This summer, the pool at ADHC Winnetka was able to open for the first time in four years! We were not able to use the pool during the pandemic, and on the other side of it, finding a lifeguard who understands the unique needs of our clients was challenging. Enter Stephanie Salto! Stephanie has...

July is Disability Pride Month! In honor of Disability Pride, we spoke with a Valley Village family member to learn more about her experiences with Valley Village and what pride means to her! Janet Greer has been involved with Valley Village since the 1970s and she was happy to chat with us.

The Valley Village logo is a rainbow, and with the help of monthly recurring donors, we can find a pot of gold at the end of it!

We are so excited to launch Valley Village's brand new monthly giving opportunity - our Pot Of Gold Club! When you sign up as a monthly recurring donor...

Lee Atkinson, a local junior at Calabasas High School, is planning to build a sensory wall at Valley Village’s Winnetka day program as part of his Eagle Scout Project! He learned about Valley Village and our work from his long-time friend and fellow Eagle Scout, Ben Shanks. Not only has Ben...

Did you know that March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM)? Beginning with International Wheelchair Day on March 1st, DDAM includes other recognition days, such as World Down syndrome Day on the 21st and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on the 25th. The theme of this year’s World...

Make a resolution to volunteer!

We’re several weeks into 2023, which means it’s a great time to check in on those New Year’s resolutions. If you haven’t made one yet, we’ve got a great suggestion for you – spend some time volunteering with...

One of our highest priorities at Valley Village is taking a person-centered approach to care. We believe in getting to know our clients personally so that we can understand their goals, priorities, and, of course, interests. We tailor activities and outings to assist our clients in maintaining...

Say hello, and please give a warm Valley Village welcome to Valley Village's newest instructor, Bryan Justo Espinal Acosta! Bryan began working at Valley Village in August 2022 as our new day program Photography Teacher. We sat down with him to find out what he's excited about in his new role...

Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? The first Disability Pride Day event was held in Boston in 1990 to celebrate the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th. Since then, events across the country celebrate the landmark legislation every July! Disability...

Last month, we treated Valley Village residents and program participants to a weekend car show. George Urizar, a friend of Valley Village from New York Life, wanted to do something special for our clients, and with the help of his car group, we put on a fun Saturday morning outing! Clients had...