New Core Curriculum The Inclusion Council tackled an in-depth review of material to be included as part of Wayfinder’s “core curriculum” to help staff understand, embrace and promote inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) at Wayfinder. We have identified several resources that are now a part of our core curriculum required for all members of…
The beautiful thing about families is that they can form without any biological ties—just love. Missy and Chris had two biological sons, David and Tim, and an adopted daughter, Lilly. When they started thinking about a second adoption, Lilly asked for a sister. Missy and Chris went to a Wayfinder family fair for prospective adoptive…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
