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NBRC Events 2026
January 27, 2026 by
Mark your calendars! 
As we step into the new year, we are delighted to unveil our outreach events for 2026! To keep our community informed, we have arranged our events to take place seasonally, on a quarterly basis. This year will mark the 3rd and 4th annual celebrations of some of our events, an amazing milestone for NBRC and our community! We are eager to celebrate and honor various cultural months and festivities with you all.
Office Closure MLK Day-Monday January 19, 2026
January 17, 2026 by
In observance of Martin Luther King Day (MLK), our offices will be closed on Monday January 19, 2026.
Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. Today, we honor his legacy of building a more just and inclusive future. Have a Happy MLK Day!
New Easy-to-Understand Resource for Clients & Families
January 13, 2026 by
Are you new to the regional center services system and overwhelmed with information?
We’re pleased to share that California regional centers have launched a new website featuring the Lanterman & Friends video series. This series offers short, easy-to-understand videos designed to help our community better navigate the developmental services system. Topics include an overview of California regional centers, Individual Program Plans, HCBS Final Rule, and soon to come, the Person-Centered thinking process! Plus, more!
Even better, the videos are available in 21 languages, making them accessible to a broad and diverse audience.
Visit https://lantermanandfriends.org/ to explore the videos, and please feel free to share this resource with clients, family members, and service providers. 😊
Here is a video explaining regional centers are:
Public Board Meeting in Napa on January 7th!
December 26, 2025 by
The Next Board Meeting is on January 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm at NBRC’s Napa Office or via Zoom.
610 Airpark Road
Napa, CA 94558
Register for Zoom Webinar. The link to join the webinar will be sent to the email you register with:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VelgT0OlSguAgGnKlzE2xg
Please contact (707) 256-1224 for information or accommodations. Spanish & American Sign Language translation services are provided.
Se Habla Español
American Sign Language Interpretation Available
The Advocator 2025
December 19, 2025 by
Our newest issue of “The Advocator” is available for you in both English and Spanish. You may access the newsletter by visiting the following links:
Office Closure on Thursday 11/27th & Friday 11/28th
November 24, 2025 by
In observance of Thanksgiving our offices will be closed on Thursday 11/27th and Friday 11/28th. Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. We are grateful for the people and communities who make our work possible. Wishing everyone a safe and restful holiday!
