Monthly Archives: November 2014

We Rock is in the news! Check out Curbed LA's recent article, "China's Skyscraper Lessons; Designing Inclusive Playgrounds." We're thrilled to be setting an example and being a part of a movement towards the design of inclusive playgrounds! Read More

Since the inception of Women Empowered, I have come across many women from all walks of life and a considerable number of female entrepreneurs. There's a thriving female entrepreneurial community here in Los Angeles and many have inspirational stories that are the driving force behind their businesses. One woman in particular who has recently inspired me is Dina Kimmel, Founder and CEO of We Rock the Spectrum. Dina's story was…

Check out the latest clip with our CEO and hear about the amazing non-profit she has started in honor of her daughter Sophia.

GLENDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- Deborah Portnoy and Michael Cohen have over 25 years between them working with special needs populations. Their 14-year-old son, Harry, is autistic, as well. So, they welcomed the opportunity to open We Rock The Spectrum Kids Gym, a so-called sensory gym that accommodates all children, but particularly those with special needs. "When we heard about this opportunity we jumped at the chance to create something that…

Dina Kimmel rocks, proving daily that this mother's love knows no bounds. When her daughter, Sophia, was born in 2004, everything went as planned. Sophia developed normally, was an early talker (at age 1) and interacted appropriately with children and adults. Dina and her husband, Tim, were easing into parenthood. In 2007, the Kimmels welcomed son Gabriel. Sophia was happy to be a big sister, and Dina and Tim were…

On April 29th, 2014 we had "The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony" at our WRTS Corporate Office at 18859 Ventura Blvd in Tarzana . This was a huge moment for our company. We had a representative from the Mayor's office, the Council members office, the Assembly office and the President of the Chamber attend with many other professionals and ambassadors of the chamber, as well as family and loved ones. Following the…

We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundation, we provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum.

Watch Dina Kimmel on Autism Live. Dina Kimmel from We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym, shares her mission to create a gym that meets the needs of kid's on the spectrum, after her son was diagnosed with Autism. For more information about We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gyms or to find out about franchise opportunities visit: www.wrtsfranchise.com. Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders…

Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday 9:00 am-7:00pm 5520 Crebs Ave.Tarzana, CA 91356 Phone: 818-708-0860 WRTS Tarzana is open on Weekends. Come on down and have some fun! Hope to see your lovely faces!

We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment to foster learning, exploration and safe sensory experiences. Through our nonprofit My Brother Rocks The Spectrum Foundaion, we provide social skills groups and activities for children across the spectrum. We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym provides children with a fun and motivational environment to help them in the areas of strength, movement, sensory processing,…