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CPAD Corner (January 2014)
14 January 2014
CPAD Alhambra Headquarter - NTC Award & CICPA Fundraising
NTC Wismettac Foundation Award - CPAD was awarded $25,000 by NTC Wismettac Foundation for the construction of our CPAD Activity Center. The foundation's mission is to support the Asian disability communities. Both Vanda and Stella met with Mr. Toshiyuki Nishikawa, Vice President, on 12/23/2013 and were inspired and touched by the story of the founder of NTC Wismettac Foundation who started the plight to support those in need in Japan and extended to the United States 2 years ago.
CICPA Beijing Opera Fundraising for CPAD - On November 22 & 23, 2013, the California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts (CICPA) organized the "2013 Chinese Cultural Performing Arts Festival" Beijing Opera Show. Again, this year, the CICPA has donated the proceeds from the performances in support of the CPAD’s Activity Center Capital Campaign. In order to promote Chinese culture and to help our CPAD’s children to have their own Activity Center as soon as possible, President Rosana Hsu, though not feeling well, insisted on attending the function in person. When she saw the marvelous performance and the outpouring of donations, she smiled in joy. Total funds raised in this special event is $11,188. On behalf of CPAD, we hereby express our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks!
CPAD Orange County Chapter - Special Event
OC Chapter " Marching To 2014" Celebration Party - On December 21, 2013, CPAD Orange County Chapter seizing the remaining time of 2013, held the "Marching To 2014" Celebration Party. This year, in addition to all CPAD board members, the new CEO of OCAAC, Mike, and the outgoing CEO, Joyce Hearn, also joined the celebration. Parents are very grateful for their long term support in providing us with such a nice meeting place!
CPAD Newsletter (October 2013)
03 October 2013
CPAD Community Parent Resource Center - Movie
Adam
Hacienda Heights Library
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Saturday, October 19, 2013, 2:30 pm - 4:30pm
First Christian Chuch of Alhambra
220 South 5th Street,
Alhambra, CA 91801
Saturday, November 2, 2013, 2pm - 4pm
Movie Adam, is a delightgul, romantic story abut two persons (one with Asperger's Sydrome) in search of an extraordinary connection. Their uplifting romance proves that anunexpected pair of hearts can soar amongst the stars. (Language: English / Length: 99 minutes)
CPAD Orange County Chapter -
Social Security
Disability Benefits
Orange County Adult Achievement Center
225 W. Carl Karcher Way,
Anaheim, CA 92801
Saturday, October 19, 2013, 2pm - 4pm
Speaker, Ms. Scarlett VonThenen of Area Board XI will provide us with information about cash benefits through Social Security including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Administration (SSA) Income for our children with Disabilities.
CPAD Corner (October 2013)
03 October 2013
Dear Friends and CPAD Members,
CPAD Board of Directors would like to take this opportunity to introduce our newly elected president, Mrs. Vanda Yung. She is the mother of Nanette (CPAD Rainbow dancer). Her husband Michael, who also provides CPAD technical support, is the ‘Creative Audio Visual Technology Class” instructor.
In 1982, Vanda received a Master degree in Social Welfare from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After graduation, she joined the Chinatown Service Center in Los Angeles serving the Chinese immigrant community in various capacities, including 15 years of bilingual and bicultural clinical/counseling experience as well as over 10 years of other managerial experience. She has involved with CPAD families and programs since 2001. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Being familiar with Chinese culture, she is particularly resourceful in servicing and training our parents and members with special needs. CPAD welcome Vanda to be our new president.
Please extend your support to Vanda and CPAD as you had supported our late president Rachel. With your support and Vanda’s new leadership, CPAD is looking forward to building our network resources, expanding member services, and completing CPAD’s new center.
Thank you,
CPAD Board of Directors
CPAD Newsletter (August 2013)
10 August 2013
CPAD Community Parent Resource Center - DVD Presentation
Sensory Processing Disorder, or the inability to respond “appropriately” to ordinary sensory experiences, affects as many as 1 in 20 children. In this DVD of a live presentation, Carol Kranowitz offers sensory strategies and activities that are applauded not only in the United States but around the world.
Carol Discusions: The six types of SPD and how they can affect the daily lives of children; Possible co－existing problems (e.g., visual, auditory, eating, emotional difficulties, and sleeping); Available treatment and therapy options ....
CPAD Orange County Chapter - Parent Support Meeting
CPAD Corner (August 2013)
10 August 2013
Dear Parents and Friends,
In remembering our dear President Rachel Chen, who passed away on July 3, 2013, CPAD is having a memorial service on August 24, 2013, Saturday, 1 pm, at the First Christian Church in Alhambra. Parents who would like to say a few words on the day, please e-mail Stella at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Rachel was recognized by the State Senator Carol Liu in 2009 as “Woman of the Year”. And, in 2005, she was awarded the “Elizabeth Guinn Memorial Award” by the San Gabriel /Pomona Regional Center for her great compassion andsupport topersons with special needs.
Even though she has gone to be with the Lord, her spirit, commitment and her passion for the disabled and especially for the minority communities will stay with us forever. We will always remember her smile, her dedication and eagerness in serving families with special need individuals as well as her colleagues.
“In memory of Rachel, her family has chosen to partner with CPAD in establishing “The Rachel Chen Memorial Fund for CPAD Activity Center”. As of today, thanks to many who love and remember Rachel, the total donation into this Memorial Fund is $14,228.”
To view quotes shared by parents, colleagues and friends, please click the following PDF file: Remembering Rachel
