CPAD-OC (Chinese Parent Association for the Disabled – Orange County Chapter), formerly a division of CPAD, has established its own independent non-profit organization: AFADS (Asian Family Association for Disability Support). Effective July 1, 2025, AFADS will operate as a separate entity dedicated to supporting families with disabilities. For more information,...

向奉獻與愛心致敬：2025年雙親節慶祝大會 Los Angeles, CA – On a warm spring afternoon, the Joint Chinese University Alumni Association of Southern California (JCUAA-SC) hosted the 2025 Joint Parents’ Day Celebration (2025年雙親節慶祝大會). While this event has long recognized model mothers (模範母親), this year marks a historic moment as it honors model fathers (模範父親) for...

On May 17, CPAD partnered with Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC) to host a successful in-person Housing Fair that brought together families, individuals with special needs, and a wide range of housing service providers. The event featured presentations and informational booths from Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC), San...

The CPAD OC Chapter celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year with an amazing event filled with joy, culture, and talent! Both children and parents took the stage, showcasing their skills through music, dance, and performances. The energy and excitement made it a truly special celebration, bringing our community together to...

Our community came together for a heartwarming Lunar New Year celebration at CPAD, bringing parents, individuals with special needs, and friends together for a joyful start to 2025! The event was filled with laughter, music, and festive traditions. From energetic dancing and fun games to heartfelt karaoke performances, there was...

Congratulations to the winners of CPAD Chinese New Year greeting card art contest. First Prize Winner : Brian Shek Second Prize Winner: Mark Xu Happy Lunar New Year and awesome work to Brian Shek, Mark Xu and all the artists who participated!

On 7/20/2020, CPAD distributed over 150 CPAD families and volunteers PPE (Personal protective equipment) donated from SCDD (State Council on Developmental Disabilities.) The PPE consists face masks, hand sanitizer and face shield. CPAD received masks donated from Karen Chen, 世華南加, Dr. Hsiao-Fen Chen, 陳筱芬醫師 and Tommy Lee family. CPAD also donated...

Dear CPAD families and friends, In these past 6 months, we and all our families have had been surprised by the prolonged pandemic. We all have to make adjustments to new challenges and adapt to this new norm of life …. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, CPAD has stopped all...