Family Resource Navigators

Join us for a live webinar that will cover the 123’s & ABC’s of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR).
Many people with disabilities miss out on supportive services that assist us in our life’s goals, the Department of Rehabilitation has services and programs that can help.

This webinar will cover the eligibility, application, and appeals process when seeking to benefit from programs and services made available by the Department of Rehabilitation. We'll also cover the basics when navigating the Department of Rehabilitation’s services and programs.

Learn more and register here:
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events/the-123s-abcs-of-department-of-rehabilitation-dor

FREE! Adaptive Rec: Ice Cream Social
WHEN: Thurs, Jul 18, 2024 (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
WHERE: 4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA 94550; Cresta Blanca Room
REGISTER: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/activity/search/detail/25267?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Contact: Makenna Nation for questions or more information [email protected]/925-373-5731

Description: Join LARPD in the first ever FREE specialized event for people with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Ice cream and sweet treats will be provided, as well as fun games, activities, and crafts. This is a great opportunity to socialize with others and discover what LARPD has to offer for adaptive recreation programming.

This event is meant for the whole family and caregivers. Anyone over the age of 18 may attend independently if desired. Please register all who are attending. This is an open house event, so please feel free to stop by at anytime during the event. Ice cream and treats will stop being served 10 minutes before the end.

📢 We Need Your Feedback! 📢
Families in Alameda County, we want to hear from you! 🌟
Do you have a child aged 0-3 in early intervention? Your insights are invaluable to us. 🧡
Please take a few minutes to complete our annual Family Support for Kids in Early Intervention Survey. Your feedback will help us improve our services and better support families of infants and toddlers.

Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us make a difference! 🙏

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California’s Lanterman Act Now Available in Spanish.
Lanterman Act available as a digital copy here:
https://www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/laws-regulations/lanterman-act-and-related-laws/

DDS has released the Spanish Translation of California’s Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. In recent years, Spanish-speaking communities across the state have advocated for the translation of the law to better support individuals and families to understand their rights and access the services that they need. With their collaboration and the contracted work of Cal Interpreting & Translations (CIT), DDS has made the Spanish translated Lanterman Ac available on its website.

Since 1969, The Lanterman Act has protected the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families and remained the foundation of developmental services in our state. This translation of the landmark law is a crucial step supporting DDS’s ongoing priorities to increase language access and improve equity and inclusion across developmental services.

DDS values the work of advocates and community leaders to reach this accomplishment and looks forward to the continued collaboration to make services and supports more accessible and equitable for all Californians with IDD.

Lanterman Act and Related Laws - CA Department of Developmental Services California Laws The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is codified in the California Welfare and Institutions Code. This compilation, prepared by the Legislative Counsel, includes the 2023 revisions to the... View Article

La Ley Lanterman de California Ya Está Disponible en Español
Copia digital de la Ley Lanterman disponible aquí:
https://www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/laws-regulations/lanterman-act-and-related-laws/

Nos complace anunciar que DDS ha publicado la traducción al español de la Ley Lanterman de Servicios para Discapacidades del Desarrollo de California. En los últimos años, las comunidades de habla hispana en todo el estado han abogado por la traducción de la ley para ayudar mejor a las personas y familias a comprender sus derechos y acceder a los servicios que necesitan. Con la colaboración de la comunidad y el trabajo de Cal Interpreting & Translations (CIT), DDS ha puesto a disposición la Ley Lanterman traducida al español en su sitio web.

Desde 1969, la Ley Lanterman ha protegido los derechos de las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (IDD) y sus familias y sigue siendo la base de los servicios de desarrollo en nuestro estado. Esta traducción de la ley histórica es un paso crucial que respalda las prioridades actuales del DDS para aumentar el acceso al idioma y mejorar la equidad y la inclusión en todos los servicios de desarrollo.

DDS valora el trabajo de los defensores y líderes comunitarios para alcanzar este logro y espera con interés la colaboración continua para hacer que los servicios y apoyos sean más accesibles y equitativos para todos los californianos con IDD.

Lanterman Act and Related Laws - CA Department of Developmental Services California Laws The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is codified in the California Welfare and Institutions Code. This compilation, prepared by the Legislative Counsel, includes the 2023 revisions to the... View Article

LO QUE VIENE A CONTINUACIÓN: Educar Estudiantes, Profesores y Familias Sobre el Valor del Trabajo

Todas las sesiones se presentan a través de zoom sin costo alguno.
Se recomienda asistir a todas las sesiones, pero no es obligatorio.
Para estudiantes y familias que buscan opciones a futuro.

Utilice este enlace para inscribirse en una o todas las
sesiones anteriores: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-6urzgoGNfFpBgpfin6_AmR6uVU7LIJ

Free Sessions by Alameda and Contra Costa County Educational Series 2024

WHAT COMES NEXT: Educating Students, Teachers and Families on the Value of Work

REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-6urzgoGNfFpBgpfin6_AmR6uVU7LIJ

WEBINAR: Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) 2024-2024 Draft Performance Contract
DATE: Thurs, May 16, 2024
TIME: 3:00pm

REGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fMQaq5sySpWYijbZE8bnIQ

This meeting will be held in English with Spanish Interpretation.

Requests for all other language and ASL accommodations can be made directly on the registration form by Thursday, May 9th.

Description:
Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) will be holding a public meeting on our draft 2024-2025 Performance Contract. You will have an opportunity on provide input on RCEB’s performance objectives and what activities and strategies RCEB should use to achieve these objectives.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3pm Via Zoom Webinar.

This meeting is also posted on our website:
https://www.rceb.org/event/rceb-performance-contract-objectives-for-2025/

https://www.rceb.org/about-us/public-information/public-meeting-notices/

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A service animal and an emotional support animal are two different categories of animals that can assist people with disabilities.

Understanding the legal differences between the two types of assistance animals is important because the rules that apply to your situation may be different depending on the type of assistance animal you possess.

Learn about your rights when it comes to assistance animals in housing in our self-advocacy resource here:
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/assistance-animals-in-housing-service-animals-and-emotional-support-animals

Regional centers purchase services and support for their clients, paying for these services and support is called purchase of service (POS).

Regional centers can pay for many types of services like adaptive equipment, childcare, speech services, self-advocacy training, social skills trainings, crisis intervention, transportation, evaluations, social recreation, job coaching, and respite.

Learn about the differences in regional center spending in our self-advocacy resource here:
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/differences-in-regional-center-spending

Acceptance means creating a world where everyone is empowered to live fully, and connected to the support they need, when they need it. Share some love in the comments in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month. 🧩♾️

Inclusion Utsav - Building A Support System For Neurodivergence When Meena Kalyanasundaram found out that her son had cerebral palsy, she felt lonely and helpless. “I didn’t have anyone to talk to."

Excited to share a wonderful article about a fabulous event, the Inclusion Utsav. The inclusion Utsav welcomed more than 175 participants from South Asian communities to a day of learning, community and advocacy. Thanks to Gokhale, Currents and Malcolm Wallace photography for capturing the magic of the day -- from the opening kids yoga to the final parent panel.

Inclusion Utsav - Building A Support System For Neurodivergence When Meena Kalyanasundaram found out that her son had cerebral palsy, she felt lonely and helpless. “I didn’t have anyone to talk to."

Little Sprouts - Early Childhood Support Group
WHEN: Wednesday, Apr 24 and May 22
TIME: 10:30AM-11:30AM | Via Zoom

To receive the zoom link, please contact: Carol Cohen [email protected] | (510) 547-7322

Description: For families of toddlers and preschoolers who want to learn information about raising a young child with a developmental delay or disability.
This is a great opportunity to drop-in and ask questions, and share experiences with other parents!

National Siblings Day: Siblings Matter
Join us for a live webinar.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific Time

REGISTER HERE: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/national-siblings-day-siblings-matter

About the webinar:
Your connection with your brother or sister is different from your relationship with your parent and/or caregiver. The webinar will include a panel discussion with regional center clients and their brothers and/or sisters. They will talk about their relationships and how disability affects their lives.

What you will Learn
Panelists and attendees will answer questions about:
How to deal with hard life events
How well they know each other
How to support each other in making decisions
How to build strong sibling relationships

Día Nacional de los Hermanos: Los Hermanos Importan
Únase a nosotros para un seminario web en vivo.
Miércoles 10 de abril del 2024
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hora Pacifico

Regístrese hoy: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/es/latest-news/dia-nacional-de-los-hermanos-los-hermanos-importan

Sobre el seminario web:
Tu conexión con tu hermano o hermana es diferente de tu relación con tus padres y/o cuidadores. El seminario web incluirá un panel de discusión con clientes del centro regional y sus hermanos y/o hermanas. Hablarán sobre sus relaciones y cómo la discapacidad afecta sus vidas.

Lo que aprenderás
Los panelistas y participantes responderán a preguntas sobre:
Cómo lidiar con los eventos difíciles de la vida
Lo bien que se conocen
Cómo apoyarse mutuamente en la toma de decisiones
Cómo construir relaciones sólidas entre hermanos

HBO's Max To Launch Kids' Show Focused On Disabilities A first-of-its-kind animated children's show featuring a cast of characters who all have some type of disability is coming to television.

Entendiendo las Metas del IEP • ESTE ES UN ENTRENAMIENTO POR ZOOM

Miércoles, 3 de Abril, 2024 • 10:00 am – 11:30 am • Gratis para Familias
¿Sabe qué hace que una meta del IEP sea SMART / INTELIGENTE (Específica, Medible, Alcanzable, Realista, Por Tiempo Limitado)? Únase a nosotros para mejorar su comprensión de los elementos de redactar bien en el IEP (Programa de Educación Individualizada) las Líneas de Base y Metas
¡Regístrate ahora! https://www.tfaforms.com/5102915

You can reapply if you don't have any more options to appeal the Medicaid decision. Learn more at www.familyvoices.org/unwinding. Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)