{"id":1164,"date":"2017-03-01T12:00:32","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T20:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autismla.org\/1\/?p=1164"},"modified":"2017-04-27T07:35:18","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T14:35:18","slug":"asla-newsletter-march-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autismla.org\/1\/asla-newsletter-march-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"ASLA Newsletter &#8211; March 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/conta.cc\/2mM29Tq\">Link to ASLA Newsletter &#8211; March\u00a02017<\/a><\/p>\n<div>Autism Society of Los Angeles proudly launched the Self Advocates Speakers Bureau in the Valley! This month, we brought together a group of Self Advocates who joined us for breakfast in the valley at Tierra del Sol. The above picture shows the incredible group. A big thank you to Noah&#8217;s Bagels and Trader Joes in Manhattan Beach for the delicious breakfast items. Everyone had a wonderful time learning new skills and making new friends.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Upcoming Events in March and April!<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div>In today&#8217;s climate, many folks are looking to get engaged in their local community &#8211; Please consider volunteering with ASLA. Our expression of interest form is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismla.org\/1\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">HERE<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Additional ways to get involved in the local community include attending your local Regional Center Board Meetings (via the web, search your local regional center and under governance the dates and times of board meetings should be listed), and Regional Center POS Disparity Hearings &#8211; See below for dates and times. We hope to see you at these representing yourself or loved one!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Thursday, March 9, 2017<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The ASLA &#8220;Caring Parent Connection&#8221; (CPC) is commencing and the invitation is open to all parents of children across all disabilities, from newly diagnosed through to elementary age children. Join us to connect with other parents to share, support and collaborate.\u00a0(see flyer below for RSVP details)<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Saturday, April 1, 2017<\/b><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Mark your calendar for our annual Chili Cook off. Family fun,\u00a0great\u00a0food and company for this fundraiser. If you are interested in volunteering at this event please reach out to Ronda at\u00a0<b><a href=\"mailto:info@autismla.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">info@autismla.org<\/a><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We look forward to seeing you at these events!<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>If you use Facebook, please be sure to &#8220;LIKE&#8221; us at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AutismLA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" shape=\"rect\">AutismLA<\/a>\u00a0to follow our community initiatives.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Kim Sinclair<\/div>\n<div>Executive Director<\/div>\n<div>Autism Society of Los Angeles<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Link to ASLA Newsletter &#8211; March\u00a02017 Autism Society of Los Angeles proudly launched the Self Advocates Speakers Bureau in the Valley! This month, we brought together a group of Self Advocates who joined us for breakfast in the valley at Tierra del Sol. The above picture shows the incredible group. 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