LEAD Groups

^®Northern California

CHADD improves the lives of people affected by
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

LEAD Groups (not Affiliated with CHADD)

There are several "L.E.A.D. groups" in Northern California that you may wish to investigate.

"We are students who have adopted a mission to educate ourselves and others with respect to the social, academic, and emotional aspects of disabilities as well as the rights of those with disabilities." (more)

For more information on Claudia Lowe & LEAD go to http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/students/

San Mateo

NEW L.E.A.D. GROUP STARTING Sunday 8/29, Noon - 5

For 6th - 10th grade kids with ADD, ADHD, &/or learning disabilities . Kids work together to understand their situation, figure out how to use their strengths to bridge weaknesses, and learn social & negotiating skills so that students can eventually advocate themselves for accommodations they need in school. Students also learn about their legal rights and responsibilities. Parent attendance is suggested for the opening meeting. Opening workshop lead by educational strategists Claudia Lowe and Cathy Manus.

Meets alternate Sundays thereafter for two hours. Time TBD

For more information on Claudia Lowe & LEAD go to www.myleadgroup.com or http://pages.zdnet.com/ourorhskids/students/

Opening Workshop at Universalist Unitarian Church, 300 East Sta. Inez Ave. (directions). San Mateo

Contact: Laurie Livingston 650 375-8124, 650 307-2557, LHL2S@att.net

Placerville

1st Thursday of each month at 6:30-8:30pm

All students welcome

Location:

Community Room
100 Forni Rd (just off Briw Rd)
Placerville, CA

(Hwy 50W, Forni Rd exit, left at stop sign, right on Briw Rd, enter 2nd driveway on the right where sign lists Foothill Indian Education Alliance, enter doorway to Indian Education on the right side of the building at lower level parking

What it is:

An educational program for students with learning disabilities.

Activities:

Host community speakers to further the educational opportunities for ourselves and our peers.
Give formal and informal presentations to teachers, students and communities to increase their level of understanding and awareness.
Provide in service training for new teachers with respect to learning disabilities and special needs students.
Act as a resource to our larger community for information regarding learning disabilities and special needs.
Develop skills for self-advocating with teachers, fellow students, administrators, and the community.
Conduct mentoring programs for all ages level students with learning disabilities and special needs.

LEAD is about pulling exceptional young people together and addressing the issues of strengths and weaknesses and then developing self-confidence, success, and leadership.