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Disability Thrive Initiative
Public Board Meeting in Santa Rosa 2/4!
January 28, 2026 by
The Next Regular Board Meeting is on February 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the NBRC Santa Rosa Office or via Zoom.
520 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Please click below to join the Zoom Webinar.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85648714871?pwd=zdK7nwp8nIl5X8k3ysebhixDNlsyLX.1
Passcode:082828
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
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!
Client Advisory Committee Meeting January 30th in Napa
January 14, 2026 by
January 30, 2026 CAC Flyer english espanol
The Client Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting will be held Friday, January 30th, from 10:00am – 11:30am in person at NBRC Napa Office and via Zoom.
Executive Director Conference Room
610 Airpark Road
Napa, CA 94558
The CAC represents the perspectives of people served by NBRC. The members share information, provide feedback on NBRC policies and practices, and make recommendations to the Board.
Interpretation in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL) will be provided.
Join Webinar Below 👇⬇️
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87305119222?pwd=xv5saVU4yAkTezpPFnR4ArLFlk757g.1
Passcode:289797
Dial-in by phone:
1-669-900-6833
Webinar ID: 873 0511 9222
Passcode: 289797
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
Holiday Closure
December 22, 2025 by
In observance of the holidays our offices will be closed on the following days:
Christmas Eve- Wednesday December 24, 2025
Christmas Day- Thursday December 25, 2025
New Year’s Eve- Wednesday December 31, 2025
New Year’s Day- Thursday January 1, 2026
Our after-hours service will remain available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. We would like to extend our heartfelt holiday wishes to our entire regional center community!
