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FREE Webinar: In-Home Supportive Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

November 29, 2016 by

You are invited to the next *FREE* webinar in the U.S.C. U.C.E.D.D. series:

In-Home Supportive Services (I.H.S.S.) for People with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities

Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00am PST

In this webinar, speaker Ibrahim “Bebo” Saab, Esq., Clients’ Rights Advocate with
the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA), will discuss:

– What In-Home Supportive Services is
– Who is eligible
– The kinds of services that are available
– Who can provide the services
– How to apply for IHSS

Join us! Tell your family, your friends, your clients, your colleagues.
Register at: http://www.uscucedd.org/upcoming-events

Sponsored by USC/Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles-
University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

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‘Miracle’ field planned for Petaluma

November 28, 2016 by

HANNAH BEAUSANG
ARGUS-COURIER STAFF | November 26, 2016

Liam Richardson is an ebullient and engaging 12-year-old who has big league dreams of hitting little league home runs in Petaluma.

Richardson, who has Down syndrome, might soon have the opportunity bring his athletic aspirations to fruition on an adaptable baseball diamond built at Lucchesi Park by a local group that’s part of a nationally recognized Miracle League nonprofit.

Backed by a group of Petaluma parents, athletes and business leaders who formed the Miracle League North Bay, the $2 million project would include a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that will measure 200 feet from home plate to outfield. The diamond will accommodate wheelchairs and other devices while minimizing injuries, breaking down barriers posed by dirt infields and natural grass that can make it difficult for those with disabilities to play on traditional fields.  Read more… 

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Join Us for NBRC’s Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

November 28, 2016 by

Join us for our annual holiday arts and crafts fair featuring work from programs and individuals served by NBRC.

Come by for a fun time of arts, crafts, music, and light refreshments.
Get your holiday shopping in early and support people served by NBRC and the arts!
Invite friends, family and anyone else to join in on the fun!

Friday, December 9 from 10am – 1pm

North Bay Regional Center
610 Airpark Road
Napa, CA 94558

 

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Ford steps up effort to hire people with autism

November 23, 2016 by

Ford Motor Co. plans next year to hire an additional 12 to 24 adults with autism, expanding a program with the Autism Alliance of Michigan that has more than 30 other local companies signed on. Read more…

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Public Comment Opens for Final Draft of California Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Blueprint

November 18, 2016 by

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), California Department of Education (CDE), and @California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) have entered into a new agreement consistent with the State’s “Employment First” policy and other laws to make employment in an integrated setting, at a competitive wage, for individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) its highest priority.

The California Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Blueprint is the combined effort of the CDE, DOR and DDS in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, including Disability Rights California (DRC) with leadership provided by the California Health and Human Services Agency. The purpose of the Blueprint is to increase opportunities for Californians with ID/DD to prepare for and participate in CIE.

The final draft California Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint is available at the CHHS website in English, Spanish, Chinese, Armenian, Russian, Vietnamese and Tagalog.

The public comment period for the draft Blueprint is now open and will close on December 30, 2016. Written comments and questions may be submitted to CaliforniaCIE@dor.ca.gov.

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How We’re Failing Parents Raising Kids With Special Needs

November 17, 2016 by

“When do you sleep, Liz?” I’m asking for the article, but I’m also concerned, frankly, about her long-term sleep deprivation. “I typically get two hours in a row, sometimes four, at night. Then I cat nap during the day.”

Read more…

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RFP for Community Placement Plan FY 2016-17

November 7, 2016 by

NBRC receives funds from the Department of Developmental Services to develop a Community Placement Plan (CPP). The goal of the FY 2016-2017 CPP is to enhance services in the community to support individuals who either want to move from a state developmental center, locked mental health facility, or out- of state residence into their home community or who are at risk for admission to an institutional setting.

Additionally, per the announcement of the 2018 closure of the Sonoma Developmental Center, NBRC is focused on developing resources for the SDC residing individuals moving into the community. NBRC will make every effort to collaborate with SDC, DDS, and the Regional Project to ensure a smooth transition to support both the residents, families, and SDC staff.

For questions, please contact Shawan Casborn Resource Development Supervisor at shawanc@nbrc.net or call 707- 256-1187.

NBRC and DDS reserves the right to withdraw this RFP and/or disqualify any proposal which does not adhere to the RFP guidelines.

Full version of NBRC’s FY 2016-17 Community Placement Plan RFP

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