The Next Board Meeting is on February 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
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Office of the OmbudspersonThe Department of Developmental Services (Department) received funding through the 2022 Budget Act to establish an Office of the Ombudsperson to assist individuals and/or their families who are applying for or receiving regional center services regarding the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Beginning December 1, 2022, this new Office will be available to provide information, facilitate resolutions to disagreements and complaints, make recommendations to the Department, and compile and report data.
The following is contact and webpage information for the Office:
Notice for: AB 637 Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting
December 29, 2022
North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) will be hosting a virtual public meeting on 1/17/2023 at11:00 am, to discuss a proposal that will be submitted to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), requesting to waive the use of the statewide median rates, associated with the following service codes: 056, 115, 116, and 117; pursuant to Welfare and Institution Code § 4691.9 (a),.
This request will include NBRC’s current vendored and new Psychologists providing Intellectual and/or Autism Evaluations. This waiver will afford NBRC, the ability to complete timely eligibility reviews for prospective applicants. NBRC is confident waiving this statue will increase provider availability, and as a result, accelerate the timeline for eligibility determination for client/ family access to Regional Center Services. NBRC estimates this waiver will increase purchase of service spending by $232,144 per year, directly related to psychological evaluations. NBRC will in addition, utilize the enhanced rate to address the need for Bilingual Psychologists to support non-English-speaking clients and families. A competitive rate will allow NBRC to support our three diverse catchment areas consisting of Sonoma, Napa, and Solano counties more effectively. Last, to accomplish the goal of inclusion, diversity, and equity, NBRC needs to provide competent rates to hire qualifying English, Bilingual and Bi-cultural service providers to serve our marginalized populations.
This request in accordance with Title 17 Sections: CCR § 52082, CCR §57300 (c),
CCR § 57210(a)(19) and Welfare Institution Codes (WIC) WIC 4691.9 (a)
Please join us to review this proposal:
When: January 17, 2023 at 11:00 am
Where: Via Zoom (phone or video)
Written Comments: Can be submitted to vendor@nbrc.net through 1/31/23.
Zoom Information:
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Meeting ID: 857 5038 8931
Pass code: 396787
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The Next Board Meeting is on January 4, 2023 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
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Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840
Password: 912329
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The Next Board Meeting is on December 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
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Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840
Password: 912329
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NBRC is plesaed to announce the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Social Rec Grant. Below please find the Request for Proposal as well as a link to the DDS website with additional information about the Social Rec Grants.
NBRC Social Rec Grant RFP Updated 11.18.22
DDS Social Rec Grant Information
| Grant Activity | Timeline |
| Release of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Public | November 7, 2022 |
| NBRC’s Technical Briefing | November 30, 2022 |
| Proposals due to NBRC for Review | December 20, 2023 |
| NBRC Submits Proposals to DDS | January 31, 2022 |
| DDS informs NBRC of awarded grant projects and final RC funding allocation amounts are confirmed | February 28, 2023 |
| Grant contracts due to DDS | March 31, 2023 |
| All awarded projects must begin on or before | April 1, 2023 |
| Grant project completion deadline – reports due to NBRC | December 1, 2023 |
| Final RC payments to grantees | December 31, 2023 |
| Final RC billing to DDS | January 31, 2024 |
The Next Board Meeting is on November 2, 2022 at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
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Or Telephone: 1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840
Password: 912329
Please contact (707) 256-1224 for information or accommodations. Spanish translation services are provided.
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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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