Transition to Adulthood can be overwhelming but also exciting for your young adult (and you).
Join Matrix in Suisun and learn about Independent Living Services, including how you can get ILS in your home with culturally appropriate services and an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) in your language. Click here to register.
What Are Independent Living Services (ILS)?
Self-Determination & Financial Management
Financial Management Services help participants manage their individual budgets by paying bills and managing the payroll for support workers. Join Joe Hernandez from Premier Healthcare Service for this important presentation in Vallejo. Click here for more information.
Self Determination Program – Financial Management Services Presentation
Tuesday, September 13th
Financial Management Services help participates manage their individual budgets by paying bills and management the payroll for support workers. see Flyer here : FMS_Training_Flyer
Public Meeting Notice re: Ethnic Disparity Purchase of Service Data
Public Meeting Notice
Reducing Purchase of Service Disparities
The Department of Developmental Services will hold four public meetings to consult with stakeholders, including consumers and families, advocates, providers, and protection/advocacy agencies, to review purchase of service data and develop recommendations to help reduce disparities. Discussion areas will include identifying cultural barriers and challenges in obtaining regional center services and the areas that need clarification for people to understand the service delivery system, as well as, plans and recommendations to promote equity and reduce disparities in the purchase of services.
Networking Opportunity for Parents of African American Children with a Disability
UC Davis Mind Institute is hosting a social network opportunity for parents and caregivers of African American children with disabilities. More information here: CEDD flyer
Free Family Counseling Services
Since 2013, USC Telehealth has partnered with CA regional centers and SELPAs and donated nearly $500K in free professional counseling and supportive services for adults and caregivers that have a family member with special needs dealing with the unique challenges that they face such as frustration, grief over diagnosis, stress on marriages, sibling children and more. This program is still going strong. Why not share with your families now? Read more here or contact your NBRC Service Coordinator.
Assistive Technology Loans
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers is excited to announce the launch of a new program that may be able to help.
FreedomTech Financial Loan Program provides low interest loans to Californians to purchase assistive technology. Loans from $500 to $15,000 can be used to purchase any eligible device, item, or product that makes life easier for a person living with a disability or with age-related limitations. Wheelchairs, hearing aids, ramps, vision aids, and computers are just a few examples. Read more.