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    Check out two of the Sociology Classes for the Fall 2009 semester.   

                   They're UC and CSU approved.

Sociology 12--Marriage ad Family Life  (3 units) 

Married?  Plan to marry?  Have a family?  Planning to?

Working in the field already?  Plan to work as an MFT or Social Worker? 

Counselor?  In search of a good Instructor?

Dr. Rin Kahla has the experience in the field and brings her definite wisdom

and expertise to the classroom.  Enroll now!!

       This is a plus for all counselors (SASA members).

Sociology 19 -- Intro to the Social Services   (3 Units) 

This course studies the history and development of social work,

case work and community welfare organizations. 

There is a great demand for today's Social Worker.

This course covers careers in social work, job

opportunities and qualifications for the social services field.

Want the best Instructor possible?  Well, I cannot guarantee that, but I can

recommend one who probably is one of the best.

Dr. Rin Kahla.  Dr. Kahla teaches Sociology 01, 2, 12 and 19

East Los Angeles College only

Check out how Dr. Rin Kahla rates on myspace. 

She has an 'A' rating.  Go to My Space under our School

(ELAC) and rate Instructors.  Yep, go and get some of that payback.

Dr. K--Last Tue: $187 & $188; Thu: $196; Sat:  $110 & 125 (Dec 15th, 17th & 19th 2009)

SASA Bake Sales normally on Wednesdays, next to the Library, but due to construction,

these Bake Sales are subject to cancel or change.

            Lorrie Sonora and Angela Jerez at the SASA Bake Sale on Monday, October 8, 2007

SASA Meetings are Tuesday evenings from 6:30 'til 6:50 pm in Building E-3, Room 111-H. 

Our beloved founder, Dr. Carlton Blanton is the current Tuesday meeting Advisor.

Subject to change each semester.  If interested, contact the ASU Office for details.

                                                       Ever hear of Angelman's syndrome?

It is not very well known, but it strikes many youth.  Imagine missing a chromosome that prevents you from speaking

or walking?  Angelman's Syndrome does this.  In fact, some characteristics are drooling, love of water.  David Herrera Jr

has Angelman's Syndrome and he loves being in the tub.  He splashes around for hours.  It is the only way he can use

all his muscles voluntarily.  He cannot speak, so when he has a headache, he cannot tell us about it.  The problem with

this is those headaches are signs of an upcoming seizure.

He doesn't know how to talk, but he needs to learn to communicate somehow.  We are in the stages of learning sign

language, in hopes of learning how to communicate without voice.  He can grab our hand or arm when he wants some-

thing we are holding, and pull it toward him.  He knows how to communicate this way, so we are hoping sign would be

an easier method of communication between us.  He cannot use the restroom on his own, so he has to wear diapers. 

The motor skills are not present, so things go very slow.  His school has a specially equipped bike that David needs to

use.  The problem is there is only one of those bikes between many children.  David needs his own bike, just like most

of the children do.  The dilemma is the cost of the bike; $3,000 without insurance.  The positive note here is we are

asking for help.  We are requesting that you look into this particular case and consider donating for this worthy cause. 

Happy News: The quota has been met and little David Jr now has his bike!  We wish to thank everyone who donated and contributed for this worthy cause. 

He is given rides on the bike often.  Since he doesn't actually drive this tricycle on his own, his father must do the navigating himself, while David Jr is safely harnessed

to the seat.   Yes, unfortunately, David Jr. must use a seat/safety harness/belt to keep from falling off, but this is normal routine for any child with Angelman's Syndrome. 

Once again, thank you for assisting his family in the procurement of this expensive, specially equipped tricycle, made especially for special needs children.

ALSO: David Jr has been walking lately.  It may only be 5-6 steps at a time, but at least he has learned to do this much.

Do the research and see how devastating Angelman's Syndrome is and what it takes to treat.  Then, if you would like

to help, please contact us via Email, and we will pass the information to the child's parent, David Sr.  The only other

help he gets is from his Grandmother.  Between the two of them, taking care of David Jr is more than just babysitting. 

He has to be watched constantly.  He does know how to crawl.  He will go directly to the nearest water, but as long

as he gets special attention, as he does receive, he'll stay safe.  This is a lot of hard work, he is already 8 years old and