Join family members of adults with developmental disabilities in an interactive forum with Julie Snyder, Tierra’s Life Planning Navigator and Eric Doran, Manager of UC Irvine’s Down Syndrome MIND Institute. Julie and Eric will answer questions from the previous Summer Series Workshops as well as provide valuable resources specifically addressing areas of life planning and aging for adults with developmental disabilities.
Please register by Friday, August 12th!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 18, from 4-5 pm, when Proxy Parent Foundation’s Carol Larkin presents the ins and outs of establishing a Pooled Special Needs Trust. Proxy Parent Foundation (PPF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991 by parents of children with disabilities. As providers of expert financial, trust, and personal support services to persons living with disabilities, PPF assists them and their families through the creation and operation of a Pooled Special Needs Trust (PSNT). Carol will address the benefits of the PLAN of California Master Pooled Trust, and how to establish one, as well as how it protects eligibility for public benefits; and safeguards an inheritance, settlement, or insurance payout. Proxy Parent Foundation’s focus on personal support services gives families ways to improve the quality of life for a loved one with disabilities through education, recreation, and personal support. Click here to register today!
Listening to Families and Advocates: A Panel Discussion on Maintaining Person Centered Care Throughout the Lifespan
Thursday, January 25th from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. PST, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST
This no-cost educational opportunity will offer new and updated information
In this webinar, you will learn the following:
- Discuss how access to informed health care in terms of ‘Person Centered Approach’ serves families and older adults with IDD .
- List at least 4 challenges to families with adults with IDD and how to address them.
- List at least 3 suggestions on how to seek information and resources on aging, dementia and IDD.
- Relate to the experiences of the panelists and apply at least two to their own family or families they serve.
- Acquire basic understanding in aging in all persons, including adults with IDD.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER TODAY!
Join us and learn about Community Options Integrated Services (COIS), a unique housing option for your loved one’s future. We will hear from Ingrid Rushing, who is the owner and CEO of COIS. Ingrid is an advocate and is passionate about her work and what her organization offers and is looking forward to sharing with all of you.
WHY IS THIS EVENT SO IMPORTANT?
Organizations across the state who genuinely care about Californians with developmental disabilities, their families and the dedicated workforce are VERY concerned about the current threats to federal funding for programs like Medicaid (Medi-Cal), Social Security benefits, and other vital supports and services that make it possible for people with disabilities to thrive in our communities. The time is NOW for the disability community to join forces, get loud, be seen, be heard and demonstrate the power of our collective voice. We encourage disability rights advocates and allies to attend the May 22 “Keep the Promise” rally to make sure our elected officials understand the importance of protecting disability services in federal and state budgets.
FULL AGENDA AND GUEST PRESENTERS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Visit participating California Pizza Kitchen on Wednesday, May 28, and CPK will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales to Tierra!
Purchases include dining, take-out, catering, and online orders at CPK.com when you enter promo code: BACK20% at check out.
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Burbank: 601 N San Fernando Blvd
Chino Hills: 3505 Grand Ave
Glendale: 101 N Brand Blvd
Northridge: 9301 Tampa Ave
Rancho Cucamonga: 12517 N. Mainstreet
Studio City: 2265 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana: 18800 Ventura Blvd
Thousand Oaks: 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Valencia: 24061 Newhall Ranch Road
Special event from our friends at the California Disability Leadership Alliance and Disability Rights California
Next Monday, June 16, 2025
Beginning at 11am
Bring your spirit! Bring your voice!
Tierra is joining the California Disability Leadership Alliance for a new gathering and a new day in disability rights, the First Annual CDLA Day! Event will include live performances by disabled artists, speakers from across California’s disability movement communities, information booths, and more.
Where: State Capitol West Steps, 1315 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Visit Tierra’s Treasures for 50% off all clothing June 26-29th!
