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Nearly 200 guests gathered at TLC for the Blind on Saturday, June 6, 2015 to celebrate forty years of dedicated service to the people of TLC. When TLC was founded, individuals with developmental disability and blindness were first and foremost in the minds and hearts of Seymour and Bernice

(“Bunny”) Pearlman, who led a group of courageous parents to establish the organization. Back in 1975, no services existed for people with these dual challenges- since then, so much has changed!

The mood was festive as TLC staff members and volunteer leaders hosted the Open House which stretched along the entire block of Lindley. Guests toured programs old and new, classrooms, residences, and a few surprises that people did not know were there! A hardworking crew of party planners shared TLC’s new “20-foot tactile timeline wall,” which highlights the milestones of impressive growth over the decades. Mid-Valley Lions volunteer Owen Kato affirmed, “Our club has been proud to be part of TLC’s evolution into a full service agency for ALL ages.”

Cyndi McAuley, executive director, remarked that, “We owe a debt of gratitude to committee members Darrell and Betty Peltier, Elizabeth and David Criss, Cathy and Stephanie Blin, Joan Schulman and Malerie Halperin for their efforts in making this party a huge success.”

Darrell and Betty, along with their son, Larry, shared their memories of TLC’s early days as well as news clippings, photos and artifacts to display in a his-torical exhibit. Their son and brother, Tim, is one of the original residents. Tim and 19 others were honored with a plaque recognizing their pioneering status with TLC. Forty years ago, the Peltiers took more than a passing interest in being sure that TLC would succeed. In those days, everything was a struggle; TLC needed the basics for survival. Darrell utilized his talents by building strong bed frames for residents; Betty served on the Foresights committee, TLC’s first support group, and both of them still provide assistance on the Human Rights Committee.

FOUNDERS

Seymour and Bernice Pearlman

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cyndi McAuley

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Joel Ravitz, PresidentZane AlsaberyLarry BarzmanMurray Heltzer

Hal Lampert April MeadowNick Nagatani

Chris Rohan, D.C.Joan Schulman

Bill Takeshita, FAAO, FCOVDJane Vogel

Ronnie WillettMaurice Zagha, MD

Andrea Zeller

FOUNDATION TRUSTEES

Andrea Zeller, President Hal Lampert

Joan Schulman

THERAPEUTIC LIVING CENTERS FOR THE BLIND

7915 Lindley AvenueReseda, CA 91335

(818) 708 -1740www.tlc4blind.org

40th Anniversary Birthday Bash!

TLC believes in the value of each individual and

promotes the philosophy that each participant

can be assisted to achieve his or her full potential

We are gaining momentum in Early Interven-

tion Program (EIP) services with the addition

of center-based services to families of infants

and toddlers. Back in 2008, our EIP services

were delivered only in the home; therapists

and specialists regularly made trips to visit the family homes of each of the young

clients on their caseload. We are now able to provide multiple therapies in an

atmosphere that allows for more social interaction among toddlers as well as

parent-to-parent guidance and emotional support. Little ones benefit from speech,

language, vision, physical, and occupational therapies as well as orientation and

mobility training right here on TLC’s campus. Eight children (ages 18 months to

3 years) along with their parents (and sometimes grandparents) meet weekly in

Room 3, with services funded by regional center as well as some private funding.

To learn more, contact Marielena Rivas at 818-708-4948.

A California not-for-profit corporation established for the

primary purpose of providing for the lifetime needs of people challenged

by developmental disabilities and blindness.

7915 Lindley Avenue | Reseda, CA 91335

(818) 708-1740 | [email protected]

www.tlc4blind.org

Center-Based

Early Learning

is Here!

CELEBRATING

YEARS!

Continued inside

Summer 2015

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1975 1976 1977 1978 19791980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

One of the best things that occurs in conjunction with celebrating an anniversary is the chance to reflect on the past and dream about the future. TLC has been experiencing just that as we begin our fifth decade. We are reminded that the vision of eight families created the path that we travel today.

Many of our original families as well as those who joined TLC in later years have shared their stories and photographs. If you were able to attend our 40th Anniversary Party on June 6th, you saw TLC’s timeline on the Keck Center wall, adorned with news clippings and letters that document the challenges that have been issued and met over the years.

Our founding families told us their personal stories about the early days in Pasadena, the desire to serve more families, and the move to our permanent home in Reseda. Working together, TLC and our families have met each of these challenges with the belief that we have to succeed, that there are families “out there” who haven’t had the chance to benefit from TLC’s programs and services.

We celebrate our triumphs and recognize that they have created the foundation to reach further, to embrace the challenges from whatever direction they may come. Going forward, we ask you to consider:

joining us as we continue to advocate for our families;

participating in the education of our legislators so that they understand that we are a vital part of the community, and an investment in our services is both cost-effective and an investment in independence and respect; and

assisting us in our efforts to reach out to families who may not know about TLC by sharing your stories and experiences.

Our fortieth year is a reminder of how important it is to continue our legacy; to not only meet the needs, but enhance the quality of life for all of our program participants. We will continue to support and expand this community for the benefit of those we serve today and in the future.

And finally, a sincere thank you to all of you who supported our “Forty for Forty” campaign. We exceeded our goal of $40,000 because of your continued belief in the efforts we make to support and enhance the lives of the individuals we serve.

From the Director

Many of the residents served in 1975 are still

with us today, proof that TLC is fulfilling its mission

to provide lifetime care.

Their lives are full, their joys are evident and decades of loving care by direct staff, families and community leaders have guided TLC towards being, “40 and Fabulous!”

Then & Now

Birthday

Bash! Continued from cover

Tim’s brother, Larry, stated, “I’d like to get more involved in TLC’s future, and be helpful wherever I can be of assistance. Mom and Dad certainly helped build a wonderful program- now, it is up to the next generation to step up.” All the Peltiers have provided ongoing inspiration, enthusiasm, support, and devotion to helping make TLC the outstanding organization it is today.

Event visitors enjoyed stopping into Pearlman House on the tour. The residents shared some of the things they do as a group- such as bingo, bowling and karaoke singing together. The Carr Aquatic Center was open to swimmers of all ages- families and little ones from Early Intervention programs as well as numerous residents from our houses used the pool and shared with guests the benefits of aquatic therapy. Academy of Music for the Blind put on a concert that will be long-remembered for pure talent and wild audience appreciation! Performances by our own choir and Teal Sea band, as well as music by the Mary Janus Trio entertained guests as they strolled the campus, taking in all that TLC has to offer.

Board members Joan Schulman, April Meadow, Ronnie Willett, and Nick Nagatani demonstrated the Board’s commitment to the organization. April remarked, “Today reminds us of how far we have come,

“Today reminds us of how far we have come ...”

Continued ...

Karen

Chris

Lorena

Tim

Larry

Michael, Santiago and Alex: three of the people who inspire us to act, advocate, and support, now and in the future.”

Bud Brown and Councilman Bob Blumenfield warmly welcomed by Cyndi

Javier, Mario, Mary Anne, Charles and Jade lead the tour!

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2013-14 $100,000 + Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

$10,000 - $99,999The Green FoundationGeorge Hoag Family FoundationThe Horwitz Family Memorial FoundationThe Karl Kirchgessner FoundationHal & Sharon LampertEva L. McKenzie Charitable Trust for ChildrenPasadena Showcase House for the ArtsThe Rose Hills FoundationJay & Nancy SchulmanSt. Judes Trust for the Forgotten Blind Goodwin Family Foundation

$1,000 - $9,999Zane & Melissa AlsaberyDaniel Alvy FoundationLarry & Susy Barzman

Rhoda Benedetti & Peter MargenCathy BlinSusan CaseyCity of Los AngelesCVS CorporationJames & Vivian DerKenneth & Pearl DerNadir ElfarraEnterprise Holdings FoundationVeronica GelardiMeridian GroupHenry I. Guenther FoundationSandy Hata & Ken IwasakiMark & Tamara HatwanMurray & Gail HeltzerDonald & Flora HubbsDavid Scott LairRick Lind & Kate AldrichLos Angeles Mid Valley Lions Club Marie H. Brookreson TrustAlan & April MeadowNick & Wendy NagataniWilliam & Barbara ParrottBrooks & Theresa PowellAlan v Wendy PuzarneJoel & Jo-An Ravitz

The Bill Rohan FamilyRotary E-Club of Greater SFVJoan SchulmanTony SilbertTJX Foundation, Inc.Tolman & Wiker InsuranceDr. Maurice ZaghaAndrea Zeller

$500 - $999Maureen & Fred AbramsonDevinder BindraStephen BurgardJeff DannBarbara & Richard DannenbergGrace FerraroSandra ImaiLeslie MartinichMargaret MitchellNorth Hollywood Lions Charity FoundationDennis & Margaret PageLawrence & Sharon RogersStephen & Allison SapunorLawrence & Elaine SherwoodThomas & Katharine Starbird

Edward & Carol WoodRuben Zapata

$250 - $499Lawrence & Lynda AdamsMaureen BatemanFrank & Nicole BeckerElizabeth & David CrissPeter DerDiane DieguezAaron & Anne EpsteinGary & Nina GagnebinRoy GlickmanJewish Community Foundation of Los AngelesPledge Music Ltd.Mark & Sheryl MagargeeGary and Linda MandinachBertha Baker MelgozaJulie C. NakagamaNorthwest Glendale Lions ClubDarrell & Betty PeltierSergio & Christina RobletoMartin & Leah SklarDr. Bill TakeshitaMarietta & William Tipton

TLC

expresses deep

appreciation

to the following

donors for

their gifts

Forty for FortyGREAT NEWS!

TLC supporters exceeded the $40,000 goal in the recent

Forty for Forty campaign, which concluded on June 30th with

gifts totaling $45,656.00!

Thanks to you all, services will be expanded with new sensory

experiences, facility and program improvements for our clients. With sincere appreciation to

campaigners, donors and their fabulous generosity:

we are deeply grateful.

2014-15 $100,000 +Conrad N. Hilton FoundationEstate of Bob & Alice SilversWeingart Foundation

$10,000 - $99,999The Annenberg FoundationThe Karl Kirchgessner FoundationHal & Sharon LampertEstate of Lois PeerceRonald McDonald House Charities of Southern CaliforniaJay & Nancy SchulmanSidney Stern Memorial TrustDavid SiegelSt. Judes Trust for the Forgotten Blind S. Mark Taper FoundationGoodwin Family Foundation

$1,000 - $9,999Absolute Fire Protection Inc.Albertsons LLCZane & Melissa AlsaberyLarry & Susy BarzmanRhoda Benedetti & Peter MargenDevinder BindraSusan CaseyJonathan & Faith CooklerJames & Vivian DerKenneth & Pearl DerEast West BankEnterprise Holdings FoundationThe Geoff Farrer, Sr. FamilyGalpin MotorsThe Grainger FoundationHaggenSandy Hata & Ken IwasakiMark & Tamara HatwanMurray & Gail HeltzerLouis HorwitzDonald & Flora HubbsKiwanis Club of NorthridgeLandegger, Baron Law GroupRick Lind & Kate AldrichLooking Above & Beyond, Inc.April & Alan MeadowMontage Insurance SolutionsNick & Wendy NagataniWilliam & Barbara ParrottPasadena Showcase House for the Arts

Darrell and Betty PeltierBrooks & Theresa PowellJoel & Jo-An RavitzThe Bill Rohan FamilyRotary E-Club of the Greater SFVJoan SchulmanTony SilbertAudre SlaterTJX Foundation, Inc.Wolfson Family FoundationPamela WolfsonJames & Patricia WoodDr. Maurice Zagha

$500 - $999A1 Livescan NotaryAmazonSmile FoundationRosemary & Ken BarnhartGregory BergmanCathy BlinStephen BurgardMarlene CernigliaECHO of Northrop GrummanRhonda & Eddie EkmekjiNadir ElfarraGrace FerraroAmazonSmile FoundationGary & Nina GagnebinVeronica GelardiJay & Ingrid HorowitzStephen & Grace JoeTherese Peters & Craig LawsonCyndi & Bill McAuleyMike’s RoofingMargaret MitchellDennis & Margaret PageLawrence & Sharon RogersScott & Denise SmithDr. Jan TalbotEdward & Carol WoodRuben ZapataAndrea Zeller

$250 - $499Lawrence & Lynda AdamsAnn AldrichCarl AldrichAnonymousFrank & Nicole BeckerStephanie BlinBob BlumenfieldDorothy BoudreauBud & Althea BrownCharitable Adult Rides & Services, Inc.

Peter DerAaron & Anne EpsteinKerry & Amber FowlerBob & Wendy FowlieHarold Ring & Judith GoldPaul & Judith GrodanJohn HazelquistMeg JeffersonPeter & Gail KangKennedy Lock & SafeMark & Sheryl MagargeeGary & Linda MandinachMarjorie MautnerLee Mendel-FigueroaNorthwest Glendale Lions ClubVirginia PalmerLarry PeltierGail & Irv PetersAllen PiersonBurt PittlerSergio & Christina RobletoMartin & Leah SklarDr. Bill TakeshitaThammasat University Alumni AssociationDouglas ThorntonUnited Way of Greater LAValue Care PharmacyWilliam & Susan Warren

$100 - $249Maureen & Fred AbramsonAnonymousRussell & Karen BenediktJim & Pat BlakelyDorothy BridgeAlan & Sadie BrighamJim & Katherine BuehlerRhonda BunninMaralee & Stephen BurgardDan & Katie CayemMaurice & Kara CayemThomas Cerniglia, DDSBrennan ChaulkKitty & Don CooperElizabeth & David CrissMarcie CroutchLouis & Anne DachsTodd & Laurie DellutriTruman DerDavid & Susan DeweesRalph & Jacqueline DiMeglioDistrict 4-L1 LionsDavid & Debra DonovanSam & Jean Dote

Marta DwyerDolores EllisDianne & Matthew ForgerJohn FosterDennis & Molly FredricksonMargaret GarciaWendy GoldzbandGrace P. GranadosJohn GreksoukBarbara & Ron GrossTed & Anna Mae HaasMalerie HalperinBonnie HartFabiola HensleyEvelyn HoganLee Ann & Bruce HolmesKathy HonjiyoFloyd & Joan HopperHarvey & Danielle HorowitzAnna Yuen JaCarl & Nettie JordanRodney & Lynda JorgensenDr. Mary Ann Rosenfeld & Sheldon KadishOwen KatoLarry Kleiman & AssociatesJoel KokisTim KrissJeffrey & Allyn LevineDoug & Laurie LevittRichard LeydenRonald LindDenice C. LindahlMark LyonVerna MalloryLiz MartinezLeslie MartinichRegina MasciotraThomas & Margaret McGradyAndrea McKeeAngus & Ida McRonaldBertha Baker MelgozaSheldon and Sandra MittlemanJulie C. NakagamaRichard & Kathleen NakasujiLaurie & Jerry NicholsonSamuel & Patricia NicholsonJohn & Susan NishioGuadalupe NunezMayra OrtegaBernice Pearlman Family TrustRoy & Gayla PeekDavid & Gayle PintoRenato RamirezReseda Woman’s Club

Lynn Robinson & Larry BassDonna RossKatie SaldanaStela’s Hair SalonLarry SandovalNola SaynePaul SchaeferPaulette SchusterArnold ShaneLawrence & Elaine SherwoodShomrei Torah SynagogueMary Janus & Brenda SmithBob & Betty SperryCarl Spring, Jr.June StantonThomas & Katharine StarbirdBarbara & Al SwedelsonWalter SweeneyPeter & Susan TamashiroNora ThompsonAlex TorresReba Sinclair TraskDan & Maxine TurkoRex & Margarita ValdiviesoJames VaskovRonald & Jane VogelJohn WackerTerry WalkerPatricia WhisnantRonnie & Paul WillettWayne & Sally WilsonKwok F. WongHoward & Susan WoodDaniel WrightCharles & Catherine Yamarone

Up to $100AnonymousPatrice K. AcostaKaren AkanaDavid & Tabbie AldrichBeverly AllenBeverley AndersonSylvia AptekarSusan ArmstrongRobert & Mariko ArnoldArdavan Asef-VaziriRyan AveryMarsha BackelsMarie & Tom BaileyJames BandyWilliam & Janet BaronRuth Kleinbaum BartnofWayne & Lilly BealAli Behnezhad

Massoud & Sima BenlavyRobyn BesemMichael Marquardt & David BienerArmida BoalesJim & Cathe BodiePatti BurkeKyle CairesTravis and Breann CairesCarole CamerotaAnthem Associate Giving CampaignJan CamposKathleen & Nicholas CanataLarry CarrNanci CarrNeil & Karen CarreyCarol CarsonCraig CarterNancy CarverMatthew CatalanoLinda CatranMelania ChimiklisFlorine CoffeyJesse & Diane CoffmanMichael CollacoLaurie CookNeil CoreyMilagro CunninghamShannon DancyRoberta DavidsonNancy & Myron DemboDiana DennisPhilip DimennoCarol & Nick DocanSusan DuBrinSteve & Karin DunnKyle & Cari EdlundCarol EstleJonathan & Jo Anne EvansAbraham FassihiBrenda & Steven FaxonKatherine FergenFinal Touch Beauty Supply & SalonFrank FoellmerJenn FosterSandra FoxSari Scheer & Eric FrankPauline FranklinCyndi Friedman & Arnold DiamondSandra FullumThomas GanimEd & Roberta Garber

Elizabeth Ruiz & Evelyn GarciaNorma GarciaDouglas & Tania GireJennifer GodinezJay GouldJanice GreenbergNancy GreenbergEdward GregoryRosa GuzmanRhonda HaendigesDiane & Robert HalvorsenLawrence & Joan HarmellDaniel & Dana HarrellSyed & Iffat HasanCraig & Kelly HerringJohn HurneyOsamu ImaiJose & Deanna IngcoKurt IwasakiJLL PartnersSharon & Eric JacksonLaurie JavierEdward & Rachelle JaymesonKeith JohnsonJoanie & Joel JohnstonSherril & Adolph JuarezGoli KamranBarbara & Richard KarshOwen KatoMike & Pat KawamotoKenneth & Barbara KearsleyHarvey & Diane KellerJulie KellySue KentMarjorie & Roman LammersRichard LancasterRosa & Martin LangarciaNonie LannLara LarkinKim LatourBernice LiebermanRhoda LipsigBeatryce LitmanLily LoubrielWill & Donna LousenStacey Cohen-Maitre & Mark MaitreLaura Malcolm-SmithJanet MatsudaWarren & Cynthia MatsudaStephanie MilkaPatricia MillerRebekah MillerGordon MiskellyTanya Mitchell

Cheryl & Tony MooreJenny MooreCindi MullalyMario MurrietaSandra NajunaMary NakagamaWindy NavarroGrace NevellFloyd & Phyllis NewmanYvonne NovakLeigh O’DellJohn & Paula ObringerTheresa OsbornStuart PardauDavid & Virginia ParhamReba & Paul ParkerDenise PaschalAnna PaulFred & Janina PercyRicky PerezBrenna PerkinsNorma PerrielloCharlie & Meaghan PetersJan PlotkinDiana PostMichael & Kathleen PrattKathleen QuinnRose RamosLisseth Pineda ReyesLenny and Sherri RippsChris and Nancy RohanSharon RoseToby RosenbergSuzanne RoulundMarielena Rivas & Felix RubalcavaSoraya SamiLeanna SamplesSandra SanchezSiva SankaranCarol SchultzStanley & Annette SchwartzPaulette ScottDaniel SimonLee SmithRonald SmithPage SoapesLinda SolanoElizabeth SteguraJames Strain & Angela HuffKen StuartVanessa SuttonJoanie TafoyaKaryn TagaSusan Takiguchi

Kevin & Jeanne TalpashEvelyn TanaharaMarietta & William TiptonMark TsaiRobert & Barbara TurnerPeggy TutoneJacqueline ValdezViola VelasquezBenjamin & Theresa VillaDemitria VillaJessica WarholEric WarnerMary Ellen WeightmanHarriet WeinerCharles WeinsteinMonica WeisbrichMichael WeissWellPoint FoundationWest-Val Pharmacy, Inc.Jill & Bill WhelanWerner and Carol WiesnerJennifer WilliamsMelanie WilliamsDiane & Henry WilsonMarshall & Sue WinerPatti Jo WolfsonXiu Juan WuPatrick WucherpfennigCarol & Charles WybleCharles & Ashling YbarraLuis & Inez YbarraGregory YoungRenee Zepezauer

Thank you for thinking of TLC with this in-kind gift

Aesthetic Skin TherapySylvia AptekarCouncilman Bob BlumenfieldBrent’s DeliJan CamposJean Marie CartierCavaretta’s DeliDeborah Chen, PhDClassic Meat Co.Coffee Bean & Tea LeafRandall CohenElizabeth & David CrissDiscovery Science CenterDisneylandEastman GuitarsGreen Mountain CoffeeHaggenMalerie HalperinIcehouse Comedy ClubStephen & Grace JoeKidspace Children’s MuseumLos Angeles KingsLos Angeles LakersLos Angeles Mid Valley Lions ClubCyndi & Bill McAuleyEllen OpellOPI ProductsLouis PerezPier 39, San FranciscoRalph’sSandy RossSkirball Cultural CenterMary Janus & Brenda SmithTemple JudeaUniversal Studios FoundationMary Wucherpfennig

$100 - $249AmazonSmile FoundationPhyllis ArnoldLinda Bakken-GibbsRosemary & Ken BarnhartWayne & Lilly BealKarl & Thyra BoeckmannDorothy BoudreauDorothy BridgeKaren CarreyKitty & Don CooperDiana DennisTruman DerWilliam Der & Susan Yuen-Shan TsuiDavid & Debra DonovanDolores EllisRina FalconeFrank FoellmerHarold Ring & Judith GoldNancy GreenbergJohn HazelquistEvelyn HoganLee Ann & Bruce HolmesJay & Ingrid HorowitzShinyi Ibrahim

John GreksoukDr. Mary Ann Rosenfeld & Sheldon KadishPeter & Gail KangAdil & Susanne KleinDave & Tami LammersMarjorie & Roman LammersNonie LannMorton & Iris LaskyRonald LindAndrea McKeeAngus & Ida McRonaldJoann MonestimeRichard & Kathleen NakasujiTina NemethLaurie & Jerry NicholsonJohn & Susan NishioBurt PittlerSherry PotterGeorge & Janine QuintPaul SchaeferBeth Schulman ShaevitzArnold ShanePeter & Susan TamashiroUnited Way of Greater LARonald & Jane Vogel

William & Susan WarrenDaric M. WilhiteHenry & Diane WilsonKwok F. WongHoward & Susan Wood

Up to $100Brandee & Frank AguirreSylvia AptekarRussell & Karen BenediktMassoud & Sima BenlavyRobyn BesemRandy & Lori CairesLee ClevengerElizabeth & David CrissNancy & Myron DemboRalph & Jacqueline DiMeglioMarta DwyerCarol EstleMichael FogelMelba FormanJenn FosterTracy FosterSari Scheer & Eric FrankDiane & Robert HalvorsenCraig & Kelly Herring

Edward & Rachelle JaymesonAlice JohnsonJulia JohnsonJonathan & Jo Anne EvansCarl & Nettie JordanRodney & Lynda JorgensenNizar Ali & Amina JumaRonald & Patty KatzmanKenneth & Barbara KearsleyHarvey & Diane KellerLaurie KingWilliam LarsonPierre LevinKaren LindquistRhoda LipsigBeatryce LitmanVerna MalloryCyndi & Bill McAuleyMike and Pat KawamotoFloyd & Phyllis NewmanLina OslundJoe & Rachel OvadiaAnna PaulNorma PerrielloDiana PostMarcia Price

Kathleen QuinnEvangeline RamosShai & Hedva RedlichJulian & Bette RiceLenny & Sherri RippsPeter RowlandMike SamaniegoMia SchreiberBob & Betty SperryJames Strain & Angela HuffErven & Bea TallmanKaren UkaMaria & Jose ValdiviaCindy WalkovErin WalshHarriet WeinerCharles WeinsteinAllan & Judith WhitmanWerner & Carol WiesnerLynne WilsonMichael & Barbara WoodHarvey & Shu YeeBetty Yep

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A slide-wire shade structure was installed over our Day Program’s luncheon patio this summer, just in time to beat the punishing heat! The new dark teal covering provides our participants with physical and social environments that support sun safety. Already, it has dramatically improved Afterschool and Saturday programming’s space, since so many activities are held outdoors. The design by Rian McKinnon, Facilities Manager, is another fine example of TLC’s in- house expertise in construction and remodeling! Now we have year-round access to a safe, specialized gathering area that will make a meaningful difference in the ability of our participants to reach their potential.

As a result of generosity from individuals and foundations, we are now serving over 300 children and adults. As our services have grown, so has the realization that we want to ensure that TLC will exist for those who will need us in the future. The very unique service that has been created takes into account all facets of the needs of those we serve, how those needs will not diminish, and more likely, how they’ll increase as people age.

Often we assume that our other children or family members will take on the responsibilities of our disabled children. Life takes many turns and one cannot always ensure that plans and hopes will come to fruition.

Just as we do with our families, we must envision future needs of TLC. We have outlined the values of good planning (as well as the pitfalls of poor planning) and are poised to help families and friends think seriously about the future. TLC will be offering a program enabling families and individuals to provide for the future of our disabled family member and the supportive programs that enrich their lives. For additional information, please contact Gail Peters, Director of Development at 818-708-1740.

Visionaires is a recognition group for those who support TLC with a bequest, trust or other planned gift.

Last year, TLC accepted with deep gratitude two generous gifts from the estates of Bob and Alice Silvers and Lois Peerce. These gifts have become part of TLC Foundation’s unrestricted gift fund to improve facilities and enhance services; more importantly, they help us appreciate how TLC impacts the lives of those with vision loss and developmental disabilities.

Making a specific gift is simple. Please check with your financial advisor or your attorney to make the choices appropriate for you.

Our physical therapy program offers a variety of different approaches to the needs of our clients. Our intention is to give our clients opportunities to get involved in physical activities as well as more complex therapy goals.

Elena Gutierrez, PT Aide, was asked how physical therapy goals change as a person ages. “Our priorities include maintaining good levels of flexibility, cardiovascular capacity and muscular strength,” she said. “The aging process among our clients can be a challenge and something with which it is difficult to cope. As the aging process begins, we offer fitness equipment that strives to target specific muscle groups that have been identified as a major problem among our participants.”

The balance program is another great alternative for people with poor stability: it requires a more intensive approach to meet their needs. The physical therapy program uses specific sets of exercise and activities to work toward two important goals: 1) to prevent weakening or deterioration in the muscles that aren’t being used and 2) to keep muscles from becoming fixed in a rigid abnormal position.

As individuals, we have the opportunity to join a health club and see results in about 6-8 months and accomplish many goals in our lives; however, among people with disabilities, they will take a much longer time to reach a goal. Without our help, direction and motivation they will not be able to accomplish their potential. We believe that the exercise and the physical therapy program offer a positive impact in their health and in all aspects of their lives; therefore, our staff members are committed to work as a team and provide the best quality of life and service.

Remodeling Goes On

Focus On Service: Physical Therapy at TLC’s Day Program

Please welcome, Ronnie Willett, who is the newest member of TLC’s Board of Directors. Ronnie has worked in the healthcare field for her entire professional life, and is dedicated to ensuring the expansion and reach of TLC’s programs. Ronnie is not only impressed with TLC’s scope of services, but with the enthusiasm and passion of its staff. “Visiting during the Open House and listening to each staffer explain their responsibilities was indeed inspirational,” Ronnie affirmed. She hopes to help TLC become the “best practice” example for other similar programs throughout California.

Pool’s Open!Water healing, or hydrotherapy, has been recognized as being beneficial to the human condition since the dawn of civilization. Water neutralizes the effects of gravity, enabling one to move with less effort. Water therapy improves lung capacity and strengthens limbs and extremities. Early intervention families can use the pool every Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:00. Call 818-708-4948 to reserve your little one’s swim time. TLC residents enjoy swimming all summer with their staff members!

Where There is a Will...

Love TLC? Leave a lasting legacy by joining the Visionaires

and how much more we have achieved because of the combined support of families, staff, board members and elected officials. We are most grateful for all of their generosity of spirit.”

A Time Capsule station collected written memories of Saturday’s guests; it is the first step in a yearlong effort to craft TLC’s message to the future. We will continue to solicit your favorite TLC memories, and spend the rest of the year choosing items to be sealed up until the year 2055. To be included, send your memory/souvenir, or a photo and caption, or your message to the future in care of TLC’s Time Capsule committee. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 818-708-1740.

Birthday Bash! Continued

Meet Our New Board Member


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