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Society for Handicapped Board of DirectorsScott Lucas, President John Mayol Cathie Bernardi Christina Stokman, Vice President John Snider Liz Hosmer Colleen Snider, Past President Kristi Ah-You Richard O’Brien Ted Rosen D.C., Secretary/Treasurer Shauna Verschelden Marci Boucher, Executive Director

2011 Red Carpet Masquerade Ball Blue Ribbon Steering CommitteeColleen Snider Erin Norris-Buzzini, Event Chair Shauna Verschelden Gina Donahue

2011 Red Carpet Masquerade Ball Blue Ribbon Committee

2012 Ski & Board-A-Thon CommitteeJohn Snider Colleen Snider Denis Sondeno Michael Ireland Dave Van HornMark Verschelden Bob Wallace Beverly Wallace Cherie Clark Bill Silveira

Adam Heffner Tara Garrison Bryan Holm Harry Boucher

2012 Annual Spring Golf Tournament CommitteeClinton Oliver & Christina Stokman, Co-Chairs

Alan Saca Jason Garcia Sheri Senior Cassidy Spencer Loren Hayes Ben Balsbaugh Susan Gonzalez

Society for Handicapped Children & Adults Staff Marci Boucher Brenna Butler Garcia Christine Baily Executive Director Special Events Coordinator Program Coordinator

Gloria Harris Jessica Olide Eileen VerHulst Bookkeeper Administrative Assistant Thriftstore Coordinator

Zachariah Smith Donations Coordinator

Ben BalsbaughMichael Ireland Jr.

Cathie Bernardi Mira Jantz

Joe BernardiSam Jennings

Naomi LaylandShannon Cotta

Alan SacaJoe Donahue

Christina StokmanDeena Elliott

Jason GarciaBob Wallace

Beverly WallacePaul TunisonSheri Senior


Changing the world one child and one community at a timeCommunity Service

Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, Howard Training Center, Center for Human Services, Great Valley Museum,

MJC Foundation, Haven Woman's Center, Heifer Project, Community Hospice,Take a Friend Fishing, Habitat for Humanity, Emanuel Medical Cancer Center.

Spiritual AimsChristian Berets, Christmas Gift Basket Project, Modesto Gospel Mission,

Salvation Army/Red Shield, Youth for Christ.

Youth ServicesCamp Taylor, Children's Crisis Center, High School Sober Grad Night's, Camp Grizzly,Kids Works, Stanislaus Education Foundation, Townsend Opera Players, YES Company,

Modesto Youth Soccer Club, Camp Jack Hazard, Royal Family Kid's Camp, Color the Skies/Children's Medical Center, Community Concert Outreach,

D.A.R.E. Sierra Vista Children's Center.

Sponsored YouthKey Club at Central Catholic High School and Enoch's High School,

K-Kids Club at Salida Elementary School.

Young Children - Priority OneMarch of Dimes, Kiwanis Family House, Bike Rodeo Helmets.

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Letter From Our PresidentAs this year and my term as President comes to a close, I began to reflect on the past and all of the excitement of the years I have been involved with The Society for Handicapped. My personal involvement began like many, as a volunteer on the Blue Ribbon Committee for “The Snoball.” At that time, it was our only major fundraising event during the year. The organization itself was also small with an annual budget of around $200,000 and a part time Executive Director and two person staff. Although we were small, we were also mighty and the dedicated group of people working and volunteering for The Society was an impressive lot. It was obvious to all who came in contact with our staff that this was more than just a job. They were invested in our mission with their whole hearts, knowing that each day their work made a genuine and measurable difference in the lives of people with disabilities. After witnessing their dedication first-hand, I was inspired to do more and soon after, joined the Board of Directors.

Our core programs then were much the same as they are today; our Medical Equipment Loan Closet, recreational programs such as Adaptive Snow and Water Skiing led by incredible group of volunteer directors, Sign Language, and our Special Needs Fund which provided for larger scale projects, were all running strong. What surprised me most back then was that despite the many government sponsored programs designed to help the disabled community, there was still such a huge need for the services we provided. I find this statement rings more true today than ever. After the retirement of our long-time Executive Director and many of our long-serving Board members, The Society found itself at cross-roads. For those of us that remained, we found ourselves making choices that would affect the future direction of The Society for many years to come. I’d like to say we made all the right decisions and everything flowed seemliness without a hitch, but unfortunately, that wasn’t always the case. We met enormous challenges in the remaking of this organization and many times it seemed a lot easier to throw-in the towel than work to overcome our obstacles. Those years were a difficult transition for us but again, I found myself witnessing the incredible dedication and perseverance of a small group of people who believed in our cause with their whole hearts and simply were not willing to fail. This hard work and commitment are what set the stage for the successful organization you see today.

I tell you this brief history to illustrate to you the power of dedication and conviction. Much like the clients we serve each and every day, our group of volunteers was determined not to let the obstacles of life get in the way of our dream. And just as I am in awe of our many clients and their conviction to live their lives to the fullest, I am in awe of our volunteers and their dedication in helping to make the dreams of others a reality.

As my term as President comes to a close, I felt the need to recognize all the people, both past and present, who have dedicated themselves to this organization and helped to make it what it is today. It has been my great honor to work with you all. Your generosity has overwhelmed me, your tenacity has impressed me and your whole hearts dedicated to helping others has inspired me. I’ve learned a lot through my involvement with The Society but the greatest lesson I have learned and what I know with absolute certainty is that with dedication, commitment and belief with your whole heart, the obstacles of life can be conquered and we can triumph. This organization and the people it serves are living proof of it. I’ve witnessed it first-hand and it is a truth I will never forget.

All my Best,

Colleen SniderPresident, Board of Directors


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Celebrating 65 Years of Caring


Letter From Incoming President

Philanthropy is key to advancing positive change in society. The goal of the Society for Handicapped Children & Adults has been to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities for over 65 years. As this organization navigates through the challenges of the current economy to provide for the growing demand in crucial medical equipment, it is important that we support the Society and their vision of providing a better quality of life for people right here in the Central Valley.

We embark on 2012 with optimism and excitement as the Society implements a new recreational program portfolio, increases medical equipment capacity, and continues our focus on building a self-sustainable organization. Our dedicated staff and Board have developed strategies for the Society that will maximize our impact for the clients we serve. We are acutely aware of the increased need for these types of programs and the Society remains devoted to improving the lives of so many through fostering public & private partnerships and extending the reach of our supporters.

To commemorate the Society for Handicapped Children & Adults’ sixty five years in Stanislaus County, we will introduce the 65th Anniversary campaign to raise important funding for our annual giving and endowment fund. This important campaign will tell the story of the Society through the voices and images of those who we’re proud to have as clients.

Much of our work is regionally focused. But we have a broad vision, with outreach and support for recreational programs stretching throughout the state. Our commitment is to remain creative in our programs, support our community partners, and continue to define how we can effectively respond to the needs in our community.

Sincerely,

Scott Lucas2012-2013 Board President

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Our Executive DirectorDear Friends of the Society:Thanks to you, this has truly been an amazing year!!! I can’t even begin to express my gratitude to everyone in the community who has supported us over this past year. Because of your generosity the Society has grown and what has occurred over the past 12 months has been phenomenal.We started off the year with a bang! January kicked off our Skiing Unlimited program at Dodge Ridge. This program is life changing and I think one of the parents summed it up best, “This is so much more than a program. My daughter didn’t even want to leave the house, now she can

ski on her own, drive, and just got her first job, all thanks to the Society.”With the arrival of warmer months came Bike Camp, Horseback Riding Unlimited, Day on the Farm, sign language classes and the ever popular Water-Skiing Unlimited programs. Each of these exciting programs has grown in participation and volunteerism in the past year!In March it was announced that the Society had been selected to participate in the “Valley Apprentice Competition”. Five dedicated professionals worked diligently to bring awareness to the Society’s programs and services. As a result, several new programs were created including a mentorship diner, bowling & baking programs, and the month of June was declared “Disability Awareness Month” in Stanislaus County.One of our newest programs, the Special Needs Ball was an incredible event! In partnership with United Cerebral Palsy, 300 kids had the time of their life, many experiencing a prom for the first time ever. One parent told us her daughter spoke for the first time, another participant said

it was the best night of her life, and the staff at Del Rio called to find out how they could get involved again for next year.One memory from this year that I will never forget, was the day a wife of an amputee called crying to thank us for a hospital bed we had given her from our long standing “Loan Closet” program. She said her husband had been sleeping on the floor for the past few years!The Society’s thriftstore, Endless Possibilities, has been open a year now and has assisted over 6,000 low income families with clothing and house-ware items, and provided 298 individuals with job training skills. Because of your generosity a single mother of five, whose daughter was on her third open

heart surgery, was able to clothe her family.These are just some of the emotional stories we hear every day and it is all because YOU choose to volunteer your time, donate goods and services, or make a financial contributions to our organization. On behalf of the Staff, Board of Directors, and myself; thank you from the bottom of our hearts. YOU are changing lives!

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Table of ContentsBoard of Directors & Staff .....................................................................................3

Letter from the President .......................................................................................5

Letter from Incoming President .............................................................................7

Letter from the Executive Director ........................................................................9

Our Mission .......................................................................................................12

History ...............................................................................................................13

Volunteer of the Year ..........................................................................................15

Friends of the Society ........................................................................................17

Programs ............................................................................................................19

Special Needs Fund ............................................................................................20

Services ..............................................................................................................21

Adapted Baking ..................................................................................................23

Adapted Bowling ................................................................................................23

Adapted Bicycle Camp .......................................................................................24

Day on the Farm .................................................................................................25

Unlimited Horseback Riding ..............................................................................25

Golfing Unlimited ..............................................................................................26

Camping Unlimited ............................................................................................26

Mentoring Dinner ...............................................................................................27

Summer Skiing Unlimited ...................................................................................28

Winter Skiing Unlimited .....................................................................................29

Special Needs Ball ..............................................................................................31

Walk and Roll ....................................................................................................32

Workforce Development ....................................................................................33

Endless Possibilities Thrift Store ...........................................................................35

2012 Calendar of Events .....................................................................................37

Special Events .....................................................................................................38

Volunteer Opportunities .....................................................................................39

Community Listings ............................................................................................41

Directory of Ads .................................................................................................62


Our Mission

“The Society for Handicapped Children and Adults is dedicated toimproving the quality of life and self-sufficiency of

children and adults with disabilities in Stanislaus County.”

Who We AreThe Society was founded in 1947 as the “Stanislaus County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc.” Through several name revisions, we have remained an independent, locally supported organization providing services and programs designed to enhance the quality of life for physically-challenged individuals of all ages and all disabilities who reside in Stanislaus County. Over these past 65 years, our funding and support came from private sources, which have enabled us to provide a wide variety of programs and services. When you donate you become an important part of a unique group dedicated to improving the quality of life of those with disabilities.


History

A Legacy to RememberIn 1947, the words “disabled” or “handicapped” were seldom used in reference to people and would have been considered extremely peculiar. The amputee, the stroke victim, or the polio patient was considered “crippled”.

It was in this era, 65 years ago, in a small California farm town, that a group of people organized to help the “crippled”. They saw people suffering with the after-effects of polio and other disabling conditions, many of whom could not afford all of the medical care that might improve their condition. With humble beginnings, they set out to provide medical equipment, physical therapy, doctors consultations, and eventually even vocational rehabilitation. At that time there were no federal health plans and no notable government programs to meet these needs. That is why caring local citizens took action.

That small farm town was Modesto and that little local organization was the Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

In 1965, Medicare was established to provide medical care for persons with disabilities, the Society responded by adapting our Loan Closet program to bridge the gaps in the Medicare system.

The Society has gone through several name revisions, and except for a brief affiliation as alocal chapter of the Easter Seals Society, we have remained an independent, locally supportedorganization.

Although more than sixty years have passed, the mission and vision of the Society forHandicapped Children and Adults has not changed. We are still dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-sufficiency of people with disabilities in Stanislaus County.

Today, the Society operates the largest loan closet of adaptive equipment in Stanislaus County, provides educational programs, job training services, recreational programs, our long standing special needs program, and resource and referral services to more than 87,000 residents of Stanislaus County who have disabilities.



Volunteer of the YearCongratulations!Barbara & Jerald Orosco, Volunteers of the Year

Barbara and Jerald have over 12 years of volunteer service with the Society. Not only do

they take pride in participating in the Society’s Winter Skiing Unlimited program, but they

commute from Madera to do so! When Barbara saw an opportunity to improve the safety

protocols of the ski program by creating safety gators and vests, she did so with no need for

recognition and at her own expense. After years of recruiting new volunteers, even their own

family, to help expand the ski program, both Jerry and Barbara continue to be supportive and

positive volunteers. They are the essence of what makes the Skiing Unlimited program so

successful for the hundreds of clients we have served.

We can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do for

The Society for Handicapped Children and Adults. Thank You!



Friends of the SocietyFriends of the Society agree to pledge a minimum of $25 per month to the Society for Handicapped Children and Adults to help fund the many programs we offer.

It is amazing how far $25 can be stretched; for example, for every $25 that is donated, we can deliver $75 in medical equipment to those most in need. Everything from wheelchairs, walkers, commodes and hospital beds are offered to those who otherwise would not be able to afford it.

We also provide exciting recreation programs for children and adults with disabilities with our adapted Summer and Winter Ski programs, adapted Bike Camp and Day on the Farm. Your donation will make a significant impact on the life of a child or adult who is experiencing a disability. You can give the precious gift of mobility and recreation that you enjoy to a child or adult today!

If you want to become a charter member of Friends of the Society please visit our website atSocietyforhandicapped.org or call us at (209) 524-3536.

Remember, your donation can literally change the life of a child or adult with a disability. Please become a charter member of Friends of Society today. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and you will be making a meaningful contribution to individuals with disabilities in our community.

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ProgramsThank you so much to our donors, and volunteers for openhandedly giving of your time and talents, opening your hearts, and going above and beyond to give the joy of independence, recreation and mobility to our participants. Your never ending generosity has given so many people with disabilities the life many of us take for granted.

The Society for Handicapped Children and Adults has many opportunities for YOU to make a difference, not only in the community, but to the lives of others. If you are searching for a way to give, please consider volunteering your time to one of our recreational programs or in one of our special events. Should you have that “extra” walker, wheelchair or cane that you would like to donate, we could add it to our supply in our FREE durable medical equipment loan closet (the largest in Northern California). And your gently used clothing and houseware donations are needed in our thrift store “Endless Possibilities” could make a difference in some one’s life.

I have had the incredible honor of meeting so many wonderful people that have participated in our programs. Your spirit, determination and love have inspired me in so many ways, for that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

If you would like any information on any of the programs listed in this directory, please go to our website www.societyforhandicapped.org or call our office at(209) 524-3536 for more information.

Christine BailyProgram Coordinator


Special Needs FundMany individuals of all ages in our community do not have health insurance, or the financial resources to purchase the medical and adapted equipment they need to maintain their health and independence.

The Society for Handicapped Special Needs Fund was created in 1987 to help meet basic needs and become a safety net for those who need it most. Today, as more of our population is uninsured, our community ages and health care costs rise, more people need assistance to purchase necessary health aids and adapted equipment. Many times, even those who have health insurance discover it will not cover the cost of medical equipment that is needed. Most of these items can be very expensive and completely out of financial reach for the person needing it. As costs continue to rise and the coverage for these items decrease, more people are left without the items they need to live a healthy and independent life.

Our Special Needs Program has no boundaries. We have provided funding for a motorized wheelchair for a disabled veteran, a portable electric wheelchair for a woman needing more mobility, leg braces for a mom who had not walked since she was a young child, a rehab bike for a man who suffered a stroke and wanted his mobility back, and a wheelchair ramp for an amputee wanting to get out of her house, enjoy the fresh air and her independence. These are very basic needs being fulfilled and are just a few examples of how the Special Needs program enhances the quality of life and self sufficiency for the most needy in our community.

It is our goal to assist anyone who needs it; providing independence and ensuring a healthier lifestyle. In order to accomplish this we need the community to donate to this important program. Your neighbor needs your help. You can make a huge difference in a person’s life by donating to this program, and in turn, provide independence and improved health to someone who desperately needs it.

If you would like to donate to this valuable program please visit our website atSocietyforhandicapped.org and donate online or call our office at (209) 524-3536. We will always need your help to continue providing these valuable tools for people with disabilities in Stanislaus County to live fuller and healthier lives. Please join us in strengthening our safety net so that everyone in our community can have the tools to live the best life possible.

Donate to the Special Needs Fund today!


ServicesSHCA Loan ClosetThe Society for Handicapped Children and Adults maintains a Loan Closet of adapted medical equipment such as wheelchairs, bedside commodes, walkers, crutches, slide boards, and shower chairs. This is a free service made available to anyone in need, from those experiencing a temporary disability to someone with a permanent disability.

There is never a charge for equipment. We simply ask clients to return items when no longer needed. Most of the Loan Closet equipment is donated and when received, undergoes a thorough inspection, cleaning, and repair if needed. The Society purchases parts to ensure that all equipment is in good working order. We are assisted by the outstanding work of volunteers who come in weekly to inspect and repair donations.

Society for Handicapped is always looking for durable medical equipment to replenish the Loan Closet. If you or someone you know has equipment that can be used by the community, please contact the Society for Handicapped office at (209) 524-3536.

Sign LanguageSince the early 1990’s, the Society for Handicapped has offered beginning, intermediate and advanced sign language classes taught by professional instructors. The Society has taught approximately 2,500 community members to sign. Many of the participants in these classes do not have hearing problems themselves, but have family, friends, or co-workers who must communicate using sign language. These classes significantly enhance communication in social and family settings.


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Adapted Baking

Adapted BowlingSociety for Handicapped is pleased to announce the Adapted Bowling Program in partnership with McHenry Bowl. This activity will be held the third Thursday of the month from 4pm to 5pm.

Adapted equipment can help with one or all elements of bowling for people with disabilities; the set up, the physical approach to the foul line, the back swing and the guided release of the ball. There are three categories of adapted bowling devices; wheelchair adaptations, bowling ball adaptations and ball rolling adaptations.

Who can participate in Adapted Bowling?Anyone with a disability who wants to enjoy an afternoon of bowling and make new friends!

In 2011, a new program developed by the Valley Apprentice team was Adapted Baking. O’Brien’s Market in Roseburg Square graciously invited over 10 participants to come and decorate Father’s Day cakes at no charge.


Adapted Bicycle CampEach year Society for Handicapped hosts an adapted bike camp for children. The purpose of the camp is to provide an “immersion” experience in bicycling for children with special needs, using specially designed equipment and teaching methods. The equipment and methods allow children who have had difficulty learning to ride a two-wheeler feel confident enough to easily learn to ride, usually within the one-week camp session. The equipment consists of a progression of increasingly challenging bikes that provide extra stability, along with the same dynamic qualities of a standard two-wheeler. The children are given additional time to master the skills needed to balance and steer a two-wheeled bike. They are less fearful, more confident, and love to ride bikes — self-esteem soars!

Volunteer staff consists of adapted P.E. teachers from nearby school districts, university students, junior college and high school students who work one-on-one with each child. All of the bike camp volunteers have been carefully screened including background checks.


This program is designed to teach children and adults with disabilities how to ride a horse and also experience the therapeutic qualities of being with horses. This exciting and fun program is held at Faire Breeze Appaloosa Ranch in Oakdale and is taught by Dessy White of Destiny’s Crutch. Dessy White is an animal behaviorist. She has studied the nature of horses and has come to understand the healing powers a horse possesses.

Horseback Riding Unlimited

Day on the FarmThe Society for Handicapped Children and Adults hosts “Day on the Farm,” a fun-filled day-camp for individuals with disabilities. Children of all ages will experience horseback riding, a petting zoo, a chuck- wagon style dinner, hay rides, games and activities.

Young budding farmers, enjoyed a day of fun at the 2011 “Day on the Farm” hosted by Society for Handicapped Children and Adults and Faire Breeze Appaloosa Ranch in Oakdale.

Kids ages 4-17 with Down Syndrome and Autism experienced riding a horse, petting a potbelly pig, painting their own horseshoe, enjoying a leisurely hayride and much more!


Camping Unlimited

Golfing UnlimitedGolfing Unlimited is a program dedicated to helping children with disabilities, ages 7-17 years old, learn life skills through golf that will help them with their future goals.

Participants discover that golf is a lot like life. Golf teaches that whatever happens in the game, or in life, you have to stay positive and do your very best to achieve your goals. The participants learn how to swing the club and how to act on the course. Participants learn how to introduce themselves, how to communicate better, and how to deal with frustration. All equipment is provided by First Tee of Modesto, and no other equipment is needed.

Who can participate in Golfing Unlimited?Participants must be ages 7-17, able to hold a club and follow simple rules. Parents are required to be on site during the Golfing Unlimited clinics.

Who will be working with my child in Golfing Unlimited?Young people will work with PGA Pro’s, coaches, and carefully screened volunteers in a safe and supervised environment at the Modesto Municipal Golf Course.

How can I help with Golfing Unlimited?Volunteers for Golfing Unlimited must fill out the volunteer application form, attend a mandatory First Tee training session, and undergo a background check. Times and dates of the First Tee training are in the volunteer application form. Volunteers please share your love for the game of golf with a child who has a disability; it will change their life and yours too!

Coming Soon...Society for Handicapped Children and Adults is excited about a brand new program to be introduced to our recreation line up for summer 2013, Camping Unlimited. This program will provide families the amazing opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors with members of their family that may have a disability. Camping Unlimited will be located just a few miles outside of Yosemite National Park. To be on our email list and to receive more information regarding this exciting opportunity please contact us at [email protected].


2011 Mentoring DinnerThis inspiring series for high functioning young people with disabilities offers an opportunity to learn about local entrepreneurs and the obstacles they overcame to achieve success in their lives and businesses.

This year, Valley Apprentice contest creator Dan Costa offered each team a dinner for 14 at his home, most teams looked at the opportunity as a high-ticket fundraiser. Our team chose to market the event as a fundraiser and a program; following Dan’s goal of inspiring the entrepreneurial spirit in young people, Team Endless Possibilities asked Dan to offer a spin on the fundraiser.

The Mentoring Dinner program was created for young people with disabilities to be given an opportunity to learn about inspiring entrepreneurs’ and the obstacles they overcame to achieve success. With such a strong response of support from the community, an anonymous donor upped the financial stakes and committed to match every dollar raised through sponsorship of this event.

The Modesto City Schools Workforce Development Program Director, Debi Brown, assisted Team Endless Possibilities to coordinate young candidates to participate in the Dan Costa Mentoring Dinner. The open forum at dinner even allowed participants to share their own work experiences with Dan.


Summer Skiing UnlimitedSummer Skiing Unlimited is a water-ski program for children and adults with all types of disabilities. Our volunteers use specialized adapted equipment and individualized instruction to allow clients to participate in this exhilarating summer sport. There are few disabilities too severe to prevent participation in this program. All ski trips take place at Modesto Reservoir. We believe that these recreational opportunities enhance the self confidence of our clients and help the community to “see beyond the wheelchairs” and recognize the qualities and potential of individuals with disabilities.

How do I become a participant?Whether you are a new participant to us or have skied with us in the past, all participants must fill out an application packet to ski in the Summer Skiing Unlimited Ski program. The minimum age for a participant is 7 years old.

How can I volunteer?This program is only able to continue through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The Society for Handicapped Children and Adults is looking for skiers of all levels to volunteer in this exciting program. Non-skiers who are strong swimmers are also welcome to volunteer. The minimum age to volunteer is 15 years old. Donate at least one Saturday in the season and enable a child or adult with a disability to experience the exhilaration of water skiing. You will have the time of your life!

Program Location:All ski trips are held at Modesto Reservoir. The Society for Handicapped DOES NOT provide transportation for clients or volunteers participating in this program. A parent, guardian or attendant must bring the participant to Modesto Reservoir. Participants and volunteers must schedule their trips in advance with the Society office.


Winter Skiing UnlimitedWinter Skiing Unlimited is a snow ski program for children and adults with disabilities. This program provides access to the sport of snow skiing for many blind, deaf, paraplegic, quadriplegic and developmentally disabled individuals who would otherwise be denied the opportunity to share in this exhilarating activity. With the help of the trained volunteers and adapted equipment, there are few disabilities too severe to prevent participation in the program.

What is the cost of participation in the Winter Skiing Unlimited Program?There is no cost to our clients for participation in the Skiing Unlimited program; however, donations are greatly appreciated.

How do I become a participant?Whether you are a new participant or have skied with us in the past, all participants must fill out an application packet each season to ski in the Winter Skiing Unlimited Program.

How can I help?This program is only able to continue through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. The Society for Handicapped Children and Adults is looking for skiers of all levels to volunteer with in exciting program. Regardless of your level of snow skiing ability, there are things you can do to help. Donate at least one Saturday in the season to enable a child or adult with a disability to experience the exhilaration of snow skiing. You will have the time of your life!

Program Location:All ski trips are held at Dodge Ridge Ski Resort. The Society for Handicapped DOES NOT provide transportation for clients or volunteers of this program to the resort. A parent, guardian or attendant must bring participant to Dodge Ridge. Participants and volunteers must schedule their trips in advance with the Society office.



Special Needs BallIn partnership with United Cerebral Palsy, the Society, and the Valley Apprentice team created “A Night of Endless Possibilities: A Special Needs Ball”, which was held June 18, 2011 at the Del Rio Golf & Country Club in Modesto with over 270 participants and volunteers. Dozens of vendors, table sponsors and donors helped make this evening possible by providing everything including the venue, décor, floral arrangements, lighting & sound, on-site medical staff, dresses, tuxedos, corsages & boutonnieres, hair styling, commemorative photos, dinner and dancing.

The evening opened with a welcome from our Mistress of Ceremonies, Tamara Mena, (Tamara has been in a wheelchair for five years due to an injury during an auto accident and is a professional model, spokesperson, motivational speaker and client of the Society) followed by a delicious dinner and the anticipated “Wish” presentations. When each guest registered for the event, they were asked to make a “wish”. With the help of UCP and many other donors, wishes were granted during the evening. Wishes such as a hot air balloon ride, a new bicycle, a make-over, a big green balloon, and even a trip to Magic Mountain were met with excitement and even a few tears as they were granted.

Special celebrity guest, Dot Marie Jones from the number one rated TV show GLEE, appeared to sign autographs and pose for photos. She even helped with the presentations and had the privilege of granting the final wish of the evening.

One of the participants, Kaydie, said that she would like to dress up like Cinderella and dance with Prince Charming. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when Dot Marie Jones introduced the young lady up front as Prince Charming knelt down to present her with a rose.

Randy and Patti Albracht, parents of attendee Whitney, said, “This has been the most exciting event of her life. She has been over the moon excited. You just don’t know what this means to her, and to us. Thank you!” Celebrity guest Dot Jones agreed: “I’m coming back next year, and next year I’m going to sing!”

For more information about the 2012 Special Needs Ballcontact: [email protected]


Walk and RollComing 2012The Walk and Roll will promote awareness of disabilities and inclusion in the community. The Walk and Roll is also a fundraiser for Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, which accepts no state funding and runs solely on generous contributions of those in the community.

After the walk, participants will be able to enjoy lunch, bounce house, face painting, carnival games, a DJ and informational booths from other service provided organizations.

Who can participate in the Walk and Roll?Anyone can participant. Participants will register up to 3 months in advance and begin collecting donations.

If you would like to participate, donate or become a sponsor, please contact the Society for more information on how you can become a part of this fun and exciting event.


Workforce DevelopmentSociety for Handicapped Children and Adults implemented a workforce development program that has trained over 280 people with disabilities this year. The program provides the trainee with life skills that promote independence and self sufficiency.

Focus criteria includes: Job Training, Life skills/Self-Development, Mentoring, Team Building, the opportunity to receive Performance Evaluations and Appraisals, as well as Career Planning and Development. Job coaches ensure each participant receives the skills necessary to succeed in the work environment: Job Training: Participants will learn goal setting, time management, professional appearance, interviewing techniques and policies and procedures.

Life Skills/Self-Development: Participants will learn responsibility, dependability, social interaction, appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, career related and non-related goal setting and other life skills.

Mentoring: Job Coaches will be directly responsible for teaching the employee how to efficiently do the job. This will be done through modeling and direct instruction working side by side with the employee providing supervision and direction. Coaches provide encouragement, motivation to stay on task, advice and guidance.

Team Building: Participants will have the opportunity to work together to solve problems and to develop working relationships. They will learn how to work with others and communicate appropriately when interacting with co-workers, society customers and employers.

Performance Evaluations and Appraisals: Each participant will receive periodic evaluations and appraisals of their performance.

Career Planning and Development: The Job Coach will learn the participant’s interests, talents and skills and assist them finding a position that would fit their preferences and interest.

If you would like to become a Job Coach, or would consider hiring a participant to work in your place of business, please contact the Society for Handicapped for more information.


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Endless Possibilities - Thrift StoreIt has been over a year since we opened the doors of the Endless Possibilities Thrift Store. During that time, we have seen the lives of so many people change, for the better! It was the goal of the Society to open a thrift store which would support on-the-job training programs, provide community outreach, and become a source for self-sustainability within the organization. Endless Possibilities has partnered with several organizations including, Community Outreach, Modesto City Schools, Worknet Alliance and Transitions. Over 280 individuals have already benefitted from our program and have obtained the job skills they need to find employment.

The Endless Possibilities Thrift Store has become an important community resource, providing clothing and houseware items for the Modesto’s west side. Eileen VerHulst, Thriftstore Coordinator, has witnessed just how valuable the store has become to its patrons: “A woman who lives here on the west side of town comes in often to buy clothing for her family. She has a daughter who is three years old, and has had three open heart surgeries. She told me she wouldn’t know what to do if this store wasn’t here. The store is close to her home and the city bus depot, its central location makes it easy for her to shop. She cannot work because she has to care for her daughter who is on medication and an oxygen machine. This customer can come in and find household items, toys and occasionally, little princess dresses for her daughter to play dress-up in. The little girl is a precious sight with her little red curls and stubborn personality...she sure is a fighter.”

The Society is able to create “Endless Possibilities” because of you, our valued donors! Endless Possibilities is open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm. Stop in today to check out our exciting selection or drop off your tax deductible donations!

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2012 Calendar

January February March

July August September

Winter Ski 7th, 21st, 28th

Adapted Bowling 19th Winter Ski 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Adapted Bowling 16th

Ski-a-thon 25th

Winter Ski 3rd, 17th


Special Needs Ball 24th

Water Skiing Unlimited

Adapted Bowling 19thWater Skiing Unlimited

Adapted Bowling 16th Adapted Bowling 20th

Annual Fundraiser

Advertise in our2013 Resource Guide

Ski-a-thon Ski-a-thon Golf Tourney


April May June

October November December

Adapted Bike Camp 8th-13th


Heroes Volunteer Appreciation

Sign Language


Spring Golf Tournament 21st

Day on the Farm

Golfing Unlimited

Water Skiing Unlimited

Adapted Bowling 21st


Walk-n-RollAdapted Bowling 15th

Sign Language

GalaGala Warren Miller

Warren Miller Film Event

2013 Annual Resource Guide

Gala GalaGala

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Special EventsTHE ANNUAL RESOURCE GUIDEThe Society for Handicapped publishes an Annual Resource Guide each year. This valuable guide highlights important resources for our community. It is invaluable to the individuals and families with disabilities in our area to find the tools to help them live the best life possible. Place an ad in this Annual Resource Guide and help fund this valuable resource and also show your support for the community. These guides are distributed in the community all year and give your business great exposure. We have opportunities from a business card ad to a full page advertisement.

The Annual Resource Guide is available online! Visit our website at www.societyforhandi-capped.org to view our online guide and be sure to click on our E-Advertiser’s Index to access links to our advertisers’ websites!

THE ANNUAL GALAThe Society for Handicapped’s most elegant fundraiser, the Annual Gala, features an exciting evening of fine food and wine, live & silent auctions, and dancing. Labeled the “must attend event of the season!” the Gala is a formal and fun event. The evening begins while the guests keep an eye on their silent auction bids, enjoy the evening’s entertainment and participate in the exciting live auc-tion where extraordinary vacations and once in a lifetime unique experiences are available for bid. Sponsorships at all levels are available. Have the time of your life while supporting a great cause!

WARREN MILLER MOVIESociety for Handicapped continues an enduring tradition that has spanned over 26 years in Modesto. The Warren Miller extreme ski movie will be shown at the State Theater the first weekend in Decem-ber, also included with your admission, free ski lift tickets! Sponsorship opportunities are available.

SKI and BOARD-A-THONIf you love to ski or snowboard, this is the event for you! Get some friends together, form a team, and spend some time getting pledges from family, friends and business associates. On the day of the ski- a-thon, just have fun! Free ski or snowboarding all day, enjoy lunch and free tickets to the Warren Miller movie! Prizes awarded for the most money raised! Have a blast and help fund our adapted ski program for kids and adults with disabilities. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

GOLF TOURNAMENTThe Society for Handicapped Children & Adults holds an Annual Spring Golf Tournament to raise funding for the Golfing Unlimited program; teaching children with disabilities to enjoy the game of golf! Golfers enjoy games on the course, food and beverage samplings, themed sponsorship holes and fabulous prizes.

Information about all of our special events is available on our website at societyforhandicapped.org Sponsorship opportunities are available at all levels for all of our special events.

Please contact Brenna Butler Garcia, Event Coordinator, at our office, 209-524-3536 or [email protected] for more information on how you can help!


Volunteer OpportunitiesAdapted Bike Camp: Volunteer to assist children with disabilities in learning to enjoy riding a bicycle.

Adapted Bowling: Volunteer to cheer on and give bowling tips to participants.

Day on the Farm: Become a Farm Buddy and assist a child or adult with disabilities toenjoy a fun-filled day on a ranch. Be a buddy to a child all day, help with a craft, or use your horseback riding skills to give someone an experience they will never forget.

Golfing Unlimited: Volunteer to help children with disabilities learn to enjoy golfing.

Loan Closet: Volunteer to inspect and clean durable medical equipment. Some mechanical knowledge is helpful in this area. This program allows those who are uninsured or cannot afford medical equipment to get what they need free of charge.

Sign Language: Do you know Sign Language? Do you want to share your talent with those that want to learn American Sign Language? Do you know of a facility where we can teach our classes? Then help the Society by volunteering today!

Special Events: Be a part of a team that helps raise much-needed funds for programs and services that the Society for Handicapped offers to the community. Volunteer for our special events such as Ski-& Board-A-Thon, the Golf Tournament, Annual Resource Guide and the Gala. Have fun and support a great cause at the same time.

Special Needs Ball: Be a part of this magical evening! You can be a prom date, volunteer with registration, or help secure those special wishes.

Walk and Roll: Volunteers will be needed for set up and clean up of the event. Volunteers will also be responsible for handling registration of participants, collecting donations and assisting participants.

Winter Snow Ski Program: Volunteer your time assisting clients with disabilities learn to snow ski. We use adapted equipment and make several trips throughout the season. Intermediate and advanced skiers are needed to help on the slopes.

Water Ski Program: Volunteer to assist clients with disabilities learn to water ski using adapted equipment. Strong swimmers required.

Make a difference today! Get involved as a volunteer for one of our programs.It will change your life!


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Ceres Partnership for Healthy Children29084thStreet•Ceres,95307...........................................................................(209)541-0101•info@cphc.infoOfferingprogramsforchildrenincludingplaygroupsandactivitiesonaweeklybasis,classesforparentsandcounselingforfamilies.Alsosuppliesemergencyfoodboxesandbread.

CrossPoint Community Church130112thStreet•Modesto,95354........KathyWeltner(209)521-0181-Ext.2121•info@cpmodesto.orgBridgesconsistofbothspecialneedsclassroomsandone-on-onebuddyprogramdesignedtomeetyourchild’suniqueneeds.

Family Resource Network5250ClaremontAvenue,Suite148•Stockton,95207...(209)472-3674•www.frcn.org&[email protected] a variety of information, and resources including informationAnd referral, family support, out-reach,advocacy,workshopsandseminars.AlsohomeofSibshops,aplaygroupfornon-disabledsiblingsofchildrenwithspecialneeds.

Early Startwww.dds.ca.gov/earlystartMultidisciplinaryassessmentsfrombirthto3years.Freeevaluationsandno-costservices.TheearlystartprogramisCalifornia’sresponsetofederallegislationensuringthatearlyinterventionservicestoinfantsandtoddlerswithdisabilitiesareprovidedinacoordinated,family-centerdnetwork.

Parent Resource Center8115thStreet•Modesto,95351..............................................................(209)549-8193•www.prcfamilies.org TheParentResourceCenter, is aprivate, non-profit, child abuseprevention agency.Thecenterofferssupport toparents through in-home volunteermonitoring andon-site parenting education classes todecreasetheriskofchildabuse,neglectandfamilyviolence.AlsooffersGEDassistanceandlaboranddeliveryclassesinEnglishandSpanish.

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DirectoryCommunity Activities, Services And Support For And About Children

Sierra Vista Child & Family Services100PoplarAve.•Modesto•95354.....................................................(209)523-4573•www.sierravistacc.orgSierraVistaoffersarangeofservicestosupporthealthychildrenandtheirfamiliesincludingcounseling,prenataldrugabusesupport,non-publicschooling,andjobtraining.

Valley Mountain Regional Center 1820BlueGumAve. •Modesto,95358..........................................................(209) 529-2626 •www.vmrc.netValleyMountainRegionalCenterserveschildrenandadultswithdevelopmentaldisabilitiesinSanJoa-quin,Stanislaus,Amador,Calaveras,andTuolumnecounties.Theyofferarangeofprogramsandongoingsupport.

Services For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing

California Telephone Access Program

P.O. Box 30310 • Stockton, 95213.............................................(800) 806-1191-Voice • www.ddtp.org/ctap

The CaliforniaTelephoneAccess Program distributes telecommunications equipment and services toindividualscertifiedashavingdifficultyusingthetelephone.CTAPisaCaliforniastatemandatedprogram,undergovernanceofCAPublicutilitiescommission.Equipmentandsomenetworkservicesareavailableatnochargetoeligibleconsumers.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center3337‘M’Street•Merced,95348.........................................................................(209)726-7783•www.dhhsc.org

TheDeafandHardofHearingServiceCenteradvocate, seekquality,andpromoteself-determinationthroughempowermentforthosewhoseekourassistance.Theyenhanceawarenessandunderstandingofthedeafcultureandtheuniquecommunicationneedsofthedeafandhardofhearingindividuals.

Modesto Hearing Aid Center611 Scenic Drive • Modesto, 95350......................................(209) 577-1014 • www.modestohearing.com

ModestoHearingAidCenterprovidesavarietyofhearinghealthcareservicesincluding;hearingassessments,education,andcounseling.Ourclinicalsofitsanddispensessophisticatedhearinginstrumentsandrelateddevicestosuitalltypesofhearingandlossstyles.Assessmentsregardingthelevelofamplificationthatwouldbestbesuitedtoourclientsaregenerallycompletedfollowingacomprehensivehearingevaluationbyaqualifiedhearinghealthcareprofessional.


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NorCal Center for Deafness5637NorthPershingAvenue•Stockton,95207.........................(209)474-3088•www.norcalcenter.org

Empowerdeafandhardofhearingindividualstoliveindependentlyandproductivelywithinthegreatersociety. Educate family members, service providers, employers and the general public of the uniquecommunication needs, abilities, and accomplishments of deaf and hard of hearing children and adults.Advocateforequalaccessandopportunitiesfordeafandhardofhearingindividualsinoursociety.

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Providesrelaycommunicationsbetweenthehearingandthedeaforhardofhearing,usingarelayoperatorandTTYormobiledevice.

Sherwood Bible Church 505FloydAvenue•Modesto,95350..................................................................................................(209)522-3496

ThisChurchoffersservicesforthehearingimpaired.

Services For Food And Nutrition

Women Infants and Children (WIC)251E.HackettRoad•Modesto,95358................................................(209)558-7377•www.fns.usda.gov/wic

A nutrition education and supplemental food program that helps pregnant or breast feedingwomen,infants,andchildrenlessthan5yearstoeatwellandstayhealthy.

Farmers Market Program for WIC Families251E.HackettRoad•Modesto,95358.............................................................................................(209)558-7377

ProvidesWIC participantswith vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at certified farmersmarketsduringsummertimeonly.

Head Start 1100HStreet•Modesto,95354..........................................................................(209)575-6918•www.nhsa.org

Childrenenrolledinheadstartprogramsareeligibleforfreeorreducedpricedmealssponsoredbythechildandadultcarefoodprogram.



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Summer Feeding Program

120KerrAve.•Modesto,95354..........................................................................................................(209)572-3117

Childrenenrolledinheadstartprogramsareeligibleforfreeorreducedpricedmealssponsoredbythechildandadultcarefoodprogram.

School Breakfast/Lunch Program

Offersfreeorreducedpriceschoolmealsduringbreakfastandlunch.SnacksarealsoofferedatsomeAfterSchoolPrograms.Eligibilitydependsonyourincomeandfamilysize.Filloutanapplicationatyourchild’sschool.

Child and Adult Care Food Program

715GStreet•Modesto,95354..........................................................................(209)578-4792•www.cde.ca.gov

Offers nutrition training and reimbursements to day-care providers for meals and snacks served tochildrenincare.

Food Stamp Program

251 E.Hackett Road •Modesto, 95358...........................................(209) 558- 2777 •www.c4yourself.com

TheFoodStampProgramhelpsindividualsandfamiliesbuynutritiousfoods.

Senior Meals Programs1424StonumRoad•Modesto,95351....................(209)593-5633•[email protected]

Providesnutritioushotmealstolow-incomeseniorsovertheageof60.Congregatemealsprovidedatnutritionsitesandhomedeliveryforeligible“home-bound”seniors.Reservationsforcongregatemealsarerequiredonedayinadvance.

Senior Farmer’s Market Program

121DowneyAvenue •Modesto,95354..........................................(209) 558-7825 •www.agingservices.info

Provides$20worthofcouponstoseniors,whoare60orolder,andmeetingincomeguidelines,forthepurchaseoffreshfruitsandvegetablesatcertifiedFarmer’sMarkets.ProgramavailablefromJunethroughNovember.

Salvation Army Brown Bag Program600JanopaulLane•Modesto,95351...................................(209)577-3600•www.salvationarmymodesto.org

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Modesto Love Center Ministries- Commodity Food Program 617WinmooreWaySteF•Modesto,95358...................................................................................(209)524-5488

Providesfreefoodboxestoindividuals60yearsorolderoncepermonth.

Harvest of Hope727SutterAvenue•Modesto,95351..................................................................................................(209)521-7183

Socialservicesandfoodprogramsforunderprivileged.

Emergency Food Assistance

United Samaritans Foundation220SouthBroadway•Turlock,95380..........................................(209)668-4853•www.unitedsamaritans.org

Modesto Love Center 617WinmooreWaySteC•Modesto,95358..................................................................................(209)538-9700

Interfaith Ministry 120KerrAvenue•Modesto,95354.............................................(209)572-3117•www.interfaithmodesto.org

Gospel Mission 1400YosemiteBoulevard•Modesto,95354................................(209)529-8259•www.homelessmission.org

Salvation Army625ISt•Modesto,95354................................................................(209)523-7577•www.salvationarmyusa.org

Services For Handling Abuse

Adult Protective Services P.O.Box42•Modesto,95353.........(209)558-2637•www.stanworks.com/departments/adultservices/aps.htm

Supportandinvestigationofcomplaintsofelderordependantabuseorneglect.

Haven’s Women’s Center

...................................................................................................................................................................(209)577-5980

Emergencyshelter,counseling,andreferralsforwomeninabusiverelationshipsandtheirchildren.

Long Term Care Ombudsman40012thStSte4•Modesto,95354..................................................(209)529-3784•www.Itcombudsman.org

Programtoenhancequalityoflifeinlong-termcarefacilities.


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Central Valley Opportunity Center 3860BrickitCtSteA,•Ceres,95307...............................................................(209)537-9217•www.cvoc.orgAssistancewithutilities(HomeEnergyAssistanceProgram).

Modesto Irrigation District- MID Cares Program123111thStreet•Modesto,95354.........................................................................866-645-6625•www.Mid.orgProgramforlowincomeMIDcustomersofferingadiscountontheirenergybill.

Pacific Bell Universal Lifeline.....................................................................................................................................................................800-772-3140Discountedtelephoneserviceforlowincomeindividuals.

Pacific Gas and Electric ......................................................................................................................................................................866-743-2273CAREProgramfordiscountedratesandMedicalBaselineProgramforthoseonlifesupportandthosewithmedialheatingandcoolingneeds.

REACH ..................................................................................................................................(209)521-6249OR800-933-9677Emergencyonceperyearenergyassistanceupto$300.Primarilyforsickordisabledcustomers,pleasecallforanappointment.

Salvation Army 625ISt•Modesto,95354...................................................................................................................(209)577-4068Programforseniorsincrisisanduniquecircumstanceswhohavereceivedenergyshut-offnotices.LongTermCareOmbudsman.

1129 8th Street • Suite 101 Modesto, CA 95354

Enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities209.534.3536

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Society for Handicapped Children and Adults 11298thStreetSuite101•Modesto,95354....................(209)524-3536•www.SocietyforHandicapped.orgMaintainsadonation-basedloanclosetofuseddurablemedicalequipment.Pleasecalltoseeifappropriateequipmentisavailable.

Modesto Mobility Center1025LonePalmAvenue#5•Modesto,95351.........................................(209)577-1069•www.ci.modesto.ca.usSales,Service,andRentals.

Ability Medco1300N.9thStreet,SuiteC•Modesto,95354.................................................................................(209)572-2273

Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California .......................................................................................................................................................................800-540-3340AdultDiaper’sforAlzheimer’spatientsfreeinLodioffice;calltoseeifavailable.

D.R.A.I.L92012thStreet•Modesto,95354........................................................................(209)521-7260•www.drail.orgHaveawidevarietyofservicestoempowerandimprovethequalityoflifeforthedisabled.

Mobility Plus Medical Supply627GalaxyWay•Modesto,95356.....................................................................................................(209)552-2244MedicalSupplyCompany.

Veterans of Foreign Wars ( V.F.W ) 2801WestHatchRoad•Modesto,95358.........................................................(209)537-3360•www.vfw.orgFreeloanclosetforVeterans.Calltoinquireifitemsareavailable,residentsofStanislausCountyonlyplease.

Advancing Vibrant Communities422-BCoffeeRoad•Modesto,95355-4916.....................................................................................(209)544-9571Occasionallyhasequipmenttoloanout,pleasecallforavailability.

Durable Medical Equipment DonationsTheSocietyforHandicappedChildrenandAdultsisalwaysinneedofequipmentdonationsforourloancloset.Werepairandloanoutequipmentfreeofchargetothosemostinneed.Ourgreatestneedisalwayswheelchairs.

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Area Aging and Veterans Services121DowneyAvenue•Modesto,95354...........................................(209)558-7825•www.agingservices.infoFreeinformationandassistanceforseniors,caregivers,andveterans.

DMC Foundation730McHenryAvenue•Modesto,95350............................................................(209)527-3412•www.dmcf.orgMiller’sPlaceprovidesAlzheimer’sdaycareandservicesfortheelderly.

Homemaker Program40012th.Street,Suite4•Modesto,95354................................................(209)529-3784(CatholicCharities)Bi-weeklyfreeservicesforthose60andover.

Healthy Aging Association 121DowneyAvenue•Modesto,95354..........................(209)523-2800•www.healthyagingassociation.comProvidesyoungatheartseniorfitnessprogramsatnochargetothoseover50inStanislausCounty

Multipurpose Senior Services1701RobertsonRoad•Modesto,95351...................................................................................................................LinkStanislausCountyresidents65+toservicestohelpthemretaintheirindependence.

Senior Citizens Law Project 121DowneyAvenue•Modesto,95354...........................................................................................(209)577-3814Freelegalassistanceforthoseover60yearsofage.

Stanislaus County Preventative Health Care for the Aging830ScenicDrive,Building3•Modesto95354................................................................................(209)558-7400Healthscreeningandcounselingforthose55+

Services For The Visually Impaired

National Federation of the Blind of California .........................................................................................................................................(410)659-9314•www.nfb.org

Visually Impaired Persons61814thStreet•Modesto,95354 ..................................................................................................(209)522-8477Avarietyofservicesincludingasupportgroup.


1129 8th Street, Modesto 95354

www.societyforhandicapped.org Donations App

reciated


DirectoryServices For Sports And Activities

Howard Training Center4801StratosWay•Modesto95356................................(209)521-9877•www.howardtrainingcenter.comProgramsforpeoplewithdevelopmentaldisabilities.

Kids Works of DMC Foundation 730McHenryAvenue•Modesto,95350................................................RandiLinee(209)579-9115•dmcf.orgPuppettroopthatpresentssensitivesocialissuesforschoolsandothergroups.

Sailors Unlimited 333N.BenjaminHoltDrive•Stockton,95207...............................................................................(209)956-0290OpportunityforthosewithdisabilitiestosailtheDelta.

Special Olympics North America ......................................................................................................................................(209)522-1544•www.sonc.orgEncouragesthedisabledcommunitytoparticipateinsports.

Society for the Handicapped11298thStreet•Modesto,95354.....................................(209)524-3536•www.societyforhandicapped.orgOffersavarietyofrecreationalprogramsfordisabledchildrenandadults,includingwaterskiing,snowskiing,andbicycleriding.

Transportation Services

Catholic Charities 40012thStreet•Modesto,95354......................................................................................................(209)529-3784Servesthosethatare60yearsoroldernochargebutdonationsareencouraged.

Modesto Dial- a- Ride1216DokerDrive•Modesto,95351.................................................................................................(209)527-4900Discountforseniorsanddisabledafterapplicationapproval.

Modesto Area Express10019thStreet•Modesto,95354.....................................................................................................(209)521-1274WheelchairaccessiblebusservicearoundModesto.



DirectoryTransportation Services

DMC Foundation730McHenryAvenue•Modesto,95350............................................................(209)527-3412•www.dmcf.orgProvidestransportationservicesfortheelderly.

Modesto Area Express10019thStreet•Modesto,95354.......................................................................................................(209)521-1274WheelchairaccessiblebusservicearoundModesto.

StaRT Bus ............................................................................................................................................800-262-1516•www.srt.orgRequiresapplicationandapprovaltoride.

Valley Medical Transport 222S.TiptonStreet•Visalia,93292...................................................................................................1-888-994-4868Wheelchairtransportationforthoseunabletogetinandoutofpublictransportationvehicles.

Services For Independence And Support

HAWKS (Helping Adults With Kindness) 1302Mt.VernonDrive•Modesto,95350........................................Attention:BeverlySawyer(209)529-3978ProgramwiththeModestoPoliceDepartment,willcheckonpeopledaily.

Visiting Nurses Association 1316CelesteDriveSuite140•Modesto,95355............................................................................(209)571-1055In-homecareandskillednursingservices.

Optimal Hospice Care1101SylvanAvenueSuiteB10•Modesto,95350............................................................................(209)338-3000In-homecareforthosewithalifethreateningillness.

HICAP121DowneyAvenueSuite101•Modesto,95354....................(209)558-4540•www.cahealthadvocates.orgHealthinsurancecounselingandadvocacy.

Self-Help Enterprises Housing Program ...........................................................................................1-559-651-1000ext.630•www.selfhelpenterprises.orgHelpstofixedincomefamiliestoimprovelivingconditions.

IHSS ...................................................................................................................................................................(209)558-2637Inhomesupportiveservicesforthedisabledandelderly.


87,000People In Stanislaus County Live with a Disability


DirectoryServices For Independence And Support

Housing Authority1701RobertsonRoad•Modesto,95351....................................................................................www.stancoha.orgDevelopsandoperatessubsidizedhousingforlowincomeindividuals.

D.R.A.I.L92012thStreet•Modesto,95354.......................................................................(209)521-7260•www.drail.orgDisabilityResourceAgencyforIndependentLivinghasavarietyofservicesforthehandicapped.

California Mentor 1755WestHammerLane,Suite12•Stockton95201...................................................................(209)957-4310Customizedsupporttopersonswithdevelopmentaldelayandbehavioralchallenges.

Community ......................................................................................................................................................................(209)527-0444Offerssheltertohomelessfamilieswithchildrenunder18.

United Cerebral Palsy4265SpyresWay,#2•Modesto,95356.........................................................(209)577-2122•www.ucpstan.orgFocalPointprogramprovidesanadultdayactivitycenterandtheExpandingHorizonsprogramusescommunity-basedlearningandtrainingexperiencestobuildanddevelopskills.

Services For Job Training For People With Disabilities

United Cerebral Palsy4265SpyresWay,#2•Modesto,95356.........................................................(209)577-2122•www.ucpstan.orgUCPEmploymentServicesprovidesjobtrainingandemploymentopportunitiestopeoplewithdisabilities.

Manteca CAPS178SAustinRd.•Manteca,95336.............................................................(209)239-5050•www.mantecacaps.orgDaycampandbehaviormanagementfordisabledindividualsinManteca.

Howard Training Center213EmpireAvenue•Modesto,95354......................................(209)578-1146•www.howardtrainingcenter.comOffersvocationalprogramsforthedisabled.

Housing

Landmark Management6050VenhausWay Riverbank,95367 CherieDavis (209)863-9303Forrentalapplication.OperatesWillowPointeApartmentsinRiverbank.Rentisbasedonincomeandhousingaidisavailableforthosewhoareover62ordisabled.


IndexABSPresort.................................................... 56

ACImagesPhotography.............................. 60

AgProductionCompany............................. 46

AlzheimerAidSociety.................................. 54

AmericanLumberCompany...................... 54

AndrewSoderstrom,DDS.......................... 50

AreaCenteronAging.................................. 54

AvailabilityPersonnel................................... 60

BalswickTire.................................................. 52

Bernardi&Associates.................................. 10

BiglerConstruction...................................... 42

CaliforniaMillEquipmentCompany......... 56

CentralValleyProfessionalExchange...... 34

DeltaSierraBeverage.................................. 50

DimitryPhilipovitchDDS............................ 44

Doctors’MedicalCenter...............................8

DodgeRidge................................................. 48

EndlessPossibilities....................................... 56

ERVine&SonsInc........................................ 58

EventExtravagant................................................ 58

F&MBank........................................................ 42

FloryIndustries.............................................. 44

GallettoRistorante....................................... 34

GrimblebyColemanCPA............................ 58

JosephGalloFarms....................................... 58

KaiserPermanente....................................... 14

LucasInsurance................................................6

MichaelZeiter................................................ 40

MID.................................................................. 46

MistlinHonda................................................. 60

MOCSECreditUnion.................................. 48

ModestoChiropracticCenter................... 18

ModestoCommerceBank.............................2

ModestoOrthopedicGroup...................... 52

NewmanStockyards.................................... 44

NorthModestoKiwanis.................................4

OakValleyCommunityBank...................... 40

Osborne&Nelson....................................... 56

P&FMetals...................................................... 60

PetExtreme.................................................... 48

PetersonConstruction................................ 42

PMZRealty.................................................... 34

Raggamuffin..................................................... 60

RaycoIndustrial............................................. 52

RiskManagementAudits............................. 52

Ristau&Company........................................ 60

StanislausAudio&Video.............................. 54

StorerTransportation................................... 16

SunSports........................................................ 29

TaniLandscaping............................................ 18

TowerPhysicalTherapy................................ 48

UnitedCerebralPalsy.................................. 63

ValleyBuildersExchange............................. 42

ValleyComfortAssistedLiving................... 46

ValleyFirstCreditUnion............................. 30

Wahl,Willemse,Wilson................................ 44

WellsFargoAdvisors.................................... 50

WintonIrelandStrom&Green................. 30

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2012 Annual Resource Guide