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OSF depends on contributions from individuals and businesses to provide services and support to our special needs families. Having a special needs child is life changing, and you can help OSF make a difference.

 

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Upcoming Events

 

2010 Family Handbook

2010 Schedule

 

Afternoon Day Care

  • 2pm to 6:30pm at OSF Learning Center

  • Registration Form - see Family Handbook page 20

 

Social Group and Enrichment Program

  • Saturday 1pm to 4pm at OSF Learning Center

  • Registration Form - see Family Handbook page 18

 

 

Our Vision

Families & Individuals with special needs will live life as full and active members of their community

 

Our Mission

The mission of OSF is to believe in and support community integration for individuals with special needs toward an independent, productive, and normal life; to advocate for stable and healthy environments for families and individuals with special needs.

 

OSF

  • Provides complete family support to children, teens, adults, and seniors with special needs.

  • Embraces all cultures, ages, and disabilities.

  • Builds a loving and all inclusive community.

 

Awards

2009 City of Cupertino

 

2009 Abel Maldonado, Senator

 

2009 Joe Simitian, Senator

 

2009 Michael Honda, House of Representatives

 

2007 Governor Commendation

 

2007 House Representative Commendation

 

OSF at the CREST Awards 2006

under:

OTHER CITY CHANNEL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

choose:

CREST Awards 2006 (5/10/06)

 

In the News

Charity Concert

 

Cupertino Courier cover story

 

San Jose Mercury News article

 

Newsletters

November 2009

 

October 2008

 

April 2008

October 2007

April 2007

 

November 2006

 

August 2006

 

May 2006

 

February 2006

 

November 2005

 

August 2005

 

May 2005

 

February 2005

 

 

Archives

Past seminars are available on tapes from the OSF Multimedia Library.  If you have any questions call (408) 996-0850.

 

Healthy Start Parent Workshops: Series Three

Healthy Start Parent Workshops: Series Two

Healthy Start Parent Workshops: Series One

Parent Seminars 2006

Parent Seminars 2005

Parent Seminars 2004

Parent Seminars 2002-2003

 

 

2009 Past Events

Jan 24 Positive Behavior workshop

Presenter: Chris Hagie, Ph.D

Jan 31 Service Resources workshop

Presenter: Shu-Hui (Sophia) T. Su, M.A.

  Series One workshop flyers

Feb 19

Department of Developmental Services Public Forum

  Series Two workshop flyers

Feb 23

Behavior Management workshop

Behavior Management powerpoint slides

Presenter: Kendra Evans

March 16

PRT Training workshop

PRT Training powerpoint slides

Presenter: Dr. Megan Allen, Ph.D.

March 30

Autism: Learning Profiles & Educational Strategies

Presenter: Carol Moran, M.S.

 

Series Three workshop flyers

April 5

Autism Mini-Conference

Autism Mini-Conference handout

Presenter: Cheryl Klaiman, Ph.D., Psychologist

April 20

Understanding Sensory Needs of Children

Understanding Sensory Needs powerpoint slides

Presenter: Kianna Collier, MOT, OTR/L

April 25

OSF Presidential Award Ceremony

4:10-5pm

May 15

2009 Special Conference "Building Futures"

1) Keynote Speaker: Liz Kniss, Santa Clara County Supervisors Chair

2) Dr. John Brown, M.I.N.D. Institute Research: Are Environment Toxins and Better Diagnosis Relevant with the Cause of Autism?

3) Workshops

A. Open Dialogue on Advocacy, Special Needs Trust, and Conservatorship for Children with Special Needs. Matthew Wright, Attorney at Law

B. Developing Speech, Language, and Auditory Skills in Children. Patti Hamaguchi, M.A., CCC-SLP

C. Are My Child's ABA Services Any Good? How Can Parents Assess the Quality of Behavioral Intervention Programs? Greg Buch, Ph.D.

May 17

Comprehensive Approach in Treatment of ADHD, Mood Disorder, and Autism

ADHD & ASD powerpoint slides

Presenter: Ashley Chen, Ph.D.

Oct 31

Pumpkin Carving

Saturday Oct 31 from 3:30-4pm

-Sponsored by Cupertino Rotary Club

Nov 21

Magic Show

4:00 - 4:45pm

Nov 22

OSF Annual Fundraising Dinner

Parish Hall, St. Jude Church

5:30-8:30pm

Fundraising Dinner Donation Form

Dec 19

OSF Volunteer Appreciation Party

Parish Hall, St. Jude Church

4 - 7pm