This is the fascinating, and suprising to many, story of one autistic girl and what she was able to reveal about her own intelligence once she found a way to communicate. What she describes about the autistic person's reality is especially interesting.
Her situation does not mirror everyone's and is certainly different from the experiences of people who struggle with multiple disabilities, but it is interesting to see the role therapists, trained caregivers and dedicated engagement can play in helping someone develop and grow.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
SDC Executive Director to retire
James E. Rogers, Executive Director of the Sonoma Developmental Center, has announced plans to retire.
Jim has been the director at SDC since November 2005. Prior to his position at the Center he held a position as Assistant Deputy Director, at the Department of Developmental Services, with the State of California.
In 2009 Jim received the Hero with Heart Award from PHA. He has also received a number of Sustained Superior Accomplishment awards. No word yet on when his retirement becomes effective.
Jim has been the director at SDC since November 2005. Prior to his position at the Center he held a position as Assistant Deputy Director, at the Department of Developmental Services, with the State of California.
In 2009 Jim received the Hero with Heart Award from PHA. He has also received a number of Sustained Superior Accomplishment awards. No word yet on when his retirement becomes effective.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Jason Kinzler's Story
In the debate over how Virginia should care for its disabled population, state lawmakers wrestle with whether or not to pour precious resources into community care....or continue to support institutions that many families have relied on for years.
This is the story of Jason Kinzler, a 36-year-old with Angelman Syndrome, and his family's experience with the Northern Virginia Training Center in Fairfax County, VA, as it was presented by CBS 6 WTVR.
This is the story of Jason Kinzler, a 36-year-old with Angelman Syndrome, and his family's experience with the Northern Virginia Training Center in Fairfax County, VA, as it was presented by CBS 6 WTVR.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Mark your calendar for the next PHA General Meeting
Just a quick shout-out to remind everyone of the upcoming Parent Hospital Association General Meeting scheduled for 10 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, in McDougall Hall on the SDC campus.
This next meeting promises to be an interesting one. It will feature family and conservators for former developmental center residents living in the new 962 homes created for the Agnews movers and now being used for the Lanterman movers.
Please plan to come and learn more about these homes from those who know them.
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If you can't attend, detailed minutes from the meeting will be included in the next issue of The Eldridge Gazette, which you can find on the Resources page here or on the main website. It will publish and be available in early March.
And if you're looking ahead to the March meeting, block out 10 a.m. to 12 noon, on March 10, for the annual 'Meet Your Legislators' agenda -- always one of the most important general meetings of the year.
This next meeting promises to be an interesting one. It will feature family and conservators for former developmental center residents living in the new 962 homes created for the Agnews movers and now being used for the Lanterman movers.
Please plan to come and learn more about these homes from those who know them.
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If you can't attend, detailed minutes from the meeting will be included in the next issue of The Eldridge Gazette, which you can find on the Resources page here or on the main website. It will publish and be available in early March.
And if you're looking ahead to the March meeting, block out 10 a.m. to 12 noon, on March 10, for the annual 'Meet Your Legislators' agenda -- always one of the most important general meetings of the year.
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