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New DDS Provider Directory launched on October 29, 2024!

November 6, 2024 by

On October 29, 2024, DDS’s Provider Directory launched. Its full capabilities will be released in phases. In the first phase, service providers and designated regional center representatives will be invited to create an account and collaborate to ensure accurate provider information is in the system. DDS will offer incentive payments to service providers through the Quality Incentive Program(QIP). Support, including on-demand training, is available now at www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/provider-directory/.

Questions? Email providerdirectory@dds.ca.gov.

Filed Under: Featured, In The News

National Core Indicators Meeting 11/6/24 at 6 p.m.

September 12, 2024 by

Please join North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) at our Board of Director’s meeting, on November 6, 2024 at 6 p.m. for a presentation on the National Core Indicator (NCI) Survey.  These surveys give individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families the opportunity to voluntarily and confidentially participate in surveys to share their experiences on access to and use of regional center and community services.

  • Survey responses help California learn how it is doing compared to other states.
  • Survey responses help the regional centers see what they are doing well and what they can improve on.
  • Share your input on the results of the survey for changes NBRC can make

For more information on the NCI Survey please visit:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/nci/

Meeting details

When: November 6, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom or in person at North Bay Regional Center 610 Airpark Rd, Napa, CA 94558

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709687840?pwd=QjlIcTc0dzBBNXA2OEpLanVjOFltUT09

Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840

Passcode: 912329

If Connecting via Phone: 1-669-900-6833

Languages: Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available

Filed Under: Events, General

Fiscal Year 24/25 Service Development Priorities

August 20, 2024 by

NBRC’s Priorities for Service Development Fiscal Year 24/25

A Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) is developed by each regional center in California with stakeholder input. This plan will be used to develop new resources for individuals with developmental disabilities living in the community.

NBRC gathered stakeholder input via survey and needs assessments to determined the below DRAFT local priorities for the development of NBRC’s Community Resource Development Plan:

  • Paid Employment opportunities
  • Dementia Services
  • Affordable Housing
  • Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Intense Behavioral Services
  • Socialization and Training Programs
  • Speech Therapy
  • Nursing
  • Paid Internships
  • Residential options for individuals with intense needs

NBRC will submit its 2024-25 fiscal year Community Resource Development Plan to the Department of Developmental Services by September 3, 2024.  Once the plan is approved by the Department of Developmental Services, NBRC will publish Requests for Proposals asking service providers to develop new services to meet these priorities

Filed Under: In The News

05/01/24 Public Meeting: Provide Input on NBRC’s Performance Plans

April 5, 2024 by

We want to hear from you!

Please Join NBRC on May 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to give input on NBRC’s Performance Plan, as well as to provide feedback on NBRC’s previous plan objectives and outcomes.

The NBRC Performance Plan measures NBRC’s ongoing performance on desired statewide outcomes, and compares North Bay Regional Center’s performance with the statewide average for all 21 regional centers in California. These desired outcomes reflect the state’s public policy direction for developmental services in the community.

We continue to fulfill planned activities, with the intent of improving outcomes as directed by individuals and families served, community members, Board of Directors, and NBRC employees.

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Time:  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: In Person or via Zoom

In Person: Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Dr., Fairfield CA 94534

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709687840?pwd=QjlIcTc0dzBBNXA2OEpLanVjOFltUT09

Meeting ID: 897 0968 7840

Passcode: 912329

If you have additional input before or after this meeting, please feel free to email:  services@nbrc.net

 

Filed Under: Events

New DDS Provider Directory launching in Spring/Summer 2024!

April 4, 2024 by

In Spring/Summer 2024, DDS is launching an online Provider Directory. Its full capabilities will be released in phases.  In the first phase, service provider owners and designated regional center representatives will be invited to create an account and collaborate to ensure accurate provider information is in the system.  Support, including on-demand training, will be available soon.

Questions? Email us at providerdirectory@dds.ca.gov or visit us online at https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/provider-directory/.

Filed Under: General

NCI Survey Presentation 03/06/24 at 6:00 p.m.

February 1, 2024 by

Please join North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) at our Board of Director’s meeting, on March 6, 2024 at 6 p.m. for a presentation on the National Core Indicator (NCI) Survey.  These surveys give individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families the opportunity to voluntarily and confidentially participate in surveys to share their experiences on access to and use of regional center and community services.

  • Survey responses help California learn how it is doing compared to other states.
  • Survey responses help the regional centers see what they are doing well and what they can improve on.

For more information on the NCI Survey please visit:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/nci/

Meeting details

When: March 6, 2024

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom or in person at Solano County Special Education 5100 Business Center Dr, Fairfield, CA 94534

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709687840?pwd=QjlIcTc0dzBBNXA2OEpLanVjOFltUT09

Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840

Passcode: 912329

If Connecting via Phone: 1-669-900-6833

Languages: Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available

 

 

Filed Under: Events, General

Service Needs Survey/Encuesta de Necesidades de Servicio

October 10, 2023 by
NBRC is currently developing our annual Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) that is approved by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). This plan provides start-up funding to develop new programs, for individuals served by NBRC.  NBRC needs your input into what services are needed and what priorities our plan should include. This survey also informs NBRC’s Resource Development Department about what additional services need to be developed outside of the CRDP Plan.
Please take a few minutes to answer the survey questions. NRBC’s service priorities will be posted on our website in early October 2023.

 

El Centro Regional del Norte de la Bahia (NBRC) está desarrollando un Plan de Recursos Comunitarios para la aprobación por el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (DDS). Este plan proporcionará financiación inicial para nuevos programas necesarios en los condados de Napa, Solano y Sonoma. NBRC necesita su opinión sobre qué servicios se necesitan y qué prioridades debe tener nuestro plan. Tómese unos minutos para responder las preguntas de nuestra encuesta. El plan de NBRC se publicará en nuestro sitio web para obtener más comentarios, antes de enviarlo al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (DDS).

Profavor, tómese unos minutos para completar la encuesta.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CJVGDCS

Filed Under: In The News
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