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For ease of use we have divided the local resource and service organization into location specific categories. Please remember that inclusion on this list does not constitute an endorsement by Club 21.

San Gabriel Valley

Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA)
16461 Sherman Way, Suite 180
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Telephone: (818) 786-0001
Executive Director: Gail Williamson
Web Site: www.dsala.org


Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
1000 South Fremont
Alhambra, CA 91802
Telephone: (626) 299-4700
Web site: www.elarc.org

Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
3303 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010-1710
Phone: 213.383.1300
Web: www.lanterman.org

San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
761 Corporate Center Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
Phone: 909- 620-7722
Web: www.sgprc.org

Counseling
Stillpoint Family Resources
Consistent with their roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition, Stillpoint Family Resources offers healing to families through counseling services and educational outreach. They have several therapists who specialize in issues regarding families with Special Needs.
Located in:
  • Woodland Hills at 21134 Costanso St.,Woodland Hills 91364)
  • Thousand Oaks at (St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church, Thousand Oaks)
  • So. Pasadena (1910 Huntington Drive, So. Pasadena, 91030)
  • Duarte (Santa Teresita Medical Center)
Contact: Dr. Ross Porter
Phone: 818-704-9117
Website: www.stillpointfamilyresources.org
Email:pointsite@aol.com

Sign Language Classes
Learn Signs
Sign language classes geared for families with children with disabilities.
Contact: Nancy Litteken
Phone: 626-798-7367
Web: www.learnsigns.homestead.com
Email: learnsigns@sbcglobal.net

Recreation
AbilityFirst
Programs and Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities.
Corporate Office:
1300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91106
Toll Free: 877-768-4600
Local Tel: 626-396-1010
Fax: 626-396-1021
Web:www.abilityfirst.org
Email: info@abilityfirst.org

Ahead with Horses 
Offers therapeutic horseback riding activities designed to help children with disabilities in Sun Valley
9311 Del Arroyo Drive
Sun Valley CA 91352
Contact: Liz Helms or Jennifer Dahlquist
Web: www.aheadwithhorses.org
Email:awh@aheadwithhorses.org

City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation
Recreational programs serving teens with disabilities. 10-week Saturday sessions providing developmentally appropriate activities, social skills development and recreation. Field trips, art programs, dances.
Jackie Robinson Center
100 N. Garfield Ave. Room 328
Pasadena, CA 91109
626-744-7257 or 626-744-4386
Contact: Jackie Scott
Web: www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/humanservices
Email: jscott@ci.pasadena.ca.us

Heart of Sailing-
Heart of Sailing will share the love of sailing by teaching navigational and sailing skills to children who are cognitively impaired
Contact: George Saidah
Web: www.heartofsailing.org
Email: info@heartofsailing.org

Move a Child Higher (MACH 1)
Offers therapeutic horseback riding activities designed to help children with disabilities in Pasadena/La Canada
1430 Topeka St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-798-1222
Contact: Joy Rittenhouse
Web: www.moveachildhigher.org
Email: joymach1@yahoo.com

Payke Gymnastics Academy
Payke Gymnastics Academy teaches gymnastics to boys and girls two years or older. Payke provides services to special needs children and are a contracted provider of the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. 
www.paykegymnastics.com
1122 Mission St.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
or
107 S. Garfield Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
Phone:  (626) 289-5151
Fax:  (626) 799-5050
Email:  paykegym@gmail.com

Rose Bowl Aquatic Center
Offers lessons, classes and has a swim team for individuals with disabilities
360 North Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-0330
Contact: Kathy Schmitt
Web: www.rosebowlaquatics.com
Email: kschmitt@rosebowlaquatics.org

Special Olympics/Pasadena
Provides sports activities in preparation for Special Olympics.
P.O. Box 94949
Pasadena, CA 91109-4949
626-798-2000
Contact: Barbara Klein
Web: www.sosc.org/pasadena.html
Email: Pasadena@sosc.org

Y-Spirit Program
Recreation/socialization program for teens with developmental disabilities. Age
13-21 yrs. Summer program. 1:3 staff/participant ratio.
First Church of the Nazarene
3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd. #106
Pasadena, CA
Contact:
Phone: 626-432-1507
Web: www.ymcala.org

YOGA
Yoga classes are taught  all over LA, (at people's homes, at teacher's home or in public sites.Ms. Cordeiro Drever has a DVD for sale as well
Contact: Lucia Cordeiro Drevor
Web:www.happymeyoga.com
Email:happymeyoga@gmail.com

 
 
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