July 2016
Remember that all funds raised in L.A. stay in L.A. at ASLA . . .
More GREAT news - Grant and Camp!!!
 
ASLA is delighted to announce that we were recently awarded a $25,000 grant to help further our mission from the Disability Studies Philanthropy Class at UCLA. We look forward to sharing the initiatives that are sponsored by this grant during 2016-2017.  Thank you to the Disability Studies Philanthropy Class at UCLA for supporting the Autism Society of Los Angeles!
 
We are excited to launch ASLA Camp NAVIN and registration details are detailed below.  Camp NAVIN is a Residential Camp for young adults, age 18-30 with developmental disabilities. Camp NAVIN encourages individual independence and friendship building. Camp will be Sunday August 14 through Friday August 19, 2016 in Malibu California.  ASLA is partnering with Leaps n Boundz to present Camp NAVIN - Leaps n Boundz are leaders in providing adaptive sports, recreation and social programming for individuals with special needs.
 
Today, July 12th is Amazon Prime Day - today and everyday when you use Amazon they will donate to us if you use this LINK.  An easy way to help us fundraise.
 
Finally, the Autism Society of California launches the 2016 Survey. This Survey Project helps the Autism Society of California and other advocacy groups better understand your lives and experiences as well as the hopes and dreams you have. Autism Society of CA uses the findings of this research to support our work in improving the lives of all affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. Please complete below...
 
Hoping you are having an enjoyable summer - stay safe!

If you use Facebook, please be sure to "LIKE" us at  AutismLA  to see our initiatives in the community.
   
See you soon!
 
Kim Sinclair
Executive Director
Autism Society of Los Angeles

Photo Credit: UCLA .  ASLA proudly accepting $25,000 Grant from  Disability Studies Philanthropy Class at UCLA
Left to Right: Judy Mark (ASLA), Kim Sinclair (ASLA), Andy Kopito (ASLA), Christine Motokane (ASLA), Monique Brunello (UCLA), Monique Brunello (UCLA) and David Wyles (ASLA)

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ASLA Events & Initiatives
 
NAVIN "Navigating Independence"

The Autism Society of Los Angeles announces 
Camp NAVIN 2016 Registration is OPEN!  

ASLA is partnering with Leaps n Boundz, leaders in providing adaptive sports, recreation and social programming for individuals with special needs to present Camp NAVIN.

WHAT is Camp NAVIN?  
A Residential Camp for young adults, age 18-30 with developmental disabilities .  To encourage individual independence and friendship building.

WHEN is Camp NAVIN? 
Summer 2016 - Sunday August 14 - Friday August 19, 2016.

WHERE is Camp NAVIN? 
In 2016 Camp NAVIN will be hosted at Camp Shalom in Malibu.  Activities include swimming, hiking, ropes course, zip line, animal interactions, campfire, and many more exciting adventures.  Accommodation is cabin style (not tents).

WHY attend Camp NAVIN?  
Camp NAVIN is a unique opportunity for our young adults across all developmental disabilities to participate in typical camping experience with the supports to facilitate a SAFE, and rewarding experience.

HOW to find out more information, tuition $ and register for Camp NAVIN?
For more information please reach out to us at [email protected] and we will connect you with Camp NAVIN Director Heather.

The tuition  for Camp NAVIN is $1,115 (Tuition includes ASLA $15 Self Advocate Membership fee).  Pre-payment is required and the 1st payment of 50% must be received by July 10, 2016 and 2nd payment August 1, 2016. you are not officially signed up to attend until funds are received.  Camp is non-refundable and non-transferable.

REGISTRATION FORMS ARE BELOW:
  • Camp NAVIN Registration click HERE
  • Medication Waiver click HERE
  • Seizure Action Plan click HERE
  • Camp NAVIN Physical Form download and print from HERE, complete and send to [email protected] This can be sent after Registration, Medication and Seizure plan are submitted.

See you soon!
 
Kim Sinclair (ED ASLA) and Heather Hallam (Camp NAVIN Director)



Calling All Parents and Adults with a Developmental Disability
(Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability) 

The Autism Society of California is excited to launch the 2016 Survey! This Survey Project helps the Autism Society of California and other advocacy groups better understand 
your lives and experiences as well as the hopes and dreams you have. We use the findings of this research to support our work in improving the lives of all affected by autism and other developmental disabilities. 

Those who complete the survey will have the option to enter a chance to win $100 gift card to Target.  
Deadline to enter for the Gift Card will be August 13. 
Winners will be notified August 15.

Surveys are available in English and Spanish for different age groups:

English
Adults with a Developmental Disability -  www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZGMMHL
Parents of Children 17 and Under -  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7NFQXRB
    Parents of Adults 18 and Older  - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FJD5CV5

Spanish
  Encuesta para adultos con  discapacidad del desarrollo o intelectual - https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/FTBL8P5
Encuesta para padres con un NIÑO (hasta 17 AÑOS) con discapacidad del desarrollo o intelectual - https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/96ZDJLC
Encuesta para los padres con un adulto (18 AÑOS O MÁS)  con  discapacidad del desarrollo o intelectual - https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/95V27CN


 

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MY SOCIAL CLUB

Interesting Opportunities
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Now Accepting Applications!
Friends of AFA,
We are now accepting applications for our vocational training programs.  They include:

1. Film/TV
2. Animation
3. Visual Effects
4. Video Game Design
5. 360 VR Film-making

Those interested in applying should send an email to: [email protected].  An application packet will be emailed to you upon request. 

To learn more about the classes offered for each program please watch the videos on our website at:

Contact Information: Actors for Autism (818) 705-1600 email: [email protected]






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