North Bay Regional Center

Client Advisory Committee
2019-04-24 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
The next Client Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 12:30- 2pm, at the North Bay Regional Center Napa office, located at 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA 94558.
Are you receiving services from North Bay Regional Center?
Are you interested in making your voice heard?
Do you want a seat at the table to help NBRC make decisions about services for people with developmental disabilities?
Join us at the next CAC Meeting! Snacks and beverages will be provided.
There will be a Self-Advocacy presentation from the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Please RSVP to DanielleB@nbrc.net by April 19, 2019.
Click HERE for the flyer

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting at the Solano County Office of Education
2019-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94534, United States
The North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc. Board of Directors meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are made accessible to persons with disabilities and all members of the public are welcome to attend. Please contact (707) 256-1224 for further information or to request any disability-related modifications or accommodations.

Preventing Falls and Assessing Fall Risk
2019-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States
Far too often, seemingly simple injuries can lead to a client’s general medical decline. Join NBRC’s Leslie Crisostomo, R.N., to explore strategies for assessing fall risk, fall prevention, and how we should respond to occurrences.
RSVP: jasminem@nbrc.net
Two CEU hours available

Thursday, March 28th
10:00-12:00 Santa Rosa Office

VENDOR training: SIR/Santa Rosa Oaks Thai
2019-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States

NBRC Town Hall Meeting for Purchase of Service Disparity- Vallejo
2019-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 | John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA, 94950
Join NBRC staff to learn about additional funding opportunities for Regional Centers to address purchase of service disparities, proposals to increase Outreach and Person Centered Planning efforts, and learn what to expect from NBRC.
Let us know your suggestions for overcoming cultural barriers to accessing and using services. Presentations will be provided in Spanish.
When: Monday, March 25th 11:00am- 1:00pm
Where: John F. Kennedy Library, Joseph Meeting Room, 505 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

Down Syndrome Awareness Day Luncheon
2019-03-23 11:30 - 14:00 | CrossWalk Community Church, 2590 1st St, Napa, CA, 94559
ParentsCAN and Moving Forward Towards Independence are hosting their inaugural Down Syndrome Awareness Day Luncheon with a Resource Fair and Fashion Show! Families of children with Down Syndrome will have opportunities to connect with each other and learn about different community resources.
Space is limited so please RSVP to parents@parentscan.org or (707) 253-7444

Saturday, March 23, 2019
11:30am-2:00pm
Crosswalk Community Church
2590 1st St
Napa, CA 94559

NBRC Town Hall Meeting for Purchase of Service Disparity- Santa Rosa
2019-03-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Lawrence Cook Middle School, 2480 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403
Join NBRC staff to learn about additional funding opportunities for Regional Centers to address purchase of service disparities, proposals to increase Outreach and Person Centered Planning efforts, and learn what to expect from NBRC.
Let us know your suggestions for overcoming cultural barriers to accessing and using services. Presentations will be provided in Spanish.
When: Wednesday, March 13th 9:30- 11:30 am
Where: Lawrence Cook Middle School, Room 29, 2480 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2019-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
The North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc. Board of Directors meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. All Board meetings are open to the public and Spanish translation services are provided.

11th Annual Sonoma County Transition Fair
2019-03-05 15:00 - 18:00 | Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, California, 95401, United States
The 11th annual Transition Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 5th 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, at the Finley Community Center, 2060 West College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.
This free event is designed to help students and their families learn about services for individuals with special needs as they transition from school-based programs to adulthood. Sonoma County special education students in middle school, high school, and post-secondary programs and their families are invited to attend. Spanish interpreters will be available.
Do you have a student with disabilities who is in middle school, high school, or post-secondary education? If so, it’s time to discover the possibilities for their adult future!
Get valuable information about and meet with representatives from:

Higher Education
Vocational Training/Employment Options
Adult Day Programs
Residential Options
Health/Mental Health Services

Speaker Presentation:
This year’s presentation will feature a representative from North Bay Regional Center who will discuss the variety of vocational options for adults that are available after completion of public education.
If you require a sign language interpreter please contact:
Lori Spiekerman SpiekermanLori@dor.ca.gov or 707-576-2243 by January 29th, 2019.

NBRC Town Hall Meeting for Purchase of Service Disparity- Napa
2019-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | ParentsCAN Napa, 1909 Jefferson Street, Napa, CA, 94558
Join NBRC staff to learn about additional funding opportunities for Regional Centers to address purchase of service disparities, proposals to increase Outreach and Person Centered Planning efforts, and learn what to expect from NBRC.
Let us know your suggestions for overcoming cultural barriers to accessing and using services. Presentations will be provided in Spanish.
When: Monday, February 25th, 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
Where: ParentsCAN, 1909 Jefferson Street, Napa, 94558

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2019-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States

Client Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting
2019-02-06 12:30 - 14:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States
The next Client Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 12:30- 2pm, at the North Bay Regional Center Santa Rosa office, located at 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.
Are you receiving services from North Bay Regional Center?
Are you interested in making your voice heard?
Do you want a seat at the table to help NBRC make decisions about services for people with developmental disabilities?
Join us at the next CAC Meeting! Pizza and drinks will be provided.
There will also be a presentation by R&D Transportation Services at this meeting.
Please RSVP to DanielleB@nbrc.net by February 1, 2019.

VENDOR training: SIR/NAPA Board Room
2019-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States

Pre Vendor Workshop- Santa Rosa
2019-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Santa Rosa Office, 2351 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403, United States
Please join us in Santa Rosa for our quarterly Pre Vendor Workshop. This Workshop is to enlighten new prospective vendors on our vendorization process at NBRC. If you are interested in attending fill out one registration form per person and submit to jasminem@nbrc.net by Friday January 18,2019. Registration Forms can be found under the Become an NBRC Vendor section of the Service Providers tab on the website. Please submit registration form so we may have enough materials for all in attendance.

Benicia Early Education Fair
2019-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Benicia High School Gymnasium, 1101 Military West, Benicia, 94501, United States
Free community event open to the public, to learn more about Benicia preschools, recreational programs, childcare, and resources for children ages 0-5.
Saturday, January 12, 2019 1-3pm
Benicia High School Gymnasium, 1101 Military West, Benicia, CA 94510

2018 Family Holiday Extravaganza
2018-12-12 17:00 - 18:30 | Vallejo High School Annex- PD Center, 1347 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Vallejo High School Annex- PD Center, 1347 Amador Street.
Students ages 14 and up receiving Special Education, or 504 services and their families are invited to attend.
Come learn about College and Career Programs, community resources, continuing education support and employment opportunities for youth to earn money and gain work experience. Enrollment for work experience at event for eligible students 16 and up.

VAC: Vendor Advisory Committee
2018-12-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
North Bay Regional Center hosts the Vendor Advisory Committee (VAC) every second Tuesday of the month from 10:00am – 11:30am in the Napa Board Room.
The Committee is comprised of service recipients, who provide advice and feedback to the Board of Directors on policies, processes’ and issues of concern to North Bay Regional Center’s Service Recipients.

Mary Ida Cook Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
2018-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
Join us in celebrating the music, arts & crafts of our clientele at the Mary Ida Cook Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, December 7, 2018 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
**Don’t forget to bring your reusable bag to carry all of your wonderful goodies in!**
See flyer here.

VENDOR Training: Documentation/NAPA Board Room
2018-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States

Residential Advisory Committee
2018-12-06 10:00 | CA
Next meeting will be December 6th at 10 am, 2573 Clay Bank Road, Suite #7, Fairfield.

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2018-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
The North Bay Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc. Board of Directors meets regularly on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
All Board meetings are open to the public and Spanish translation services are provided.

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2018-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Solano County Office of Education, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, CA, 94534, United States

CAC: Client Advisory Committee
2018-11-07 13:00 - 15:00 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
North Bay Regional Center has recently established a Client Advisory Committee (CAC), and their first meeting will be held in the Napa Board Room.

Family Public Health Resource Fair- Sonoma County
2018-11-05 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
An internal informational resource fair for Sonoma County Public Health Nurses and Social Workers at their downtown office at 625 5th street, on November 5th from 9:00-11:00am. We will have staff available to teach about NBRC services and what we do for our community, specifically adults with cognitive delays.
Other agencies participating will be Community Action Partnership, Early Learning Institute, The Family Justice Center, Catholic Charities, COTS, Early Head Start, and the Behavioral Health Access Team.
Lindsay Franco, Ori Gracy, Beatriz Oseguera, Beth DeWitt, and June Uribi attended and ran the NBRC information table

Solano AIDS Coalition Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
2018-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
This year is the Solano AIDS Coalitions 6th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in Vallejo, CA on November 3rd, 8am-5pm in Downtown Vallejo. They will have live music, live art, food and entertainment for the whole family. Objective is to bring awareness of the HIV virus to all reaches of Solano county.
Maura McDonough hosted a NBRC table at this event

26th Annual Latino Health Forum
2018-11-01 08:00 - 16:30 | Sonoma State University Ballroom
2018 theme is Fire and Ice: Recovery and Resilience
The Latino Health Forum is an annual event that brings together local, national, and international experts to discuss Latino health issues. The forum is organized by residents and faculty members of the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency program, representatives from local hospitals and community-based organizations. Objectives include: inform professionals of the most relevant challenges facing the Latino population in Sonoma County; enhance access and quality of health services for Latinos; inspire local students to pursue careers in health and social services; facilitate networking among healthcare and other services providers; to raise awareness of the importance of civic engagement in Sonoma County.
Approximately 300 people were in attendance, with a large majority identifying as Hispanic or Spanish speaking
Lindsay Franco and Irma Acevedo from NBRC ran an Exhibitor booth

New Parent Orientation- Rio Vista
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
North Bay Regional Center’s New Parent Orientation introduces new families to NBRC services, eligibility for services, the role of the Service Coordinator and Regional Center Providers, what to expect from NBRC, and time for questions and answers.
When: October 25, 2018, 6-8 pm
Where: Rio Vista Library, 44 South 2nd Street, Rio Vista, CA 94571
Contact: Lindsay Franco, 707.256.1102

Board of Directors Closed Session Meeting Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
2018-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | CA
Board of Directors Closed Session Meeting

Wednesday, October 17, 2018, 11:30 a.m.
610 Airpark Road, Napa CA 94558

see agenda here:
10-17-18 Board of Director Closed Session Meeting

DOR Job Fair at Sonoma County Job Link
2018-10-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Sonoma County Job Link
Free hiring event geared toward persons with disabilities. Hosted an NBRC table in the Resource Room to provide information about services offered and how to find out more about job opportunities.
EMPLOYERS
The following employers will be available at this Job Fair:

IHSS Public Authority

Sonoma State University

The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa

County of Sonoma

Goodwill-Industries Redwood Empire

Harbor Freight Tools

Chevron Stations Inc

Ontrac

Valvoline Instant Oil Change

Master Cleaners/All About Service, Inc.

Core-Mark International

AccentCare

Environment Control

Zodiac Aerospace

Lane Bryant

Ashley Homestore

Interim Healthcare Santa Rosa

Home Helpers of Santa Rosa

The Press Democrat

Lynn & Darla Supported Living

RESOURCES
Representatives will be available at this Job Fair:

NBI – North Bay Industries

NBRC – North Bay Regional Center

DOR – Department of Rehabilitation

DSLC – Disability Services Legal Center

NBRC staff Lindsay Franco and Ivan Arce hosted an NBRC table in the Resource Room; approximately 60 people visited the table
