IEP Basics Parent Training Provided by MATRIX

MATRIX Parent Network is hosting a parent training on IEP Basics Friday, September 23rd, 10-12.

Location: Sonoma County Office of Education, 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa

Join Matrix to learn important information about your child’s IEP.

For additional information, please click here

 

 

 

 

NBRC Seeks Public Comment for 2017 Performance Plan

Public Meeting to Review 2017 Performance Plan

Wednesday, September 7, 2016
5-7pm
Board Room
North Bay Regional Center
610 Airpark Way
Napa, CA 94558

The NBRC Performance Plan measures our 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.

You are invited to hear a presentation of our proposed plan and provide your input. We will present the plan and listen to your comments during the Public Meeting of the NBRC Board of Directors on September 7, 2016.

For more information, please see: Perf Contract announcement

RFP Technical Briefings at NBRC

North Bay Regional Center is excited to announce the 2016/2017 Request for Proposal (RFP) Technical Briefing Meetings at our two locations!

Please see more information here RFP technical assistance

11th Annual DSLC Tech Expo Coming!

Come check out 50+ exhibitors with their latest technology devices, vehicles, etc….for health care professionals, caregivers, educators, or anyone dealing with a personal disability. See flyer here for more information: tech expo

DDS Requesting Feedback Regarding Challenges in Regional Center Purchase of Service

If you or someone you know would like to provide the Department of Developmental Services with direct feedback on challenges in obtaining regional center services, Purchase of Services (POS)…..
Nancy Bargmann, Director of DDS, has encouraged people to give input to DDS at www.surveymonkey.com/r/dds-pos.

New Rules Designed To Curtail Subminimum Wage Employment

New federal rules are taking effect that will impose strict limits on people with disabilities being paid less than minimum wage. For the first time, young people with disabilities must satisfy a series of requirements before they can earn what’s known as subminimum wage.

What’s more, those who already work for less than the minimum must regularly be provided opportunities to explore other career options. Read more.

What happens to developmentally disabled as parents age, die?

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Ever since she was 4, when a caregiver force-fed her with a spoon, Caroline Munro has not let anyone feed her but her mother.  The 22-year-old has cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. She doesn’t speak and functions at a preschool level. Her mother, Beth Munro, feeds her with a fork or her hand.

As Beth ages — she’ll be 68 in October — she wonders who will care for Caroline when she’s no longer around. Read more.