Come join the Association of Regional Center Agencies for their next webinar on Housing Advocacy on Thursday December 7th at 2pm-3pm! Topics of discussion include the need for affordable housing for individuals served by the regional center and how they can advocate for more. Registration for this event is required. Please visit the following link to register: https://bit.ly/arca-housing
Your input is needed! Special Care Services is hosting a Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference in April 2024. This 2-day conference is geared toward healthcare, developmental providers, caregivers, and families of individuals with special needs. To ensure their sessions and resources are focused on best practices and current research, please take a brief, 5-minute survey and complete by November 17th by visiting the following link:
Save-the-Date for our next Annual Arts & Crafts Fair to be held at our Napa office! Our Arts & Crafts Fair is an opportunity for our clients to showcase their creativity, to meet our vendors & staff, and to enjoy the holidays in support of the individuals we serve! We look forward to seeing you there!
The Next Board Meeting is on November 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm at NBRC’s Napa Office or via Zoom.
610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA 94558
Please click the link below to join the Zoom Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709687840?pwd=QjlIcTc0dzBBNXA2OEpLanVjOFltUT09
Or Telephone: 1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840
Password: 912329
Please contact (707) 256-1224 for information or accommodations. Spanish & American Sign Language translation services are provided.
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American Sign Language Interpretation Available
Beginning September 1, 2023, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) may receive up to two $625 (before taxes) stipends when they complete online training courses approved by the Department of Developmental Services available in the ARCA Learning Center. The DSP Training Stipend Program runs through June 30, 2024, and all courses must be completed by that date.
Below please find NBRC’s process for vendors and DSP staff to access this new program, including information on who qualifies for this program.
Additional information can be found at www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/workforce-initiatives/ select DSP Training Stipend.
For questions regarding this program, please reach out to dspworkforce@nbrc.net
American Canyon’s Fire Protection District is hosting an Open House on Saturday October 7th from 10am-1pm at 911 Donaldson Way E, American Canyon. To kick off Fire Prevention Week, the first hour will be dedicated to members of the community who are sensitive to lights and sirens. Everyone is welcome to stay longer to enjoy goats, watch any of their demonstrations, or just chat with the firefighters!
Ghostly greetings to our NBRC community!
It’s time to get your ghoul on! NBRC is brewing up our first-ever Trunk-or-Treat, and it’s creeping up fast. So, listen up and mark your calendars for October 31st from 4-6 pm. Hop on your broomsticks and fly on down for a wicked time with chilling games and a whole lot of candy! All the devilish details are just a cackle away!
We will be hosting this Trunk-or-Treat in Solano County with the intention of alternating counties for future years. Though this event will be hosted in Solano County, our NBRC community from all counties are welcome.
If you are interested in hosting a trunk at this event, please complete this form.
We can’t wait to see you there, happy haunting!
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) represents the autonomous regional centers objective to support and advance the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. To learn about important legislative updates and current initiatives.
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