIL Program at Taft College is a simple yet informative process. We require that candidates and their families take a tour of campus facilities before submitting an application.

Eligibility Requirements

Diploma-status students may begin the application process at 17 years of age. Certificate-status students may begin the application process at 20 years of age.
View the Entrance Criteria for the TIL Program.

For a student to be considered for the TIL Program, you must take the following steps:

Complete an on-campus tour.

Complete the TIL Application Packet.

After the application and all required documentation is received, the file is submitted to the Screening Committee.

The student must complete a 1st interview.

The student must complete a 2nd interview.

Final consideration and acceptance will be contingent on the completion of intake paperwork that a student receives after the 2nd interview.

The Interview Process

An applicant who meets the requirements for entry will be scheduled for a first interview. During the interview, applicants may be asked to demonstrate their knowledge of various independent living skills such as: following directions, interpreting schedules, menu planning, and explaining a basic budget.

The evaluation interview is necessary to assist the interview committee in determining whether the program would be an educationally appropriate and least restrictive environment for the applicant. The interview also serves to assess the applicant's motivation level, response to instructions, acceptance of supervision, ability to relate to others, and potential for graduating from the TIL program.

Applicants will be notified within one month after the first interview if they have been placed on the second interview list. Placement on this list means that the applicant has the potential of being accepted into the TIL Program. A letter of acknowledgment will be sent to the student.

Tour Taft College

As part of the application process students are required to schedule a tour to see the Transition to Independent Living Program in action. A tour will give you and your family a better feel for whether or not the program is a good fit. It also provides valuable background information for the first interview should you be interested and accepted for an interview.

We also invite Regional Center Service Coordinators and other paraprofessionals to schedule an informational tour.

Tour Schedule

Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., by appointment. When you arrive for a tour, park in the parking lot, and check in at the Center for Independent Living (CIL) reception desk.
Schedule a Tour

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B-GLAD - Bakersfield - Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.

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Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC)

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Kern & Inyo County Communities - Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC)

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Encourage and Empower

AIMES is committed to creating a positive and accepting environment where all people are given the chance and encouraged to grow, make their own choices, gain personal independence, and feel valued as a contributing member to their community.

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The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) is here to help you. We work with people who have disabilities to help them get jobs, develop or promote in their current jobs, live on their own, and enjoy a life equal to others.

Our staff will work with you based on your specific hopes and needs. You are the most important person in this process. We will help you build a plan to improve your job and personal life. To help you reach your goals will require some work from you too. We will coach you all along the way.

We may be able to help you with:

Disability and benefits programs

Job search and interview skills

Job training and tools

College and textbooks

Disability equipment

Support services like childcare or transportation

Connecting you with other people or groups that may be able to help you

We will always respect you and your opinions. We will help you to understand the various options available to you as we work toward your goals.

If you have questions and would like someone to contact you, please click "Have DOR Contact Me". We will need a little bit of information to ensure the right person contacts you.

If you are ready to start this journey with DOR, please click "Get Started". You will need to provide additional information about yourself to request services.

Thank you.

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Kern Regional Center | Kern Regional Center

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August 6, 2021 To: Community partners, Individuals and families served by Kern Regional Center Dear KRC Community: The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has found Kern Regional Center (KRC) to be out of compliance with the requirements in Section 4640.6 (c) of the Welfare and Institutions (W & I) Code.

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Special Education Timelines | Disability Rights California

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Special Education has a lot of timelines and it can be hard to keep track! Use this document to look up when you can expect meetings, responses, assessments, and more!