News & Updates
Notice of Public Meeting
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. Contact Bonnie Sebright for more information: bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org.
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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. Contact Bonnie Sebright for more information: bonnie.sebright@sdrc.org.
EVENTS
Every 2nd Thursday
Every 4th Sunday
ECESD Open House
Wednesday, October 2, 5:00 - 7:00 pm at PACE Center,
El Centro
Thursday, October 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at Southwestern College, Chula Vista
Native America Health & Wellness Conference
Friday, October 4, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Sycuan Casino Resort's Heritage Ballroom
PREMIERING!
WEBINARS
Community LINK - Linking Individuals to a Network of Knowledge
Transition Fair
Friday, October 4, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at San Marcos Unified School District Office
Metal Health Fair
Tuesday, October 8, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm at CUHS, El Centro
Jobtoberfest
Wednesday, October 9, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at Balboa Park Club & Recital Hall
Imperial Valley PRIDE
Saturday, October 12, 10:00 am - 8:30 pm at Bucklin Park, El Centro
FERIA Conference
Saturday, October 19, 8:00 am - 3:30 pm at Otay Ranch High School, Chula Vista
Sunday, October 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Mike Hess Brewing, Imperial Beach
First 5 Health Fair
Thursday, October 24, 2:00 - 4:30 pm at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
2nd Annual Cancer Walk
Saturday, October 26, 8:00 - 11:00 am at Calipatria Community Center
Heber Fall Fiesta
Saturday, October 26, 3:00- 10:00 pm at
Tito Puerta Park, Heber
THE SDRC REPORT - an internal newsletter
In this issue:
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Employee Spotlights
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Entertainment Section
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Outreach in the Community
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SDRC and the Mexican Consulate
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And more!!
In this issue:
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Employee Spotlights
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Outreach Events
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Mission Moments
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September Events
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And more!!
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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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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Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule
ACTION REQUIRED FOR NON-COMPLIANT SERVICE PROVIDERS
Initial Guidance Regarding Non-Compliant Service Providers
Plans For the Validation and Remediation of Service Providers
Service Provider Notification Letter
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.
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.