Our Participation in the State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony

What a wonderful opportunity to see the ornament creations of the people we serve, as well as the individual trees decorated by each regional center at the State Capitol’s Tree Lighting Ceremony! We would like to thank our clients, vendors, and staff for contributing towards this joyful event. It was an honor for us to be a part of this special day!

December Board Meeting Update

December 6, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda

Board Meeting Locations 2023 revised – approved 11.1.2023

 

ARCA Housing Advocacy Webinar Thursday, December 7th

Come join the Association of Regional Center Agencies for their next webinar on Housing Advocacy on Thursday December 7th at 2pm-3pm! Topics of discussion include the need for affordable housing for individuals served by the regional center and how they can advocate for more. Registration for this event is required. Please visit the following link to register: https://bit.ly/arca-housing

Developmental Disabilities & Neurodiversity Conference Survey

Your input is needed! Special Care Services is hosting a Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference in April 2024. This 2-day conference is geared toward healthcare, developmental providers, caregivers, and families of individuals with special needs. To ensure their sessions and resources are focused on best practices and current research, please take a brief, 5-minute survey and complete by November 17th by visiting the following link:

https://ww.surveymonkey.com/r/Conference2024

Annual Arts & Crafts Fair-December 8th

Save-the-Date for our next Annual Arts & Crafts Fair to be held at our Napa office! Our Arts & Crafts Fair is an opportunity for our clients to showcase their creativity, to meet our vendors & staff, and to enjoy the holidays in support of the individuals we serve! We look forward to seeing you there!

Board Meeting November 1st at 6pm

The Next Board Meeting is on November 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm at NBRC’s Napa Office or via Zoom.

610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA 94558

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

November 1, 2023 Board Meeting Packet

DSP Training Stipend Available – Two $625 Payments

Beginning September 1, 2023, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) may receive up to two $625 (before taxes) stipends when they complete online training courses approved by the Department of Developmental Services available in the ARCA Learning Center.  The DSP Training Stipend Program runs through June 30, 2024, and all courses must be completed by that date.

Below please find NBRC’s process for vendors and DSP staff to access this new program, including information on who qualifies for this program.

NBRC DSP Stipend Program

Additional information can be found at www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/workforce-initiatives/ select DSP Training Stipend.

For questions regarding this program, please  reach out to dspworkforce@nbrc.net