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Shining Rockstars of DDSO to be Honored at Uncork for the Arts (part 2)
One person from each of DDSO’s programs are selected to be honored at Uncork for the Arts on August 15th (get tickets here). Check out the amazing stories of these rockstars! Short Center North Honoree – Randy Reitz Randy Reitz, Short Center North’s 2015 Outstanding Participant, is described as an all around good guy. He never […]
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Uncork for the Arts: New Emcee and Entertainment Announcements!
The Developmental Disabilities Service Organization (DDSO) invites you to join us for a fabulous night of great wine and fine art in our community!
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Celebrate DDSO’s 40th Anniversary at Uncork for the Arts on 8/15
The Developmental Disabilities Service Organization (DDSO) invites you to join us for a fabulous night of great wine and fine art in our community!
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DDSO and Disability Rights Advocates Keep Fighting For Fair Rates
Inspired by the song by Bob Marley, “Get Up Stand Up”, DDSO is getting the message out – Programs in California providing important services to people with developmental disabilities are again in jeopardy of closing. DDSO and others offer vital programs that help people fight isolation and neglect by creating environments that are safe, creative and nurturing of social relationships. […]
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Let Your Light Shine for People with Developmental Disabilities
Let your light shine for Lanterman! Join us in supporting people with developmental disabilities at “This Little Light of Mine” candlelight vigil.
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Programs in Crisis Without Increase in State Funding After 8 Years
Governor Jerry Brown’s Office needs to hear from you. Don’t continue to ignore community programs that provide services to people with disabilities!
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Be Part of History on May 5th – BIG Day of Giving!
BIG Day of Giving is coming! Why are we so excited at DDSO aboutMay 5th? It’s the BIG Day of Giving, part of a National Day of Giving called Give Local America. From midnight to midnight, 500+ nonprofits will join forces to raise $5Million!
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Autism Explained: The History
Let’s face it – there is still a lot we know about autism disorders. Even working in the field, one often didn’t hear the word in common usage until the ‘90’s. In the second part of the Autism Explained series, learn about the history of the disorder, via a timeline.
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Autism Explained: The Spectrum
You’ve heard the word. Autism. But do you know what it means? Do you simply think of Dustin Hoffman in “Rain Man” and then let it go? DDSO proudly serves a large number of consumers who place on the autism spectrum. Learn more by checking out this three-part series.
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April is National Austism Awareness Month
People with autism can do amazing things, and DDSO is proud to join the Autism Society to celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity to learn more, and you can read our two blog articles on the history and personal stories of those who have experienced the spectrum of autism.
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