Global Happenings in Indonesia

Summer 2014
Empowering Communities locally and globally to build special needs programs.
Global Happenings in Indonesia
YPK Education & Collaboration
Hosted at Annika Linden Centre
Denpasar, Bali
Early Intervention Teachers and
Offerings Learn at the University
Dhyana Pura in Kuta, Bali
With the coordination of Joice Pajow, who directs
Kindergarten to High School education programs,
the Kalam Kudus Foundation Bali, and the University
Dhyana Pura, Offerings was able to connect to over 70
early intervention & kindergarten teachers and begin
to help them understand the characteristics, causes and
supports for young children with Downs Syndrome,
ADHD and Autism.
Yayasan Peduli Kemausian under the direction of
Wahuni Adhityawati (Program Coordinator ) and with
the help of the Annika Linden, welcomed Offerings for
its 2nd centered based collaboration, where 8 nonprofits
working with disabilities came together to share & learn.
Offerings Executive Director, Karen Kaplan & Ashley
Davis, Educational Specialist and service volunteer
facilitated case discussions on challenging children
The day-long workshop brought greater understanding
with special needs and also explored the use of key
on how to identify these children and support their
life skills (meal planning, purchasing, preparation and
learning differences. Participants suggested that there
eating) to focus on academic development. This was an
is a great need for further collaborations to expand the
amazing opportunity for Offerings to continue helping
educational level of teachers so they can better help
centers to build capacity to support children with
special needs children reach their true potential in
learning differences.
their classrooms.
Bogor, Java Families and Professionals & Offerings Come Together Finding
Solutions to Help Children with Autism
Offerings was invited by YKII, Indonesian Special Family Foundation, to Bogor, Java to work with over 50 professionals
working with or interested in working with children and adults with Autism. Executive Director, Karen Kaplan presented
a day long workshop on building capacity. Day two of the workshop focused on how parents and professionals could teach
special needs students lead heathy & safe lives. Approximately 50 participants engaged in discussions.
Offerings Local Happenings
“Hops 4 Hope” Offerings Spring
Fundraiser
Hops 4 Hope brought friends together to enjoy local
home crafted brews by Poplar, Euphemia, Gone Boating
and Artisan as well as Marin’s amazing Anchor Brewing,
Marin Brew Company and Lagunitas Brewing Company.
Each brew was paired with yummy tapas from Toast of
The Bay Area Catering. Desserts were provided by Sugar
Pie Bakery. Occidental, an Oakland based music group,
played jazz, classic funk and rock while guests enjoyed a
sunny Sunday afternoon eating, drinking and supporting
Offerings work locally and globally.
We are grateful to our sponsors: Via Diva Inc., Baci
Café & Wine Bar, Ill Fornio Corporate Offices, Lagunitas
Brewing Company, Mark & Patty Jackson, Darryl & Leslie
Kaplan, Marin Brew Co., NH2 Salon, Sunglass City, Sugar
Pie Bakery and Ollie Lagomarsino, Off The Wall Soccer
Don’t Miss the 6th Season of Local
OFFERINGS in the Bay Area
After an amazing 2013-2014 lecture series and Resource
Fair, Offerings heads into its 6th season of bringing
resources and information to the North Bay Area.
Dr. David Traver, Fellow of the American Academy
of Pediatrics will discuss Bio Medical approaches to
Autism. Board Certified Neurologic Music Therapist,
Ian F Wilkerson will present strategies for enriching
the lives of children and adults with special needs. Liz
McDonough, Marriage, family therapist and Drama
therapist will complete 2014 addressing ways to support
the social-emotional challenges of adolescence and
young adulthood.
Guests can register at www.globalofferings.org
& Rugby.
Offerings Local Up & Coming Events
Lecture Series
Resource Wellness Fair
9/24/2014
3/14/2015 – 8:30 to 2:30
Employing Bio-Medical Approaches to Autism:
Dr. David Traver MD
10/4/2014
Using Music to Enrich the Lives of Children with Autism
Ian F Wilkerson, Certified MusicTherapist
11/19/2014
Hunker Down & Press On: Navigating the SocialEmotional Terrain From adolescence to Young
Adulthood On the Spectrum
Liz McDonough, MFT
Save the Date Special Needs Wellness Fair
at Marin County Office of Education
San Rafael, CA