Goals are Dreams with a Deadline
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Greetings!
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced "The Right Talent, Right Now" as the theme for the 2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
The 2019 theme emphasizes the essential role that people with disabilities play in America's economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are creating a high demand for skilled talent. The Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) administers NDEAM.
"Every day, individuals with disabilities add significant value and talent to our workforce and economy," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta. "Individuals with disabilities offer employers diverse perspectives on how to tackle challenges and achieve success. Individuals with disabilities have the right talent, right now."
Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates America's workers with disabilities both past and present, and emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies and practices to ensure that all Americans who want to work can work, and have access to services and supports to enable them to do so. With continued advances in such supports, including accessible technology, it is easier than ever before for America's employers to hire people with disabilities in high-demand jobs.
I'd love to hear about your journey or to hear any feedback on what we are doing and what we can do a better job of, just send your comments along by clicking the link below.
Sincerely,
Rick Hayden
Executive Director
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Aleyda Toruno from Disability Rights California will Present
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You don't want to miss this presentation by Aleyda Toruno from Disability Rights California. Knowing your rights is powerful and you can protect yourself from discrimination in the workplace or while on that journey looking for employment.
Our Meet & Greet will be held at Sharp Rehab Hospital, right outside of the PT gym. The address is 2999 Health Center Drive. This is a great group of people to hang with and we always have pizza...who can say no to pizza. The presentation will be from 11:30 - 1. If you have any questions click on the link to send an email.
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We are! The Southern California Chapter of the United Spinal Association has changed its name to
Spinal Network, not only is it shorter...it fits on a pen.
Here is how the new name fits with what we do and who we are:
Spinal
- as in spinal cord injury, spinal diagnosis, spinal disease, spinal disorder
Network
- community, support, resources, services, opportunities
When we discussed this at our latest board meeting, we all just looked at each other nodding our heads, it just fit perfectly. We are excited to begin the branding process and to spread the word. We hope you like our new name and see the significance, it is after all, your name as well as ours.
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National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
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Challenges during the teen years
There are many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes are associated with the adolescent and teen years. It is important that during these years, the teen become as independent as possible so they can reach their full potential.
Becoming Independent
Becoming independent means fully taking over the management of your care. This should include bowel and bladder care, moving independently, making doctor’s appointments, having and participating in a physical activity program, engaging in activities with friends, and more.
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Register for Our October Workshop "Trending Topics for
Living with SCI/D", it's just about here.
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On October 19th we will host our 2nd annual workshop titled "Trending Topics for Living with SCI/D". This workshop will be a bit different than our last, we will have three panel discussion groups covering these topics, Advocacy and Self Advocacy, Life Skills and Independence and Ability and Aging. The details of the workshop as well as the registration form can be found by clicking on the link below.
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Thrive Worldwide 2019 is Set for December 3rd
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Last year to commemorate the International Day of People with Disabilities, we celebrated #ThriveWorldwide 2018 at Sharp Rehab with about 25 people. Hydred Makabali shared with us her journey of living life with a spinal cord injury.
On December 3rd of this year to commemorate the International Day of People with Disabilities, we will again celebrate #ThriveWorldwide. However this year we hope to be in the downtown San Diego area. Who will be the guest speaker? Well we need to leave some mystery. All will be revealed in the October newsletter, so keep a lookout for it.
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Tim and Cerrah Talk About The 2nd Interabled Couple Get Together
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We are Timothy & Cerrah Vondersaar and we've organized a peer support group for Interabled Couples in San Diego.
There are so many untold, beautiful love stories of couples in which one person has a disability and the other person does not. It comes with unique challenges, but with the right support we can happily roll and walk through life together.
We want to build a place where interabled couples feel safe and comfortable enough to share their challenges, experiences, resources and thoughts with others in similar relationships.
Our outing last week was a great success. We met at a casual restaurant that had great access and great food, we talked about life in general and then on to a few more specific items, one being topics to discuss at a future gathering.
We will be scheduling our next informal meeting soon. If you have a question or would like more information, please reach out,
happilyinterabled
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Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Wildomar
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Here we come, we want to start a support group here in the Murrieta/Temecula/Wildomar/ Menifee/Lake Elsinore area. If your interested click the link below, I'll send you more information.
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Men's SCI Support Group
at Sharp Rehab
in San Diego on the third Monday of every month, 4 - 5:30
October 8th - Meet & Greet
at Sharp Rehab in San Diego from 11:30 - 1
October 19th - Rehab Professional Seminar
in San Diego from 7:45 - 1
November 12th - Meet & Greet
at Sharp Rehab in San Diego from 11:30 - 1
December 3rd - Thrive Worldwide 2019
will be held downtown San Diego
December 10th - Meet & Greet
at Sharp Rehab in San Diego from 11:30 - 1
December 17th - Meet & Greet
in Riverside from 11:30 - 1
February 2020 - Half Day Employment Preparedness Workshop, details coming soon
May 2020 - Picnic in the Park, a fund day for all, food and activities, vendors
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Spinal Network
a chapter of the United Spinal Association
Tel: 951-775-2561
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