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Current news at PWCF & what’s new with Prader-Willi syndrome.
New Tools to Ensure Your Adult’s Safety!
New rules and regulations significantly affect adults with disabilities who receive Federal funding for residential services (group homes and supported living services), day programs, and vocational work sites. Arguably the most significant provision is that “individuals have freedom and support to control
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New Tool To Help You Get School Services!
PWCF developed a new tool to help you get the supports and services your child needs to be safe and successful at school. Your IEP Team typically needs justification and documentation before it will provide the supports you're requesting, so PWCF
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2018 Conference Registration is Open!
Sign up today for our Annual State Conference taking place on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 in Sacramento. This year's conference: Your California Community brings focus to the importance of connecting with your local PWS community. Working together we can create more
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JOIN US FOR THE 2018 JETBLUE LONG BEACH MARATHON
PWCF announces that they have been accepted, for the third year in a row, as an Official Charity in the 2018 JetBlue Long Beach Marathon As National Prader-Willi Awareness Month begins to come to a close, we would like to
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PWCF’s 18th Annual Walking for PWS Events!
PWCF's 18th Annual Walking for Prader-Willi Syndrome Click Here to vist our Walk Page! Southern California: April 29 at Griffith Park, Los Angeles Central California: May 5 at Dry Creek Park, Clovis Northern California: June 2 at Lagoon Park, San
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New Product Announcement!
We're pleased to announce a new video to give you the tools you need to reduce unwanted behavior common among persons with PWS. PWS - Behavior Management Strategies: Beyond the Basics This four hour training course presented by Lisa Graziano, M.A., former
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Tickets for the 2018 Raffle Now Available!
Complete Your Order Form Today! Buy tickets for our raffle items at the March 10th Golf Tournament. Complete the ORDER FORM and return to the PWCF office or to a committee member. You do not need to be present to win
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PWCF at Work
The first sentence of our mission statement is "Individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome should have the opportunity to pursue their hopes and dreams to the full extent of their talents and capabilities." Part of what we do at PWCF to fulfill this
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IEP Parent Empowerment Training for Parents of the Child/Teen with PWS
January 28th from 10am - 2:00pm in Redondo Beach. Learn what you need to know before your next IEP meeting: How does a school determine what services are necessary? How does a school determine whether a 1:1 aide is appropriate?
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