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Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California, Inc.
Administrative Office
962 Maraglia St.
Redding, CA 96002
Ph. (530) 226-5129
Parent Line 877-277-3471
Chico Office
377 Connors Ct., Suite A
Chico, CA 95926
Ph. (530) 899-8801
Parent Line 888-263-1311
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Families and Friends of RFENC!
A hearty welcome back to school to children and their parents! We hope this year is abundant with positive outcomes for children and students! Please come by and see us in our Redding or Chico offices to tell us about your school year! You can also just send an e-mail to me at sklowrance@aol.com and tell me about your student's school year!
This e-news is just that...news! It is information that is applicable to all families in all communities we serve. There will be news about special education, health, early childhood and more! We will send a second one called "Upcoming Events." That will contain some highlighted events sponsored throughout the communities we serve. If you would like an event to be sponsored, please contact us and let us know. We will highlight some RFENC events as well. All RFENC events are on the Training/Event calendar at www.EmpowerYourFamily.org.
Sincerely,
 
Kat Lowrance
Executive Director
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Free Heart (ECG) Screening.
For DHH Children
Up to 4 out of 100 children with severe to profound hearing loss have a heart problem. If this problem is not found in time, some children may die suddenly from an irregular heartbeat. A very brief and simple test called an electrocardiogram (ECG) may be able to find infants and children with this problem, and allow them early treatment that could prevent sudden death.
To be eligible for this free screening, children must be five years old or younger (born August 1, 2005 or later), and have severe to profound hearing loss in one or both ears. For more info, please contact Dr. Lan and her staff at the Santa Clara Valley Medical Center by email: jlnsresearch@yahoo.com, visit the website at www.Infant-Heart.com, call (408) 885-4415, or call toll-free 1-877-221-8210.
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Desired Results Access Project.
A project of the California Dept. of Education
RFENC supports successful outcomes for all children! Research shows that children who attend quality early childhood settings have better outcomes that extend into their later school life. The California Department of Education (CDE), Child Development Division (CDD) has established the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) program to improve program quality in preschool settings across the state. This is a state-wide assessment tool that that is based on observations of children in everyday activities with familiar people.
The Desired Results Access project supports children ages 3-5 with IEPs, their families and their providers. Any adaptations that your child uses every day, such as a walker or communication device, will be used to help your child participate in the assessment. Your child's special education service provider is responsible for completing the DRDP access. You and your child's other teachers need to share observations of the skills that your child is learning. Families will be able to see where their child is progressing and where they might need extra supports and services. Get involved! Find out more about the DRDP and the DRDP Access at www.draccess.org.
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Awards for Artists with a Disability!
Deadline is October 1. 2011 Wynn Newhouse was an advocate for people with diverse abilities! He believed in the gift of art. In 2005, he started the Wynn Newhouse Awards program. If you know an artist that has a disability and has found the gift of art has provided an outlet of unique expression please nominate them for this prestigious award. Go to http://wnewhouseawards.com/ for more information!
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Who is Minding the Children?
Children and Youth with Mental Health Issues
With the budget cutbacks in mental health services it is important to keep a watch on what is happening in our state's capital. Go to CapitolTrack.com to find out about some of the pending legislation.
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Dept. of Education Issues Guidance on Rights of Students...
From ED.gov
Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance through Dear Colleague Letters to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education along with a Frequently Asked Questions document on the legal obligation to provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of technology. This guidance is a critical step in the Department's ongoing efforts to ensure that students with disabilities receive equal access to the educational benefits and services provided by their schools, colleges and universities.
Read more...
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Children with Pre-Existing Conditions Have Health Care Options in California.
Good News for Families!
Over one million California children under age 25 have a pre-existing health condition,such as diabetes, asthma, muscular dystrophy, or cancer. Thanks to the federal healthcare law, the Affordable Care Act, children can no longer be denied health coverage because of their health condition. Today, no child in California should be uninsured because of their pre-existing health condition. Please see included news!
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NAMI CA Gets CalMHSA Grant.
Message from Jessica Cruz
"We are excited to report that NAMI California was awarded the $3.2 million three year CalMHSA grant! We are look forward to implementing four NAMI programs as well as cultural competency and responsiveness training throughout the State. The four programs are In Our Own Voice, Parents & Teachers as Allies, Breaking the Silence, and Provider Education Program."
Jessica Cruz, MPA/HS Executive Director, NAMI California - NAMIbutteCo.com
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 Support RFENC with GoodSearch!
It's Easy and Free
What if RFENC earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!
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And if you download the GoodSearch - Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California toolbar, our cause will earn money every time you shop and search online - even if you forget to go to GoodShop or GoodSearch first! Install the Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California toolbar today.
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Adults with Disabilities Eager to Work?
Get the Dept. of Rehab Involved
Department of Rehabilitation may not sound like a place that helps Californians with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities. But that's exactly what they're about. Find answers to questions such as "What can they do for me?" and "Who is eligible?" and more on the DOR website. Get connected and find the office nearest you! |
Donate to RFENC
And Give a Gift to Help Those with Diverse Abilities
 Rowell Family Empowerment continues to provide services to children with diverse abilities thanks to state and federal grants and contracts, as well as monitary donations from people like you. If you'd like to give to RFENC please click here to go to the Donations Page of our website. You can give any amount, and you can even use your credit card if you prefer. Thank you!
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