Kern Disability Collaborative

Wake up on time, every time! Struggling with traditional alarms? We have the solution! California Connect offers the Bed Shaker Signaler, a powerful alarm with strong vibrations, bright visual alerts, and sound amplification up to 105 decibels.

We provide more than just alarms, California Connect provides a variety of assistive equipment to Californians with disabilities at no charge. Whether you need help with hearing, vision, speech, mobility, or memory, we have the tools to connect you to the world.

Apply online at caconnect.org/apply to find out if you or your loved ones qualify. 🔗

[Image Description: A woman smiles while holding a Bed Shaker Signaler device in her hand. The device is connected to a digital alarm clock displaying 12:41, placed on a table alongside a phone and some potted plants. The text "Bed Shaker Signaler" is displayed at the top in yellow. At the bottom, California Connect’s logo appears with the slogan "Communicate Your Way." Next to the logo, the website "CAConnect.org," the phone number "1-800-806-1191," and a button labeled "ASL NOW" are shown, indicating American Sign Language accessibility.]

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https://www.ncsautism.org/blog//breaking-us-childhood-autism-rate-rises-to-1-in-44?fbclid=IwAR3vN8WwqHKd9mhZ09Jc-RHRKNfwUmxs50mgGRJVbdKRUC5pUWnY_fCtnio&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Breaking: U.S. Childhood Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 44 — NCSA Breaking: U.S. Childhood Autism Rate Rises to 1 in 44; autism, severe autism, profound autism, autism spectrum disorder, autism crisis, autism prevalence

You might be aware that I sit on the Board of Directors of ASK Kern-- Advocates for Special Kids of Kern

We are hosting a fundraiser in collaboration with Inclusion Films, Joey Travolta's local program (you might have heard of his brother John...). Please register to join us and pass the word along to other Grease fans. Registration is only $20 on Eventbright

At this virtual event, Monday August 22nd at 6 pm, we are celebrating 45 years of Grease and honoring the passing of Olivia Newton-John with many Grease cast members, as well as hosting a local music star-- Monty Byrom. Additionally, we have Joe Montagne (Criminal Minds, GodFather) who will speak about his experiences with a child with special needs. And finally, we have an array of silent auction baskets, including signed photos and gift cards for local places.

We are late getting the word out, and we want to make sure people know of this evening.
Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/769140047768140/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A623209469072173%7D%7D]%22%7D)
Buy tickets on Eventbright (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-summers-night-of-inclusion-tickets-391973482237?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2ApbFpkFDOZ-zJnwd8D2CIIYQKeqtiO2vMc3Z3EurX9rdWhXNzIFdW3q8)

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Please let me know if you are able to join us.
Thank you for your support!

Terri
Dr. Terri Goldstein
Facilitator, Kern Disability Collaborative
Board of Directors, ASK Kern

661-237-3686 (Call & Voice message)
818-645-2277 (Call & Text)

A Summer's Night of Inclusion Join us to celebrate with the stars from Grease as we support our local nonprofits.

California Connect: The Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program- DDTP California Connect provides telecommunications equipment to Californians w/ disabilities who qualify.

Dear Collaborative Members,

The California Department of Aging has launched a new opportunity for public engagement: the COVID-19 Impacts & Recommendation Survey. The survey, which will run through JULY 24, is available in English, Spanish and Chinese:
English
https://forms.gle/G7irgiYS2CCKPM7P6
Spanish
https://forms.gle/PepkvPWAizTu81cu6
Chinese
https://forms.gle/YtT3bYkURvM66oJP8

Respondents are invited to share their experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic and thoughts about how to increase support for older adults, persons with disabilities, families, and caregivers throughout California.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could share this survey across your networks.

COVID-19 and California's Master Plan for Aging The California Department of Aging (CDA) is committed to learning from the challenges, changes, and losses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). CDA will use these learnings to inform the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging, which will be released in December 2020. Please take 10 minutes to answer this ...

The California Department of Aging has launched a new opportunity for public engagement: the COVID-19 Impacts & Recommendation Survey. The survey, which will run through JULY 24, is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

Respondents are invited to share their experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic and thoughts about how to increase support for older adults, persons with disabilities, families, and caregivers throughout California.

English https://forms.gle/G7irgiYS2CCKPM7P6
Spanish https://forms.gle/PepkvPWAizTu81cu6
Chinese https://forms.gle/YtT3bYkURvM66oJP8

It would be greatly appreciated if you could share this survey across your networks.

Thank you!

COVID-19 and California's Master Plan for Aging The California Department of Aging (CDA) is committed to learning from the challenges, changes, and losses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). CDA will use these learnings to inform the Governor’s Master Plan for Aging, which will be released in December 2020. Please take 10 minutes to answer this ...