NBRC Executive Director’s Statement to Board of Directors – June 3^rd, 2020

It’s important to acknowledge that our community, and our country, are in turmoil right now.  We’ve all seen the news around the protests and calls for action centered on police brutality.  Many in our community, especially our Black and African American community members, are experiencing extreme forms of trauma on a repeated basis.  Many people are mentally and spiritually exhausted and justifiably very angry.

NBRC has been, and continues to be, committed to cultural competency.  As such, we value diversity and equity and strongly condemn any form of racism or discrimination.  Our hearts go out to all those in pain during this extremely challenging time.  We stand in solidarity with those standing for justice.

I spoke with a very smart, courageous member of our staff yesterday.  She reminded me that “when things get messy” it’s especially important for leaders to speak.  She also reminded me of an important quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. “Our lives begin to end when we become silent about things that matter.”

I know that my words today will not solve anything but NBRC will not be silent.

Sincerely,

Gabriel Rogin, Executive Director

3/20/2020

Hello NBRC vendors,

Providers of the below identified service codes are required to complete an HCBS self-assessment. The original deadline for completion was 3/31/20.

Given the current circumstances, DDS has extended the due date for HCBS self-assessments to June 30, 2020.

DDS Directive on Requirements Waived due to COVID-19 and Additional Guidance 3-18-20

Residential: 096, 113, 904, 905, 910, 915, 920

Day Programs: 028, 055, 063, 475, 505, 510, 515, 855

Employment Programs: 950, 954

If a representative from your agency has not already received an email with login information, please go to the self-assessment website using the link below, and click on “Need an account”. This will allow your agency to register and access the required self-assessment.

https://www.evoconscreening.com/dds/vendors/login.php

Please reach out to me directly with any questions.

Thank you!

Ashley

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Ashley McConnell

Federal Revenue Programs Supervisor

North Bay Regional Center

610 Airpark Rd. Napa, Ca. 94558

Direct: (707) 256-1294

http://nbrc.net/

3/20/2020

Dear service providers,

Thanks a million to the programs who have stepped up with supplies to donate- you rock!!!  Thanks, also, to those who are reaching out when supplies are running short!

I’ll add a plea for other volunteers to donate supplies, if you are going to be funded through this crisis and have no need of them, whether at your office or facility.  If you have shipments scheduled, please keep the supplies coming rather than canceling the order, if you can afford it.

Can I ask a favor of everyone, to speed up the process of making connections between you?  Please email me (don’t call) me the following info:

Homes running short:

1. What is needed, in what quantity for a week

2. Include sizes for anything that has a size, and any specifics such as allergy needs, etc.

3. Contact name and info

4. Address

5. Name of someone who has availability for doing a pick-up (if any) and time frame

Programs with supplies to donate:

1. What you have available

2. Include sizes and amounts

3. Contact name and info

4. Address

5. Name of someone who has availability to deliver (if any) and time frame

Please send updates if availability of supplies changes.  For example, if you are lucky enough to receive a shipment and then have additional supplies to share!

With deep appreciation of our supportive community,

Maura

mauram@nbrc.net

Maura McDonough, M.A.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

North Bay Regional Center

707-256-1209

Send SIRs to: SIR@nbrc.net

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Please refer to the recommendations of the CA Department of Public Health and the CDC for the latest guidelines: