Disability Thrive Initiative

National Disability Awareness Month

Recognizing the importance of ensuring all people have equal opportunity to contribute their skills and talents, this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme is “Advancing Access and Equity.” Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM.

Offices Closed Monday, October 9th

Our offices will be closed on Monday, October 9th in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 10th. Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. Wishing you a Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day as we celebrate the importance of natives to America!

DDS is Accepting Applications for Grants through September 26th

For more information please refer to the following link below:

 

Offices Closed Monday, September 4th

North Bay Regional Center offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 4th and will reopen on Tuesday September 5th. Our after-hours service remains available for non-medical emergencies at 1-800-884-1594. Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day weekend!

Caseload Ratio Public Stakeholder Meeting August 16th

On Wednesday August 16th at 6pm-7pm, North Bay Regional Center shared information regarding our caseload ratios representing Service Coordinators to individuals served as of March 1, 2023, and our plan to improve them. We encouraged public ideas and recommendations from all stakeholders, including Service Providers, board members, families, and individuals we serve. Please refer to the following presentation as reference of what was discussed.

August 16, 2023 Caseload Ratio Presentation

DDS- Service Provider Trainings

DDS is providing training to service providers interested in participating in the Quality Incentive Program (QIP) Employment Capacity and Employment Access measures. The QIP is designed to improve consumer outcomes, service provider performance, and the quality of services.  Participating service providers that meet or exceed quality measures developed by DDS with input from stakeholders, are eligible for incentive payments. Please refer to the following links to register:

Employment Capacity Measure

Employment Access Measure

 

Independence Day Closure-July 4th

NBRC will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4th.  We will resume business on Wednesday July 5th. Happy freedom day to you and your family!