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Welcome to WAPADH!

Founded in 1969, the Whittier Area Parents’ Association for the Developmentally Handicapped (WAPADH) is a private, non-profit organization that supports individuals with a variety of lifelong disabilities including Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down’s syndrome and related medical and/or behavioral disorders. Our history of achievements is the result of strong community and family support and an organizational culture that continually seeks to remove barriers and change the limiting cultural stereotypes long associated with this population. WAPADH currently serves people in the Southeast Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley and North Orange County areas.

Buy a golf ball and win up to $2500!...

Posted by admin in Featured Articles on January 11, 2012 | Comments Off

GolfClubWAPADH’S No-Name Golf Tournament is just around the corner: April 24, 2012!

And for the first time….win CASH by entering the spectacular….

HELICOPTER BALL DROP!

(closest to the pin contest)….

 (SEE THE ‘BALL DROP’ IN ACTION…CLICK HERE!)

For more information on purchasing a ball for the helicopter drop or for a No-Name Golf Registration form, click here to go to the GOLF page…

Autism Conference-Winter 2012...

Posted by admin in Featured Articles, Uncategorized on January 10, 2012 | Comments Off

Title: Autism Conference-Winter 2012
Location: Long Beach, CA
Description: Sponsored by the Autism Society of Greater Long Beach/San Gabriel Valley, this 2-day conference will focus on ‘Research that Matters – Current Research with Practical Applications”. For more information, contact Rita Rubin (562) 943-3555, Regina Moreno (562) 237-1520, or go to www.greaterlongbeach-asa.org.
Start Date: January 28, 2012
End Date: January 29, 2012

(Click here to download a brochure)

Best Practice in FC...

Posted by admin in Featured Articles on January 9, 2012 | Comments Off

Just a reminder that we here at WAPADH, and many others, practice and train to use ‘BEST PRACTICE’ when supporting others to communicate (Facilitated Communication). Contact us at WAPADH if you are in need of training or support to use Best Practice. Go to the link below if you are in need of the standards for Best Practice…

Syracuse University-Institute on Communication and Inclusionwretches

Assistive Technology Conference...

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Title: Assistive Technology Conference
Location: Costa Mesa, CA
Link out: Click here
Description: Whether you are new to the field of AAC or just need a refresher, please join the Assistive Technology Institute for the latest information on assessment, implementation strategies, and communication devices, including the every popular iPad. You will have an opportunity to learn about current technology and how it applies to your clientele to promote optimal language development and independence.
Start Date: 2012-02-10
Start Time: 8:00 am
End Date: 2012-02-11
End Time: 4:00 pm

iPad Training...

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Title: iPad Training
Location: WAPADH, Santa Fe Springs, CA
Description: For all of you who received those NEW iPads for Christmas or just have some questions… Please join us for a special training on how to use your iPads….BASIC how-to’s…FUN apps.. Call or email Christina Burke 562-946-0467 x415, cburke@wapadh.com COST: $10.00
Start Time: 6:30 pm
Date: 2012-02-07
End Time: 8:00 pm