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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and this year’s theme is America’s Recovery Powered by Inclusion!#NDEAM
Our community remains resilient, and we continue to witness the many contributions from the workforce we support. Businesses have faced many setbacks since last year and one of significant magnitude is staff shortages across various sectors. Our goal remains to strengthen our relationships with local businesses and connect them with the untapped workforce composed of individuals served by NBRC. We continue to collaborate with our vendors and community partners to promote inclusive hiring practices by our local businesses to help them identify the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
We had an awesome day at our Backpack & School Supplies Event! Over 50 backpacks were given away! Wishing all the students an amazing school year!
Dear NBRC clients and families,
As of March 15, regional center clients who are 16 or older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. NBRC mailed letters to all clients 16-64 that live independently or with their family to confirm eligibility for the vaccination. Please note that appointments may be limited based on available supply.
Vaccination information, as well as updated COVID-19 information, is available at https://nbrc.net/faqs/covid-19-information-and-resources/. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact your service coordinator or NBRC’s mainline (707) 256-1100.
Estimados clientes y familias de NBRC:
A partir del 15 de marzo, los clientes del centro regional que tengan 16 años o más son elegibles para recibir la vacuna COVID-19. NBRC mando cartas por correo a todos los clientes 16-64 que viven independientemente o con su familia para confirmar elegibilidad para la vacuna. Tenga en cuenta que las citas pueden estar limitadas según el suministro disponible.
La información sobre vacunas, así como la información actualizada sobre COVID-19, está disponible en https://nbrc.net/faqs/covid-19-information-and-resources/. Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea información adicional, comuníquese con su coordinador de servicios o a la línea principal de NBRC (707) 256-1100.
Sincerely,
Deanna Mobley, Director of Intake and Clinical Services
Artwork by artist Eileen Schofield
In 1987, Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.”
Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), the National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN), and others work together in a campaign that seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well as awareness to the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in the communities in which they live.
This is a great way to help change the way the world defines and views disability in order to:
NACDD is encouraging the public to share stories, photos, videos, and resources about topics such as education, employment and community living on social media throughout the month of March – using the hashtag #DDawareness2021. The NACDD wants to showcase the work being done to celebrate and improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.
More about the featured artwork for this year’s #DDawareness2021 campaign: Art Enables is a nonprofit organization that helps artists with disabilities create and sell their artwork, such as the artwork pictured above. With only 20% of people with disabilities in the workforce, this program helps contribute to that by providing a studio for people with disabilities to make art, as well as career and vocational training to market and sell their artwork. These artists are able to socialize, express themselves creatively, and earn income to increase their independence and build careers.
Take a look at what the program provides for the IDD community!
https://art-enables.org/about/programs/
Hear some testimonies from artists and staff that work at Art Enables.
Meet the artists and check out their artwork!
https://art-enables.org/artists/
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.
Click below for information and tools related to health and safety for self-advocates, direct support professionals, and vendors or providers.
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