Be an Advocate!
All of us who support people with disabilities are in some way advocates for them. It is this role that allows us to exercise and promote the philosophy and values of The Big Wave Project. As a supportive group of people, we should all work to relate to the individuals in a way that assists […]
BW Affords Opportunity for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
An emphasis on human dignity and a conviction that each person is unique and capable of growth is the key to effective developmental disabilities programs. The Big Wave Project helps better ensure that individuals with disabilities are afforded every opportunity by… 1. Encouraging individuals to exercise an increased amount of control and choice in their […]
End of the Year Donation
Happy holidays! The end of 2012 is fastly approaching! Please consider making a donation to The Big Wave Project before December 31st, 2012. Thank you for all your continued support.
“Experts brace for wave of autistic adults” from SF Chronicle
Article copied from: http://www.sfgate.com/health/article/Experts-brace-for-wave-of-autistic-adults-3921071.php October 6th, 2012. Saturday Oct 06, 2012 9:38 AM PT Experts brace for wave of autistic adults Erin Allday Published 11:05 p.m., Thursday, October 4, 2012 Guido Abenes, 25, who is autistic yet making it on his own, heads into Peet’s Coffee on Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley. “I’m resourceful,” he says. Photo: Liz […]
California Coastal Commission Decision and Our Response
A live/work community that fosters independence for adults with developmental disabilities September 5, 2012 Re: California Coastal Commission Decision and Our Response Dear Supporters: On August 8th the Commission issued its decision to kill our project. To reach its decision the Commissioners ignored the six year County […]