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At DESI, we believe fitness is a foundation for health and wellness! ??????♂? Our coaches go above and beyond, using creative tasks to keep our clients motivated, moving, and having fun in all aspects of the programs they are enrolled in, to continue helping clients take steps towards independence!??? #desisocal #losangeles #disabilityadvocates

"In 1971, before federal protections for people with disabilities existed, states were free to exclude children with disabilities from their public schools—and many did. Millions of children were denied an education, not because they couldn't learn, but because our society didn't believe they were worth educating....Their victory laid the foundation for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), securing the right to a free, appropriate public education for students with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability... ...What does this work mean for children with disabilities? Consider Whitman, an 11-year-old with autism and apraxia who is nonspeaking and uses an augmentative communication device to communicate. The support he receives through special education has been life-changing—not just for him, but for his entire family. At first, he was placed in a school where all the children had disabilities. He struggled until the school started a program that helped Whitman learn alongside his non-disabled peers. Now, he is not only excelling academically but recently performed in two school musicals—something his family never imagined possible. The stakes have never been higher. If we allow the Department of Education to be dismantled, we not only undo decades of progress; we also risk abandoning the promise that every child deserves a chance to succeed. We cannot let this happen. The futures of millions of students are in our hands—and we must protect them." https://loom.ly/sxIGDtI

Very excited to share this article recently published by featuring our founder and executive director, Elizabeth Jinzo! You can read it online here: https://lnkd.in/gqqR8BCb #disabilityadovcate #community

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the DESI Team! We hope you are enjoying these special days with your family and loved ones. Thank you for being a supporter and believer of our mission! #desisocal #christmas2024 #happyholidays

DESI was proud to join the East LA Chamber of Commerce Holiday Toy Drive alongside newly elected Assemblywoman Jessica Caloza. ??? At our East LA headquarters, we also partnered with Michael Ruiz to bring joy to the kids from Montebello Elementary. This holiday season, we’re reminded of the power of community and giving back. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so meaningful! #Community #HolidayGiving #EastLA #DESICares

We are very thankful for our Board Member, Rafael Viramontes from Elevate Enterprises, for this generous donation to support the DESI Food Bank! It's because of support from our board and community members that our food bank is able to support those in need. Together we are all taking steps together to fight hunger!

We need champions to help support our fight to end hunger. Contact us today to learn how you can make meaningful change in our communities!Please consider becoming a monthly sustainer of the DESI Food Ban today and join the fight to end hunger and help our community members in need thrive. Every dollar counts! #desisocal #foodbank #endhunger #eastlosangeles #losangeles

DESI is sharing some news with you on behalf of LA METRO! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Metro wants to hear from you! Share your insights on the transit needs and challenges facing Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities in LA County. ?? Take our quick survey at metrocpuopinionsurvey.com by Dec. 20.

Before you deck the halls, follow these holiday electrical safety tips: ??Don’t plug too many extension cords into one outlet. ??Try energy-efficient LED lights that produce less heat. ???Don’t install lights or decorations on power lines or poles. https://lnkd.in/gPUEvGva.

Before Giving Tuesday ends, let’s come together to make a difference. At the DESI Food Bank, we see the profound impact food insecurity has on families every single day. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in ensuring no family in our community goes hungry by becoming a monthly sustainer. Here’s how your support can help: ?? $25 – Increase our capacity to serve more families ?? $50 – Provide safe packaging for a month ?? $100 – Purchase additional food for weekly distribution Your generosity can help create a lasting impact. Together, we can work towards a future where every family has access to the nourishment they need. ?? Donate today and be part of the change: https://lnkd.in/gvfXn2QB Let’s make this Giving Tuesday count! ?? #GivingTuesday #FoodSecurity #CommunityImpact