IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS): FOR ADULTS WITH

I N-HOME SUPPORTIVE
SERVICES (IHSS):
What, Why, And How?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
HRC Long Beach Training Center, LB1
1155 E. San Antonio Drive, Long Beach, CA 90807
Presented by HRC’s Benefits Specialist, this workshop will
focus on an important in home support benefit available
from the Department of Social Services and run by each
County, the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program.
Learn about IHSS eligibility, how support hours are
determined, how to prepare for an appointment with your
IHSS worker, and what to do if you don’t agree with an
IHSS decision.
Course Fee: $5.00 per family, payable at the session.
Scholarships may be available for anyone with financial
need. Please contact your HRC Counselor if a scholarship
is needed.
WORKSHOPS
COMPUTER BASICS
Wednesdays and Fridays
April 10, April 12, May 8 and May 10, 2013
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Harbor Regional Center, Torrance
Resource Center, Building A, First Floor
In this class, each participant will be introduced to the
computer. It will teach the basics of the keyboard and
mouse, and how to use software. Classroom activities will
be individualized to the level of the participant. Each
person will receive a folder which includes handouts and
website information. For more information or to reserve a
space, please call (310) 792-4763. Meet in the HRC
Resource Center.
It's important to always pre-register for classes you wish to attend. That way, if for any reason
a class needs to be cancelled or postponed, we can contact you and let you know.
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Space is limited to the first 50 people who register. Please
contact Sara Newman at (310) 792-4549 to register.
FOR ADULTS WITH
DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES SERVED
BY HRC:
PASS YOUR DRIVER’S TEST
PARA LA FAMILIA
Wednesdays: May 22, June 5, June 19 and July 10, 2013
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Harbor Regional Center, Torrance
Resource Center, Building A, First Floor
MODIFICACION DE CONDUCTA
SESION DE ORIENTACION
In this course, participants will learn about the
requirements of passing the California driver’s test, as well
as where they can take the test. They will also learn about
alternative test taking methods, and be able to take a
practice exam. Each participant will receive a folder which
includes course material, and website information. For
more information or to reserve a space, please call (310)
792-4763. Meet in the HRC Resource Center.
Antes de asistir a la junta de orientacion familiar, los padres
deben de comunicarse con su consejero(a) de hrc para
atender a las clases de entrenamiento.
La participacion en una Sesion de Orientacion es
obligatoria antes de attendar classes:
• Modificando su comportamiento
• Cursos de entrenamiento para usar el bano
• Solucion a problemas del comportamiento
• Desarrollando habilidades sociales
• Tecnicas de adapcion para la vivienda
• Conocimiento/seguridad de su cuerpo
• Habilidades sociales positivas para los adolescentes
• Educacion sobre seguridad y sexualidad
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It’s important to always pre-register for classes you wish to
attend. That way, if for any reason a class needs to be
cancelled or postponed, we can contact you and let you know.
It's important to always pre-register for classes you wish to attend. That way, if for any reason
a class needs to be cancelled or postponed, we can contact you and let you know.