Wellness Toolkit; Information & Tools for Health and Safety for Individuals and all Stakeholders

A great resource for families!  

DDS Wellness Toolkit The DDS Wellness Toolkit is a new section of the DDS website focused on providing information and tools related to health and safety for self-advocates, direct support professionals, and vendors or providers. New topics, tools, and information will be added on an ongoing basis.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.dds.ca.gov/consumers/wellness-toolkit/

You can also find information about the DDS Wellness Toolkit and emergency preparedness bulletins here: https://www.nlacrc.org/publications-resources/emergency-preparedness/

Kit de herramientas de bienestar del DDS

El Kit de herramientas de bienestar del DDS es una nueva sección del sitio web del DDS que se centra en proporcionar información y herramientas relacionadas con la salud y la seguridad para los autogestores, los profesionales de apoyo directo y los proveedores o proveedores. Se agregarán nuevos temas, herramientas e información de forma continua.

Para obtener más información, visite: https://www.dds.ca.gov/consumers/wellness-toolkit/

También puede encontrar información sobre el kit de herramientas de bienestar del DDS y los boletines de preparación para emergencias aquí: https://www.nlacrc.org/publications-resources/emergency-preparedness/

The resources listed above are for informational purposes only. NLACRC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of the information contained on any linked website. Any reference to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply an endorsement by NLACRC of the product, service, or provider. The views and opinions expressed in any linked website do not necessarily state or reflect those of NLACRC.  Los recursos enumerados anteriormente son solo para fines informativos. NLACRC no garantiza ni garantiza la exactitud, relevancia, puntualidad o integridad de la información contenida en cualquier sitio web vinculado. Cualquier referencia a un producto, proceso o servicio específico no constituye ni implica un respaldo por parte del NLACRC del producto, servicio o proveedor. Los puntos de vista y opiniones expresados ​​en cualquier sitio web vinculado no necesariamente establecen ni reflejan los de NLACRC.

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What the Public is Saying About Regional Center Service Disparities to Latinos and Blacks

If you are concerned about the differences in how regional centers are providing services, particularly to Latinos and African-Americans, we encourage you to attend: PUBLIC HEARINGS on Service Disparities Sponsored by  the California Department of  Developmental Services The Department of Developmental Services will hold four public meetings to consult with stakeholders, including consumers and families, advocates, providers, and protection/advocacy agencies, to review purchase of service data and develop recommendations to help reduce disparities. Discussion areas will include identifying cultural barriers and challenges in obtaining regional center services and the areas that need clarification for people to understand the service delivery system, as well as, plans and recommendations to promote equity and reduce disparities in the purchase of services. THERE WILL BE TWO HEARINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ATTENDED BY SENIOR DDS OFFICIALS: INLAND EMPIRE: Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Molina Healthcare Molina Aliso Beach Conference Room 550 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 100 San Bernardino, CA 92408On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Friday, August 26, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon South Central Los Angeles Regional Center 2500 S Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90018On-site translation will be provided in the following languages:  Spanish, Cantonese, and Korean. For more information - Click here Let's get a big turnout.  Please join us!

Action Needed: Speak Up! CA Council on Developmental Disabilities Wants to Know What You Thin About the System of Services

Please share this with everyone you know who has an interest in the future of our families impacted by Developmental Disabilities. We can change the future! 

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities wants to know what you think about the system of services and supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout the state. You may tell us what you think, what you have experienced, or what you need, just by 1) clicking on the survey (one in English and one in Spanish) links below and 2) taking a few moments to fill out our electronic survey.

The State Council will be using the valuable information from this survey to write its next 5-year State Plan. Your knowledge, experience, and thoughts matter very much to us. Thank you for being a strong partner in support of people with I/DD in California.

State Plan Survey

Plan Estatal de Desarrollo de 5 años: Reunión Abierta y Preguntas de la Encuesta