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    Tag Archives: Alan Short Center
    • Formerly Shy Client Now Communicates Her Wants & Needs

      Posted on May 2, 2016

      Ge suffered a fever right after birth which caused developmental and physical impairments, including hearing loss. She is unable to speak and was very shy when she started attending Alan Short Center (ASC). Staff helped her overcome her shyness by treating her with care and respect and has helped her learn how to communicate her wants and needs.

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    • Programs in Crisis Without Increase in State Funding After 8 Years

      Posted on May 20, 2015

      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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    • Man With Down Syndrome Shows Tremendous Growth

      Posted on May 5, 2015

      Danny is a 25 year old with Down syndrome. He has been at the Alan Short Center for three years. When Danny came here he was very shy.

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