State kicks off incentive program for COVID-19 vaccination; Costa Mesa hosts gun show, drive-in movie night; Orange County Community Foundation raises funds for area nonprofits.
Speech and Language Development Center (SLDC) and 9 aligned nonprofits will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) on May 20 for Empowering Possibilities, a collaborative Giving Day to support people with disabilities living in Orange County. The 24-hour online effort aims to raise $100,000 for 10 nonprofits offering a range of education and supportive services, skills training and counseling, and community outreach programs.
Within Orange County, there are over 250,000 people living with disabilities, making up 8.5% of the community2. This Giving Day is an opportunity for donors to collectively support the nonprofit organizations providing the tools and resources necessary for Orange County’s disabled residents to achieve success and independence. At SLDC, we provide education and therapy to children and adults with special needs in an environment that nutures growth, inspires achievement and maximizes their potential. At SLDC, many students receive a 1:1 aid
HOLLYWOOD Caley Versfelt spreads acceptance and inclusion wherever she goes. It s high on her list. So is acting.
The resident of Southern California s Manhattan Beach, who has Down syndrome, took a trip to Vancouver recently to guest star on the ABC drama series The Good Doctor .
Versfelt plays a young woman in need of a liver transplant. My favorite is drama, honestly, because I m very dramatic all the time, said Versfelt. At first it was intense. It felt weird. But after that, I blossomed and I had fun doing it.
Versfelt had to tap into a wide range of emotions. But she had plenty of support close by. The Good Doctor star, Freddie Highmore, was also her director. He gave her high marks for her performance and for her professionalism.
SoCal actress guest stars on The Good Doctor, proudly spreads motto of acceptance, inclusion
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Caley Versfelt spreads acceptance and inclusion wherever she goes. It s high on her list. So is acting.
The resident of Southern California s Manhattan Beach, who has Down syndrome, took a trip to Vancouver recently to guest star on the ABC drama series The Good Doctor .
Versfelt plays a young woman in need of a liver transplant. My favorite is drama, honestly, because I m very dramatic all the time, said Versfelt. At first it was intense. It felt weird. But after that, I blossomed and I had fun doing it.