North Bay Regional Center

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2018-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

VAC: Vendor Advisory Committee
2018-11-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2018-10-09 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.

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

New Parent Orientation- Vacaville
2018-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Vacaville Public Library
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 9, 2018, 6-8 pm
Where: Vacaville Public Library, Cultural Center, 1020 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, Ca 95687
Contact: Lindsay Franco, 707.256.1102

NBRC Board of Directors Meeting
2018-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Sonoma Developmental Center, 15000 Arnold Dr, Eldridge, CA, 95431, United States

Los Cien 5th Annual State of the Latino Community
2018-09-27 07:00 - 12:00 | Sonoma State University Ballroom
Sonoma County’s largest Latino leadership organization, Los Cien, will be hosting their 5th Annual State of the Latino Community in Sonoma County event on Thursday, September 27th at Sonoma State University. The theme is Advancing Prosperity, Unlocking Potential & Building Resilience. This year they will be joined by David B. Grusky,PhD, Director of the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality, and co-editor of Pathways Magazine and Micah Weinberg, PhD, President of the Bay Area Council Economic Institute, the leading think tank focused on the most critical economic and policy issues facing the nine-county greater Bay Area.
600 people attended, mainly Spanish speaking audience

14th Annual Bi-National Health & Wellness Fair
2018-09-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Kaiser Permanente Napa, 3285 Claremont Way, Napa, ca, 94558
Margarita and Debra Kircher in attendance on behalf of NBRC.
The Napa County Bi-National Health Alliance Task Force invites you to participate in the 14th Annual Bi-National Health & Wellness Fair, to be hosted Sunday, September 23rd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The Health Fair will provide free health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, mental health screening, body mass index, HIV screening and flu shots). The Health Fair will also have 40 community nonprofit organizations distributing l information. Entertainment, free haircuts for children under the age of 12, and food will be available to purchase.
Please visit www.bhanapa.org/health-fair to read more about the event, download a copy of the flyer in Spanish or English, and fill out a registration form (bottom of page). Please note that a confirmation email with details will be emailed to you on the Friday following your registration.

Vendor Advisory Committee Meeting
2018-06-12 10:00 - 11:30 | North Bay Regional Center, Napa Office, 610 Airpark Road, Napa, CA, 95403, United States
The VAC meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 10am to 11:30am in the Board Room of NBRC’s Napa Office.

The VAC will function in keeping with the general plan of goals and objectives established in North Bay Regional Center’s annual performance agreement with the California Department of Developmental Services. Specifically, the VAC shall:

Serve as a vehicle for communication between NBDDS Board, NBRC leadership, and NBRC-vendored programs and services.

Advocate for equity, continuity and quality in service delivery.

Identify and present to NBDDS issues of interest to vendor programs/services.

Provide guidance and technical assistance to the NBDDS Board of Directors and NBRC leadership.

Provide input on the development of policy and procedures affecting services and/or the delivery of services.

Provide relevant data and information on service recipient and program/service needs.

Provide support, assistance, and information to vendors regarding North Bay Regional Center services and procedures, as well as generic community services and resources.

Participate in developing resolutions in problems related to service delivery, including providing assistance to resolve vendor questions or concerns related to the Regional Center. 9This statement in no way should be considered as interfering with or altering the administering or the fair hearing process.)

Promote positive, professional and productive relations between the NBDDS Board, NBRC leadership, and NBRC vendors.
