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A Successful iPad Lending Project for Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children with Disabilities in Fresno

The Arc of California is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the first digital literacy iPad class and lending project at Fresno State University! Congreso Familiar and The Arc of California partnered with Fresno State University to provide Spanish-speaking parents of children with disabilities with a four-week iPad class where they learned important digital skills that are becoming increasingly essential in today’s world to access services and supports. From basic literacy to more advanced topics, the parents gained a wealth of knowledge that they can now use in their daily lives as they continue to advocate for their children with a disability.

All parents who completed the certificate program were committed to learning and have left with a valuable set of skills that will serve them well in the future.

Fresno State University staff did a fantastic job of imparting their knowledge and experience to the parents and helped make the course both informative and engaging. The iPad lending project and classes were made possible by the California Department of Developmental Services.

Congreso Familiar Hosts Successful In-Person Community Event Post Pandemic

Congreso Familiar was established in 1990 by Spanish-speaking parents and community partners in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in collaboration with the Regional Center of the East Bay. The Arc of California is the project’s fiscal agent. Before the COVID-19 public health emergency forced the closure of in-person events, Congreso Familiar was a gathering place for thousands of people in the Spanish-speaking Latino disability community dedicated to promoting education and leadership skills within families who have children with disabilities. After three years of hosting the event virtually, the Congreso Familiar conference returned to an in-person format at Chabot College on August 5, 2023.

More than 500 people – relatives, clients, volunteers, presenters, participants in the information fair – attended workshops, received information, enjoyed childcare activities, socialized, enjoyed a delicious lunch, and met new people in the community.

 

The conference drew families from near and far who were in need of education and information in their language and in a way that celebrates the Latino culture. The event held 32 workshops on various topics and 28 resource tables representing agencies from across the area. This conference is made possible by the support of the Regional Center of the East Bay and the work of many dedicated volunteers.

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