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Thank you for coming to our event!

1/10/2019

More than 150 people attended our San Bruno Emergency Preparedness Event at the San Bruno Senior Center on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. About 35 guest won a 3 day Emergency Preparedness Kits valued $100, and most people who attended received a starting Emergency Preparedness Kits.

Many thanks to the San Bruno Senior Center for hosting our event. Thank you to our community partners Hip-Housing, San Mateo PCC, PantsupEasy, Second Harvest Food Bank, Lifeline – Sutter Health, and Central Coast Energy Services.

We would also like to thank our presenters Dave Cresta from the San Bruno Fire Department, Theresa Smith from the San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services, Mark Zuckerman from the American Red Cross and Ben McMullan, CID's Systems Change Advocate.

In addition, we would like give a special thanks to the San Bruno Community Foundation for sponsoring our event.

Here are pictures from San Bruno Emergency Preparedness event! If you were there, let us know in the comments below!

Disabilities Art Showcase - 2018 (by SMC Commission on Disabilities and SMC Arts Commission)

9/10/2018

This Art Showcase is open to artists with disabilities who live in the County of San Mateo. Artists are encouraged to submit artwork and photography that is 2-dimensional and exemplifies their personal views of the world. Please note that only one (1) entry per artist may be submitted. Artwork will be exhibited on the main floor at the Caldwell Gallery 400 County Center in Redwood City October 2 to October 31. Please submit ENTRY FORMS to Craig McCulloh, Staff Liaison San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities cmcculloh@smcgov.org: (650) 573-2480 or 711 CA Relay.

The form:

Art Showcase Entry Form
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Transition to Independence Fair (Oct 20)

9/10/2018

SAVE THE DATE:
Transition to Independence Fair: Resources for Individuals & Families with Disabilities in San Mateo County
October 20th, 2018, 11 am - 3 pm
Mills High School, 400 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, CA

TransitionFair.Org:
“Learn about programs and services available to students who are no longer eligible for school-based special education programs. The event brings together 40 agencies that provide higher education, job training, employment, day programs, living options, and health services to adults with disabilities.

The event will also feature 8-10 workshops ranging from benefits counseling, advocacy, healthcare, employment, college preparedness and assistive technology.

THIS IS A FREE FAIR WITH A TONS OF RESOURCES FOR SAN MATEO COUNTY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES!”

Haga la Diferencia en la Vida de Personas con Discapacidades / Make a Difference in the Lives of People with Disabilities

8/24/2018

En Español:

Únase a un grupo dedicado de individuos que representa las numerosas personas con discapacidades en nuestro Condado y también que sirve a orientar el Junta Directiva de Supervisores (Board of Supervisors) en asuntos de discapacidades. La Comisión de Discapacidades del Condado de San Mateo (San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities) necesita nuevos comisarios voluntarios que sean activos. La Comisión, que se compone de individuos con y sin discapacidades, provee una oportunidad para participar en e influir la póliza pública. Para mas información sobre la Comisión o para llenar una aplicación, visite nuestra página de website en http://smchealth.org/smccod o llame al (650) 573-2480 o llame el California Relay Service al marcar 711

In English:

Join a dedicated group of individuals who represent the many people with disabilities in our County and advise the Board of Supervisors on disability-related issues.San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities (CoD) needs new, active volunteer commissioners. The Commission, comprised of individuals with and without disabilities, provides an opportunity to participate in and influence public policy. For more information on the Commission or to file an application, visit our website at http://smchealth.org/smccod or call (650) 573-2480 or call the California Relay Service at 711.

Project Invent needs your input to partner and creating Assistive Technology!

7/9/2018

We're Project Invent, an organization that teaches high school students how to use design and technology to solve real-world problems. We pair teams of students with individuals who face unique everyday challenges and pose those as opportunities to design new technologies. Students have designed everything from fall detectors for senior citizens to smart wallets to help the blind detect bill denominations. If you're interested in sharing your stories, inspiring youth, and creating powerful learning experiences for high school students, we would love for you to become a community partner.

You can see examples of student work here: www.projectinvent.org
You can also see more about what being a community partner means here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1prchJJBcFWTkIor_PiiwSSaN_vhz1Jkq/view?usp=sharing

Contact us at hello@projectinvent.org if you're interested in getting involved. Thank you!

Stanford University's Perspectives in Assistive Technology course is seeking student project suggestions

7/2/2018

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a 10-week course that explores the
design, development, and use of technology that benefits people with
disabilities and older adults.

In this course, students from many academic disciplines learn about disability,
assistive technology, and rehabilitation from guest lecturers and field trips to
local medical and engineering facilities.

Students also have the opportunity to work on projects that would benefit people
with a disability and older adults in the local community. Through these project
efforts, they learn and practice how to work in teams, engage with the local
community, solve problems through a engineering design process, practice oral
and written communication skills, exercise critical thinking, and gain
confidence in their abilties - all important as they transition from students to
professionals.

Projects typically address difficulties in performing tasks such as working,
learning, moving, communicating, accessing products (including computers), and
daily living activities such as creative expression, cooking, cleaning, and
pursuing happiness. Projects that explore design concepts that improve
diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation are also pursued.

At this time, I am searching for interesting student project suggestions that
would address a challenge experienced by a individual with a disability or an
older adult or the people who care for them. I would appreciate any project
suggestions you might have.

This is an excellent opportunity to have bright students work on team projects
that address long-standing problems experienced by people in the local
community.

Here is a webpage that has more detail about what I am looking for:
http://www.stanford.edu/class/engr110/projectideas.html

Please contact me if you have projects to suggest or would like more information
about the course or project requirements.

Thanks so much - take care,

David L. Jaffe

Course website:
http://engr110.stanford.edu

"If you have suggestions or questions, please contact Dave Jaffe, the course instructor, at davejaffe@stanford.edu"

Menlo Park Emergency Prep Recap

7/2/2018

Menlo Park Emergency Preparedness Day presented by The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities

PLAN Now. WORK Together. BE Ready.

Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Event for seniors and individuals with disabilities!

Learn how to prepare for a natural disaster or emergency in your community
Meet with local first responders
Raffle for 3-day emergency kits
Enjoy light refreshments
Goodie bags for the first 100 guests

Contact us at CIDEmergencyPrep@gmail.com or 650-645-1780 ext 115 if you need any accommodations for disability or language for the event.

Livermore: '4 Wheel Bob' blazes a trail

5/9/2018

Longtime resident, new City Councilman Bob Coomber is subject of documentary

"Bob Coomber estimates he has logged thousands of miles wheelchair hiking around California. His attempts to cross the Kearsarge Pass in the Sierra Nevada were documented by local filmmaker Tal Skloot."

"He...has been in a wheelchair since the early 1990s after developing bone density problems due to complications from juvenile diabetes.

More:
https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2017/07/13/livermore-4-wheel-bob-blazes-a-trail#comment_form

Menlo Park Emergency Preparedness Event

5/3/2018

Menlo Park Emergency Preparedness Day presented by The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities

PLAN Now. WORK Together. BE Ready.

Join us for a FREE Emergency Preparedness Event for seniors and individuals with disabilities!

Learn how to prepare for a natural disaster or emergency in your community
Meet with local first responders
Raffle for 3-day emergency kits
Enjoy light refreshments
Goodie bags for the first 100 guests

Contact us at CIDEmergencyPrep@gmail.com or 650-645-1780 ext 115 if you need any accommodations for disability or language for the event.

Consumer Corps is seeking new members

5/3/2018

Do you use Redi-Wheels in San Mateo County? If so, you can share your thoughts about the service by becoming a member of the Paratransit Council (PCC) Consumer Corps, where you can help improve or recognize the paratransit service by sending in your comments. Active members of the PCC Consumer Corps can receive up to 10 rides free every quarter for participating. For more details, click the link below or contact Alex Madrid (CID’s Independent Living Generalist) at AlexM@cidsanmateo.org.

Consumer Corp Process:

consumer_corps_process__may_3_2018_.pdf
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Consumer Corp Form:

2018consumercorpsform.pdf
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