Publications from the Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD)

The Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD) is a Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) that assists individuals with disabilities and their families in California. CPAD is dedicated to provide culturally and linguistically relevant services to empower Chinese American families that have children with disabilities, and to improve the quality of life for these individuals in the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County area.
CPAD provides educational and recreational services specifically designed for children and youth with disabilities. They offer drawing, dancing, rhythm movement, Chess, Tai-Chi exercises and music therapy classes. CPAD also invites subject matter experts to speak on topics such as how to fight for better educational services and gain better understanding of legal rights. CPAD has excellent publications on education topics.

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Buzz | Back to School with Feeling

It’s that time of year again for school buses and carpools and bookbags. So, this Buzz focuses on resources that Parent Centers and others can use in their work with families and educators as the new school year gets underway.

Buzz | Lots of News to Share with You

This issue of the Buzz brings you lots of news and connections to sources of information that Parent Centers and others will find pertinent to working with families: updated guidance from OSEP, Native American news, a great new resource in town, and more info in English and Spanish.

Psychosis in Teenagers

(2023, July) | Useful for Parent Centers, community organizations, and families supporting teens and youth with psychosis   This series of articles comes from the Child Mind Institute, with most articles available in English and Spanish. Organized as a newsletter, the stand-alone articles examine one of the most alarming symptoms of a mental health disorder […]

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

Finding the motivation to make positive lifestyle changes can be hard for anyone. For teenagers, it can be especially difficult when parents are the ones telling them to do it. But if they’ve fallen into unhealthy habits like vaping or alcohol abuse, change can be beneficial. Motivational interviewing is a form of therapy that creates a safe, non-judgmental environment for teens to establish their own goals and values and see how changing unhealthy behaviors can benefit them in the long run.

This series of articles comes from the Child Mind Institute, with most available in English and Spanish. Why might teens be resistant to therapy and how can parents and others to help them get the treatment they need? The articles explain how motivational interviewing can help teens gain the self-confidence to make important behavioral changes. To read more about motivational interviewing, and to connect with the articles in both English and Spanish, please visit CPIR’s abstract.

Buzz | Summer Reading, plus Rare and Genetic Conditions

Schools are out for the summer, so reading for fun and learning is always an option for parents, children, and Parent Centers themselves. We’re pleased to connect you with more on that subject. This Buzz also shares resources on genetic conditions, testing, and rare disorders that families and professionals alike may find helpful.

Buzz | Parent Centers are Amazing!

The results of the Parent Center data collection for 2021-2022 are in, and they reveal the true depth and volume of what Parent Centers collectively accomplished and how many lives they touched in a year of nonstop action. CPIR is also pleased to highlight several resources that Parent Centers and other organizations will find useful when helping families and children, especially those with disabilities.

An Action-Packed Year for Parent Centers: 2021-2022

Oh, what Parent Centers can achieve in one year! This page tells the story of A Year in the Life 2019-20: Parent Centers in Action nationwide AND it connects Parent Centers with an adaptable infographic they can use to spotlight their individual achievements: who they served, how, in what language, and much more.

Webinar | U.S. Department of Education: Advancing Digital Equity for All

The Office of EdTech is part of a national effort for digital equity plans. Learn how parent advocates can be a part of that effort.