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2023/2024 National Core Indicator (NCI) Survey

The state and regional centers use the National Core Indicator (NCI) Survey to learn about the California service system. The survey assesses the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). See how California compares to other states and how SDRC compares to the state's average. Survey responses help regional centers see what they are doing well and can improve upon.

Join us for a discussion about our 2023/2024 survey results and offer suggestions on how we can improve. 

When: Tuesday, November 12th, as part of the SDRC Board of Directors Meeting. 

Where: Board Meeting starts at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom Video Conferencing and in-person at the SDRC

Boardroom at 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123

REGISTER here for the Zoom meeting

Interpretation will be available in Spanish through Zoom only.

RSVP to attend in person by emailing bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org.

Contact Bonnie Sebright for more information or to request interpretation: bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org

National Core Indicator (NCI) 2023/2024 - Presentation, November 12, 2024

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Notice of Public Meeting
Performance Contract Year End Report

At this meeting, we will review how SDRC performed over the last year. We will discuss our Performance Contract Report and take input from the SDRC Community. 

When: Tuesday, November 12th, as part of the SDRC Board of Directors Meeting. 

Where: Board Meeting starts at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom Video Conferencing and in-person at the SDRC

Boardroom at 4355 Ruffin Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123

REGISTER here for the Zoom meeting

​Interpretation will be available in Spanish through Zoom only.

RSVP to attend in person by emailing bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org.

Contact Bonnie Sebright for more information or to request interpretation: bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org

Attention Parents and Caregivers

If you are a parent or caregiver and received an Early Start Family Outcomes Survey from DDS, please fill it out! The Department of Developmental Services wants to hear from you because your experience in the Early Start Program Matters! To access the survey please use the QR code. Surveys must be completed by November 30, 2024.

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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.

EVENTS

PATH-NOW Workshops

Every 2nd Thursday

Aware Dance Party

Every 4th Sunday

Multicutural Festival

Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at EJE Acadamies Charter School 851 S. Johnson Ave.

El Cajon 92020

Deaf+ Resource Fair

Saturday, November 9, 3:00 - 5:30 pm at San Diego Regional Center 4355 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, 92123

SDRC OFFICES CLOSED in observance of Veterans Day

Monday, November 11

Resource Fair

Tuesday, November 12, 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Fairbanks Commons 15870 Camino San Bernardo, San Diego, 92127

Ventanilla de Salud

Thursday, November 14, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at Mexican Embassy Little Italy 1549 India St. San Diego 92101

Developmental Support Parent Night at MAAC

Thursday, November 14, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at MAAC North Campus 956 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista, 92054

PREMIERING!

WEBINARS

Community LINK - Linking Individuals to a Network of Knowledge

Money Harvest Festival - Community Resource Fair

Saturday, November 23, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Lincoln High School 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

SDRC OFFICES CLOSED in observance of Thanksgiving

Thursday-Friday, November 28-29

Transition Fair

Thursday, December 5, 4:00 - 6:30 pm at El Cajon High School 1035 E Madison Ave. El Cajon, 92021

SDRC Holiday Craft Fair

Thursday, December 5, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at SDRC Kearny Mesa Office 4355 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, 92123

Winter Carnival

Friday, December 6 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Park De La Cruz Recreation Center 3911 Landis St. San Diego, 92105

SDRC Holiday Craft Fair

Tuesday, December 10, 2:00 - 6:00 pm at SDRC Imperial Valley Office 3095 N. Imperial Ave. El Centro, 92243

SDRC OFFICES CLOSED Agency Holiday Luncheon

Thursday, December 12

SDRC OFFICES CLOSED in observance of Christmas

Tuesday-Wednesday, December 24-25

SDRC OFFICES CLOSED in observance of the New Year

Wednesday, January 1

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THE SDRC REPORT - an internal newsletter

In this issue:

  • Employee Spotlights

  • Entertainment Section

  • Outreach in the Community

  • SDRC and the Mexican Consulate

  • And more!!

Coordinated Family Support (CFS)
Fact Sheet For Consumers and Families

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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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Department of Developmental Services Initiatives 21/2022

Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC)

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Part C Project

Review of San Diego Regional Center's 2021 Performance

You can review the 2021 Performance Contract Year End report here

SDRC Caseload Ratio Plan of Correction 2019

The SDRC Plan of Correction as required in Section 4640.6 (f) of the Welfare & Institutions Code (W&I).

Competitive & Integrated Employment Blueprint

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), California Department of Education (CDE), and California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) have entered into a new agreement consistent with the State’s “Employment First” policy and other laws, to make employment in an integrated setting, at a competitive wage, for individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) its highest priority.

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.

Affordable Housing Complex

The Pacifica Apartments is a 42 unit complex with 13 units set aside for our clients at SDRC.  All 13 units are now occupied by people we serve.

 

Our Foundation for Developmental Disabilities contributed $750,000 towards the Pacifica project.

CalFresh

CalFresh is the California implementation of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which provides financial assistance for purchasing food to low-income California residents.

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