Julie’s Suggested Resources

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Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has partnered with State Council to provide a statewide orientation and training to all participants and families who are interested in participating in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation is one (1) Module that is two (2) hours in length:

Constant Therapy Health was founded on the idea that digitizing therapy can help improve care, reduce costs, and help people reach new heights of recovery. 

By combining AI and real-world evidence in our easy-to-use program, Constant Therapy, we’re delivering clinically-proven, personalized brain exercises that can help people reignite their cognitive, speech, and language abilities. And we’re continuously optimizing the world’s understanding of the factors contributing to brain health, so that we can serve people across a range of neurological conditions.

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SDP BUDGET AND COVERED 100%!

Sharing my speech therapy secrets! Home therapy tips, education, and exercises for individuals with neurologic injuries and their caregivers. I'm Kasondra, a speech therapist in California working with clients who have aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, voice and cognitive difficulties from acquired neurologic conditions. 

THIS IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE ADDED TO SDO BUDGET AND COVERED 100%!

At CLAD, we provide reliable solutions for all of your business’s lock and door needs, including system design, repairs, and installation. From hollow metal storefront doors to automatic doors, access control, interior commercial doors and more, our team works with businesses large and small to keep their buildings secure, accessible, and convenient–on their terms.

Top Shelf Working offers one on one woodworking class for special needs persons who
enjoy arts and crafts as well as pursuing personal goals and interests. In this wood working class participant work one on one with seasoned woodworking instructor, who goes step by step at participants pace and ability to make their woodworking project a tangible and unique idea come to life. This will foster confidence in ability, independent creative thinking as well as encourage basic advocacy for own ideas and thoughts.

Project based class will provide opportunity to use adaptability, determination, and passion for learning and self improvement. Woodworking class would allow for various educational, recreational pursuits, and cognitive abilities to be put to use in a real time craft project. Those with passion for learning and resilient spirit will have the opportunity to be challenged during this class. opportunities for self improvement and trying something new are limited to who offers classes to special needs community, this is an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.

I'm Dr. Tracey Marks, a psychiatrist with 20+ years of experience. I empower you to take control of your mental health by understanding the mind-brain connection and how it is key to building resilience.  Learn how lifestyle factors, mental practices, and emotional regulation influence your brain to cultivate resilience. I explain the neuroscience behind these practices, showing you how to optimize your brain for a fulfilling life.

These neck techniques that I will share can be a life-saver not only for your neck problems, but for many other neurological conditions you might be suffering from.  Dr. Mandell