Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th. Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. Wishing you a Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we celebrate the importance of natives to America!
American Canyon’s Fire Protection District is hosting an Open House on Saturday October 7th from 10am-1pm at 911 Donaldson Way E, American Canyon. To kick off Fire Prevention Week, the first hour will be dedicated to members of the community who are sensitive to lights and sirens. Everyone is welcome to stay longer to enjoy goats, watch any of their demonstrations, or just chat with the firefighters!
This week we celebrate the amazing Direct Support Professionals for their selfless and inspirational work! The role of a DSP goes beyond caregiving and focuses on supporting people with disabilities to fully participate in their communities, live in integrated settings, and seek competitive integrated employment! Cheers to the workers who are at the heart of everything we do!
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North Bay Regional Center offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4th and will reopen on Tuesday September 5th. Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day weekend!
Attention self-advocates and family advocates of the developmentally disabled community!
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) is seeking to create policymakers for the developmental services system by offering you a free training opportunity!
North Bay Regional Center needs 4 volunteers who desire to gain more in-depth knowledge of the California developmental services system and are interested in becoming an effective policymaking partner in society!
Application deadline is Sunday March 17th!
Partners in Policymaking Project
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) and its member agencies have an opportunity to bring together self-advocates and family advocates to break down barriers to full participation in their community and ensure people served by regional centers can become leaders in society.
DDS will be hosting several important conversations that will culminate in a Master Plan for the future of developmental services in California.
Each regional center will identify 6 volunteers to join either an English-Speaking Cohort or a Spanish Speaking Cohort of advocates to learn the foundations of the developmental community system using the Minnesota Governor’s Council online training program based on Partners in Policymaking.
Orientation for the program begins on March 18th, the first class will be held on April 1st, with the final session ending on June 16th.
Please note that the dates on the application and agreement are incorrect as ARCA has decided to keep the registration process open.
Coursework for the program includes online self-directed course work, Zoom meetings with breakout discussions focused on the coursework, and a conference style in-person session.
This training program leverages the extensive content of Partners. The conference style final session includes content experts and thought leaders from developmental services across the country. In the end the participants will:
What’s the Commitment of Time for the Partners?
To apply, please complete the Policy Making Application and Agreement (below) and send the documents to the following contacts:
Online Applications
English: https://forms.office.com/r/SRpGE3jBAM
Spanish: https://forms.office.com/r/ja09e6EZCH
Coordinator Contacts
English Applicants:
Patty Moore pjmooreconsultingsb@gmail.com
Spanish Applicants:
Gaby Lopez gablop0527@gmail.com
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.
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