The Dennis Richmond Award

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The Dennis Richmond Award

• Ala Costa

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• The Dennis Richmond Award is our annual advocacy
  scholarship honoring a distinguished and
  deserving advocate.
• This award celebrates a lifelong commitment to
  educating and improving the lives of
  disadvantaged children.

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Autism Program

• Students with Autism Program Oakland have unique
  and varied needs that require specific attention
  in educational programs. Schools have to work
  closely with families to develop quality programs
  that meet their child's individual needs.
• In addition to a strong foundation in academic
  and social education, the Autism Program offers a
  wide range of services for those with autism.
  These include an individualized transition
  program, tutoring and study assistance, peer
  mentors, and a career development program.

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• This program is designed to assist college-level
  students with autism in developing the skills
  needed for success. The program includes weekly
  seminars, one-on-one coaching, and mentors who
  guide students in academic, social, and
  independent living skills.
• The program's staff also offers an individualized
  support navigator who meets with students
  regularly to get to know them in terms of their
  goals, gifts, interests and strengths. The
  navigator is there to ensure that students access
  the supports and services at Emory that they need
  or desire based on feedback from the student.

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Children with Special Needs Teacher Award

• The Children with Special Needs Teacher Award is
  presented by the National Association of Special
  Education Teachers (NASET) to teachers who have
  demonstrated exceptional dedication to their
  students with special needs. Nominations are
  judged in the areas of teaching skills, community
  involvement, professional activity and
  development, and contributions to the field of
  special education.
• She has a deep understanding of instructional
  best practices and serves as a liaison between
  general education teachers, administrators,
  content specialists, and special educators. She
  also is active in the field by serving on
  numerous committees, including the Advisory
  Committee for Inclusion.

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• Her commitment to teaching is reflected in her
  efforts to help her students develop their social
  skills and become involved in the school
  environment. She has worked to create classroom
  environments where all students feel safe,
  comfortable and respected. She has been a member
  of her PTA since the beginning and is very
  involved in her child's activities.

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Down Syndrome Program

• Down Syndrome Program Berkeley is a genetic
  disorder that occurs when an extra copy of
  chromosome 21 is present in the body. This extra
  chromosome interferes with the way the brain and
  body develop.
• The condition affects one in every 800 live
  births. In most cases, Down syndrome is diagnosed
  by a chromosome test performed shortly after
  birth.
• Babies with Down syndrome are at risk for heart
  defects and other health problems. These problems
  can range from minor to severe and may be treated
  with medication or surgery.

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• Children with Down syndrome should be examined by
  a pediatric cardiologist and should have an
  echocardiogram, a procedure that evaluates the
  structure and function of the heart by using
  sound waves.
• Other medical conditions that affect people with
  Down syndrome include problems with the eyes,
  intestines, thyroid and skeleton. Some of these
  can be treated with medication or surgery, while
  others require lifelong treatment.
• Many kids with Down syndrome grow up to be happy,
  healthy adults. Some go on to college, while
  others find work and stay at home. But no matter
  what they choose, these individuals are special
  and deserve to have a chance to succeed.
• The first step in helping a child with Down
  syndrome learn is to provide early intervention
  services as soon as possible. These services are
  mandated by federal law and focus on the unique
  needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities.

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THANK YOU

• Address 1300 Rose Street Berkeley, CA 94702
• Email info_at_alacostacenters.org
• Website https//www.alacostacenters.org/
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