Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism

Just posted 10 photos to facebook from Saturdays Autism Speaks walk.

Team Aspiranet helped raise money and awareness for the Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism. The Autism Speaks walk a thon had 3500 people in attendance and was an inspirational day. Aspiranet also helped kids with autism take a break in our sensory booth that included sensory-related activities like a dark tunnel, bub...bles, play doh and the most popular with kids (and the staff), a pool filled with balls of all shapes and sizes, bubble wrap and batting for sitting and relaxing. The pool of balls allowed the kids to take a break from overstimluation of the crowds and was appreciated by parents as their kids were able to calm down then move on with their day in peace.

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Save the Date! Feet for Families Fun Run/Walk

Save the Date!


Feet for Families

Saturday, October 2, 2010

9am-1pm

Almaden Lake Park, San Jose, 5K - 1Mi. Runs

Family Friendly Activities * Arts & Crafts * Music * Nutritional Snacks

Benefiting Children with Developmental Disabilities, MOUSE Squad, CA Student Tech and Foster Families

Registration begins July 1, 2010

Foundation Newsletter Features THP+ Youth

Claribell entered Fresno’s foster care system at the age of eleven (11). Without the support of her divorced husband, Clare’s mother was simply unable to provide adequate care for her three sons and three daughters. Clare was one of the fortunate ones. After a number of temporary placements, she was sent to live with the Kennedy family in Clovis where she has resided for the past five years. She fondly refers to them as “my grandparents.”

Claribell doesn’t want to forget what she’s been through in life, but she isn’t going to let anything hold her back either.
Following her graduation from high school in 2008, Claribell attended Fresno City College for three semesters but took this past semester off to figure out what she wants to do with her life. Sensing that she would greatly benefit from the mentoring that the BEN-E-LECT FOUNDATION provides young adults with Clare’s background, she was referred to us in December, 2009, by Donna Her, a caring case worker at Aspiranet, one of the area’s largest Foster Family Agencies. Because of her positive attitude, delightful personality, and engaging smile, Clare quickly gained the enthusiastic endorsement of the foundation’s Board of Directors.
To read the full story click here.

The mission of the BEN-E-LECT FOUNDATION is to serve as a catalyst for under-mentored young adults,helping them realize their full potential by equipping them with the tools they need to build a future filled with promise and fulfillment.

Student Tech Support Leadership Programs for Schools

 

 

 

Does your school or agency have:

 

• 5 - 25 students interested in learning about technology?
• Computers or laptops with Internet access?
• An instructor or faculty advisor interested in teaching about technology?
• An administrator supportive of students assisting teachers with technology problems?
• Funding?

MOUSE Squad, in its 11th year of operation, enables upper elementary, middle and high school students to learn information technology (IT), problem solving, communication and leadership skills while providing a service to their schools. It can be an after-school program or an in-school elective.

 

MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA), www.ca.mousesquad.org, Student Tech Leadership program now has 75 schools reaching over 1,000 students in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, East Bay, Sacramento, Central Valley, and Southern California.

 

The core elements of the nonprofit MSCA program include:

• Online curriculum with computer, software, troubleshooting and problem solving modules;
• Hands-on activities and service learning projects;
• Student-run help desk with paper and/or online ticket management systems;
• Volunteers to assist with curriculum, help desk, mentoring; internships for high school youth.

 

MSCA is a program of Aspiranet, a non-profit organization that provides after-school, youth development, community technology programs and children and family services in California. MSCA is in partnership with MOUSE (Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools & Education), http://www.mouse.org, a New York City-based nonprofit.

 

Contact Jan Half, Program Director, MOUSE Squad of California (MSCA), http://www.ca.mousesquad.org/ 408-712-5912