Feria del Programa de Autodeterminación

Viernes 7 de febrero de 2020

¿Qué es una feria de autodeterminación?

Nuestra feria será una ventanilla única para los participantes del Programa de Autodeterminación. Tendremos representantes de NBRC, servicios de administracion fiscal, el Consejo Estatal de Discapacidades del Desarrollo, más cabinas informativas sobre Planes Centrados en la Persona, Presupuestos, Places de Gasta, y facilitadores independientes.

¿Quién debe asistir?

Autodeterminación de los participantes y las familias.  Personas interesas en Facilitación Independiente y Plane centrados en la persona.

¿Dónde y cuándo es la feria?

Friday, February 7, 2020
• 9:30 am ‐ 11:30 am
• NBRC Santa Rosa
• 2351 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

Friday, February 7, 2020
• 2 pm ‐ 4 pm
• The Arc‐Solano
• 3272 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 4, Vallejo

Por qué debería asistir?

Conviva con otros parcipantes y familias.  Obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas. Conozca al Comite Asesor Local de Autodeterminación para NBRC.  Conozco a los vendedores de Servicio de Administración Fiscal. Aprenda sobre los planes centrados en la persona.  Averigue las fechas para los entrenamientos de facilitadores independietes del SCDD. Hable con los coordinadores de servicio de autodeterminación de NBRC.

Preguntas? Póngase en contacto con Sonia Jones en soniageterjones74@gmail.com Feria SDP Patrocinado por el Comité Asesor Local de Autodeterminación de NBRC

12th Annual Sonoma County Transition Fair

Self‐Determination Program Fair
Friday, February 7, 2020

What is a Self‐Determination Fair?
Our fair will be a one‐stop shop for Self‐Determination Program participants. We will have representatives from NBRC, fiscal management services, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, plus informational booths on Person‐Centered Plans, Budgets, Spending Plans, and Independent Facilitators.

Who should attend?
Self‐Determination participants and families People interested in Independent Facilitation &
Person‐Centered Plans

Where & When is the Fair?
Friday, February 7, 2020
• 9:30 am ‐ 11:30 am
• NBRC Santa Rosa
• 2351 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa

Friday, February 7, 2020
• 2 pm ‐ 4 pm
• The Arc‐Solano
• 3272 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 4, Vallejo

Why should I attend?
Network with other participants and families
Get your questions answered Meet the Self‐Determination Local Advisory Committee for NBRC Meet the Fiscal Management Service vendors
Learn about Person‐Centered Plans Find out dates for SCDD run Independent Facilitator trainings Talk to NBRC Self‐Determination Service Coordinators

Questions? Contact Sonia Jones at soniageterjones74@gmail.com
SDP Fair Sponsored by the NBRC Self‐Determination Local Advisory Committee

NBRC would like your input!

DDS Safety Net Stakeholder Roundtable Discussions Flyer

Spanish DDS Safety Net Stakeholder Roundtable Discussions

As part of our ongoing effort to expand the continuum of crisis and safety net services, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is again reaching out to families and stakeholders to hear directly about their experiences with, and perceptions about, crisis and other “safety net” services.  DDS is conducting a series of three larger, stakeholder-style Roundtable Discussions throughout the state.

The Northern California Roundtable discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 10-1:00 at North Bay Regional Center

Due to the limited capacity of meeting rooms, we request people RSVP to let us know they’re planning to attend. If any of the Roundtable Sessions fill up, there will be additional opportunities for public comment through the public processes associated with the DS Task Force, as well as an online survey to collect input. The online survey is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDS-SafetyNetStakeholderInput through November 15, 2019. The Department remains committed to working with its stakeholders as it seeks to further define critical services and supports that act as a safety net for populations with significant needs.

Please RSVP to Charlotte Kelly at (916) 654-1902 or by email to FamilyInput@dds.ca.gov. Charlotte is also available to answer any questions anyone may have about the Roundtable Discussions. Everyone who has RSVP’d will be emailed materials in advance of their meeting date

These meetings support the work of the Safety Net Workgroup of the Developmental Services Task Force (DS Task Force) and will inform the update to the May 2017 Safety Net Plan and future policy discussions related to serving individuals with the most challenging service needs in California.

A message from our CFO, Isabel Calder:

Dear Vendor Community,

It is our sincere hope that this memo finds you safe during this past week with the Kincade Fire and the ongoing Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). In a time of such disaster, we are proud of our communities pulling together to take care of each other.

North Bay Regional Center received the Governor’s State of Emergency (SOE) notification. Please note, the regulation cited, CCR §54326(a) (11), allows the Regional Center to pay vendors for absences that are the direct result of, or related to, the fires.

When billing for the month of October 2019, vendors may bill for services for closure days related to the fires. We recommend that our vendors keep clear supporting documentation for the closure days billed under the SOE. Please see billing instructions:  SOE Billing information Kincade Fire 10-2019.

HCBS Compliance Activities Funding

In recognition that service providers will need to continue taking steps towards modifying their services, the 2019 enacted budget contains $15 million to fund changes that are necessary for providers to come into compliance with the HCBS rules by March 2022.

2019/20 HCBS Compliance Grant Guidelines have been released and the application period now open. Grant applications are due no later than November 22^nd, 2019. Completed applications should be emailed to: ashleym@nbrc.net

• 19/20 Funding Guidelines: HCBS Funding GuidelinesFY1920

• 19/20 Required Evaluation and Concept Form: AttachmentC_HCBSFundingFY1920

• 19/20 Required Budget: AttachmentC_Budget_HCBSFundingFY1920

NBRC is offering 2 trainings to assist with the application process. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to deannal@nbrc.net

• Tuesday, 11/5/19 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at NBRC Napa Office, 610 Airpark Rd, Napa

• Thursday, 11/7/19 from 10 am – 12 noon at NBRC Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa

DDS is also offering 2 one-hour webinar trainings. If you are interested in participating, please register here: https://www.dds.ca.gov/HCBS/

• Monday, 10/28/19 from 10 am – 11 am

• Wednesday, 11/6/19 from 1 pm – 2 pm

Further information regarding HCBS regulations and the funding process is available on the DDS website:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/HCBS/

Project information from prior fiscal years is available below.

DDS approved concepts FY 18/19 DDS Approved Concepts FY 18.19 NBRC

DDS approved concepts FY 17/18 DDS Approved Concepts – NBRC

DDS approved concepts FY 16/17 DDS Approved Concepts – NBRC

NBRC Billing Instructions: Billing Training 7-2019