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AB 637 Public Meeting February 1st 10:00 a.m.

January 17, 2023 by

Notice for: AB 637 Proposal and Notice of Public Meeting

January 17, 2023

North Bay Regional Center (NBRC) will be hosting a virtual public meeting on February 1, 2023 at

10:00 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 $423,644.36 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 Bicultural 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: February 1, 2023 at 10:00 am

Where: Via Zoom (phone or video)

Written Comments: Can be submitted to vendor@nbrc.net through 02/02/23 

Zoom Information:

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Filed Under: Events, In The News, Updates

DDS – Office of the Ombudperson

December 30, 2022 by

Office of the Ombudsperson

The 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:

  • Toll-free telephone number: 1 (877) 658-9731. Calls will be answered on workdays by an Ombudsperson staff member during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, the caller will be able to connect to the Office’s voicemail via automated options. Ombudsperson staff will return the call by close of business the next workday.
  • Email address: Ombudsperson@dds.ca.gov
  • Webpage: Office of the Ombudperson
Filed Under: Events, General, In The News, Updates

New Lanterman Act Advisory Committee! Deadline is January 31, 2023

December 21, 2022 by

Are you interested in providing input regarding the mediations and hearings processes? DDS and OAH are accepting applications for the new Lanterman Act Advisory Committee (LAHAC)! The deadline for submission is January 31, 2023.

Please visit the following links:

For more information: https://bit.ly/LAHAC

For the online application: https://bit.ly/LAHACApplication

 

 

 

Filed Under: Updates

DDS is Accepting Applications for Grant Funds! Deadline is October 25, 2022

September 7, 2022 by

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is now accepting applications from community-based organizations (CBOs) and regional centers for grant funds available in FY 2022-23 to assist in reducing disparities and shifting the developmental services system to attaining improved outcomes for diverse communities! Visit the link to register for tomorrow’s conference Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm: https://bit.ly/DDSBidderConference

Visit the links for the following:

Grant Guidelines for Applicants: https://bit.ly/DDSgrantguidelines

Application Submission: https://bit.ly/DDSGrantVantage

Filed Under: Updates

DDS Provider Survey Request by June 30, 2022

May 10, 2022 by

DDS is collecting data from providers about what’s impacting the Direct Service Professional (DSP) workforce. Survey links will be emailed in May 2022, make sure you complete yours by June 30th! For more information please visit:

https://bit.ly/3K9vJsC

Filed Under: Updates

2022 Equity & Disparity Presentations

April 7, 2022 by

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Filed Under: Updates

Wellness & Safety Bulletin: Crime Prevention

February 7, 2022 by

Learn what steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime, and what to do if victimized. Information is available on the DDS website in the Wellness Toolkits section: DDS Wellness Toolkit.

For Self-Advocates and Families:

For Vendors and Direct Service Providers:

Filed Under: Updates
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