We’re honoring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) this week! DSPs form personal connections with the individuals we serve and provide a positive impact on the lives of those they support. Cheers to the profound work they so committedly choose!
It’s Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: September 8th-14th
September 10, 2024 by
AB 2423-Help Urge Governor to Sign into Law!
September 5, 2024 by
Dear Advocates,
This is an URGENT CALL TO ACTION for everyone in the disability community! Contact Governor Newsom TODAY and urge him to sign AB 2423 into law. This bill would require the state to review developmental disability service rates every two years.
AB 2423 passed the State Legislature on August 26. Now all it needs is Governor Newsom’s signature to become law in California!
Disability services funding does not automatically keep up with economic changes like cost of living and minimum wage increases. AB 2423 would require the state to keep track of the funding our system needs. The Department of Developmental Services would be required to post updated rates to their website for better transparency. These updated rates will provide valuable information to lawmakers as they make funding decisions about vital disability services and supports.
After decades of underfunding, we need to protect recent investments in the disability services system and make sure we never go back.
Please reach out to Governor Newsom and urge him to sign AB 2423 into law!
Visit Us for Office Hours at SCDD in Vallejo
August 31, 2024 by
On the second Monday of every month, NBRC will be hosting office hours at the offices of State Council on Developmental Disabilities from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. We look forward to connecting with our community and increasing access to information about NBRC services, supports, and eligibility.
236 Georgia Street, Suite 201, Vallejo, CA 94590
For questions, contact SCDD at
707-648-4073 northbay@scdd.ca.gov
Board of Director’s Public Meeting on September 4th at Fairfield
August 27, 2024 by
The Next Board Meeting is on September 4, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Solano County Office of Education or via Zoom.
5100 Business Center Drive
Fairfield, CA 94534
Please click the link below to join the Zoom Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89709687840?pwd=QjlIcTc0dzBBNXA2OEpLanVjOFltUT09
Or Telephone: 1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 897 0968 7840
Password: 912329
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
Fiscal Year 24/25 Service Development Priorities
August 20, 2024 by
NBRC’s Priorities for Service Development Fiscal Year 24/25
A Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) is developed by each regional center in California with stakeholder input. This plan will be used to develop new resources for individuals with developmental disabilities living in the community.
NBRC gathered stakeholder input via survey and needs assessments to determined the below DRAFT local priorities for the development of NBRC’s Community Resource Development Plan:
- Paid Employment opportunities
- Dementia Services
- Affordable Housing
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Intense Behavioral Services
- Socialization and Training Programs
- Speech Therapy
- Nursing
- Paid Internships
- Residential options for individuals with intense needs
NBRC will submit its 2024-25 fiscal year Community Resource Development Plan to the Department of Developmental Services by September 3, 2024. Once the plan is approved by the Department of Developmental Services, NBRC will publish Requests for Proposals asking service providers to develop new services to meet these priorities
DDS Emergency Preparedness Bulletin-Summer Edition
July 30, 2024 by
Be prepared for California’s summer weather and fire season! Visit the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Summer Edition of their Emergency Preparedness Bulletin by visiting the following link: https://bit.ly/ddssummer
DDS Accepting Proposals for Grant Funds
July 3, 2024 by
Exciting News! The Department of Developmental Services is now accepting applications for grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025!
This is your chance for Community-based organizations to secure funding aimed at reducing disparities and enhancing the developmental services system. Let’s work together to achieve better outcomes for our diverse communities!
Apply now at https://bit.ly/caddsgrant and make a difference!
