Imagine is dedicated to helping community members have access where they otherwise might not, so we created a Resource Library to ensure this goal. Filled with things like books about living with disabilities, adaptive equipment (to use or to just test out before making a purchase), and DVDs. Check out is simple and can be done Monday through Friday 8a-4p at our offices at 1395 41st Ave., Suite A.

Featured Item: Weighted Blanket – perfect for these chilly Winter nights!

Weighted blankets are often used as part of sensory integration therapy to provide proprioceptive feedback and a calming effect. Many people with Autism and other disabilities find these blankets very helpful in clearing their mind and calming them down.

Weighted blankets are often made from high grade plastic beads for durability and comfort

Our resource library was built on donations from community members like you. Think you have something that others would enjoy to check out? Donations are tax deductible and will go towards our mission of empowering people with disabilities through service and advocacy.

Why wait? Come see what the Resource Library can do for you today!

What: Imagine All-Staff Meeting

When: February 22 from 3:00p to 5:00p

Where: Community Foundation, 7807 Soqeul Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 (click for google map)

Who: All Imagine employees

Our training this quarter will be “Habits: How We Form and Change Them”, presented by the facilitator team. We’ll also get a chance to hear some updates about upcoming events, our resource library, and the economic state of affairs in California and how it impacts our work. As always, this meeting is mandatory for all Imagine employees, make sure to plan ahead with your team and lead staffer so that all shifts are covered. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Swanton Berry Farms has generously offered to donate 10% of their proceeds on February 11th, 2012 to Imagine.

Nestled just 10 miles out of Santa Cruz on scenic Highway 1, Swanton Berry Farms is easy to get to and well worth the drive.
Stock up on jam, buy some berries, or find a gift for your loved one just in time for Valentine’s Day and help Imagine at the same time!

It’s our way of wishing you “Happy Valentine’s”–see you there!

Thank you all for joining us at our wreath making party!! What amazing works of art you all created!! I will post more pictures soon, or feel free to visit us on facebook to see the entire album!

To learn more about these devastating cuts and what you can do to help preserve essential services, please visit California Disability Community Action Network.

Our mission is to empower people with developmental disabilities through service and advocacy. Imagine is a non-profit 501C3 organization providing Supported Living and Home and Community Based Waiver services to adults with developmental and other disabilities living in Santa Cruz County. We also have a Resource Lending Library full of assistive products, communication devices and informational materials to share with the greater community! We are actively raising money to help secure our services in addition to continuing our outreach and advocacy efforts. Can you help us today with a donation?

Imagine’s Resource Lending Library is thrilled to now offer free tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for individuals diagnosed with a disability living in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey Counties.

To get more information or to request tickets, please contact Julie Rienhardt at julie@imaginesls.org or (831) 464-8355 ext. 1. If you wish, please print and post this flier for others to see!

Do you want to learn more about Imagine? Please take a look at our 2010 Annual Report!