Aug
26
Berkeley, California
September 29th, 2010 – 11am to 1pm
Jun
01
By Nicole Hughes, CIP Berkeley Career Coordinator
The spring semester just ended, and the students are all off to enjoy a much-needed summer break. I’m very proud of the CIP students. They worked very hard this semester with their internships. A lot of our students have improved in different areas they needed to work on since the beginning of the spring semester. There has been a tremendous amount of progress.
Jun
01
Berkeley Celebrates Student Successes
By Jennifer Woo and Denise Berry, Berkeley Center Student Advisors
On the 18th of May, CIP Berkeley held their first Honors and Mentors Celebration Luncheon. Students were treated to a healthy selection of luncheon choices, as recommended by Tim Nguyen, Wellness Coordinator (with the exception of the chocolate cake the Advisors slipped in).
Jun
01
Dog Saves the Life of Humane Society Worker
By Marjorie Paul, CIP Berkeley Admissions Coordinator
The local Humane Society in the Berkeley area, where CIP students and staff volunteer, had a very serious fire last week. JoHanne White and her family were living above the Humane Society when a fire broke loose, caused by a malfunctioning dryer. Most of the White families belongings were destroyed. JoHanna credits her dog for waking her up during the fire and saving her life!
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Jun
01
Berkeley Student Graduates from Vocational Living Skills Program
By Terika Tischer, CIP Berkeley Tutor
On May 25th, 2010, Aaron Samuels graduated from the Vocational Living Skills Program at the College of Alameda. Aaron completed 3 of the 4 semesters of the program and was deemed to be ready to move on earlier than expected.
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Jun
01
By Caitlin Roth, CIP Berkeley Student
Thank you CIP for the wonderful opportunity, it has been a privilege. I appreciate all the help I’ve had from my tutors Marissa, Nikki and Bethany. They helped me a lot, especially during my second semester. I took a childcare course this spring and it went well. So thank you for the help and encouragement you gave me.
Jun
01
Climb the Wall – Berkeley Student of the Year Speech
By Devon Klosterman, CIP Berkeley Alumni 2010
When I was told to make a speech I wasn’t sure what to say to a room full of people, all with some relationship to someone with a learning disability. Each of us, have a special someone in our hearts, be it our family, our friends, or even ourselves, who have had a lot to strive for.
One thing my father told me was that everybody has their own personal hurdle, a wall if you will, and you have to get over it. It may seem impassable. We can approach this wall with our bag of metaphorical belongings, look at that wall, and choose to go home where it’s safe and warm. Or we can take that bag, and throw it over the wall. Now we have motivation to get over the damn thing.
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May
05
CIP Students Grace the Cover of Autism Advocate Magazine
The Autism Society’s latest issue of The Autism Advocate, themed “Making Friends”, features a group shot of CIP Berkeley students spending a Saturday weekend activity exploring Point Reyes National Park. In the photo are CIP Berkeley students Devon, Sheryl, Jason, Kaityn and Sam.
The issue focuses on the critical importance of social skills, with article on social skills training, teaching skills, peer mentoring and making connections online. You can view the social skills supports that CIP offers by visiting the Social Skills page.
To receive the Autism Advocate, become a member of the Autism Society here.
May
04
Berkeley Students Actively Pursue Their Interests
By Nicole Hughes, CIP Berkeley Career Coordinator
This semester, several students have been doing a great job with their internships/volunteer positions. They all work really hard and take pride in what they do.
For instance, at the YMCA, Sam Newman is always willing and happy to help others. He enjoys reading and drawing with the children and continues to bring this level of engagement with the children to other areas of play, both in Kindergym and Childwatch (the departments he volunteers in).
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Apr
22
Berkeley Spring Break 2010, Hawaii!
By Yasin Johnson, CIP Berkeley Residential Coordinator
The CIP Berkeley Center had another amazing Spring Break in Hawaii this year. From sightseeing in beautiful downtown Waikiki to ATV riding in the luscious green mountain region of O’ahu.
Apr
12
By: Trung Tim Nguyen, Berkeley Center Health & Wellness Coordinator
Akira Abenes, a.k.a. Guido, has consistently been a shining light in health and wellness at the Berkeley center. Although he does not have a YMCA membership, it does not deter him from getting regular physical activity.
Weekly, he participates in yoga, walking club as well as strength training in the fitness room on his own. He would apply and practice the resistance exercises he had learned during individual wellness session to improve his overall strength and endurance.
Mar
04
Berkeley Students Bake Sale For Haiti Relief
By Nicole Hughes, Berkeley Center Career Coordinator
In effort to raise money for Haiti relief effort, the Berkeley Center had a bake sale as well as a donation jar that staff and students were welcomed to donate to. Many students participated, baking an assortment of cookies, lemon bars and more. They also contributed in other ways; shopping for the items necessary to bake, helping make the poster for the bake sale and working in different shifts to sell the delicious goods to the public.
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