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Commendations to Dr. Nora Baladerian and The Culver City Neighborhood Girl Scouts for their contributions to the Culver City Disabled Community.
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C O M M E N D A T I O N
Dr. Nora J. Baladerian
WHEREAS, Dr. Nora Baladerian, a clinical and forensic psychologist living in Culver City since 1979, has turned her
passion for helping people into a lifetime mission of being a voice for people who are disabled; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Baladerian founded and continues to coordinate annual conventions with the 10
th
National/ 3
rd
International
Conference on Abuse of Children and Adults with Disabilities held this past year continuing to be the only such conference of its kind
in the world; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Baladerian‘s numerous positions of involvement include serving as the Director of the Child Abuse and
Neglect Disability Outreach Project; Dean of Faculty for the First Online Professional Conference on Abuse and Disability; Director
of the Counseling Center of West Los Angeles, providing psychotherapy for crime victims with disabilities; Founder of Mental Health
Consultants which provides on site training to law enforcement, child abuse, domestic violence, victim advocacy and Adult Protective
Services, all as applicable to persons with disabilities; is the disability representative to the Children’s Justice Act Task Force; and
serves as a member of the Violence Against Women Act Task Force representing individuals with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Baladerian led a development team in the writing of a First Responder’s Curriculum on Responding to Child
Abuse Calls Involving Children with Disabilities; created a training film for law enforcement agencies with approval from the U.S.
Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime anticipated; and conducts training programs to aid community, state and national
agencies dealing with violence and persons with disabilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Culver City, California hereby commends Dr
Nora Baladerian for her selfless commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities who have suffered abuse, and for her
remarkable achievements in educating other professionals.
Dated this 24th day of October, 2005.
Albert Vera – Mayor
Gary Silbiger – Vice Mayor Carol Gross – Councilmember
Alan Corlin - Councilmember Steven J. Rose – Councilmember
C O M M E N D A T I O N
CULVER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD GIRL SCOUTS
WHEREAS, the Culver City Neighborhood Girl Scouts have recognized the needs and desires of persons who are physically
and/or mentally challenged to participate in and fully enjoy community life; and
WHEREAS, dedicated and caring Girl Scout leaders and girls in their troops have enthusiastically participated in numerous
community activities , including the Annual Relay for Life, Challenger Little League for children with disabilities, Uncle Syd’s
Annual BBQ for Adults with Disabilities , the Annual Westside Special Olympics and Culver City’s Annual Carnival for children
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the training and experience in understanding the needs and abilities of individuals with disabilities led to a
Disability Awareness event hosted by these young ladies and was attended by over 125 younger Girl Scouts and Daisy Scouts in our
community.
WHEREAS, the training and experience in understanding the needs and abilities of individuals with disabilities led to a
Disability Awareness event hosted by these outstanding young ladies and attended by over 125 younger Girl Scouts and Daisy Scouts
in our community, fostering understanding as well as compassion for those who have special needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Culver City hereby commends the Culver
City Neighborhood Girl Scouts for the outstanding example they have set in supporting and welcoming individuals with disabilities in
our community and equally commends their leaders who give up their time and effort to provide our young people with
encouragement and opportunities for developing leadership roles in our community.
Dated this 24th day of October, 2005.
Albert Vera – Mayor
Gary Silbiger –Vice-Mayor Carol A. Gross - Councilmember
Alan Corlin - Councilmember Steven J. Rose - Councilmember