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Presenting Our Work Of Art...
Community Gatepath has a wonderful Expressive Art Program that was created to give adults with developmental disabilities an avenue of communication through visual arts. Participants enrolled in this program have developed amazing works of art that have been shown at a local stores, such as Bay Homes and Linens on “B” Street in San Mateo and at Fairs, such as Festa Italiana.
A few of the participants in the art program have received another opportunity from the San Mateo Commission on Disabilities to showcase their wonderful talents. From October 1 - October 26 five pieces of artwork created by seven of our Adult Services participants will be displayed at Hillsdale Shopping Center (Former Mervyn’s Space - Inside Lower and Upper Levels). The art will then be transferred to San Mateo City Hall Atrium for an Artists’ Reception and Silent Auction on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
We encourage everyone to support our participants as they showcase their art at the above venues. If you are interested in attending the Artists’ Reception, tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Touch-a-Truck was a hit! Sign up to receive information on next year's Touch-a-Truck and other events.
Gatepath's 2008 Annual Report is here! Watch the video showcasing a comprehensive overview of our the agency in 2008.
SMCTV recently produced a program about autism (April is National Autism Awareness Month) and featured Community Gatepath.
Children Services is now accepting private pay for Speech, OT and PT. Schedule your appointment today.
Gatepath Celebrates Completion of its $5 Million Capital Campaign
Despite tough economy, nonprofit serving children with special needs, receives final gift to campaign.
January 9, 2009 - Community Gatepath, the largest non-profit serving children and adults with disabilities in San Mateo County, reached its $5 million dollar campaign goal, thanks to a memorial gift made by the Hillsborough Auxiliary to Community Gatepath, a volunteer group of local women who have been committed to helping people with disabilities for nearly 60 years.
Upcoming Events
Crisis and Opportunity: A Policy Forum About Early Intervention Services for Children with Special NeedsDate: Thursday
, October 22, 2009
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: JFCS Koret Family Resource Center, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto
“Crisis and Opportunity: A Policy Forum About Early Intervention Services for Children with Special Needs” is co-sponsored by the Palo Alto branch of the S.F.-based Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Center for Special Needs. Co-sponsors are Abilities United of Palo Alto, the Stanford University Center for Autism and Related Disorders and Community Gatepath of Burlingame.
Free and open to the public, the forum is intended for parents of children with special needs, those who work in related fields, policy experts and media professionals who cover public policy issues.
Speakers include Amy Weiss, director of JFCS’ Parent Place; Dr. Heidi Feldman, medical director of the behavior unit of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and professor at Stanford University School of Medicine; Lynda Steele, executive director of Abilities United; Janel Astor, director of children’s services at Abilities United; and Sheryl Young, executive director of Community Gatepath.
San Mateo Commission on Disabilities Artwork Showcase - Artists' Reception and Silent Auction
Date: October 26, 2009
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: San Mateo City Hall Atrium. Tickets for the reception are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
San Mateo Commission on Disabilities Artwork Showcase - Exhibit
Date: October1 to October 26, 2009
Location: Hillsdale Shopping Center (former Mervyn's space - inside lower and upper levels).
Autism Parent Support Group
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Niall P. McCarthy Center For Children and Families, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame CA 94010
Sponsored by the Family Resource Center, serving families in San Mateo County that include a child with special needs. Call 650-259-0189 to RSVP. Childcare is offered on a limited basis and must be confirmed at least 4 days in advance. A $5.00 donation for childcare is appreciated.
Hillsborough Auxiliary to Community Gatepath Resale Shop 2nd Annual Inside & Out Sale
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hillsborough Auxiliary Resale Shop, 875 Stanton Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
The Resale Shop is open one Saturday a year for this not-to-be-missed sale. Almost everything will be 50% off for one day only! Featuring antiques, furniture, china, decorative items and designer women’s clothing, come discover this hidden gem on the Peninsula.
Down Syndrome Parent Support Group
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Niall P. McCarthy Center for Children and Families, 1764 Marco Polo Way, Burlingame CA 94010
Sponsored by the Family Resource Center, serving families in San Mateo County that include a child with special needs. Call 650-259-0189 to RSVP. Childcare is offered on a limited basis and must be confirmed at least 4 days in advance. A $5.00 donation for childcare is appreciated.
Ongoing Events
Speech, Language and Emergent Literacy Classes
Location: 1764 Marco Polo Way in Burlingame
Classes for 2 year-olds
Children will sing, play, and combine language and communication skills through exploratory, imaginative and facilitated play, peer interaction, music and real life experiences. Speech-Language Pathologists will direct and structure these activities to maximize the children’s phonemic awareness, language concepts, verbal communication, and early literacy skills. Taught by distinguished Speech/Language Pathologists:Dr. Tricia Chambers and Katie J. Krabbenschmidt
Morning Classes
Date: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday between 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Taught by Dr. Tricia Chambers
Cost: $60 per class (6 class minimum)
Afternoon Classes
Date: Monday and Thursday between 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Taught by Katie J. Krabbenschmidt
Cost: $60 per class (6 class minimum)
Call 650.259.0185 for more information and to sign-up!
Support Group for Individuals with Brain Injury
Date: Fridays between 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Location: 875 Stanton Road in Burlingame
A weekly support group for adults who have sustained a brain injury. This facilitated group provides peer support, as well as information on community resources. For more information or to enroll in the group, contact: Susan Heartlight, LMFT (650) 595-0783. Click here to send an e-mail.
The Auxiliary Shop
Date: Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
Location: Under the blue awning at Community Gatepath, 875 Stanton Rd. Burlingame
Stop by for amazing shopping! The Hillsborough Auxiliary to Community Gatepath Resale Shop is filled with great buys including linens, fine china, silver, furniture, designer clothes and much more! Click here for details.
