Events
Click image to watch a short, 30 second video featuring Sharon Forster, a lifelong S.F. Giant’s fan who has cerebral palsy.
On Sunday, May 20th, 2012, UCPGG will promote disability awareness with a “Fans for Life” appearance at the S.F. Giants Community Clubhouse during the Giants vs. the Oakland A’s game. In partnership with Sharon Forster, a five decade long Giants fan with cerebral palsy, UCPGG will recognize the Giants for their commitment to ensuring AT&T Park is accessible to all of their fans. This unique event will feature a short video that will be shown between innings, and “Fans for Life” wristbands will be given out to the first 10,000 Community Clubhouse visitors. Hope to see you at the game!
Where: S.F. Giants Community Clubhouse, AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
When: Sunday, May 20, 2012, during the Giants vs. the Oakland A’s game
See our Fans for Life page to learn more.
Posted in UCPGG Events on May 17th, 2012
Berkeley Tuolumne Camp has been operated by the City of Berkeley since 1922, under a special use permit with the United States Forest Service. It is located on Highway 120, approximately 155 miles east of Berkeley, and 7 miles west of the entrance to Yosemite National Park. Driving time is only 45 minutes to Yosemite Valley and 95 minutes to Tuolumne Meadows. City of Berkeley staff will be on-site offering different activities, including a campfire with s’mores, game nights, and t-shirt screen printing. Many other recreation programs and activities will be available to families.
There is plenty of space left at the camp, so they have extended their registration deadline. Anyone interested in attending can return their registration form with payment to the City of Berkeley Recreation Division Office or contact Kim LeMay, RTC, CTRS (510.981.5147 or klemay@cityofberkeley.info) for more information.
See the flyer.
See the website.
Posted in Other Events on May 17th, 2012
POISE (Parents of Orinda Individuals in Special Education) and UCPGG would like to invite you to a meeting and enlist your support in developing a Special Education Parent Network (SEPNET). Most parents of special education children, regardless of where they live, have similar concerns and face many of the same challenges. There are 5 Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) representing 18 school districts in Alameda County and 4 SELPAs representing 17 school districts in Contra Costa County. By encouraging and facilitating the establishment of a parent support group network, we hope to provide parents with the resources and information they need to ensure that their child’s educational needs are met.
When: Saturday, June 2, 2012, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Registration is from 8:30-9:00 a.m. (A continental breakfast will be available during this time.)
Where: Waterfront Plaza Hotel at Jack London Square, 10 Washington Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Who: Special education parents who live in Alameda or Contra Costa County, teachers, administrators, and professionals working in the field of special education
Why: To establish a parent support group network
RSVPs: Must be received by Wednesday, May 30th to confirm participation, as space is limited. To register, call Dawn Patterson at: 510.708.3887 or email at: dpatterson@ucpgg.org. To obtain more information, contact us at www.ucpgg.org or call 510-832-7430, ext. 4.
This introductory meeting will include:
• Brief presentations from existing support groups describing their structure, activities, and successes;
• Discussion, development, and discovery of common themes (purpose, goals, and objectives) relevant to all special education parents;
• An opportunity for you to describe and share specific programmatic and support needs within your district and/or SELPA;
• The ways UCPGG can support your efforts to develop or enhance your parent support group and facilitate information sharing throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties;
• Development of an action plan for establishing parent support groups and creating a network for sharing resources and information that can help everyone.
Posted in UCPGG Events on May 15th, 2012
UCP Hoops Basketball Camp is a great opportunity for special needs youngsters, ages 6-18, to participate in athletics. Please come join us to learn some basketball fundamentals and team concepts in a supportive, positive, fun environment.
Where: NORCAL Courts, 360 Ferry Street, Martinez, CA 94553
When: 3 Sundays in May: May 6, 13, and 20, 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Cost: $10/session, includes t-shirt
Contact: Coach Doug Senz, dsenzswim@aol.com/925.890.8088
See flyer.
Posted in UCPGG Events on April 20th, 2012
Head out to Monterey for this day of scuba diving for kids with special needs. Kids 8-14 years of age will get to suit up in complete dive gear, which includes a dry suit, gloves, booties, hood, mask, BCD, small air tank, and dive regulator. Special equipment is available for kids who can’t hold a regulator in their mouth. Each child gets to work with two certified volunteer divers from the aquarium. The volunteers teach the basics of scuba diving and then help the child to surface dive in open water in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Great Tide Pool.
See the Special Kids Scuba website for more information.
Posted in Other Events on March 3rd, 2012
To learn more about or register for upcoming events at CRIL, please go to their website at: www.cril-online.org.
Care Provider Support Group
WHEN: Third Wednesday of each month
TIME: 2:00 – 4:30 PM
WHERE: CRIL’s Hayward office: 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP: Contact Esperanza Diaz-Alvarez: 510-881-5743 x 5938, or email: Esperanza.Diaz-Alvarez@cril-online.org
Job Club/Employment Support Group
WHEN: Wednesdays + first Wednesday of each month
TIME: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
WHERE: CRIL’s Livermore office: 3311 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
RSVP: Contact Alejandra Hernandez: 510-881-5743 x 5944 or 925-371-1532, or email: Alejandra.Hernandez@cril-online.org
Weekly Independent Living Skills Classes
WHEN: Fridays
TIME: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
WHERE: CRIL’s Hayward office: 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP: Wayland Wong: 510-881-5743 x 5935, or email: Wayland.Wong@cril-online.org
Disability Benefits 101
WHEN: Thursdays
TIME: 2:00 – 3:30 PM
WHERE: CRIL’s Hayward office: 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
RSVP: Wayland Wong: 510-881-5743 x 5935, or email: Wayland.Wong@cril-online.org
Posted in Other Events on January 25th, 2012
El Espectro del Autismo en Ninos Pequenos
Where: 4C’s of Alameda County: 22351 City Center Drive, Suite 200, Hayward, CA 94541
When: Sábado, 19 de Mayo, 2012 – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Se requiere registración: Ariana Ortiz: 510-690-2159, arianao@4c-alameda.org
Posted in Other Events on January 25th, 2012
Project SEARCH offers yearlong, Monday through Friday internships for adults with developmental disabilities. These internships take place at a host business. Total workplace immersion facilitates a seamless combination of classroom instruction, career exploration, and on-the-job training. The goal for each intern is to have exposure to a career in health or the public sector, to build their resume, and to attain competitive employment (at the host business site or within the community) using the skills they have acquired.
Apply to Project Search for an internship.
Posted in on November 21st, 2011
A training series for independent living will take place at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley from January through June 2012. Classes will meet once a month. Topics will include: postsecondary education, employment, housing/living support, social relationships, safety, and recreation. This series is for transition age youth with developmental disabilities and their parents.
Where: Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
When: Classes will meet once a month from January to June 2012. Dates/times to be determined.
More information: lindaratner@comcast.net
See the flyer.
Posted in Other Events on October 5th, 2011
The MCPD meets as a full commission on the second Monday of each month from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm (except during the month of August and as rescheduled for city holidays).
Where: City Hall Hearing Room Three, adjacent to the 14th Street entrance
See website: Oakland Mayor’s Commission on Persons with Disabilities.
Posted in Other Events on January 18th, 2011
