Wayfinder Blog

Author: Claire Veroda

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Join the Impact Council Today

Change the future, with us. The Wayfinder Impact Council is now accepting applications for new members. This special group of volunteers gives their time, energy and talents to raise awareness and funds for Wayfinder. COVID-19 has changed the way we all do business and in-person events may not be possible for some time. Virtual meetings…

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Drue Banister is a Wayfinder

Meet a vision specialist from our Blind Babies Foundation program How do you bring Wayfinder Family Services’ mission to life? Early language is difficult for children who have visual impairments, motor impairments that keep them from using sign language, or cognitive impairments. In object communication, we give them an object to touch, like a spoon…

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Free Mental Health Resource and Training

Join us to learn about mental health education and how to access services! Knowledge and access to mental health resources for you, your family members, your friends, and your colleagues has never been more important. Wayfinder Family Services in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is providing free Mental Health presentations…

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A New Beginning for Tara

Candice got an urgent phone call from social workers. A baby named Tara desperately needed a loving home. Little Tara had been exposed to drugs in the womb. And she had had a severely traumatic experience at only 5 weeks of age that compelled social workers to remove her from her birth parents. Tara needed…

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Mental Health Clinician Training

Mental Health Issues and Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, and Physically Disabled Populations Continuing Education Credits Available! The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s ACCESS FOR ALL Underserved Cultural Communities committee is offering a one-day, six (6) hour training ideal for LCSW, LMFT, Licensed Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Licensed or Registered Nurses, license-waived clinical disciplines, and…

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White Cane Safety Day Virtual Celebration

Join us on Thursday, October 15th at 9:00 a.m. Wayfinder’s Adult Services staff will be celebrating the achievements of the blind and visually impaired with a White Cane Safety Education Workshop: 9:00 AM – Kickoff to National White Cane Safety Day Celebration! 9:10 AM – Celebrating the White Cane Awareness – Why do we celebrate white cane safety…

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Free Workshops for Individuals with Disabilities

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION AND WAYFINDER FAMILY SERVICES PRESENTS COMMUNITY RESOURCES SERIES Sponsored by Comerica Bank This free series of workshops is open to anyone with a disability. There is no need to RSVP and the Zoom meeting information is below. WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 30 @ 1:00-2:00 PM Navigating Mental Health Options During theCOVID-19 Crisis WEDNESDAY,OCTOBER 7…

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Camp Bloomfield Online 2020 Schedule

Join us online for music, art, fitness, science, campfire, and fun! Youth Camp July 20th, 22nd, and 24th On Zoom (subject to change) Teen Camp July 27th, 29th, and 31st On Zoom (subject to change) Adult Camp August 12th and 14th On Zoom (subject to change) More details  and registration information coming soon. Please email…

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Remote Sessions for Teens and Young Adults Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Wayfinder’s LIFE Institute offers instruction for teens and young adults who are blind or visually impaired. The program is ideal for youth who would benefit from foundational skills or advanced training in areas that lead to independent living and employment.  The current program will run from July 6-31. Over the course of four weeks, students…

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