San Diego Regional Center
Serving San Diego and Imperial Counties
News, Updates, & Events
News from DDS
Announcing the Early Childhood & Transition Resource Lookup
DDS is excited to share a valuable new tool that enhances access to early childhood and transition resources for families. The Early Childhood & Transition Resource Lookup is a user-friendly and interactive map that centralizes information for families navigating early childhood services in their communities.
Explore the Early Childhood & Transition Resource Look-Up dds.ca.gov/childhood.
KEY FEATURES:
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Comprehensive Resource Listings
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Customizable Search Options
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Time-Saving Consolidation
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Up-to-Date Data
New DDS Provider Directory Launched on October 29, 2024!
On October 29, 2024, DDS's Provider Directory launched. Its full capabilities will be released in phases. In the first phase, service providers and designated regional center representatives will be invited to create an account and collaborate to ensure accurate provider information is in the system. DDS will offer incentive payments to service providers through the Quality Incentive Program (QIP).
Support, including on-demand training, is available now at www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/provider-directory/.
Questions? Email providerdirectory@dds.ca.gov.
SDRC News & Community Events
2023/2024 Annual Report is Now Available!
Dear Community Partners, Friends, and Colleagues, looking back at this remarkable year, we are grateful for what we’ve accomplished together. Our heartfelt thanks go to our Board members, service providers, community partners, and the SDRC team for their dedication and collaboration. Your unwavering commitment has been essential in helping us empower individuals with developmental disabilities, highlighting their strengths and enriching lives throughout our community.
The National Core Indicator (NCI) Survey is currently underway!
This year’s survey is the Adult In-Person Survey. This survey is conducted face-to-face with individuals 18 years and older who receive at least one funded service from San Diego Regional Center (SDRC). The responses are collected by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and shared with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD). It will be used to help regional centers and DDS understand how services and supports impact participants and their families, and areas of improvement.
The survey takes place November 2024 through June 2025. This is voluntary and representatives from SCDD will make contact with SDRC participants who meet survey criteria. We need a minimum of 400 participants. Your feedback is important.
Reach out to your service coordinator if you have questions
DDS Website: National Core Indicators : CA Department of Developmental Services
Adult In-Person Survey: In-Person Survey (IPS) Domain Dashboard : CA Department of Developmental Services
Virtual Coffee with Community Services
Last Monday of every month from 8:30 – 9:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting: https://sdrc-org.zoom.us/j/84004343896
Meeting ID: 840 0434 3896
Organizer: SDRC's Community Services Department
Saturday, June 7, 12:00 - 6:00 pm at Pier View Way,
Oceanside 92054
Organizer: Pride by the beach
Day at the Park: Bayfront Park
Saturday, June 14, at César Chávez Park, 980 Marina Way Chula Vista, CA 91910
Organizer: The Port of San Diego
Thursday, June 26, at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92108
Organizer: San Diego Regional Center
All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair
Friday, July 11, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Miramar Hourglass Recreation Center, 10440 Black Mountain Rd San Diego,
CA 92126
Organizer: Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego
Sunday, July 12, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at Pala Rey Youth Camp, 10779 Pala Road Pala, CA, 92059
Organizer: Indian Council, Inc.
Saturday, July 19, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Hillcrest to San Diego Pride Festival site at Balboa Park, 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103
Organizer: San Diego PRIDE
June
PRIDE | National Men's Health Month | Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
June 14: Flag Day
June 15: Father's Day
June 18: Autistic Pride Day
June 19: Juneteenth
June 22: Supreme Court Olmstead Decision Anniversary
June 23 - 30: Deafblind Awareness Week
June 30: World Social Media Day
July
Disability Pride month
July 4: Independence Day - SDRC Closed in observance of Independence Day
July 15: Developmental Disability Professionals Day
July 26: Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day
July 30: International Friendship Day
August
National Wellness Month
August 3: International Assistance Dog Week
August 7: National Purple Heart Day
August 17: National Nonprofit Day
3rd Annual Family & Vendor Resource Fair
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at San Diego Convention Center Hall F
Organizer: San Diego Regional Center
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule - ACTION REQUIRED For Non-compliant Service Providers
The San Diego Regional Center is dedicated to promoting the use of person-centered practices with individuals accessing SDRC services. This Person-Centered Thinking Training was developed by The Learning Community for Person-Centered Practices (www.tlcpcp.com) and teaches the principles behind person-centered thinking and provides attendees with a variety of tools and techniques to implement person-centered thinking practices. Information in the training is relevant to all aspects of service coordination and provision and is consistent with HCBS Final Settings Rule, Self-Determination, and Employment First. All SDRC trainers are certified by The Learning Community.
For more information about Person Centered Thinking, please contact Johanna Stafford.
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THE SDRC REPORT - an internal newsletter
In this issue:
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Employee Spotlights
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Mission Moments
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Social Work Appreciation Day
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Leading the Charge Event
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And more!
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CAPITOL CURRENTS
Keeping you plugged in to what's happening in CA and D.C.
LEARN ABOUT REGIONAL CENTERS
Enjoy this short video packed with humor and information about the complex but critically important Regional Center system for Californians with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their families, service providers, and staff of thousands of vendors across the state.
This video comes from the creators of the HCBS Final Rule series initiated by the Tri-County Regional Center to share with families and individuals receiving regional center services. See the collection.
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Pedestrian Safety
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is pleased to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletin posted in the DDS Wellness Toolkit. Wellness and Safety bulletins provide relevant health and wellness information as part of DDS’ ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the health and safety of the individuals that we serve. This bulletin addresses pedestrian safety. Since the start of 2023, four individuals served by regional centers were killed while navigating sidewalks and roads as a pedestrian. Know and share precautions with the individuals you serve to protect their health and safety when using sidewalks or crossing roads.
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