by codiepie | Mar 22, 2023 | Breaking Barriers Blog
Adults with developmental disabilities don’t have it easy. But far too often in our society, this leads to people writing them off as helpless. Thankfully, a Los Angeles-area non-profit corporation is devoting themselves to helping developmentally disabled adults live...
by codiepie | Feb 6, 2023 | Breaking Barriers Blog
The Breaking Barriers Valentine’s Day Comedy Show is the perfect night out for anyone looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend Valentine’s Day. With a lineup of top comedians from Comedy Central, Netflix, HULU, and Amazon, including Stoner Rob, Joe...
by codiepie | Jul 12, 2022 | Breaking Barriers Blog
Thanks to Breaking Barriers I have become a better adult in many different ways. The amount of support and encouragement that this program offers has been helpful in my life. I have learned many new techniques that I can use for day to day living. Breaking Barriers...
by codiepie | Feb 8, 2021 | Breaking Barriers Blog
I want to talk about abilities. We all have them, some good and some bad. Some we take for granted, some are hidden from us. Some abilities are abundant and clear. Are we using our abilities or wasting them? Let’s use a simple example : Do you have the ability to make...
by codiepie | Oct 12, 2020 | Breaking Barriers Blog
My name is Adriana and I am a client at the Westside Regional Center, I am also a part of the Self Advocacy group. I have attended several different programs throughout the years at the Regional Center. Some programs I felt I was treated unfairly; others did...
by codiepie | Jul 17, 2020 | Breaking Barriers Blog
There has to be a better way…. I have been in Social Services since I was 18. I started out as a Direct Support Professional right out of high school. I left and tried other things but always came back to it. I realized I had a passion for my work and made a...