August 2018 - SCDD · Esperanza 18. Fiesta Educativa 19. Fresno County Abuse Prevention 20. Golden Gate Regional Center 21. ICS 22. ... Oakland Unified School District 37. Ombudsman

MONTHLY

ACTIVITY

REPORTS

August 2018

Collaborative Partners (August 2018)

Collaborative Partners (August 2018) Page 1 of 13

1.1

1. Alta California Regional Center

2. California Department of Developmental Services

3. Central Valley Regional Center 4. Community Interface Services

5. Conexiones Educativas

6. Disability Rights California

7. Disability Rights California, Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy 8. Easter Seals

9. EPU Childrens Center 10. Exceptional Family Resource Center

11. Family Resource Network

12. Far Northern Regional Center 13. Fresno City ADA

14. Fresno City College 15. Golden Gate Regional Center

16. Harbor Regional Center 17. Harbor Regional Center, Self-Determination Advisory Committee

18. Humboldt Health & Human Services 19. Inland Regional Center

20. Lanterman Regional Center 21. North Bay Regional Center

22. North Los Angeles County Regional Center 23. North Los Angeles County Regional Center, Self-Determination Advisory Committee

24. Padres Unidos Por El Autismo 25. Pathpoint

26. People First

27. Redwood Coast Regional Center, Self Determination Advisory Committee 28. Regional Center of Orange County

29. Regional Center of the East Bay 30. SAC6

31. San Andreas Regional Center 32. San Andreas Regional Center, Self-Determination Advisory Committee

33. San Diego Regional Center 34. San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center

35. San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center, Self-Determination Committee 36. Self-Determination Advisory Committee (RO 12)

37. South Central Los Angeles Regional Center 38. South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, Self-Determination Committee

39. Tri County Programs 40. Tri-Counties Regional Center

41. UCD Mind Institute

42. Valley Mountain Regional Center 43. Vocation Plus Connections



44. Westside Regional Center 45. Westside Regional Center, Client Advisory Committee

46. Westside Regional Center, Self-Determination Advisory Committee

1.2

1. Arc - San Diego

2. Arc of Amador

3. Arc of Calaveras 4. ARC of California

5. ARC Ventura County 6. California Department of Developmental Services

7. California Foundation for Independent Living Center 8. Central Valley Regional Center

9. CES 10. Chad Carlock LLP

11. Connections 4 Life 12. DDS – CAC

13. Disability Rights California 14. Disability Rights California, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy

15. Disability Visibility Project 16. EPU Children's Center

17. Esperanza

18. Fiesta Educativa 19. Fresno County Abuse Prevention

20. Golden Gate Regional Center 21. ICS

22. Imperial Valley People First 23. Integrity House

24. KQED 25. LYRIC

26. Madera College 27. Neurodiversity Pathways

28. North Bay Regional Center

29. People First of California

30. Person Centered Services

31. Progressive Employment Concepts 32. Redwood Summer Games Coordinators

33. Resources for Independence Central Valley 34. Resources for Independent Living Centers

35. San Diego People First 36. San Diego Regional Center

37. San Francisco IHSS Public Authority 38. San Francisco Unified School District



39. Self-Advocacy Board of Los Angeles County 40. Self-Advocacy Council 6

41. Senior and Disability Action 42. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center

43. Siskiyou County Opportunity Center 44. South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

45. South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, Client Advisory Committee 46. Summer House

47. Supported Life Institute

48. Thumbs Up 49. University of Southern California University, Center for Excellence in Developmental

Disabilities (USC UCEDD) 50. Valley Mountain Regional Center

51. WITH Foundation

2.1

1. Ace Parking

2. Alta California Regional Center

3. Arc Imperial Valley

4. Arc of San Diego

5. Butte County Office of Education 6. California Charter School Association

7. California Department of Developmental Services 8. California Department of Education

9. California Department of General Services 10. California Department of Industrial Relations

11. California Department of Rehabilitation 12. California Employment Development Department

13. California State University Long Beach

14. EPU Children's Center 15. Exceptional Family Resource Center

16. Family Focus Resource Center 17. Family Resource Centers of California

18. Father Joe's Village 19. Fresno Unified School District

20. Glenn County Office of Education 21. Goodwill

22. Health and Human Services of Yolo 23. IBM

24. Independence for Life Choices 25. JAN

26. Mains'l Services 27. MARSTE



28. Metro Career Center 29. Metropolitan Transit District

30. National Foundation for Autism Research 31. Orange County Department of Education

32. Outreach Consulting Services 33. Partnership with Industry

34. Redwood Summer Games and Provider Organizations 35. Regional Center of Orange County

36. Resources for Independence Central Valley

37. Sacramento One Stop Job Center 38. Sacramento Training and Employment Agency

39. San Diego Career Center 40. San Diego Community College District

41. San Diego Employment Solutions 42. San Diego Regional Center

43. San Diego Workforce Partnership 44. San Joaquin Workforce Development

45. Solano Diversified Services 46. South Bay Adult Education Consortium

47. Supported Employment Vendors 48. The We Care A Lot Foundation.

49. Thompson Policy Institute 50. UCD Mind Institute

51. United Cerebral Palsy

52. University of California at San Diego 53. Westside Regional Center

54. Work Training Center 55. Yolo County Library

56. Yolo Food Bank 57. Youth of America

2.2

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3.1

1. A Better Life Together

2. Adventist Health

3. Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council

4. California Health and Human Service Agency 5. City of San Jose

6. Community Interface Services 7. Health Department [RO01]



8. HHSA SUDT 9. Inland Shelter

10. LIFE 11. Manzanita

12. MCCAVN 13. MCHS

14. MCHS Coast 15. Public Housing Authority

16. Pyatok Architects

17. Regional Center of the East Bay 18. San Diego Regional Center

19. San Joaquín County Department of Child Support 20. Santa Clara County Housing Authority

21. Santa Clara County Office of Education 22. Sherriff Department [RO01]

23. Silicon Valley Independent Living Center 24. Southern California Housing Collaborative

25. SV@Home 26. TAY

27. The Kelsey 28. Ukiah Police Department [RO01]

3.2

1. Central Valley Regional Center

3.3

1. California Health and Human Service Agency, Behavioral Health 2. CIL

3. Common

4. Mikiten Architecture 5. Redwood Valley Tribal Elder

6. SPUR 7. The Kelsey

4.1

1. Access 2 Independence 2. Alta California Regional Center

3. Arc Imperial Valley 4. Arc - San Diego

5. Autism Society of San Diego

6. California Department of Rehabilitation



7. California Governor's Office of Emergency Management 8. CaPROMISE

9. Chula Vista Police Department 10. Collaborators are TRACE

11. Community Access Center 12. Community Center of the Blind

13. Community Partnerships for Families 14. County of San Diego

15. County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services

16. Dignity Health 17. Disability Action Center

18. Disability Services Corporation 19. Dr. Feder, Child and Family Psychiatrist

20. Earthquake Country Alliance 21. Elk Green Wood Community Center

22. Family Resource Center Point Arena 23. Family Voices of California

24. Get Safe 25. Healings in Motion

26. HHSA Eureka 27. Huntington's Disease Society of America

28. Imperial County Department of Public Health

29. Imperial Valley People First 30. Mains'l Services

31. Matrix Parents Network 32. Mayor’s Taskforce (RO06)

33. Molina Healthcare 34. ParentsCAN

35. PASSAGES 36. Peg Taylor Center

37. PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team)

38. PG&E 39. Prep It Forward

40. Redwood Summer Games 41. Rolling Start Independent Living Center

42. San Andreas Regional Center 43. San Diego People First

44. San Diego Regional Center 45. Say San Diego

46. SHOR 47. SJ Heath Plan

48. St Joseph’s Hospital (Dignity Health) 49. Stockton Police Department

50. Studio Eureka



51. Sure Helpline 52. UCP San Diego

53. University of the Pacific (UOP) 54. Urban Beats

55. Valley Mountain Regional Center 56. Walgreens

57. Walmart 58. Westside Infant-family Network (WIN

59. Work Training Center

4.2

1. 211 LA County 2. Access Services

3. Alameda Alliance 4. Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council

5. Alameda County Public Health 6. Area 4 on Aging

7. California Aging and Disability Department 8. California Health and Wellness

9. CalOptima 10. City of Tustin

11. East Bay Parents Housing Network

12. Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center 13. Live Well San Diego

14. Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control 15. Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors

16. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services 17. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

18. Los Angeles County Department of Personal Assistance Services Council 19. Los Angeles County Department of Probation

20. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health 21. Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services

22. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works 23. Los Angeles County Department of Workforce-Aging-Community Services

24. Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management 25. OCSSA

26. Orange County Bar Foundation

27. Orange County Re-Entry Partnership (OCREP) 28. Red Cross

29. San Diego County Health and Human Services

30. San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center

31. Sonoma County Housing Authority 32. Transportation for Elderly



33. Urban Strategies 34. Yuba, Sutter County Health Care Providers

4.3

1. California Department of Developmental Services 2. CalOptima

3. Children and Families Commission

4. Children's Cause OC 5. Disability Rights California

6. Disability Rights California, Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy 7. Help Me Grow

8. OCSSA IHSS

9. Orange County Social Services Agency

10. Regional Center of Orange County

11. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) 12. Westside Regional Center

5.1

1. California Department of Developmental Services 2. Family Support Network

3. Help Me Grow Orange County 4. Westside Infant-Family Network (WIN)

5. Westside Regional Center 6. Westside Regional Center, Board of Directors

7. Westside Regional Center, Client Services Committee

5.2

1. Abilities United 2. Alameda County Public Health

3. Alameda County Special Education Local Planning Area 4. Arbor Bay School

5. Bay Area Legal Aid 6. BHRS office of Diversity and Equity

7. Bishop Indian Head Start 8. Bryan Stow Foundation

9. CAC 10. CalFresh

11. California Department of Rehabilitation 12. Canine Companions of Independence

13. CARE Parent Network

14. Central Valley Regional Center



15. CID 16. College of Alameda

17. Conexiones Educativas 18. Diablo Valley College Seneca Family of Agencies

19. Disability Rights California 20. DREDF

21. EFMP 22. EPU Children's Center

23. Family Caregivers Alliance

24. Family Resource Network 25. FASD Network of Southern California

26. Fresno County Special Education Local Planning Area 27. Gatepath Family Resource Center

28. Headstart 29. Healthy Minds

30. Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County 31. La Familia

32. Learning Disabilities Association of Southern California 33. Learning Rights Law Center

34. MidPen Media Center 35. NAV Law

36. Oakland Unified School District 37. Ombudsman of San Mateo County

38. ParentsCAN

39. PVUSD 40. Redwood Coast Regional Center

41. Regional Center of Orange County 42. Regional Center of the East Bay

43. SamTrans Mobility Programs 44. San Andreas Regional Center

45. San Diego Regional Center

46. San Mateo County Programs 47. Social Security Administration

48. SPIN 49. TASK

50. UC Berkeley 51. Valley Mountain Regional Center

52. Warmline Family Resources 53. Westside Infant Network

54. Westside Infant-family Network (WIN) 55. Yuba County Office of Education

5.3



1. April Villafana Advocacy 2. Arc, San Diego

3. California Department of Rehabilitation 4. Community Interface

5. CREEL Industries 6. Deaf Community Services

7. Disability Collaborative 8. Disability Rights of California

9. EFRC

10. Family Resource Navigators 11. Goodwill

12. Head Start

13. Helping Hands

14. Life of Liberty 15. North Coastal Collaborative for Special Education

16. Parents Helping Parents

17. Regional Center of the East Bay 18. San Diego Regional Center

19. San Dieguito High School District 20. The Special Needs Resource Foundation

21. Voz de Victoria

5.4

1. Autisty Studios

2. CCC Board of Trustees

3. College of Marin 4. MCOE

5. Star Academy 6. West Contra Costa County Unified School District

6.1

1. Autism Society of the Inland Empire (ASIE) 2. Coalition for Students with Disabilities

3. Colton Redlands Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP) 4. EFRC

5. FERIA Partnership

6. Inland Regional Center (IRC) 7. Rolling Start

8. San Diego Regional Center 9. South County Special Education Local Planning Area

10. Southwestern College 11. Sweetwater School District



12. The ARC 13. Warmline Family Resource Center

14. WeEmbrace

6.2

1. Arc San Diego

2. California Department of Developmental Services

3. Canyon Springs State Developmental Center 4. San Diego Regional Center

5. SCDD Clients' Rights Advocate 6. SCDD Volunteer Advocacy Services Coordinator

7. South Coast Regional Project

8. St. Madeleine Sophie's Center

9. UCP - San Diego

6.3

1. Access to Independence 2. Alameda County Developmental Disability Council

3. Alcoholic Beverage Control 4. Alta California Regional Center

5. AMJaMB Supported Living Services 6. ARC

7. ARC of Butte County 8. Association of Regional Center Agencies

9. Bay Area Rapid Transit 10. Brilliant Corners

11. Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services

12. Butte-Glenn Disability Network 13. California Department of Developmental Services

14. California Department of Education 15. California Department of General Services(DGS)

16. California Department of Industrial Relations 17. California Department of Justice

18. California Department of Rehabilitation 19. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

20. California Division of the State Architect 21. California Employment Development Department

22. California Franchise Tax Board 23. California Promise Program (CaPROMISE)

24. California State Coastal Conservancy 25. California State University, Long Beach

26. California Vocations, Inc.



27. California Water Board 28. CalOptima

29. Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 30. Chico Down Syndrome Coalition

31. Clients Right Advocacy (CRA/DRC) 32. Conexiones Educativas

33. Dayle McIntosh Center 34. Desert ARC, Palm Desert Site

35. Disability Action Center

36. Disability Determination Service Division 37. Disability Resource Center

38. Disability Rights California, Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy 39. Easter Seals

40. Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center 41. Educate Advocate

42. EFRC 43. Family Resource Centers of California

44. Family resource Network (FRN) 45. Far Northern Regional Center

46. Folsom Dept. of Parks and Recreation 47. Gourmet Choice Café

48. Handi-Riders 49. Harbor Regional Center

50. Here's The Deal Agency

51. Imperial County Special Education Local Planning Area 52. Independent Living Center of Southern California

53. Inland Regional Center 54. Intercon Security

55. Inyo Mono Association for the Handicapped (IMAH) 56. Lighthouse ILS

57. Mains'l Serivces 58. Motiva Inc.

59. North Valley Services 60. OCSSA

61. Office of Environmental Health Hazzard Assessment (OEHHA) 62. Office of Assemblymember Rob Bonta

63. Office on Aging 64. On My Own

65. OPARC Adult Development Center, Montclair Site

66. OPARC Adult Development Center, Ontario Site 67. OPARC Summit Services, San Bernardino Site

68. OPARC Summit Services, Upland Site 69. Orange County Children's Therapeutic ARTS Center

70. Padres Unidos Por El Autismo (PUPA)



71. Paradise People First 72. People First

73. Peppermint Ridge 74. Person Centered Services (PCS)

75. Puckett Residential 76. Regional Center of Orange County

77. Regional Center of the East Bay 78. RIO

79. Runway 18

80. Sacramento County Elections Office 81. Sacramento Mayor's Office

82. Saint Elizabeth Hospital/Dignity Health 83. San Diego Regional Center

84. San Joaquin Office of Education 85. San Jose Public Library System

86. San Jose Registrar of Voters 87. Self-Advocacy Council 6

88. Sheltering Wings Inc. 89. Special Olympics Butte County

90. TASK

91. Thumbs Up 92. Tri-Counties Regional Center

93. Tri-County Caregiver Relief 94. UCP

95. Valley Mountain Regional Center 96. We Care A Lot Foundation

97. Work Training Center

6.4

1. Brilliant Corners 2. Chico State University

3. Contra Costa County Developmental Disabilities Council 4. Disability Action Center

5. EPU Children's Center 6. Golden Gate Regional Center

7. ICS

8. Office of Supervisor Lisa Bartlett (Orange County Board of Supervisors)

9. Pacifica City Council

10. The City of Chico 11. Valley Mountain Regional Center

1.1 The Council will increase knowledge about self-determination and person-centered planning by monitoring,

supporting and actively engaging in the implementation of the Self-Determination Program.

1.1: Activities (August 2018) Page 1 of 15

Date RO # County Activity Narrative SA FA Other

16 1 Mendocino

On Aug 16, 2018 NCRO staff went to Eureka CA to provide outreach and information on SCDD North Coast services to the Behavioral HHSA

Behavioral Health Board, the Tri County Programs and the Studio Arts Center. Provided 20 SCDD brochures, Self Determination flyers, Paid

Internship flyers. 3 SA's, 3 organizations were reached.

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17 1 Humboldt

On Aug 17, 2018 NCRO staff went to Eureka CA, Founder grove

Summer Games to provide outreach and presented information on SCDD North Coast services to the Camp participants. SCDD provided a "Get Out the Vote" booth and presented information on voting rights

to those attending, and provided information on SCDD services & brochures, Self Determination, Paid Internship, Disaster preparation,

Emergency Cards and medical information. cards. It is a wonderful event for families with lots of opportunities to interact, socialize and have fun. 10 SA's, 4 FA's 5 organizations were reached.

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17 1 Mendocino

On August 17, 2018 NCRO Staff attended the Local Self Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) meeting. Regional Center staff confirmed

that there is now an available online informational meeting portal where people watch the required training and get on the list. Staff

recommended that Regional Center advise people to inform their service coordinators once they complete the online training to ensure their participation is recorded and added to the list. The group

reviewed the Self-Determination Program Orientation presentation from DDS and provided feedback to Regional Center Staff. The last

day to provide input on the materials will be August 29th and all suggestions will be compiled for review and submission at the next meeting scheduled for September 14th.

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Far Northern Regional Center Self-Determination Advisory Committee Planning Meeting - On August 9, 2018, NSRO Staff participated in

meeting with Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC) Executive Director and Chair of local Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) to

plan for the September 7, 2018 local SDAC meeting. NSR0 Staff provided suggestions for agenda topics and recommendations to adapt the orientation to better meet our regional needs. The purpose of the

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meeting is to educate the local SDAC members on current program

updates and status of DDS workgroup timelines. There were 3 people in attendance (1 FA; 2 Professionals) representing Far Northern

Regional Center and SCDD, North State Office.

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On August 7, 2018, SACRO staff co-presented on Self-Determination

with Alta California Regional Center Service Coordinators about the Self-Determination Program to 22 Spanish speaking parent advocates at UCD Mind Institute. 6 professionals/staff also attended. Of the 28

who attended, 16 completed surveys. 13 stated they are Very Likely to increase their advocacy because of this activity and 12 said they are

very satisfied with this activity. Training was provided in Spanish. The following handouts were provided to 28 individuals: SCDD flyer, The Self-Determination Program and steps (English), Self-Determination

online resources, Rights of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in English and Spanish, What is Self-Determination (English and

Spanish), Que es la autodeterminacion? in Spanish.

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28 3 Tehema

On August 28, 2018 SACRO staff attended and participated in the

Person-Centered Planning (PCP) Training in Tehema County. SCDD staff gained knowledge in "The Learning Community" method of teaching PCP to self-advocates, professionals and parents.

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28 3 Sacramento

On August 28, 2018 SACRO staff provided a training on Person Centered Planning to 10 staff (which included 2 self-advocates) at

Easter Seals Day Program in Citrus Heights. The staff were attentive, responsive, and appreciative of the information. 6 of 8 stated they

were "Very Satisfied" with the training. Provided 8 handouts on: SCDD Brochure, DD Fact Sheet, IPP Basics (English and Spanish), What is Self-Determination (English/Spanish), What is Person

Centered Planning (English and Spanish), Person-Driven Planning Resources, Personal Profile Worksheet, Goal Worksheet, Competitive

Integrated Employment (CIE) Handout.

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6 4 Solano

SCDD North Bay staff disseminated information and resources to self-

advocates, family advocates, and stakeholders on the SDP. This information included the concepts of PCP, Individual Budgets, Independent Facilitator, and Fiscal Management Services.

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Information/application was also provided on the local Self-

Determination Advisory Committee. Participants were encouraged to sign-up for program with local regional center or via DDS website.

Participants were unaware of SDP, and many stated this was their first time receiving information about the program. SCDD and the local regional center will continue to provide updates/information on SDP

and PCP to the North Bay community. Participants were provided with a SDP fact sheet and a Self-Determination now button.

13 4 Napa

SCDD North Bay staff participates in local SDAC meetings to share information and updates on the SDP. At each meeting, staff is also

available for facilitation support, and technical assistance. The Council is working to educate the community on HCBS and Self-Determination. In this meeting, Statewide SDAC updates were provided, review of the

DDS SDP timeline, participant selection data by category, and NBRC DDS list numbers were discussed. North Bay staff will facilitate

ongoing work with local SDAC and NBRC to provide technical assistance, outreach, and training to community.

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6 5 Concord

On 8/6/18 in Concord, BARO helped lead the local RCEB SDAC in providing organized assessment and feedback of the draft orientation materials for DDS, so that the final draft may be cohesive, clear, using

as much plain language as possible, and leaving individuals and their families with an accurate understanding of the SDP as it rolls out soon.

This local SDAC was overall concerned about the lack of consistency, clarity and polish this draft had. The group, with BARO support, went through slide by slide and had many elements of feedback. This will be

the first of two meetings for this work. (PM 1.3.4)

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15 5 San Francisco

On 8/15/18 in San Francisco, BARO helped lead the local GGRC SDAC

in providing organized assessment and feedback of the draft orientation materials for DDS, so that the final draft may be cohesive,

clear, using as much plain language as possible, and leaving individuals and their families with an accurate understanding of the SDP as it rolls out soon. This local SDAC, much like the RCEB SDAC,

was overall concerned about the lack of consistency, clarity and polish this draft had. The group, with BARO support, went through slide by

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slide and had many elements of feedback. This will be the first of two

meetings for this work. (PM 1.3.4)

20 5 Alameda

On 8/20/18 in San Leandro, BARO helped lead the local RCEB SDAC in

completing their organized assessment and feedback of the draft orientation materials for DDS, so that the final draft may be cohesive,

clear, using as much plain language as possible, and leaving individuals and their families with an accurate understanding of the SDP as it rolls out soon. This local SDAC was overall concerned about

the lack of consistency, clarity and polish this draft had. The group, with BARO support, went through the remaining slides and had many

elements of feedback. This will be sent to DDS. (PM 1.3.4)

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29 5 San Francisco

On 8/29/18 in San Francisco, BARO helped lead the local GGRC SDAC

in providing organized assessment and feedback of the draft orientation materials for DDS, so that the final draft may be cohesive, clear, using as much plain language as possible, and leaving

individuals and their families with an accurate understanding of the SDP as it rolls out soon. This was the second session for this group.

This local SDAC, much like the RCEB SDAC, was overall concerned about the lack of consistency, clarity and polish this draft had. The group, with BARO support, went through the remaining slides and had

many elements of feedback. This was finalized and was shared with DDS. (PM 1.3.4)

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2 6 San Joaquin

VMRC Self Determination Advisory Committee Meeting was held at VMRC on August 2, 2018. SCDD North Valley Hills staff provides

technical support to this advisory committee by assisting the chair of this committee to disseminate the materials such as the agenda, minutes and any handouts, posting of these items on the SCDD

website as well as the VMRC website. At this committee meeting there were 15 Spanish speaking families. VMRC provided translation

services. At this meeting it was determined that the VMRC SDAC would schedule a special meeting to review the DDS Self Determination Orientation materials per the statewide self-

determination committee. SCDD North Valley Hills staff developed the agenda for the special meeting after meeting with the VMRC SDAC.

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The Spanish speaking families asked if the materials would be in

Spanish and it was reported that the DRAFT materials would not be translated by DDS but each regional center would need to translate

them. The final version of the materials will be translated by DDS in the threshold languages.

3 6 Calaveras

Self-Advocacy Council 6 Area meeting was held at Turner Park in Calaveras County. The topic for the Area Meeting of Self Advocacy was Self Determination and SCDD NVH staff was one of the speakers along

with members of the SAC6. Self Determination was explained and conducted a game of Self Determination Bingo. Donated prizes were

given to the winners and there was an opportunity for anyone interested in signing up to be on the list for self-determination. 7 self-advocates signed up to be on the list. SCDD NVH assisted SAC6 as

their coordinator was out of town. SCDD NVH provided 100 handouts on what self-determination is, the VMRC SDAC brochure and what

Person-Centered Planning. The VMRC Executive Director attended the event and spoke about self-determination as well. Several self-advocates commented that they liked the Self Determination Bingo

and liked the prizes. There was 5 VMRC service coordinators in attendance and they commented to SCDD NVH staff that they were

grateful for the plain language materials and they would share the info with those they serve. It was a really good event. SCDD NVH staff also assisted with the lunch by cooking, serving and cleaning up. There was

100 self-advocates there.

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24 6 San Joaquin

VMRC SDAC Meeting to review the DDS Self Determination Orientation

Materials was held at VMRC on August 24, 2018 from 10am-2pm. Claire Lazaro, chair on the VMRC SDAC, went through the DDS

materials with the members of the VMRC SDAC and members of the public. There was several Spanish speaking parents in attendance and VMRC provided translation services. There was also a couple of the

members were on the phone. VMRC Executive Director was also presentation for tis review. SCDD NVH was asked to document the

suggestions and input given during this review. SCDD NVH sent the 3-

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page document to the VMRC SDAC chair person who reviewed and

sent to DDS.

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Self Determination Training 8/29/18 was scheduled in collaboration

with Family Resource Center and Disability Rights CA/OCRA. Unfortunately, no one came to the training at the SCDD NVH office

from 6-8:30pm. This was an attempt to educate some remaining people on self-determination and get their names on the list. We believe the reason for no one attending was because of the time and

the fact that school was back and many parents had Back to School nights. This was the first time no one showed up for a training at our

office.

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21 7 San Luis

Obispo

CCRO staff co-presented a self-determination informational

presentation with the peer advocate/TCRC manager at Pathpoint Day Program in San Luis Obispo to self-advocates. 22 self-advocates attended along with some staff. After hearing the presentation, 11

individuals signed up.

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Santa

Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo

CC Staff participated by phone in the TCRC SDAC meeting. TCRC told

the committee that after the DDS selection occurs, the RC will send a letter of congratulations. The committee discussed that this should

include additional information around person centered planning, circle of support and the purpose of the orientation. There was more discussion about the orientation and if there should be one more basic

one and then go further in depth at the next one, in case of attrition. Committee members expressed concern regarding the

uncertainty around the role of the service coordinator as well as what training they will receive. One parent reports she has heard from other parents that some service coordinators don't know what SD is. TCRC

staff reported the service coordinators have all received some training but the ones who serve those individuals DDS picks for the SD

program will receive in depth training. There were also questions raised about how DDS will choose the individuals when taking into account the various categories (i.e., what if an individual is male, has

autism and is Spanish speaking - which category will be met?). Another concern voiced was around the sign-ups occurring at some

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day programs with un-conserved adults in the sense that their parents

might not agree. It was explained they have the right to sign up and be given the opportunity. The co-chair suggested that DDS create an

"expert" group to respond to the challenges that will inevitably come up once SD launches. Lastly, TCRC reports that as of 8/3, 283 individuals have signed up for SD.

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Santa Clara, Santa Cruz,

Monterey, San Benito, San

Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura

CC staff updated the community regarding self-determination and the approaching deadlines via the Central Coast Post monthly newsletter

staff creates and distributes.

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16 7 Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz

Staff attended the self-determination committee meeting for San Andreas Regional Center. At the meeting staff facilitated a

conversation about the Department of Developmental Services Outline for the Orientations. The discussion included suggestions to focus

more directly on how to operate a self-determined plan, how to ensure the individual receiving self-determined services remains involved and active in decision making, and how better to inform families about

Financial Management Services. The committee decided to continue to review the orientation material and submit comments to staff in time

for the next self-determination advisory committee meeting in September so a statement can be prepared and sent to the Statewide Self-Determination Advisory committee. Also discussed by staff at the

SDAC meeting was continued development of a quality management system. A member of the committee agreed to work with staff in

putting together a Quality Management Tool Kit that can be shared with families and provided during outreach opportunities. The aim of a quality management system is to build best practices for self-

determination at the San Andreas.

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Santa Clara,

Monterey, Santa Cruz

Staff met with the self-determination advisory committee member as

well as the member of the independent facilitation subcommittee to discuss outreach and training it for potential independent facilitators.

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At the meeting staff discussed the completion Independent Facilitation

Handbook, the draft of the appropriate Independent Facilitation Training being planned, and the flyer to promote such training. Staff

and Committee Member discussed training dates, the audience and locations to host the training. This meeting with the Committee Member was in preparation for an upcoming IF meeting planned for

September 5.

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In cooperation with the multicultural diversity specialist at San

Andreas Regional Center, staff and specialist provided a bilingual Informational Meeting for Self-Determination to a parent group

managed by Innovate Schools. In both Spanish and English participation in self-determination was explained and three of the five families participating in the presentation signed up to be placed on the

self-determination list.

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C.O.P. Community of Practice Committee - SCDD Sequoia Regional

Office is a member of the committee. We had the Person-Centered Thinking trainers at our meeting to talk with us about the work being

done for the community through person centered thinking tools. We were given a handout titled Hallmarks of a Person-Centered Approach.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff attended a meeting of the Harbor Regional Center (HRC) Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) on 8/8/18. SCDD staff provided technical assistance and

participated in discussions. Topics covered included a review of the training curriculum for SDP participants, the DDS portal and its

functions, logistics for orientation of SDP participants, community inclusion assessment forms, and other related information.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff attended a meeting of the Westside Regional Center (WRC) Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) on 8/14/18. SCDD staff provided technical

assistance and participated in discussions. Topics covered included a review of the training curriculum for SDP participants, the DDS portal

and its functions, logistics for orientation of SDP participants, community inclusion assessment forms, and other related information.

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In the near future, because of both the new Home and Community

Based Services new rules and the implementation of self-determination, stakeholders in the developmental services system will

need to understand and implement person-centered planning for everyone served. Though this will require in-depth training to fully understand, SCDD Los Angeles staff thought it would be useful to have

a short introduction to the concepts behind person-centered planning and the logistics involved in it. To this end, SCDD staff developed a

two-page guide to be distributed to parents, consumers, facilitators and others who may be involved in this process. This is a draft and may be modified before publishing. (PM 1.3.3)

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SCDD Los Angeles staff work collaboratively with the self-determination advisory committees for the seven regional centers in

the county of Los Angeles. The North Los Angeles County Regional Center chose to develop a one-page overview of self-determination for

distribution to constituents in their catchment area. SCDD LA staff volunteered to contribute the development of this document. Over the course of the first two weeks of August, SCDD LA staff and two other

SDAC members have drafted the document with the expectation that it will be presented to the committee on August 16.

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SCDD Los Angeles staff work collaboratively with the self-determination advisory committees for the seven regional centers in

the county of Los Angeles. On 8/16/18, the North Los Angeles County Regional Center Self-Determination Advisory Committee held their monthly meeting. SCDD staff provides technical assistance to the

committee. At this meeting, SCDD staff provided information about Bagley-Keene open meeting act to which these committees must

adhere. SCDD staff also provided clarification on some points about the financial management service, person-centered planning and other topics relevant to self-determination. SCDD staff also provided some

assistance to the chair on aspects of running a meeting smoothly and according to Bagley-Keene.

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Regional Center (WRC), which had 24 attendees and lasted two hours.

The meeting included discussion about upcoming events, criteria for event volunteers, and the committee's interest in receiving training on

Person-Centered-Planning. Ideas for increasing self-advocates' and the public's awareness of the role and function of the CAC were also discussed. SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff conducted outreach,

reviewing the role of SCDD and encouraging self-advocates to contact SCDD as needed. SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff also explored

with members the idea of including a section on CACs on SCDD's next newsletter, encouraging self-advocates from all regional centers to seek involvement with the CAC at their own regional center.

Possibilities were also explored for SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff to provide trainings to the CAC as needed, at consumer's request

to increase their knowledge and efficacy for self-advocacy.

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On 8/03/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 40

informational handouts in Spanish on the Self-Determination Program (SDP), including recent updates on SDP. Handouts were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored

by Padres Unidos Por El Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to

facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information

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On 8/03/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 20 informational handouts in English on the Self-Determination Program

(SDP), including recent updates on SDP. Handouts were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored

by Padres Unidos Por El Autismo (PUPA) a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests

for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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Determination Program (SDP). Handouts were distributed to

stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por El Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking

parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this

parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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one-page plain language handouts in English on the Self-Determination Program (SDP). Handouts were distributed to

stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por El Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to

facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this

parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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On 8/08/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff participated in a

Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) meeting for the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC), which had 22 attendees (5 SAs, 6 FAs, 11 Other) and lasted one hour and a half. A

Spanish-language interpreter was available at the meeting and provided simultaneous translation. The meeting focused on providing

Self-Determination Program (SDP) updates, including timeline dates, updates from the statewide meeting, and reviewed a category breakdown (ethnicity, disability type, gender, age) of individuals on

SCLARC's SDP list. Strategies were discussed for reaching underrepresented categories prior to the name submission deadline. A

presentation on Person-Centered Thinking was also provided by SCLARC staff. SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff provided outreach, feedback, and technical assistance as needed, as well as

made a public announcement to recruit members for SCLARC's SDAC.

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Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) meeting for the San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center (SGPRC), which had 10 attendees (1

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SAs, 3 FAs, 6 Other) and lasted one hour and fifteen minutes. The

committee discussed the resignation of one SDAC member (chairperson) and brainstormed on recruitment of new members.

Meeting focused on providing Self-Determination Program (SDP) updates, including timeline dates, and updates from the statewide meeting. The committee also reviewed a category breakdown

(ethnicity, disability type, gender, age) of individuals on SGPRC's SDP list, as well as the SD draft orientation outline provided by the

Department of Developmental Services (DDS). SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff provided outreach, feedback, and technical assistance as needed, as well as made public announcement to recruit

members for SCLARC's SDAC.

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SCDD Los Angeles staff attended the August 2, 2018 meeting of

Lanterman Regional Center's Self-Determination Advisory Committee. SCDD staff participate in these meetings as statutorily required and as

non-voting members, but with an interest in ensuring accurate community information and a smooth roll-out of the program. This meeting focused on reviewing a draft power point of the proposed

orientation, designed for clients and families selected by DDS to participate in the roll-out in October 2018. SCDD staff provided some

comments on the draft (suggested a slide explaining the difference between Person-Centered Planning and Individual Program Plan, and also a slide explaining the basics of the Home and Community Based

Services Rule). Also gave input into the training schedule, given the length of the training and the holiday months. It was decided to send

out a survey to selected participants to determine best times and begin some training in November 2018.

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OCRO 1.1.3.A - RCOC Self-Determination Advisory Committee - SCDD Orange County office participated in the Regional Center of Orange County's Self-Determination Program Local Advisory Committee on

Monday, August 6, from 6:30-8:30pm at the RCOC office in Santa Ana. At this meeting, the committee introduced the purpose of the

SDAC meeting and how public attendees could obtain help with regional center issues not related to Self-Determination. SCDD OCRO

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staff provided updates on the informational meetings hosted by our

office and how many names SCDD submitted for the self-determination lottery. Staff also suggested future agenda items based

on feedback from the information meetings, including presentations on independent facilitator. A large part of the discussion, in which OCRO staff participated, was on the fact that FMS costs will not be available

until after the soft roll-out occurs, meaning that those selected will not truly know the costs of participating in SDP until much later, thus

preventing them from making an informed choice upfront. In total, with RCOC information meetings included, RCOC has submitted 595 names into the lottery and RCOC now has 151 slots available. The

Self-Determination Information is sent via email to over 21,000 from RCOC listservs. Staff will continue to work with the RCOC SDAC

coordinator to get additional people, especially those in underserved areas, signed up for the lottery in anticipation of the 9/17/2018 deadline to submit names.

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1.1.2.A - Spanish PCP Leadership Training - SCDD OCRO RAC Member is the Executive Director of Conexiones Educativas, a Spanish support

group that educates and guides parents of children with disabilities. In collaboration with her support group, SCDD OCRO staff assisted with

the event entitled "3-Series de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 8, 2018 at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center. Today marked the first part in the series which focused on the love parents

have and assertive communication as well as a presentation on special education rights by a local SPED attorney. SCDD OCRO staff offered a

brief 10-minute leadership presentation on SCDD, who we are, and the importance of advocacy to approximately 150 Spanish-speaking family advocates. In addition to providing a presentation, SCDD OCRO staff

had a resource table at the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials in Spanish. $1000 funds

leveraged for use of Anaheim Downtown Community Center site.

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1.1.2.A - Spanish PCP Leadership - SCDD OCRO RAC Member is the

Executive Director of Conexiones Educativas, a Spanish support group that educates and guides parents of children with disabilities. In

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collaboration with her support group, SCDD OCRO staff assisted with

the event entitled "3-Series de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 15, 2018 at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center. Today

marked the second part in the series which focused on the understanding the importance of family advocacy and how to obtain evaluations to receive appropriate services. SCDD OCRO staff offered

a brief 10-minute leadership presentation on SCDD, who we are, and the importance of advocacy and building capacity to approximately

130 Spanish-speaking family advocates. In addition to providing a presentation, SCDD OCRO staff had a resource table at the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials in

Spanish. $1000 funds leveraged for use of Anaheim Downtown Community Center site.

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1.1.1.B - Spanish Handouts - SCDD OCRO staff assisted with the event entitled "3-Series de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 15, 2018

at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center that catered to approximately 130 Spanish speaking family advocates. In addition to providing a presentation, SCDD OCRO staff had a resource table at

the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials in Spanish, including, but not limited to: "Lo Basico del

IHSS," "Lo Basico del IEP," "HCBS para familias," "¿Que es la planificacion centrada en la persona?," "Alojamiento Asequible Datos e Información," among other Spanish publications created by SCDD.

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1.1.2.A - Spanish PCP Leadership - SCDD OCRO RAC Member is the Executive Director of Conexiones Educativas, a Spanish support group

that educates and guides parents of children with disabilities. In collaboration with her support group, SCDD OCRO staff assisted with

the event entitled "3-Series de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 29, 2018 at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center. Today marked the third and final part in the series which reiterated the

leadership role of parents, how parents can better advocate, and it also covered information on regional center eligibility and IHSS

services. SCDD OCRO staff offered a brief 10-minute leadership presentation on SCDD, who we are, and the importance of advocacy to

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approximately 130 Spanish-speaking family advocates. In addition to

providing a presentation, SCDD OCRO staff had a resource table at the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials

in Spanish. $1000 funds leveraged for use of Anaheim Downtown Community Center site.

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Bernardino

On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, SBRO12 staff facilitated the Self-Determination Program (SDP) input meeting at the Molina Healthcare Building Conference room within the city of and county of San

Bernardino. During the meeting the SBRO12 staff presented and lead the review of a draft copy from the Statewide Self-Determination

Advisory Committee (SSDAC) workgroup submission for the final statewide SDP orientation power point. SBRO12 staff facilitated and logged feedback from the group of Inland Regional Center staff,

Clients' Rights Advocacy staff and the Self-Determination Advisory Committee members input on what portions of the power point worked

well, what was confusing and what suggestions they had to provide the SSDAC workgroup.

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Imperial

Provided staff support to the SDAC chairperson who provided an overview and information session on the Self-Determination Orientation materials for the community. (PM 1.3.4)

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The Council will promote self-advocates in leadership roles in statewide networks a) through the

strengthening of a statewide self-advocacy organization and by supporting self-advocates; b) within cross-disability leadership coalitions; and c) in training other self-advocates to become leaders



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On 8/17/18 NCRO Staff participated in the Summer Games Special Olympics at Founders Grove Redrest Ca. This is a large gathering of

SA & families for 4 days that camp and hold Special Olympics, had a fair, a dance, and all-day game section and the Olympic games. Staff provided an information booth to recruit RAC and SDAC Committee

members, inform them of their right to vote, the SDAC and the Paid Internship program to promote self-advocates in leadership roles in

statewide networks through the strengthening of a statewide self-advocacy organization and by supporting self-advocates to become leaders. Handouts included, "RAC and SCDD State Council

Recruitment Flyer", "Your Vote is Important training materials", "What is Self Determination", "In Case of Emergency" application,"

Prepare for Emergencies Now"" Personal Medication Card" and the SCDD Brochure. SA's 10, 4 FA's, 5 Organizations.

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On 8/17/18 NCRO Staff participated in the Summer Games Special Olympics at Founders Grove Redrest Ca. This is a large gathering of families for 4 days that camp and hold Special Olympics, had a fair, a

dance, and all-day game section and the Olympic games. Staff provided an information booth to recruit RAC and SDAC Committee

members, inform them of their right to vote, the SDAC and the Paid Internship program to promote self-advocates in leadership roles in

statewide networks through the strengthening of a statewide self-advocacy organization and by supporting self-advocates to become leaders. Handouts included, "RAC and SCDD State Council

Recruitment Flyer", "Your Vote is Important training materials", "Spanish What is Self Determination", "Spanish in Case of

Emergency" application," Spanish Prepare for Emergencies Now"" Personal Medication Card" and the Spanish SCDD Brochure. SA's 10, 4 FA's, 5 Organizations.

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On 8/28/18 NCRO Staff participated in the State Council Membership Committee meeting by listening in to the session to promote our

regions self-advocates in leadership roles in statewide networks. SCDD had two applicants up for review and both were accepted to

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the Regional Advisory Committee representing Humboldt and lake

County.

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Siskiyou County Opportunity Center – Community Endeavors – On

August 17, 2018 NSRO staff provided training at The Siskiyou County Opportunity Center (SCOC) Community Endeavors Program with the purpose of outreach and educating participants the importance of

Self-Advocacy. Staff encouraged the program to start a self-advocacy group and meet on a regular basis to learn, share, and

research topic that impact people with developmental disabilities. Staff provided training and education using a power point presentation and distributing handouts as well as providing a copy of

the National Resource from SABE/AIDD. Handouts included A Binder with SABE Self Advocacy Start-Up Toolkit; AIDD Fact Sheet – State

Councils with Empowerment through Self-Advocacy; Five Principles of Self Advocacy; Think Before You Speak Brochure; Pages 14-16 of the SABE resource explaining “What is Self-Advocacy and What Can It Do

For You” & “Who is a Self-Advocate”. The Toolkit is very large so the link to this item is: http://selfadvocacyinfo.org/resource/self-

advocacy-start-up-toolkit-more-power-more-control-over-our-lives/. The Community Endeavors program does not have a formal self-

advocacy group but they do have a client council with regularly scheduled meetings. They also host the Siskiyou County Community Food Bank that offers free fresh produce to the public. Staff met with

a small group of individuals after the meeting to encourage train the trainer role development and offered assistance in the future if

needed to move forward. Surveys were distributed but not all participants wanted to fill them out – 13 were returned. See report attached. NSRO staff met with 31 people total, 6 professionals and 25

self-advocates.

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On August 10, 2018 SACRO staff met with self-advocate to promote

his speech about community living, access to community life in Yolo County that he will provide at the Supported Life Conference in

October.

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On August 13, 2018 SACRO staff met with self-advocate and her staff

person to discuss her giving a speech about her employment and community access at the Supported Life Conference in October.

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On August 27, 2018 SACRO staff met with self-advocate in Yolo County to discuss his employment, independent living situation, and community access in preparation for his presentation at the

Supported Life Conference, October 5th, 2018.

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On August 30, 2018 SACRO staff met with program director and

attorney to coordinate keynote speech at Supported Life Conference 2018. Information was shared about the 2 self-advocates who will be

speaking and the structure of the speech was discussed.

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SCDD North Bay staff provided training and technical assistance to

self-advocates interested in learning how to start a self-advocacy group. People often don't know much about people with I/DD and/or cross disabilities. Self-advocates felt it is important to provide

support to advocates for civil and service rights through the strengthening of self-advocacy skills. Topics of discussion included

who is a self-advocate, and what do self-advocates do. Tips on how to speak up whether alone or in a group, how to listen, having an agenda, keeping a group going, recruiting members to your group,

and getting other people to help/advisors/resources/money. Council staff encouraged participants to visit local advocacy groups for

examples of group/leadership skills. Council staff will continue to provide support and technical assistance to community to facilitate ongoing self-advocacy skills training.

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On 08/27/2018 BARO staff participated and provided guidance for the 21st Golden Gate Self Advocacy Conference Planning committee, in

San Francisco. The conference is an annual learning event for people with developmental disabilities, family members, social workers,

service providers and other advocates. Committee members provided updates on their respective teams. BARO staff provided an update on entertainment agenda items and details of the site of the conference.

This conference is one of the largest self-advocacy events in the

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region each year, and through this event, many self-advocates are

trained in a variety of areas.

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On 8/8/18 in San Francisco, BARO participated in a regional disability

rights leadership cohort, primarily attended by regional disability rights and services leaders who are also self-advocates. This cohort discussed trends seen in the region, including collaboratives

developing in the private and public sector, issues/gains/updates around the policy work in employment, housing, and in education,

and ways the movement can increase in its visibility, in intersectionality, and in philanthropic partnerships. Cohort members shared what kinds of projects their agencies were working on, to look

for alignment and ways to support one another's work. BARO, as one of the few attendees who does not identify as a self-advocate, also

focused on ally ship and defined ways to work in ally ship, and how to increase the number of self-identified self-advocates in leadership roles. This cohort was hosted by a nationally known disability rights

advocate and project founder. (PM 1.3.4)

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Self-Advocates Area meeting 8/3/17. Staff provided technical

support, transported and set up sound equipment. Staff worked with self-advocate’s speaking at meeting with using microphones and tear

down after event. The theme was self-determination. 100 Self Advocates attended the area meeting.

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VMRC Foster Grandparent/ Senior Companion Inservice Development- SCDD NVH staff met with two members of the Self Advocacy Council 6 at their Day Program on August 28, 2018 to

develop their presentation. They will be presenting with SCDD NVH at the October VMRC Foster Grandparent/Senior Companions' in-service.

The two self-advocates will share about their life in hopes of helping the volunteers learn how capable they are and how they are living the

life they want to live. SCDD NVH provides technical assistance by putting the power point together from their guidance's, print materials and practice together. This was the first meeting to develop

ideas on the presentations. Next meeting the materials will be reviewed to make sure staff captured their thoughts correctly.

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CA Memorial Project Remembrance Ceremonies- planning team

meeting was held via phone on August 31, 2018. The final details were reviewed along with the program. SCDD NVH suggested a self-advocate to be the MC and contacted that person who agreed. There

will be a ceremony in Stockton and Manteca. SCDD North Valley Hills will be at both events as well providing support as needed. SCDD

NVH will also provide ice chests, waters and signage at the September 17, 2018 events.

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HQ Activity- SSAN Leadership CALL- was held on August 31, 2018. The SSAN officers called in from their locations- the chair called in from SCDD NVH, the vice chair called in from LA and the secretary

called in from Tulare. The SCDD Self Advocacy Coordinator was on the call as well as the manager from SCDD NVH. The purpose of this

call was to review all items for the Sept 5-6, 2018 SSAN meeting in Sacramento. The officers reviewed the agenda. They also discussed their protocol for bringing on new members. The plan was developed

and another meeting was scheduled to accomplish this task. SCDD NVH staff assisted the chair and his new facilitator prior to the start of

the meeting to make sure he had all the tools he needed to conduct the meeting over the phone.

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Staff met with the director of Silicon Valley Independent Living Center to discuss potential applicants for membership on the California State

Council. Two self-advocates were discussed, and their information was forwarded to me so I can reach out to them and discuss this opportunity. Also staff and the ILC director also discuss the

development of a core of self-advocate leaders within the catchment area of Central Coast. Two leadership development training programs

were identified ILC and Central Coast Office agreed to move forward and will research leadership training projects. (PM 1.3.2)

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Staff attended the Arc of Ventura County's Self Advocate Leadership meeting. At the meeting 35 self-advocates discussed the purpose of the group and it's need for direction. Staff offered technical support

in assisting with the development of a Mission Statement and Action Plan. The advocates were open to the idea and are going to select a

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subcommittee to facilitate a discussion on the mission of the group.

Also at the meeting staff discussed the day program services for customized employment. Self-advocates described the SPARK program which is part of the job club. SPARK is designed to promote

customized employment including entrepreneurial models for employment. Staff stated its interest in seeing the success of this

program and perhaps having it be a model for other program services. Staff said he would discuss it with the management at Tri-Counties Regional Center.

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Staff met with two self-advocates who are members of the Santa Clara County People's First chapter. Staff discussed with them State

Council on Developmental Disabilities and encourage them to continue their self-advocacy efforts. Staff offered to support and

facilitate efforts to build a stronger self-advocacy network in the area. Staff also discussed the need for self-advocate to represent Santa Clara County on the Council. Both individuals expressed an interest

and staff assisted them as they completed the application for Council membership.

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Sequoia Regional Office is a member of the planning committee for the 9th Self-Advocacy Conference that takes place in October. We

scheduled another walk through for later this month of the site (where the conference will take place). This way we can get a better

idea on mapping out our plans/workshops for the big event. We also talked about registration for the event. The individuals with disabilities that were at the meeting, chose black bags that say I'm

an Advocate! These bags will be given to the participants at the conference. We also discussed booths and raffle prize donations along

with workshops and titles.

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This was a follow up meeting for the upcoming self-advocacy

conference. The members of this committee met at the vendor site to view break out rooms for presentations and to plan the outside set up for activities. Since the conference will take place in October, the

committee will meet again this month on the 31st.

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The committee for the self-advocacy conference that will take place in

October felt it was necessary to have an additional meeting to discuss and create a guide to assist in making this event run smoother, launch of registration and identify volunteer needs and job

descriptions. We need to make sure we have enough volunteers and that they are aware of their duties.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional office staff met with staff of the USC UCEDD (University of Southern California University Center for

Excellence in Developmental Disabilities) to discuss existing staffing needs within their LEND Program (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities). At the request of USC

UCEDD staff, SCDD Los Angeles staff provided the names of self-advocates who may meet the staffing needs of the UCEDD.

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For more than 25 years, SCDD Los Angeles Staff has supported the work of the Self-Advocacy Board of Los Angeles County (SABLAC).

Members are committed to developing leadership skills among other self-advocates, promoting the civil rights of people with developmental disabilities, and teaching the community at large

about disability. SCDD LA staff provides facilitation and logistical support. At this time, SABLAC is focusing on finding ways to reach

parents of children to help them see what is possible for their children with disabilities as they become adults. They believe it would be

helpful to parents and, ultimately, for their children so they can have better, more fulfilling lives as adults. At this meeting they discussed ways of reach parent groups. They also reiterated that they would

like to collaborate with the USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) on their project to develop

curricula for parents that is intended for parents to see the possibilities ahead for their children.

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SCDD Los Angeles Staff has identified a significant need for parents to receive training in boardsmanship, giving testimony and influencing public policy on behalf of their children with

developmental disabilities. The need is especially significant among Hispanic/Spanish-speaking families. To that end, SCDD LA staff is

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collaborating with Fiesta Educativa, a parent advocacy organization,

to pull together a four-session training opportunity for select parents throughout the month of October. During August, we collaborated on finalizing the topics and the recruitment flyer with recruitment

expected to begin in late August/early September.

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Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting for the South-Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC), which had 15 attendees and

lasted for one hour and forty five minutes. The meeting focused on presentation by SCLARC staff on pre-enrollment information for the Self-Determination Program (SDP), where Person-Centered Planning

(PCP) was also discussed. Two self-advocates enrolled for SDP by the end of this meeting. SCLARC’s Director of Community Services also

presented on performance contract and outcomes, as well as inquired about committee's interests on events for next calendar year. SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff provided outreach, feedback, and

technical assistance as needed.

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1.2.6.A - Promote/increase opportunities for SA and FA to serve in

leadership positions on community-based boards - SCDD OCRO Staff met with OCRO RAC Chair on 8/22/18 to discuss how he can become

involved in local boards that are currently affecting his personal life - expanding his capacity as he transitions into the next stage of his life.

We discussed, and staff provided him the contact information for and help to connect with, local boards including the Orange County Bar Association (Elder Law and Special Needs Committee) and the

Workforce Development Board.

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OCRO 1.2.4B Convene quarterly meetings with SA groups & other

collaborators - Integrity House Consumer Rights - SCDD Orange County staff presented and facilitated for the Integrity House Self-

Advocacy Group on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, including advertising, and planning for the meeting. There were 23 self-advocates and 4 staff who participated fully in the presentation and

discussion about the topic. The focus of the training included: Review of human rights and rights as detailed in WIC 4502 including

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residents rights (for those living in a group home). The evaluations

completed by the attendees (17 participants in the evaluation) after the training showed the participants learned something from the training (17), thought the topic was interesting (17), and they feel

more confident about exercising their rights (17).

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OCRO 1.2.4B - Convene quarterly meetings with SA groups -

Facilitation for Integrity House Self-Advocacy Meeting - At the request of the Integrity House Self- Advocacy group, SCDD Orange County

staff both facilitated and presented about consumer rights for the August 15, 2018 meeting. Staff promoted the event, presented the topic and facilitated the meeting on behalf of the group on August 15,

2018 (23 SA, 4 OTH).

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SCDD staff attended the monthly San Diego Regional Center Client

Advisory Committee meeting. Staff provided facilitation as two regional center staff provided a training on how to prepare a one-

page personal profile with all of the CAC members. SCDD staff shared information about the upcoming Health and Wellness event and the Voter Summit that is being coordinated by the SCDD- San

Diego, Imperial office.

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SCDD provided facilitation at the SDPF officer meeting. During the

meeting the officers spent time reviewing their quarterly meeting as well worked on a plan for their November meeting. The SDPF

president provided an update on how the meetings have gone with the new fiscal agent and reported he and another officer are working with the organization to create a memorandum of understanding

between San Diego People First and the SDSU Research Foundation collaborative. The officers also reviewed the survey results that have

been submitted and created a plan to get the paper surveys imputed into the system.

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SCDD staff facilitated the SDPF conference strategy meeting. During the meeting the group was taught how to create an on line google survey by creating the San Diego People First conference survey.

SDPF will have the survey available at the August 13th quarterly meeting, email it out to local venders with a request for their

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assistance in having self-advocates either complete a paper survey or

the online version and finally an electronic version will be emailed to the self-advocacy distribution list.

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SCDD staff worked with DDS-CAC representative for the San Diego Imperial region to create a plan to conduct training and an information gathering session using the End of Life training resource

the DDS-CAC is currently updating. The DDS-CAC representative is responsible for gathering feedback on the guide relating to its ease of

usability and bringing it bring back to the next DDS-CAC meeting. The plan will include a two-session meeting that will take place with the target group of the 16 participants from the SCDD sponsored

Health and Wellness class. The first session will be an introduction to End of Life Planning and for each participant to start creating an End

of Life Plan. The second session will be to complete the End of Life plan and provided feedback on the process.

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15 HQ Sacramento Staff provided technical assistance and facilitation during SSAN Officer Call.

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23 HQ Sacramento Staff participated in a meeting for the #DisabilityVoteCA project. 4 0 0

30 HQ Sacramento Staff participated in planning meeting for the 2019 Statewide Self-

Advocacy Conference scheduled for May 2019. 10 0 0

1-30 HQ Sacramento Staff provided technical assistance to SSAN members throughout the

month of August both over the phone and through email. 50 0 20

1-30 HQ Sacramento Staff provided technical assistance to SAAC members throughout the

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2.1 The Council will increase and promote culturally competent strategies and resources that facilitate

competitive, integrated employment (CIE) of people with I/DD



17 1 Humboldt

On 8/17/18 NCRO Staff participated in the Redwood Summer Games Special Olympics at Founders Grove Redrest Ca. This is a large

gathering of families for 4 days that camp and hold Special Olympics, had a fair, was there to promote culturally competent strategies and

resources that facilitate competitive, integrated employment (CIE) of people with I/DD. Other activities included a dance, all day game section and the Olympic games. Staff provided an information booth to

recruit RAC and SDAC Committee members, the Paid Internship Program which pay $10,400 to the SA and inform them of their right to

vote. Handouts included, The Paid Internship program, "RAC and SCDD State Council Recruitment Flyer", "Your Vote is Important training materials", "What is Self Determination", "In Case of Emergency"

application," Prepare for Emergencies Now"" Personal Medication Card" and the SCDD Brochure.

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17 1 Humboldt

On 8/17/18 NCRO Staff participated in the Redwood Summer Games Special Olympics at Founders Grove Redrest Ca. This is a large

gathering of families for 4 days that camp and hold Special Olympics, had a fair, was there to promote culturally competent strategies and resources that facilitate competitive, integrated employment (CIE) of

people with I/DD. Other activities included a dance, all day game section and the Olympic games. Staff provided an information booth to

recruit RAC and SDAC Committee members, the Paid Internship Program which pay $10,400 to the SA and inform them of their right to vote. Handouts included, in Spanish "The Paid Internship program”,

"RAC and SCDD State Council Recruitment Flyer", "Your Vote is Important training materials", "What is Self Determination", "In Case of

Emergency" application," Prepare for Emergencies Now"" Personal Medication Card" and the SCDD Brochure.

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21 1 Mendocino

On August 21, 2018 NCRO Staff provided on-the-job training to the current WorkAbility student from the Ukiah Unified Community Transition Program. The North Coast Regional Office provides

administrative skills training to achieve and maintain Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). Tasks for skill building this week

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included: sorting through QA return mail from last phase of the project,

opening each piece, and removing confidential information for proper disposal.

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On August 27, 2018 NCRO Staff interviewed 3 students from the Ukiah Unified Community Transition Program for the Office Assistant Student

Volunteer position. Staff provided a formal interview setting that mirrored civil service job interviews including a set of questions demonstrating past, present, and current work experience, a panel of

staff, and a review of the duty statement for the position. Staff will follow-up with the student after the panel meets to discuss the

interview, resume, and application submission.

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Butte-Glenn Disability Resource Network Meeting - On August 9, 2018

NSR0 Staff organized and facilitated the Butte-Glenn Disability Resource Network (BGDRN) meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to promote competitive integrated employment and post-secondary education for

people with developmental disabilities through education, collaboration, and networking. NSRO Staff has encouraged opportunities to increase

exposure of the network by coordinating with members the development of a brochure, Facebook Page and table cloth with logo for community outreach. The BGDRN will be participating in a community

event on September 13, 2018 in downtown Chico to educate and promote the hiring of people with developmental disabilities and post-

secondary education opportunities. The following agencies were represented: Work Training Center; Butte County Office of Education; Glenn County Office of Education; Mains'l Services; SCDD North State

Office. There were 5 Professionals in attendance.

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17 3 Sacramento

On August 17, 2018 SACRO staff attended the Think Transition Meeting

at the UCD Mind Institute (via Conference call) for the purpose of gathering information on CIE, Emergency Planning, CalABLE and Direct

Support Professional information. SCDD staff will provide self-advocates and families with this updated information.

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22 3 Sacramento On August 22, 2018 SACRO staff participated in the Business Advisory Council (BAC) Career and Hiring Event for the purpose of collaborating with Supported Employment Agencies and local employers to promote

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and develop pathways for Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).

This Career and Hiring Event hosted 20 employers and all community members, were invited to attend. Self-advocates were provided

assistance if needed.

23 3 Sacramento

On August 23, 2018 SACRO staff attended the CCEPD -California

Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities at the Department of Rehabilitation. A presentation on Career and Technical Education in the 21st Century (Perkins V) was provided by Matt Roberts, Dean of

Operation with Community Colleges Chancellors Office and Donna Wyatt, Director of the Career and College Transition Division for the

California Department of Education. Self-Advocates are not aware of all the employment support services, SCDD staff continue to stay abreast of current services and supports and opportunities for advancement in

workforce development.

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31 3 Yolo

On August 31, 2018 SCDD SACRO staff provided outreach information

on the SCDD at the Rural Regional Alliance (RRA) Team meeting in Woodland for the purpose of collaborating with local workforce agencies

and community members/leaders to promote the inclusion of CIE for people with I/DD. In addition, the following information was shared: Competitive Integrated Employment, Paid Internship Program,

Department of Rehabilitation Fact Sheet and Self-Determination. With all community members and including people with I/DD in mind, the

RRA is developing a toolkit that will help students prepare for employment, while also providing them with the tools necessary to enhance employability and retention once hired. This toolkit being

developed includes training in customer services, technology, interpersonal communication, and personal accountability. RRA is

partnering with business, community and education leaders to provide feedback on the toolkit as it is developed. Another key goal is to develop a list of resources (employers) in all the communities so that

job seekers can refer to business'. Regions covered are Sutter, Colusa, Yolo and Yuba Counties with a Long-Term Regional Outcome - Career

Readiness. SCDD staff was assigned to a workgroup on resources for consumers and employers.

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24 3 Sacramento

On August 24, 2018 SACRO staff met with 2 parents and 2 self-

advocates to share information about current and future housing options and how to advocate for housing in their IPP process. Staff

shared information about the process and parent's rights during the IPP and what they can expect from their Service Coordinator and Regional Center. Parents were very appreciative of this information provided in

an informal setting where they were able to ask many questions.

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SCDD North Bay staff provided information and resources to self-

advocates at a work training center, regarding strategies that facilitate competitive, integrated employment. This was a hygiene and grooming

training designed for female participants only, per request of the local self-advocacy committee. Discussion included expectations that all employees present themselves in a professional manner with regard to

attire, personal hygiene, and appearance. Example of good vs bad hygiene discussed with feedback and input from participants. The

training was well received as most participants had a basic understanding of good personal hygiene, including cleanliness. Participants were given a hygiene basics kit, a hygiene and grooming

checklist, and other grooming tip sheets. A male version of this training is planned for a later date and time.

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15 5 Alameda

On 8/15/18 via conference call, BARO participated on a NDEAM event planning call with CA's DGS and Dept. of Industrial Relations. These will

be the two partners this office will work with for this year's event. On this call, the planners discussed the location, what parts of the State Building we will have permissions to use, and what components we

would like to see this year. We are learning towards no auditorium program, as these are less attended, and instead we will focus on an

interactive resource faire and info-booths highlighting the accomplishments of state service employees with disabilities, and the newer tools for assessing and meeting accommodations on the job.

NDEAM will take place in October. (PM 1.3.4)

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16 5 Alameda

On 8/16/18 via conference call with the DOR Chief of the ACE

(Achieving Community Employment) Team, BARO participated in the sharing of employment initiative updates between SCDD and DOR in the

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areas of transitioning sheltered workshop workers or subminimum wage

certificate holders to CIE work / CIE work supporting agencies. BARO shared updated about the EFC, and where there may be some shared

materials or goals. BARO also provided input as to what ways SCDD can review and provide feedback on training or other materials coming from DOR's ACE program statewide, with the shared intention of reducing the

number of people in subminimum wage or non-CIE work and increasing the number of employees with disabilities in CIE settings. Discussions

also included CIE involving events coming up that this project may want to be engaged with. (PM 1.3.4)

22 5 Alameda

On 8/22/18 via conference call, BARO co-hosted a planning call with IBM and JAN to plan the 9/25 Job Accommodation Network Academy event on accommodations and technical tools for employees with

disabilities. This event will be at the Elihu State Building in Oakland, and both IBM and JAN will fly in to co-host. The event will target

primarily private sector employers, and will also welcome other employers, employees and job seekers with disabilities, as well as the providers that support this partnership and CIE. Planning items include

the resource booth set up, the accessible flyer and registration process, and the tech required for the training itself. (PM 1.3.2)

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22 6 San Joaquin

San Joaquin Workforce Development Committee meeting was held at the Worknet Building in Stockton on August 22, 2018. The agenda

compiled of discussion on a variety of business related items for the board. After the meeting- one of the staff of the board asked if SCDD would like to participate on a sub-committee of the board related to

ideas/strategies to employ people with disabilities. SCDD NVH staff said that we would like to participate in the sub-committee. Details of this

will be forthcoming.

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15 7 Santa Clara

CC Staff attended the South Bay Adult Education Consortium planning

meeting for the upcoming employment of adults with disabilities summit in November. The discussion at the meeting included the higher rate of unemployment for people with disabilities and how vocational training is

not meeting the community needs that then leads to motivational factors of the person. Staff discussed the need for a provider network

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able to provide pre-vocational services as well as a funding source to

provide such services. Staff also discussed the need for improved transition planning in high school and to create a common language

within the vocational development community that is inclusive of people who are I/DD. Staff discussed the importance of the roadmap being developed by this consortium as one way to create the common

language. 15 stakeholders participated in this meeting.

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CC Staff attended the South Bay Adult Education Consortium planning

meeting for the upcoming employment of adults with disabilities summit in November. The discussion at the meeting included the higher rate of

unemployment for people with disabilities and how vocational training is not meeting the community needs that then leads to motivational factors of the person. Staff discussed the need for a provider network

able to provide pre-vocational services as well as a funding source to provide such services. Staff also discussed the need for improved

transition planning in high school and to create a common language within the vocational development community that is inclusive of people who are I/DD. Staff discussed the importance of the roadmap being

developed by this consortium as one way to create the common language. 15 stakeholders participated in this meeting.

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Community Closet - Met with two adults with disabilities from a local agency. They were seeking interview attire from our community closet.

We discussed possible interview questions that might be asked during their interviews. One of the individuals filled out a survey and the other one chose not to. They both left with great outfits and smiles!

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Community Closet - Met with fifteen youth from the Fresno USD Transition program to show them the community closet. We discussed

possible interview questions that might be asked during their interviews. The Sequoia Office also provided the young adults a one-page handout

on Regional Center Services and Department of Rehab information.

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Dress for Success - Met with fourteen youth at EPU Children's Center to

discuss our community closet along with what to wear to an interview. The youth discussed possible interview questions that they would ask a candidate and what would the answers they want be. The Sequoia

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Office brought 6 ties, 4 dresses, 2 skirts and 2 blouses that each

participant was able to take home with them.

15 10 Los Angeles

SCDD LA Staff provided a training on 8/15 to 42 self- and family

advocates regarding the ABLE Act (Achieving a Better Life Experience) to participants in the California State University Long Beach California

Promise Program (CaPROMISE), a program that is a partnership of several state departments (such as DOR) and over 18 local educational agencies to provide students in special education with opportunities to

obtain employment skills and experience. The training provided by SCDD LA staff focused on the ABLE Act's provisions, how to access

them, and how they can aid someone in becoming more independent without losing core safety net benefits. Pre- and post-tests resulted in an increase from 1.81 to 4.40 of a five-point scale, indicating significant

learning occurred in the training. Feedback from participants was excellent.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff met with the executive director of Westside Regional Center to discuss the initiation of a collaborative

project to improve employment outcomes for students in special education with a regional center case. The director agreed with the project in concept and provided input regarding next steps to make the

project a reality.

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On 8/28/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff met with the

manager of special education programs for the California Charter School Association in order to determine issues of mutual concern and create

plans to address them. The meeting focused primarily on two topics, employment and training needs of charter school staff. An outline was developed for a demonstration program where SCDD, a regional center,

a charter school, and the Department of Rehabilitation collaborate in order to improve employment outcomes for students in special

education. The intention is to create and pilot a program that could be replicated by any school -- charter or otherwise -- and serve as a blueprint for collaboration to meet the needs of the greater Los Angeles

area. The meeting fleshed out details of such a collaboration and identified potential partners and next steps.

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Because there is an increasing focus in the State of California on

promoting competitive, integrated employment (CIE) for people with developmental disabilities as evidenced by the Employment First policy

as well as other Federal and State initiatives, SCDD Los Angeles staff opted to gather information about employment outcomes for consumers of the regional centers in LA County. Six of the seven regional centers

chose to measure employment outcomes as part of their performance contracts with the Dept. of Developmental Services for CY 2017. Only

Harbor Regional Center did not. It should be noted that employment measures will be required for all regional center performance contracts beginning in 2018. SCDD LA staff compiled and compared several of the

employment measures reported by the remaining six regional centers focusing on percentages of consumers employed and the percentage

earning minimum wage or better. While not directly related to employment, the percentage of consumers who interact with people other than other consumers was also compared. This information will be

helpful in crafting SCDD LA advocacy efforts to increase CIE. (PM 1.3.4)

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One of the tools available to people with disabilities that can facilitate

interest in employment and create possibilities for people to get out of poverty while maintaining safety net services is the use of ABLE

accounts. To that end, SCDD Los Angeles has developed a booklet and presentation about ABLE accounts. This was presented to a group of 7 parents at the Family Focus Resource Center on 8/30/2018. The

pre/post indicated an average increase in knowledge of 2.4 points on a 5-point scale.

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16 11 Orange

OCRO 2.1.2 Establish regional cross-disciplinary, collaborative networks. CIE Blue Print Orange County Local Partnership Agreement Meeting -

SCDD Orange County staff is a committee member on the Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Blue Print Orange County Local Partnership Agreement Meeting, which met at the Regional Center of

Orange County in Tustin, CA on August 16, 2018. SCDD promoted the upcoming “SSI Benefits & Appeals” workshop to the group, as well as

contributed to discussion items as needed. Items discussed included Get SAFE STARR Workforce Development Program; updates from the

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various OC Collaboratives (PSETC, OCATTF, OC Employment Advocacy);

and upcoming resources and events (including above-mentioned SCDD trainings). The next meeting will be on September 20, 2018 at 8:30am

via teleconference.

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OCRO 2.1.2A Establish regional cross-disciplinary, collaborative

networks - Employment Community Advisory Committee - SCDD Orange County staff participated in the Employment Community Advisory Committee Meeting hosted at the Regional Center in Orange

County in Tustin, CA on August 9, 2018. This group meets periodically to discuss progress related to CIE and is designed to identify issues and

develop solutions to the changes that are occurring with respect to employment and day services. There were approximately 12 regional center vendors and four community schools/agencies in attendance

primarily as job developers and employment specialists. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss WIOA, HCBS final rule review, CIE

Blueprint, PIP program utilization rates, HCBS Concept Proposals funding, review of the OC LPA Universal Referral Sheet, and discuss updates of Project SEARCH, Chapman University TPI work, RCOC

Employment Data, and Person-Centered Thinking trainings for RCOC staff and vendors. The group, including SCDD staff input as

appropriate, worked collectively to address employment needs and supports for people with more significant disabilities and how to best approach the current and upcoming system changes for better

outcomes.

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9 13 San Diego

Staff participated in the San Diego Committee on Employment for

Persons with Disabilities (SDCEPD) planning meeting of Jobtoberfest, an event that is held annually in October. The event will be on October 22

this year, and hopefully will have 50 employers and 20 resource agencies available for the attendees, who usually number from 1200 to 1500, and represent all disabilities. In addition to the opportunity to

meet with employers, the attendees can also attend workshops on the Paid Internship Program and the Working Disabled Program. The

keynote speaker will be a self-advocate member of the SDI office of the SCDD Regional Advisory Committee. There are sighted guides and sign

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language interpreters available for those in need of such. Discussion

was had regarding the upcoming Disability Training Committee presentation on Employment First, which staff will be participating in

along with the Department of Rehabilitation, San Diego Regional Center.

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Staff met a member of the SDI Regional Advisory Committee at a

showcase of students who have had internships at the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) Power of Neurogaming Center at Qualcomm Institute for eight weeks this summer. The intention was to

provide the RAC member with information and contacts at UCSD to share information on the talents of people with I/DD for potential

internships/jobs at UCSD. Dr. Goldman - who is the RAC member - has secured a meeting with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Director of Talent Acquisition/Equal

opportunities; Director from Human Resources-DisAbility Counseling and Consulting and Co-Chair of CADRE (Community Advocates for

Disability Rights and Education) on the 24th of August. Since the SDI RAC has chosen to focus on employment this year, this particular member is promoting opportunities for people with I/DD on campus at

UCSD. In addition to having the opportunity to meet the people responsible for organizing these internships, staff was also able to

introduce him to the founders of the National Foundation for Autism Research, and the San Diego Workforce Partnership staff who was willing to share more information about other people with disabilities

who are ready to work but need to be given the opportunity. Also, Dr. Goldman was able to meet a graduate of Project College who was one of

the interns honored and observe the capabilities and ability of the students who accomplished so much in the eight-week program.

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15 13 San Diego

Staff hosted and lead a conference planning meeting for the upcoming "Leading the Charge" conference which will be held on 12-5-18. This will be the 5th year of this conference, and attendees include service

providers and staff; transition age youth and teachers; family members; and regional center staff; and legislators. The focus of this meeting was

go firm up the program, as the keynote has already been secured. There was much discussion about the afternoon panel, as people need

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solid, tangible information as to how they can promote/support/

encourage and obtain competitive integrated employment.

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Staff hosted another planning meeting for the upcoming Leading the

Charge Conference. So far two deposits have been made on the hotel, and we have received $9500 in sponsorships to date, with the request

having been sent again yesterday. Other funding sources were discussed, and the Foundations will be approached along with others. Volunteers were discussed, registration and the bags and thumb drives

provided. Arc San Diego agreed to print the programs this year, and the date for final submission of information for the program was set at

11-16-18. Staff will follow-up on locating a fiscal agent so that self-advocates and family members will be able to secure their conference registration fees through the regional center. The local legislators on

the select committee will be encouraged to attend, along with other officials and legislators. Evaluations will be the same as last year, and

the AV equipment needs were identified, as the agency that formerly provided these are unable to do so this year. Scheduled the next meeting for 10-3-18.

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7 13 Imperial

SCDD staff provided a presentation on “Dress for Success” at the Arc of Imperial Valley. The group consisted of 18 self-advocates and four

support staff. Throughout the training the participants eagerly responded to questions from the presenter. Following the presentation,

a staff person asked for a copy of the power point so that she could use it with her clients at the Independent Living Program she works for. She was also interested in the health and wellness curriculum that is being

used in San Diego. The PowerPoint and curriculum was shared with the staff person.

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2.2

The Council, in consultation with its federal partners, will increase identification, advocacy and/or

sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase CIE for people

with I/DD



15 5 Alameda

On 8/15/18 via conference call, BARO participated on a NDEAM event planning call with CA's DGS and Dept. of Industrial Relations. These will

be the two partners this office will work with for this year's event. On this call, the planners discussed the location, what parts of the State Building

we will have permissions to use, and what components we would like to see this year. We are learning towards no auditorium program, as these are less attended, and instead we will focus on an interactive resource

faire and info-booths highlighting the accomplishments of state service employees with disabilities, and the newer tools for assessing and

meeting accommodations on the job. NDEAM will take place in October.

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3.1 The Council will work with housing entities to increase the development and/or provision of community

housing for people with I/DD



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On 8/20/18 NCRO participated in the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care COC meeting to work with housing entities to

increase the development and/or provision of community housing for people with I/DD. NCRO provided COC with an update on the Behavioral Health Housing Committee activities and local housing projects.

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28 5 Alameda

On 8/28/18 in Oakland, BARO participated in a workgroup composed of housing advocates, market rate developers, self-advocates, family

advocates, RCEB, Alameda Co DD Council staff, RAC members, and providers in a workgroup to identify strategies for increasing affordable,

inclusive accessible housing for Bay Area residents with I/DD. This was hosted by a local architect and designed by The Kelsey. Areas evaluated included, among others, tax credits, upping in-lieu fees, more pressure on

philanthropy to take the risk in investing in pre-development work, with local/state/fed governments taking more risk in funding ongoing costs

post-development for promising models that both can meet the need for inclusive, accessible and affordable housing, as well as those models that are sustainable once built and filled. Next steps will include the Kelsey

compiling the results, suggestions and strategies from this work and producing some guiding documents / a report to work off of, or perhaps a

white paper of sorts. (PM 1.3.2)

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Joaquin

August 2nd, 2018 Staff attended the 3rd annual Block party, put on by

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services. Staff set up an informational booth and disseminated information brochures about the State Council and its partners from various agencies. Staff disseminated

information like the NCI brochure, dental information, the legislative process, client’s rights, Cal- able act, employment 1st and affordable

housing options. In addition, Staff disseminated information about the DDS Safety-net and emergency preparedness. Approximately 400 people

from all around the area attended including consumers of VMRC and their families.

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Clara

CC staff participated in the SV@Home Housing Roundtable. Presentations included: SB827 by legislative aide from Senator Scott Wiener's office; and CASA legislative update (see attachment) by Director of Planning with

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the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Following presentations,

audience broke up into small groups for further discussion. CC staff shared about the housing needs of the I/DD community and the need for set-asides for the extremely low-income, not just low-income. And also

for policies within housing municipalities to include inclusionary language that identifies people with developmental disabilities as those requiring

housing special needs.

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Clara

CC staff met with the Housing Choices director and staff regarding

housing needs of individuals with I/DD. In addition to gathering information about housing issues in order to develop a housing handout, CC staff also learned about an upcoming hearing for Measure A covering

the county of Santa Clara. Hearing will address how money will be utilized to meet housing needs of the region. Currently there is very little

awareness by the community and the County Board of Supervisors of the housing needs of the I/DD population. Staff agreed to make community

members aware of the hearing and the opportunity for civic engagement.

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Clara

CC staff connected with a post-secondary program that had attended one of the Self-Advocacy and You presentations held at the library this past

spring. This post-secondary program was looking for ways to get more involved in advocacy. CC staff informed the program about the upcoming

Measure A hearing regarding where funds for housing should be directed and the opportunity to practice civic engagement, raise community

awareness of housing needs of the I/DD population, and learn more about advocacy. They were very excited to hear about this and plan to attend.

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Clara

CC staff participated in the Santa Clara County Housing Authority's

Community Resource Fair. CC staff distributed the following publications: DRC's "Disability Based Housing Discrimination"; DRC's "Reasonable

Accommodations Under Section 8"; Bazelon Center publication on Fair Housing Rights Help; information about CalABLE; CC handouts on Special

Education Rights, Special Education Resources and Regional Center Rights. CC staff connected with a number of other resources including staff from NOVA, PARS Equality Center and the Registrar of Voters. CC

staff distributed information to approximately 35 individuals.

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16 7 Santa Clara

Staff and the chairperson for the RAC met with the policy analyst for San

Jose City Council Member Jimenez. At the meeting staff discussed housing for men and women with developmental disabilities. Staff stated Council's interest in seeing more set-aside housing for extremely low-

income individuals with a preference toward those with developmental disabilities. The staff also discussed the possibility of having added to

Measure A bond to funding housing for people with developmental disabilities. City council staff stated she would send us information to

connect us with a non-profit developer to discuss an upcoming housing project. (PM 1.3.2)

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Clara

Staff attended a housing round table with other leaders in affordable

housing development for Santa Clara County hosted by SV @ Home. At the meeting staff discussed the need for policies within housing

municipalities to include inclusionary language that identifies people with developmental disabilities as those requiring housing special needs. Also

discussed was the need for set aside units made available to extremely low income with a preference for those with developmental disability. 6 people participated in this discussion. Over 75 people participated in the

meeting. (PM 1.3.2)

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Clara

Staff attended the city of San Jose Housing Department Informational

Meeting about a 450-million-dollar bond to be placed on the November ballot for affordable housing in San Jose. This Bond measure is to arrange

affordable housing from 0 to 80% AMI. At the meeting the staff along with two other representatives from the developmentally disability services community stated the need to ensure inclusive language for men

and women with intellectual and developmental disability. Staff informed the attendance that there's a history of exclusion in affordable housing for

people with developmental disabilities. The chair of the meeting and city of San Jose staff person acknowledged our point of view and stated the bond measure will include those with developmental disabilities. (PM

1.3.2)

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Staff along with regional advisory committee chair in collaboration with

staff from Silicon Valley Independent Living Center met with the manager of Supportive Housing through the County of Santa Clara. At the meeting

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staff reviewed the need for housing for people with developmental

disabilities and the service system to ensure they avoid homelessness. Staff from the Department of Supportive Housing describe their services and they're focus on housing for people who are homeless. At the

meeting, staff advocated for the development of housing and for creation of units that are designed for people who are extremely low income and

with a preference for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Clara

Staff attended a housing symposium hosted by the Kelsey. At the meeting 23 stakeholders in affordable housing met to discuss strategies to promote low income housing for people with intellectual and

developmental disability. Staff contributed information about the need to create a common language among families and individuals to use when

advocating for housing. Staff also suggested an idea about the Department of Developmental Services create a Regional Centers Housing

Coordinator who could dialogue with developers, both for profit and non-profit to create potentials for housing. Staff also discussed the need to increase resource streams for housing development. (PM 1.3.2)

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Angeles

On 8/01/18, SCDD Los Angeles Staff translated an article about a housing survey administered by the Lanterman Housing Coalition for inclusion in a

SCDD newsletter that will be distributed to a mailing list of approximately 3,700, including monolingual Spanish speakers. The purpose of the article

is to increase self-advocate and family advocate participation in community activities as well as recruit participants for a survey that will seek to collect information from various stakeholders to inform state

housing policymakers, service providers, and housing developers how to create more affordable housing opportunities for people with I/DD. (PM

1.3.3)

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Staff participated in the "Home of My Own" coalition which was formed

following the Legislative event titled the same. The main topic of conversation at this meeting was the Mercy Housing group that is attempting to build a segregated apartment complex in Poway. For three

years this group has tried unsuccessfully to obtain support from the San Diego Regional Center, and they have been told repeatedly that will never

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happen. At another meeting this month, one of the board members

attended the DDPN meeting, trying to solicit their support to convince the SDRC to support them. It was explained to the people in attendance, that this is in complete opposition to the HCBS final rules and explained why

this is not going to be approved. There was an Innovative Housing Trust Fund meeting recently, and they did not even attend. Other partners

were identified, and the Home Ownership Coalition will have a financial course at their next meeting on 9-18-18. Staff and the director of the

Southern California Housing Collaborative are in discussion about attending the Poway City Council meeting to express our concerns regarding the 52 NED vouchers this Mercy Housing group is holding

hostage and preventing others from using.

3.2 The Council will identify and decrease barriers to housing for people with I/DD



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Met with Lindsey (Housing Intern) from the Visalia Office of CVRC to discuss our common goals as far as housing goes and develop a plan to

join affordable housing committees where we can provide input on the housing needs of the population served by Regional Center. Lindsey will

follow up with her supervisor and we will have another meeting to discuss incentives that developers could benefit from when they provide set asides for the CVRC population.

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sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase housing for

people with I/DD



3 1 Mendocino

On August 3, 2018 NCRO staff participated in a HHSA Behavioral Health Housing Committee meeting with a Mendocino County Supervisor to

increase identification, advocacy and/or sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase housing

for people with I/DD. NCRO s staff gave an update on housing issues and current progress on the River Terrace housing project in Ukiah and the Forum on Accessory Dwelling units held end of July . The committee also

discussed the RCRC $500,000 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC). Of the potential 80 units constructed, 10% will be

for people served by the regional center in perpetuity. RCHCDC will leverage tax credits from corporations to get enough funds to develop the 80 units on 8 acres in Central East Ukiah.

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3 1 Mendocino

On August 3, 2018 NCRO staff participated in a HHSA Behavioral Health Housing Committee meeting with a Mendocino County Supervisor to

increase identification, advocacy and/or sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase housing

for people with I/DD. NCRO s staff gave an update on housing issues and current progress on the River Terrace housing project in Ukiah and the Forum on Accessory Dwelling units held end of July . The committee also

discussed the RCRC $500,000 Rural Community Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC). Of the potential 80 units constructed, 10% will be

for people served by the regional center in perpetuity. RCHCDC will leverage tax credits from corporations to get enough funds to develop the 80 units on 8 acres in Central East Ukiah.

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On August 17, 2018 NCRO Staff participated in the Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) Public Input Meeting regarding RCRC’s FY 18/19

Community Resource Development Plan. RCRC is proposing an affordable housing project in Mendocino County. The project proposal will grant

$500,000 towards the construction of units in Mendocino County by local housing developer, Rural Community Housing Development Corporation (RCHDC). Of the units constructed, 10% will be for people served by the

regional center in perpetuity. Staff provided input in regards to having a system of supports for individuals who wish to live in these units and for

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people with I/DD


those who will maintain residency there to ensure individuals are living

the most independent and full life possible. Community members shared concern of the projects potential of being bought out and no longer

serving people with developmental disabilities. Members also expressed a greater need for future projects like this one.

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On 8/9/18 in Oakland, BARO served on a panel for a SPUR event focusing on access and what providing access really means when it comes to housing and city planning. BARO's message included the importance of

infusing inclusion and access to the planning and development process throughout both policy and the development work, and how to access

underserved and underrepresented populations like people with I/DD and other disabilities and engage them in the planning process rather than thinking of these pops as just the end user. Also, on this panel was an

architect in both the public and private sector, a director at The Center for Independent Living, and other policy advocates in areas of ADA and

access rights as it relates to housing and urban planning. After the panel, panelists were present for Q and A from the audience and the hosts, SPUR and The Kelsey. (PM 1.3.2)

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Benito

Staff offered technical support to a provider from San Benito County on policy regarding service provision in ADU residential options. Also staff

suggested to the provider promoting policy change within regional center to adopt standards needed to offer greater levels of service for individuals

living at home when family is elderly and the ability to care for their son or daughter is being impacted. (PM 1.3.2)

4.1 The Council and its federal partners will increase knowledge and awareness for people with I/DD and their

families about the availability of and access to health and public safety-related services and supports



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NCRO staff spoke to the Director of the Family Resource Center In Point Arena about SCDD services and the Feeling Safe Being Safe materials

and gave out 10 SCDD brochures and provided the center with 5 Spanish Feeling Safe, Being Safe packets to give out to their families.

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NCRO staff spoke to the Director of the Family Resource Center In Point Arena about SCDD services and the Feeling Safe Being Safe materials

and gave out 10 SCDD brochures and provided the center with 5 English Feeling Safe, Being Safe packets to give out to their families.

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NCRO staff spoke to the Director of the Elk Greenwood Community Center about SCDD services and the Feeling Safe Being Safe materials and gave out 10 SCDD brochures and provided the center with 5 English

Being Safe packets to give out to their families.

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On 8/15/18 NCRO staff spoke to the Director of the Elk Greenwood

Community Center about SCDD services and the Feeling Safe Being Safe materials and gave out 10 SCDD brochures and provided the center with

5 Spanish Feeling Safe, Being Safe packets to give out to their families.

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16 1 Humboldt

On 8/16/18 NCRO staff met with HHSA in Eureka and discussed SCDD programs and services as well as left brochures. Behavioral Health Board

meeting scheduled had been cancelled so used the time to discuss other opportunities to meet workers within the agency. Left 5 brochures.

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16 1 Humboldt On 8/16/18 NCRO staff met and spoke with staff at the Studio to provide outreach. Clients were getting on the bus but left 10 brochures and will

go back to see activities when in Eureka again.

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17 1 Mendocino

On August 17, 2018 NCRO Staff provided a digital application and the

informational flyer for the “In Case of Emergency Cards” to Northern California Center for Developmental Disabilities (NCD) staff. NCD will be working with approximately 10 individuals they serve to fill out and

submit application to NCRO for processing. The “In Case of Emergency Card” is helpful if police, fire, or health personnel respond to an

emergency and an individual is unable to tell them who they are or who to call. The front of the card has the person's photo and contact

information, the back of the card lists any important information about the individual that a first responder may need to know.

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17 1 Humboldt

On Aug 17, 2018 NCRO staff went to Founder Grove in Redcrest CA to

the special Olympics Summer Games to provide outreach and information on SCDD North Coast services to the Camp participants.

SCDD provided information on SCDD services & brochures, Self-Disaster preparation, Emergency Cards and medical information. he “In Case of Emergency Card” is helpful if police, first responder personnel respond to

an emergency and an individual is unable to tell them who they are or who to call. The front of the card has the person's photo and contact

information, the back of the card lists any important information about the individual that a first responder may need to know. It is a wonderful event for families with lots of opportunities to interact, socialize and have

fun. 30 SA's, 4 FA's 5 organizations were reached.

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On 8/28/18 NCRO staff participated in the Mendocino County Health &

Human Services Agency Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Advisory Group Meeting to increase knowledge and awareness for people with

I/DD and their families about the availability of and access to health and public safety-related services and supports. The group was given an update on the new outreach program to new mothers and how to get

more participants enrolled in the program. Referral forms and flyers were given out to distribute All agencies gave an update on services including

SCDD.

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17 2 Butte

Diversability Advocacy Network Monthly Meeting - On August 17, 2018

NSRO staff co-facilitated the Diversability Advocacy Network (DAN) monthly meeting and completed the minutes. The purpose of this current project is to educate the community about healthcare impacting older

adults and people with disabilities in rural communities. The event titled "Leadership Voices on Healthcare Direction" will be October 12, 2018 at

the Enloe Conference Center in Chico. The event will include a panel presentation of elected officials addressing healthcare related questions and professionals from the healthcare industry. Staff coordinated ASL

translation services, researched the cost of captioning services and participated in the design and editing of the event marketing materials,

including: "DAN Symposium Registration is Now Open"; "DAN Symposium Sponsor Form", "DAN Symposium Vendor Registration

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Form." The committee has secured most of the speakers and attending

to remaining details for the event. The following agencies were represented: Disability Action Center, SHOR, PASSAGES, Work Training

Center, Peg Taylor Center and SCDD, North State Office. There were 6 people in attendance.

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Mains'l Services - 5 P's Regarding Emergency Preparation -On August 22, 2018 NSRO Staff distributed 31 copies of the 5 P’s regarding Emergency Preparation reminding individuals on the importance of the 5 Ps when

preparing for emergencies. Purpose of meeting was to make arrangements for additional emergency preparedness training due to the

recent fires in our area and the concerns that many people with developmental disabilities were not prepared in certain parts of our region when they had to evacuate. Agency involved was Mains’l

Services.

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3 3 Sacramento

On August 3, 2018 SAC RO staff presented an information table at the

UC Davis MIND Institutes Summer Institute and provided written materials on Regional Center Services, Self-Advocacy, Education related

topics, Health and Safety information, Competitive Integrated Employment information, CalABLE and Self-Determination. that hosted 350 attendees representing parents, health care professionals,

educators, therapists, self-advocates and families/caregivers including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,

psychologists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, behavior therapists, licensed clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, special educators, general educators,

and school administrators.

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29 3 Sacramento

On August 29, 2018 SACRO staff attended the Behavior Services Vendor

Forum at Alta California Regional Center for the purpose of gaining information about services provided to then in turn provide this

information to self-advocates, families and providers throughout our 10-county area. Information will be provided via Mail Chimp and printed distribution at events and meetings where self-advocates, families and

providers are in attendance.

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30 4 Napa

SCDD North Bay staff provided training to family advocates and

professionals to help them develop skills and tools they need to ensure quality health care and service improvements for children and youth with

special health care needs. This was part 1 of a 7 session series. This session included training on the history of advocacy including: key legislation and policies, the disability rights movement, what it means to

advocate, and current issues. Also discussed Systems, Laws, and Entitlements: how policies are made, important laws and public systems,

and individual vs public policy advocacy. The overall goal is to increase the number of family members and caregivers of children/youth with special health care needs, who are prepared and supported to become

advocates for health care policy and service improvements. Test results - helped me to understand the importance of history in order to

understand the present (4 strongly agree); helped me to increase my knowledge of key legislation and policies that have impacted people with disabilities and special health care needs (3 strongly agree, 1 agree);

helped me increase my knowledge of the Disability Rights Movement and its role in changing systems, laws, and attitudes affecting people with

disabilities and special health care needs (4 strongly agree); helped me understand what advocacy means and ways to advocate (3 strongly agree, 1 agree); Were the objectives of this workshop clear (4 yes);

What part useful ("The History", "What advocacy means and the history"); What part least useful ("None", "It was all very useful", "0");

How would you rate the value of this workshop overall on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being great value (4 5s); Comments ("Lisa does an exceptional

job at being clear and talking directly" "Lisa is amazing teacher/presenter when I grow up I want to be like her."

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17 4 Sonoma

SCDD North Bay staff provided information and resources to self-

advocates and family advocates on the IHSS Program. The IHSS program provides services to eligible people who are disabled and chose

to remain in their own home. Local Hispanic/Latino families have expressed concerns with not being able to find service providers who

meet the family needs (i.e. Spanish speaking and/or with cultural sensitivity experience). Topic of discussion included an overview of services, the application process, and hiring providers. Each program

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participant is responsible for hiring their own support staff who meets

the IHSS care provider requirements. Information on the IHSS Care Provider Registry was disseminated. Council staff will provide ongoing

technical assistance, and training to community to understand the needs of individuals/families of the I/DD community.

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Joaquin

8/9/18 Abilities Expo planning meeting at VMRC Stockton. NVHO was contacted by VMRC and asked to be on the planning team for an abilities expo that will bring ideas, awareness, tools and various resources around

Assistive technology for people with developmental disabilities. At this 1st meeting we discussed Vendor participation, outreach efforts, date of

event and timing of event.

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Joaquin

Brain Health to Beat Stroke 5K planning meeting On August 10th, 2018.

North Valley Hills Staff is the co- chair for this event. This was our final planning meeting before the big day. We finalized course logistics, volunteer needs and check point and confirmed vendors. In addition,

Staff coordinated packet pick up for registrants, made signs for course, and provided technical assistance where needed.

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Joaquin

August 11th, 2017- 4th Annual Brain Health 5k Walk, Run or Roll event, Held in Stockton at McLeod Park. NVHO staff acted as co-chair and

coordinated planning, registration, set/tear down and many other parts for the event. Approximately 200 people participated in the event this also including self-advocates and their families. The event was

successful and the goal to bring awareness around Brain health/Stroke was met. NVHO staff provided a stretching demonstration to participants

prior to start of the walk/run. All in all it was another successful event and our hope is that it will continue to grow and will continue to educate people about how to prevent and or recover from brain aneurysms.

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24 7 Santa Clara

Staff offered technical support to a parent of a child who was arrested for resisting arrest. The arrest seems to be based on a call from a neighbor

who did not recognize the adult child as disabled and the Sheriff's Department aggressively detaining the adult child. The technical support

was offered at Regional Center with regional center support staff. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the parent to the regional center coordinator of crisis Intervention training. At the meeting the

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parents’ choices we're clarified, and a plan of action was decided upon.

Also, at the meeting staff discussed with Regional Center collaboration on future CIT trainings with officers.

22 10 Los Angeles

SCDD Los Angeles staff attended Day 3 of the Emergency Preparedness training for Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs. This day was

split between fire safety in the morning and earthquake preparation in the afternoon, including an actual earthquake drill. Co-sponsored by SCDD San Bernardino, California Office of Emergency Services, Prep It

Forward, and Earthquake Country Alliance, the training was attended by approximately 50 people including various city emergency officers, fire

departments, universities, non-profits, Red Cross, Inland Regional Center, independent living centers, and public social service agencies. The audience was all professionals, some with disabilities. SCDD LA staff

intends to use many of the materials provided, modified as needed for self-advocacy groups and parent support groups.

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20 10 Los Angeles

On 8/20/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 30 English booklets on “Enough is Enough: Anti-Bullying Strategies for

Students with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families, and Their Schools". Booklets were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at an IEP Strategies Part 1 training sponsored by Westside Infant-family

Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental health services and community resources for families with children prenatal through five

years old. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past as well as the fact that this

agency has made specific requests for this information.

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English booklets on “Enough is Enough: Anti-Bullying Strategies for Students with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families, and Their

Schools" to the Director of Community Outreach at Westside Infant-family Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental health services and community resources for families with children prenatal through five

years old. This director has made specific requests for this information,

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to distribute to participants at WIN in order to facilitate a deep

understanding of the material.

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Spanish booklets on “Enough is Enough: Anti-Bullying Strategies for Students with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families, and Their

Schools" to the Director of Community Outreach at Westside Infant-family Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental health services and community resources for families with children prenatal through five

years old. This director has made specific requests for this information, to distribute to participants at WIN in order to facilitate a deep

understanding of the material.

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24 10 Los Angeles

On 8/24/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff updated and

translated a "Bullying Resource List" to be distributed to self-advocates and stakeholders to increase their knowledge and awareness of bullying resources and supports available for individuals with disabilities. This

resource list will be distributed during trainings with stakeholders and in future will be posted on SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office's website.

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SCDD Los Angeles (L.A.) staff have been committed for many years to getting information about emergency planning out to the L.A.

community, specific to people with disabilities. In anticipation of September being Emergency Preparedness Month, staff prepared an article for the Los Angeles office's September newsletter, providing

resources, tips and links for further information on six topics, namely: Fire Safety, Earthquake Preparedness, Evacuation and Sheltering in

Place, Active Shooter scenarios, Go Kits, and Local Registries. Emphasis is also on the importance of emergency planning throughout the year, not just during a designated month. The actual dissemination will take

place and be reported next month.

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SCDD Los Angeles office staff attended a 3-day training on Emergency

Preparedness for the Disabilities and Access and Functional Needs community. The focus for Day 1 was on Active Shooter training and

included a welcome from the Director of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Operations, discussion of the Run, Hide, Fight action plan, and an actual practice drill. There were also many networking

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opportunities and SCDD staff specifically made contact with the trainer

from Prep It Forward, training staff from Inland Regional Center, and from Cal State Fullerton. Co-sponsored by SCDD San Bernardino,

California Office of Emergency Services, Prep It Forward, and Earthquake Country Alliance, the training was attended by approximately 50 people including various city emergency officers, fire departments, universities,

non-profits, Red Cross, Inland Regional Center, independent living centers, and public social service agencies. The audience was one self-

advocate and the rest professionals, some with disabilities. SCDD LA staff intends to use many of the materials provided, modified as needed for self-advocacy groups and parent support groups.

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SCDD Los Angeles staff attended Day 2 of a 3-day training on Emergency Preparedness for Disabilities and Access and Functional

Needs (DAFN). The focus of Day 2 was General Disaster Preparation and included extensive information on disaster planning, preparing go-kits

and included an actual evacuation drill. SCDD LA staff and SCDD SB staff were co-trainers on a few introductory slides about what DAFN encompasses, as a practice training opportunity. There were also many

networking opportunities and SCDD staff specifically made contact with staff from the LA Convention Center, LA City Emergency Management

staff, and staff from Dayle McIntosh Independent Living Center. Co-sponsored by SCDD San Bernardino, California Office of Emergency Services, Prep It Forward, and Earthquake Country Alliance, the training

was attended by approximately 50 people including various city emergency officers, fire departments, universities, non-profits, Red

Cross, Inland Regional Center, independent living centers, and public social service agencies. The audience was all professionals, some with disabilities. SCDD LA staff intends to use many of the materials provided,

modified as needed for self-advocacy groups and parent support groups.

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Bernardino

On Friday, August 17, 2018, SBRO12 staff provided Rolling Start

Independent Living Center with Emergency Disaster Preparedness (EDP) materials for their Youth Leadership Camp (YLC). The event was held at

Terracina Camp Grounds in the city of Wrightwood, within San Bernardino County. Rolling Start in collaboration with SBRO12,

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Community Access Center and students from the CaPROMISE program

intended to present and prepare the youth at the event on what to do in case of an emergency and how best to be prepared. SBRO12 staff

included the presentation curriculum of EDP and Feeling Safe, Being Safe (FSBS) red binders.

2 13 San Diego

The National Foundation on Autism Research (NFAR) began hosting task force meetings on the subject of safety and interactions with law enforcement and first responders for people with autism and other

disabilities last year. Since last year, the group has grown to include regular attendees from the different law enforcement organizations as

well as others. This meeting focused on trainings for individuals and their families, as well as trainings for law enforcement/first responders. Current trainings were shared, and staff shared that Get Safe will be

starting to offer trainings for self-advocates and law enforcement after October 2018. Please see minutes for further information of meeting.

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The Wellness event planning group met and continued with the planning process. The schedule was reviewed and adjusted to accommodate all of

the speakers and demonstrations which will include Zumba, yoga and a therapeutic music performance. The three topics mind, body and spirit will all be addressed throughout the training. Two and a half days after

the registration flyers were distributed the event was sold out and all 100 seats were filled. Thirteen people were in attendance at the planning

meeting and 5 of them were self-advocates. Collaborators are: self-advocates, TRACE, Urban Beats, Say San Diego, Arc- San Diego, UCP San Diego, County of San Diego and SDRC.

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SCDD staff continued the implementation of an eight-week course on health and wellness. In Attendance were fifteen self-advocates and four

support staff. The curriculum being used is “Partnerships in Wellness” from the Institute on Community Integration- University of Minnesota.

The focus of the curriculum utilizes a wellness wheel divided into four sections and the four areas are: food and drink, social support, feelings and physical activity. During each session every participant is responsible

for signing themselves in, an optional weigh in, bringing their notebook and participating in the discussion and activities, which everyone does

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willingly. During the 3rd through 7th sessions the group has continued to

be actively involved in the discussion on what wellness is and what it means to them; identifying who their social supports are; managing their

emotions and feeling; strategies and ways to incorporate more activity into their life and nutrition and learning about My Plate. During each session a healthy snack and infused water is offered. During three of the

sessions each organization that was part of the training provided a healthy snack. One group took the task to heart and had the clients they

were supporting get involved in the selection of the snack as well as purchasing to preparing and serving it. Suggestions of how the activity of bringing a healthy snack for the group could turn into numerous teaching

and empowerment opportunities were shared with the staff. The group has had very positive feedback regarding the class and reported they feel

they are making changes in their lives. Some of the changes shared were drinking more water, exercising more, saying positive things about themselves and losing weight. Based on the discussion of positive

changes the group wanted an optional weigh prior to the class each week.

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SCDD staff provided facilitation at the SDPF Quarterly meeting. 44 people were in attendance at the meeting. Despite the change in venue

for this quarters meeting the attendance was still up. In addition to updates from the SDPF officers there were two presentations one was on Bullying and the other was on Internet Safety. In addition, there was an

interactive discussion on planning the upcoming special project, the annual speech contest. Both topics were very well received and

numerous questions were fielded from the audience.

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21 31 Imperial

SCDD staff facilitated the planning meeting for the upcoming Imperial

Valley People First Leadership Wellness training that will be held on September 7th. The group of self-advocates finalized their agenda for the training and agreed to help get the word out to their peers about the

event. Three self-advocates were in attendance. Collaborators: Arc Imperial Valley, Sure Helpline, Imperial Valley People First and Imperial

County Department of Public Health.

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The Council, its federal partners, and self-advocates will increase information and training to law

enforcement, court personnel, health care providers, and/or other care professionals about disability-related

health and safety issues



21 3 Yuba

On August 21, 2018 SACRO staff participated on the Yuba Sutter ADRC Steering Committee Meeting. The Yuba/ Sutter Adult and Disability

Resource Connection is a collaborative effort of the Agency on Aging Area 4 and FREED to develop an Aging and Disability Resource Connection

(ADRC) in Yuba and Sutter Counties. This committee is planning an Aging and Disability Conference for October 10, 2018.

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10 4 Sonoma

SCDD North Bay staff disseminated information and resources to public safety officers and case managers, of the local housing authority, regarding mandated reporting of Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse.

Topics of discussion included I/DD awareness, indicators of abuse and neglect, types of reportable abuse, when and how to report, APS role, and

services provided by APS. An overview of SCDD, RC, ILRC, HCBS, and inclusion was also provided. Most training participants were not familiar with individuals with I/DD and/or cross disabilities nor did they have prior

understanding of who a Dependent Adult may be. Agency staff was interested in increasing support to SA and families to access public safety

and related services that meet their needs and choices. SCDD will provide technical assistance per request.

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24 5 Alameda

On 8/24/18 in Oakland, BARO participated in a Alameda County Health and Wellness Committee meeting, hosted by the county's Public Health Dept. This included reviewing the hot-off-the-press report on the 2018

Listening Sessions on Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services for People with I/DD in Alameda Co., as reported by the East Bay Parents

Housing Network. This report summarized and provided trends and themes in feedback from the formal listening sessions held through a grant earlier in the year. One of the outcomes of the listening sessions

indicated that the most frequent votes for 'in most need of improvement' from family member perspectives were the need for long term housing

with behavioral supports, RCEB's crisis response services, RCEB case management and the training and coaching of service staff. See attached report for full results and data. Next steps will include further analysis and

developing plans of action with community partners, such as with RCEB, to address the feedback. (PM 1.3.4)

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Angeles

SCDD Los Angeles office staff attended the quarterly meeting of the Los

Angeles County Inclusive Emergency Management Advisory Council (IEMAC). This group was re-formed in 2017 as a coalition of county

agencies, non-profits, and advocacy organization to ensure Disabled and Access and Functional Needs are addressed in all aspects of the county's emergency planning. The first topic of focus for this meeting was So Cal

Edison's Public Safety Power Shut Off program. SCDD staff expressed that more consideration needs to be given to the issue of people on ventilators

or who have refrigerated medications who may not have back-up generators, and the need for mass notifications in multiple formats and languages including plan language. The second presentation was an

update from the Community Affairs Dept of the County's Office of Emergency Management. They are doing constant community outreach

through their website, publications and numerous public events and fairs, spreading the message of the need to be prepared for disasters. Finally, the 10th annual Great Shake Out will take place throughout California on

10/18/18 at 10:18 AM. This practice drill has been replicated throughout the country and also internationally. In attendance were representatives

from 10 county departments plus 2 regional centers, the Red Cross, Access Services and 211 L.A. County. SCDD LA staff mentioned the 3-day DAFN training in San Bernardino held earlier in the week and offered

trainings to interested groups on the material covered.

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OCRO - 4.2.3.A - Develop health/public safety stakeholder collaboration -

SCDD OCRO staff is a collaborative partner/committee member in the CalOptima Community Alliances Forum Advisory Committee, designed to

develop, strengthen, and sustain positive relationships with community-based organizations and stakeholders that care about community health to ensure access to quality health care. About 20 agencies were in

attendance at the 8/14/2018 meeting, held at the CalOptima Offices in Orange, to plan for the next forum on 9/25/2018 highlighting I/DD.

Topics for the next forum will include: •Define and understand developmental disabilities in children. • Understand how to navigate

the existing systems to access services for children with developmental disabilities (SCDD Presentation). •Learn about the local resources

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available to support children with developmental disabilities. SCDD OCRO

office will be part of the panel presentation and will present on systems navigation and access to services. In addition to being a collaborative

partner in this committee and providing extensive input for the next forum, SCDD OCRO staff also shared information on upcoming trainings and events for attendees to share with those they serve.

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OCRO - 4.2.2.A - At the request of CalOptima, Orange County's Managed Healthcare Plan, SCDD OCRO developed a curriculum on "Navigating the

I/DD Service System and Accessing Services " to present at the Community Alliances Forum on September 25. This Forum, to which

SCDD is a planning committee member, will highlight I/DD, covering the following topics via a panel presentation: define and understand developmental disabilities in children; understand how to navigate the

existing systems to access services for children with developmental disabilities (SCDD Presentation); and learn about the local resources

available to support children with developmental disabilities. There will also be a family advocate on the panel to tie it altogether on her experience with her daughter birth to present including diagnosis,

accessing services, and her tips on how providers can help parents. (PM 1.3.2)

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OCRO - 4.2.3.A - Participate in public safety stakeholder collaborations - SCDD OCRO staff participated in the Juvenile Re-entry Subcommittee

Meeting of the Orange County Re-Entry Partnership (OCREP) meeting at the Orange County Bar Foundation on August 22, 2018. The mission of OCREP is to serve as a link between community resource providers and

the formerly incarcerated striving to re-establish healthy, productive, and rewarding lives. SCDD OCRO staff was present to represent the subset of

incarcerated I/DD individuals, and those not yet diagnosed, and the unique path these individuals follow toward re-integration back into the community. SCDD OCRO staff shared experiences working with CASA and

school districts about undiagnosed youth who obtained an I/DD diagnosis after time spent in jail or juvenile detention and how these individuals

have additional access to services/supports to help with reintegration, although unfortunately, these wraparound services do not always include

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counseling and emotional support. Additional topics discussed at this

meeting included an update on the young adult diversion technical assistance initiative and a presentation on SB 1391.

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4.2.3 Develop/maintain health/public safety stakeholder collaborations - City of Tustin Parks & Recreation Meeting - SCDD Orange County staff

shared information with a City of Tustin Parks & Recreation Manager on 8/1/18 at the Columbus Tustin Activity Center in Tustin, CA. An agency overview was provided and staff training options were discussed. The

Columbus Center serves hundreds of children primarily through their after-school drop-in program and summer recreation programs.

Management indicated they have already been providing ASL interpretation and nursing services for some of the children served. SCDD Orange County staff discussed the benefit for periodic staff training on

disabilities, including tips for interaction and potential resources available, and the potential for future collaboration.

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SCDD staff attended a Live Well San Diego Leadership Meeting which focused on providing input for the new Southeastern Live Well Center.

SCDD staff joined the Health Workgroup and provided input as the group began a brainstorming session on what the new facility should look like as well as what some of the services are that should be offered. Staff also

provided comments relating the inclusion of persons with developmental disabilities and that they should be an included as potential recipients of

services at the wellness center.

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sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase accessibility to

health care and public safety services for people with I/DD and their families



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Angeles

On 8/08/18, SCDD L.A. Office staff represented the SCDD Los Angeles Office on the Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) Review Committee for a

client served by Westside Regional Center (WRC). Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Division 2, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8, Section

5080(j) and Article 4, Section 50830-50835, a four member panel made up of two board-certified California licensed psychiatrists, a representative from the Department of Developmental Services who functions as a

Clients' Rights Advocate, and a representative from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Los Angeles Office must assemble for the

purpose of approving or denying the proposed ECT treatment plan for the individual. On this date the ECT treatment plan was approved.

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OCRO - 4.3.6.A - Inform policymakers about health/public safety-related issues - Meeting with IHSS Deputy Director re: IHSS Fraud Investigations - In response to SCDD OCRO's Healthcare Task Force in which

management staff from IHSS stated that all Protective Supervision cases that prevailed at fair hearing trigger a District Attorney fraud investigation

due to (1) new information submitted at hearing that was not previously submitted to the Social Worker and (2) potential inconsistencies in the record, OCRO staff convened a meeting at the OCRO office involving key

stakeholders that included RCOC Executive Director, OCRA, Parent Advocate, the Deputy Director from IHSS/Adult Services, and IHSS

Program Integrity Department and Fair Hearings Department. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss this policy and/or guidance by the County and identify solutions so that people are not intimidated to file fair

hearing. Ultimately, the Deputy Director advised that this was not an internal policy/guidance; however, the County has been receiving calls

from physicians, the local PHA, and through the fraud hotline that do trigger DA fraud investigations. The County will provide re-training to all staff on Protective Supervision and a small group of community partners

will take the issue up with the District Attorney's Office in how they are handling these investigations. (PM 1.3.1)

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Meeting - SCDD Orange County staff participated in the CalOptima Board

Meeting on August 2, 2018 at CalOptima's offices in Orange, CA. SCDD OCRO staff consulted with the Member Advisory Committee Chairperson

and the CalOptima staff responsible for presenting the MAC Board report regarding accurate representation of the MAC recommendations regarding the Whole Child Model Family Advisory Committee community

appointments. The Board received the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Operating Officers' reports in addition to a

Network Operations Update and Federal and State Legislative Updates.

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OCRO 4.3.4 Convene meeting with collaborative partners re: public safety

issues - WE CAN Individual Prevention Task Force - SCDD Orange County staff participated in the WE CAN Individual Prevention Task Force, as a committee member, on August 13, 2018 led by Children's Cause Orange

County and supported by the Orange County Social Services Agency. The task force continues to monitor analytics from the web-based community

resource "tool kit" to provide information to families which may help prevent child abuse in Orange County. The group, including SCDD OCRO staff, reviewed survey techniques to solicit information from those visiting

the website in order to better modify/add/target content and assess effectiveness in targeting families in need; and obtaining testimonials from

parents, ECE providers and other stakeholders about the "tool kit." Staff and others at the meeting revisited the idea that a great many of those children have Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities or may have an

undiagnosed I/DD, which means the family is likely not well supported in managing their child's behaviors. These children are at a much greater

risk for abuse. The next meeting for WE CAN Individual Prevention Task Force will be in September 2018.

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OCRO 4.3.6A - Educate and inform policymakers, other state agencies & stakeholders about health/public safety-related issues - CalOptima Whole-Child Model Family Advisory Committee - SCDD Orange County staff

participated in the first CalOptima Whole-Child Model Family Advisory Committee on August 9, 2018 at CalOptima's offices in Orange, CA. The

committee appointed a temporary chairperson to facilitate the meeting until an informed vote can take place at their next meeting. The group

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received the Chief Executive Officer update in addition to CalOptima staff

presentations on WCM Family Advisory Committee Governance and the Whole-Child Model Program Overview. The members shared their

concerns and requested the following agenda items to be discussed at future meetings: transition, role of CCS-paneled doctors related to age out, authorizations (process), multiple insurance coverage (CalOptima

2nd), progression vs. non-progression in therapies, quality of CCS PT/OT therapies, and after-school appointment access concerns. SCDD OCRO

staff spoke directly with each of the members and CalOptima staff present regarding the hopeful process and troubleshooting of this new committee. The next meeting will be October 18, 2018.

5.1 The Council and its federal partners will increase knowledge and awareness of developmental milestones

and intervention services for families of young children and professionals.



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BARO staff participated in the College of Marin Student Accessibility Services Advisory Committee Meeting to discuss the impact on AB 705

Implementation. Many community members are concerned about the elimination of remedial classes and the importance of those classes to

continue to be available for students with disabilities. College administration talked about preparing students for transfer level ready in 1 year or less and how to get other students with disabilities to be involved.

BARO staff suggested creating videos with students with disabilities to get other students involved in the program. This meeting took place in Ross,

CA on August 17, 2018. (PM 1.3.2)

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1 5 Contra Costa

BARO Staff led a planning call on 8/1/18 with a school board trustee and

parent advocate to plan for a presentation to the board re the 4-part workshop series, Special Ed and Beyond. This presentation will include a quantitative and qualitative summary of the series, measured impact on

families based on the evaluations, themes on family feedback, and recommended next steps. (PM 1.3.1)

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Costa

BARO Staff co-led, with CCC School Board Trustee, Dr. Alleyne, a presentation to the board re the 4-part workshop series, Special Ed and

Beyond. This presentation, in Richmond, included a quantitative and qualitative summary of the series, measured impact on families based on the evaluations, themes on family feedback, and recommended next

steps. Post-presentation we received many compliments and comments from the audience as well as from the Trustees. (PM 1.3.1)

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Angeles

SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff attended a meeting of the Westside Regional Center (WRC) Client Services Committee on 8/28/18.

SCDD staff provided technical assistance regarding the Early Start purchase of service standards and they were amended in accordance with the technical assistance provided by SCDD LA staff.

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Angeles

On 8/20/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 30 English booklets on “Developmental Milestones”. Booklets were distributed to

stakeholders in attendance at an IEP Strategies Part 1 training sponsored by Westside Infant-family Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental

health services and community resources for families with children

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prenatal through five years old. This publication was provided in order to

facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this agency has

made specific requests for this information.

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Angeles

On 8/22/18, SCDD Los Angeles Staff translated content from English into

Spanish for a two-page Early Start flyer that provides a broad overview of the program in California. The intent is to provide it to entities that have contact with families of young children who may be eligible for the

program such as medical professionals and family resource centers as well as highlighting it in our monthly newsletter. (PM 1.3.3)

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OCRO 5.1.3 Early Intervention & Inclusive Education Training to Parents- SCDD Orange County staff collaborated with Help Me Grow Orange County

to meet the needs of Orange County families and connect them to developmental services and resources to enhance the development, behavior, and learning of children birth through five years. On August 7,

2018, SCDD Orange County staff met with one parent who is new to navigating the service delivery system to help them with IEP and public

benefits questions and help to make sense of the California service delivery system and what agency service/supports their children may be entitled to receive. This monthly advocacy clinic entitled "Special

Education and Regional Center Advocacy Clinic - Ask an Advocate" served 1 family.

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OCRO 5.1.2 Develop/update/distribute set of outreach materials - Family Support Network Developmental Screening - SCDD Orange County

participated in the Developmental Screening held on August 3rd, 2018 at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center. There was a total of 58 families served and about 8 service provides and/or agencies represented.

The Developmental Screening Program screens children (0-5 years old) for developmental, behavioral, health, and cognitive concerns. The domains

for screening are: gross and fine motor skills, speech and language, vision, hearing, dental health, physical health and mental health. The following SCDD OCRO materials were made available at this event:

Accessible Parks; Affordable Housing; RC Eligibility; OC Community Resources Brochure; IPP Basics; Early Intervention; IHSS Basics; IEP

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Basics; Special Education Overview; Least Restrictive Environment Basics;

Accessing Supports for Children with Behaviors Basics; and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities Brochure.

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OCRO 5.1.1A - Participate in community collaborations - Connection Café - SCDD Orange County staff participated in the Connection Cafe sponsored

by Help Me Grow OC on August 15, 2018 at Christ Community Preschool in Laguna Hills, CA. During this event, staff had an opportunity to meet and network with approximately 75 county/city agencies and local

providers serving young children who are at-risk or diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities. SCDD Orange County staff

provided a brief overview of SCDD and promoted pertinent upcoming events with the group including the SSI Benefits and Appeals training. In addition to SCDD Orange County's outreach at this event, a therapist from

Pure Pediatric Therapy providing training on "Oral Motor and Feeding; Infants & Toddlers" which provided information about possible

interventions and strategies to help children with feeding issues.

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The Council, in consultation with its federal partners and other stakeholders, will increase awareness and

knowledge for families and self-advocates about the availability of and access to services which support

inclusive education.



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On 08/29/18, NCRO staff participated in and spoke at the Warmline Understanding Special Education training hosted by the Redwood Coast

Regional Center. Parents received information on educational goal setting and tips were given by SCDD staff on how to organize a continuum of

educational plans for your child’s education in order to review goals, strategies and review successes. This was given in English and Spanish.

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2 5 San Mateo

BARO staff participated in the 1st Annual Inclusion Festival where staff provided information and TA to participants through the resource fair. The following are the handouts that were taken by the participants at the

fair: 1. 'What is Person Centered Planning?' (17). 2. '5 Benefits of General Education for All' (19). 'Home and Community-Bases Services

(HCGS) Final Rule' (6). 'Regional Center Eligibility' (30). 'Let's Get Prepared' (20). 'What is influencing changes to the Developmental Disabilities System in California?' (11). 'Transition Basics' (25).' Your Fair

Housing Right's (11). SCDD Brochure (1). 'Common Regional Center Funded Services for Adults' (15). The fair took place in San Carlos, CA on

August 2, 2018. All collateral and brochures are available through the SCDD website or shared drives. (PM 1.3.4)

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Alameda

On 08/13/2018 BARO staff collaborated and provided consult for the Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities for Students with a Disability at Contra Costa College in San Pablo. This conference is an opportunity for

students with disabilities, aged 14 and up, and their families to learn about the array of resources and supports available at the college level.

This is the eighth straight year that the State Council Bay Area office is supporting this event. Today's meeting held at the college gave the planning committee the opportunity to see the conference site in person,

in prep for the next conference. The committee continued discussion on the type of sessions that will be offered on the conference day, based on

need of the community. Other logistics of the conference were also discussed. (PM 1.3.4)

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17 5 Alameda On 8/17/18, in San Leandro, BARO provided outreach and offers of TA at the In-service training session for Seneca. This training was provided by the Clinical Supervisor for RCEB, and reviewed some systems overview,

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autism information, and ways to support student in classrooms that may

have autism, high behavioral needs, mental health diagnoses, and/or those that have been potentially mis or under diagnosed and are needing

of support to be successful by the behavioral intervention staff. BARO spoke with administrators (one of which was also involved with the SELPA) and classroom staff to inform them about SCDD and our role in

supporting both self-advocates, as well as the agencies and services that are supporting their needs. Seneca Family of Agencies Mental Health

Services is not usually an entity that is engaged with or collaborating with other agencies or collaboratives that are serving our I/SS population, so there is need for greater outreach and understanding of how to support

the shared community. (PM 1.3.4)

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San Mateo Santa Clara

On 8/31/18, in Palo Alto, BARO participated as an audience member and

provided outreach for a special live filming of an interview with Bryan Stow of the Bryan Stow Foundation. This was for the public access TV

show, Community Connections, a product of Abilities United. The audience was made up of self-advocates, family advocates, and providers, and the interview focused on Mr. Stow's life after his traumatic brain injury

following an attack after a Giants/Dodgers game in 2011. Since his first few years of recovery, Mr. Stow has started his foundation and speaks to

school age children, teachers and administrators about inclusion and anti-bullying initiatives. BARO provided outreach to audience members, the cast of the show, and to Mr. Stow, and provided feedback about the

message of the show. The on-air questions from the audience were all from people with I/DD. This will air in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties

within the next month. (PM 1.3.2)

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Joaquin

IEP Workshop for VMRC Service Coordinators was held at VMRC in

Stockton on August 30, 2018. The VMRC Manager's contacted Family Resource Network and SCDD NVH to request an IEP training since they have many new staff. We provided the training that we typically give to

parents which could help them support their families at IEP's. The service coordinators really liked the materials and the training. They asked really

good questions and said they felt better prepared to assist their families

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moving forward. VMRC printed the materials and SCDD NVH and FRN

brought our agency materials too.

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CC Staff held monthly special education clinic for SARC service

coordinators in the Watsonville office. Purpose of clinic is to review cases and troubleshoot solutions and educate service coordinators. Questions

focused on IEEs, placement and post-secondary options.

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CC Staff participated in the SPIN planning committee meeting for the

Spanish Speaking Parent Conference to be held in Jan 2019. Discussion around possible funding solution to assist with childcare. SARC rep agreed to present proposal to SARC exec team to determine if they will cover.

The committee decided on a 1/2-day conference at a central site in Watsonville. SCDD staff agreed to take care of the workshop on IEP rights

either by presenting directly and having someone translate into Spanish or by collaborating with Parents Helping Parents if they have a Spanish speaking staff available on that day. SCDD staff also agreed to follow up

with a presenter regarding their stress management tips and exercises workshop. Additionally, it was agreed to provide a workshop only is

Mixteco on special education basics and what it means to have a child with special needs.

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and Santa Barbara

CC Staff contacted EPU, who covers SLO and SB counties but rarely provides in person trainings there, regarding expanding the audience of their trainings by utilizing webinars. EPU agreed to look into this and sort

out how to still keep track of the audience data (location, etc.). EPU asked about possible future training collaboration and staff agreed this was

something that would be beneficial. EPU asked to be added to our newsletter distribution list as well.

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5 families came in to review their IEP's for our monthly IEP Clinic Day. We provided them the one-page handout on IEP and Transition Basics. In addition, we went over strategies that they can use at the IEP so that they

can get the services they need for their children. Please see emerging issues at Raisin City; the principal of the school refuses to put things in

writing on the notes page of the IEP. The Sequoia Office called the principal to no avail so we provided the family information regarding the complaint process with Fresno County office of Education.

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Angeles

SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff provided part one of a two part

presentation in English to 16 individuals on 8/20/18 entitled "IEP Meetings: How They Work and How to Get What You Need". Content

included topics such as IEP strategy, the different sections of the IEP, multiple strategies on resolving disagreements with the school district, understanding school evaluations, asking questions as a strategy to get

services and prepare for due process, preparing for due process so one can avoid due process, stay put, informed consent, compensatory

education, and other issues related to the IEP planning process. A pre- and post-test was administered and the pre-test results were 2.17 and the post-test results were 4.69, demonstrating that participants made

significant progress in the learning objectives. Attendees were primarily staff of service providers who serve infants transitioning into special

education and young children in special education. The training was requested from SCDD because greater expertise in advocating for children in IEP meetings was desired.

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Angeles

SCDD Los Angeles staff participates in a monthly meeting with special education advocates and attorneys throughout Southern California, the

Special Ed Task Force. The intent of the group is to keep abreast of issues, legislation, legal cases, and trends in special education so that

members can be more effective advocates for children in special education. Several concerning issues came up at this meeting. First, there has been some discussion at the federal level of reauthorizing the

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. There was concern in the Task Force that this will weaken special education protections. More locally,

some districts including Ventura County, are moving back to establishing segregated schools for students with disabilities, despite the State mandate against this except in very specific circumstances. The overall

opinion is that the California Dept. of Education does little to discourage districts from developing segregated schools. Lastly, there was a news

report that a family of immigrants is being deported because the child receives state support in the form of special education. Task force

members were urged to keep an ear out for other reports of this type. SCDD LA staff announced several items including: 1. The Wrightslaw

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conference, which is supported by several task force members, is full, 2.

SCDD LA is recruiting parent leaders for a series of trainings in Oct, and 3. that families who are interested in self-determination need to be mindful

of the Sept. 17 deadline to submit names for the lottery.

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Angeles

As described above, SCDD Los Angeles Staff participates in a monthly

meeting with special education advocates and attorneys. SCDD LA staff provides logistical support to the chair organization, Learning Rights Law Center, by sending out information and meeting announcements. Taking

this task on has added over 100 new stakeholders to the reach of SCDD LA, who routinely work with family and self-advocates. In August, in

addition to the regular announcements, SCDD LA sent out a survey to all Task Force members to solicit input on what is of greatest concern to them in the arena of special education. While this information is intended

to be used to develop curricula and meeting topics for the task force, SCDD LA staff expect that it will also inform the work of this office with

respect to special education advocacy.

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There is a significant need in Los Angeles County for parents to be trained

in special education advocacy so that their children can get what they need in school. SCDD Los Angeles staff started a process at the end of 2017 to bring a nationally known organization, Wrightslaw, to Los Angeles

for a conference to provide special education training to 210 parents. SCDD LA staff have been working closely with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum

Disorders Network who has acted as the fiscal partner. SCDD LA staff have provided all logistical support. In August this included developing the program booklet, the evaluation form, coordinating the food order and

technology needs of the speaker, confirming interpreters and equipment, and other similar tasks.

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Angeles

There is a lack of awareness among parents in Los Angeles County of the Child Find mandate that requires school districts to locate, identify and

evaluate all children with disabilities from birth through age 21 This often has the effect of children with disabilities not being properly identified as needing special education as districts shirk this responsibility. SCDD Los

Angeles staff drafted a short explanatory flyer describing the Child Find mandate in terms that parents will understand so that they will

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understand the school district's obligation for evaluating children with

suspected disabilities. (PM 1.3.3.)

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Angeles

On 8/20/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 30 English

booklets on “IEP Strategy: Understanding the Process so you can get what you Need” to the Director of Community Outreach at Westside Infant-

family Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental health services and community resources for families with children prenatal through five years old. This director has made specific requests for this information, to

distribute to participants at WIN in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material.

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Angeles

On 8/20/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 50 Spanish booklets on “IEP Strategy: Understanding the Process so you can

get what you Need” to the Director of Community Outreach at Westside Infant-family Network (WIN), an agency that provides mental health services and community resources for families with children prenatal

through five years old. This director has made specific requests for this information, to distribute to participants at WIN in order to facilitate a

deep understanding of the material.

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Angeles

There is a significant need in Los Angeles County for parents to be trained

in special education advocacy so that their children can get what they need in school. A SCDD Los Angeles staff started a process at the end of 2017 to bring a nationally known organization, Wrightslaw, to Los Angeles

for a conference to provide special education training to 210 parents. SCDD LA staff have been working closely with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum

Disorders Network who has acted as the fiscal partner. SCDD LA staff are providing all logistical support. Throughout the month of August SCDD LA staff translated the program booklet and the evaluation form in

preparation for the conference.

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On Monday, August 6, 2018 SBRO12 staff held a special education

training meeting at the Bishop Indian Headstart program in Inyo County. The in-service training meeting was entitled "ABC's of the IEP;

Understanding your IEP for Effective Results" and was designed to increase awareness and knowledge for family and self-advocates, staff and community members about FAPE and the availability of and access to

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services which support inclusive education. The training also included

California Education code sections to support training curriculum. Family and self-advocates, staff and community members were provided

additional handout materials to assist with retention the information and to use as a resource in the future.

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On Wednesday, August 29, 2018, SBRO12 staff held a special education training meeting at the Coachella Valley Autism Society (CVASA) program in Palm Desert, within Riverside County. The training meeting was

entitled "ABC's of the IEP; Understanding your IEP for Effective Results" and was designed to increase awareness and knowledge for family and

self-advocates, staff and community members about FAPE and the availability of and access to services which support inclusive education. The training also included California Education code sections to support

training curriculum. Family and self-advocates, staff and community members were provided additional handout materials to assist with

retention the information and to use as a resource in the future.

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SCDD staff was a panelist for military family informational meeting,

August 28, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Murphy Canyon Chapel. Attendees included staff from EFMP as well as approximately 10 military families with children with special needs of all ages. Total attendance was

25 individuals.

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The Council, in consultation with its federal partners and in collaboration with educators and stakeholders,

will increase information and technical assistance to prepare and empower students, families and

professionals in developing individualized transition plans that lead to employment, post-secondary

education &/or independent living options & opportunities.



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BARO staff participated in the planning meeting for Golden Village Family Conference, on 8/20/18. The conference is to be held on October 13,

2018. This conference is designed for families of Asian descent. It will be conducted in several different languages. Two years ago, the SCDD

granted $20,000 to Helping Hands to provide 3 conferences designed for Asian families of the regional center system. Because all 3 of those

conferences were a huge success and provided vital outreach and ed for families and individuals from high disparity populations, and because the committee saw the continuing need in this area, we have decided to

continue having a yearly conference to provide education, trainings, and supports. This meeting took place in San Leandro, CA at the Regional

Center of the East Bay. (PM 1.3.4)

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Staff chaired the Disability Collaborative meeting held in San Jose. At the

meeting the six members discussed with the manager of special projects at the Parents Helping Parents Family Resource Center the new e-learning platform and how the Disability Collaborative videos and webinars can be

included in the offering. Many members were then assigned particular webinars to develop and proceed toward having included in the PHP e-

learning platform.

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Angeles

On 8/31/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff shared information

for 90 minutes on the roles, cultures, and ways to navigate the regional center and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) service systems to various staff of typical and charter schools who are in charge of transition,

program design, or other aspects of directing and improving programs in their respective worksites. The information was shared as a result of a

meeting SCDD Los Angeles staff had with the manager of special education of the California Charter School Association where training needs were identified that would enable schools to better serve students

throughout the process of transitioning to adulthood. Although a pre- and post-test was not provided, time for questions and feedback indicated that

attendees had a better understanding of the roles and cultures of the

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regional centers and DOR and had learned additional strategies in how to navigate the systems and deal with challenges.

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OCRO - 5.2.1.A - Multi-Agency Least Restrictive Environment Collaboration

- SCDD Orange County staff participated in the Multi-Agency Least Restrictive Environment Collaboration hosted by SCDD OCRO on August 9,

2018. This collaboration began in September 2017 among agencies serving those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in response to

the growing concern that students with I/DD are not given the opportunity to access their least restrictive environment. Many times, if the student with I/DD is placed in a general education classroom, which is rare, there

is often insufficient training and supports provided to promote success. Most of the time, the districts automatically place these students in

segregated special day classrooms. This group has been meeting to create platform/talking points for districts and parents alike, compile data regarding LRE to present to districts as supportive evidence (including the

data from Chapman University TPI), streamline communication about events in Orange County, and plan for an upcoming October 2018 event

intended for educators on Universal Design of Learning Curriculum. At this meeting, David German, Attorney from NAV Law, shared what they are doing to address LRE district by district through group action lawsuits. This

collaborative will continue to make rounds through the Orange County Special Education Alliance and reach out to all school district special

education directors and CAC Chairs to inform them of our presence and how we can work collaboratively to educate parents and teachers/school staff alike for the best interests of the student.

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5.2.2.A - Spanish Handouts - SCDD OCRO staff assisted with the event entitled "3-Series de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 8, 2018 at the

Anaheim Downtown Community Center that catered to approximately 150 Spanish speaking family advocates. In addition to providing a

presentation, SCDD OCRO staff had a resource table at the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials in Spanish, including, but not limited to: "Lo Basico del IPP," "Lo Basico del IEP,"

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"¿QUÉ ES LA AUTODETERMINACIÓN?," "¿Qué es la Transición?," as well as other Spanish publications created by SCDD.

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Staff participated in the North Coastal Special Education Transition

Services Taskforce meeting held at San Marcos High School on August 16, 2018. The agenda is included in common file. The Paid Internship

Program, and number of individual receiving supports for these were whared, and it seems the payment process has been improved. The two

agencies in attendance provided information on the 12 PIP participants they support, as the SDRC was not in attendance to share more detailed information. Staff shared the updates on Self-Determination and invited

participants to attend the SDAC meeting on 8-31 where an overview of the orientation materials will be presented. Cathy Burris from the CVS

Workforce Initiative called in and provided a very interesting overview of their program to train individuals with I/DD in partnership with Workability 1 students. Ms. Burris described the "Abilities in Abundance" signature

program, which is tailored to each state and area. Through this national program, they have hired over 500 people with disabilities. In California,

they have placed over 300 people in jobs, and they attempt to find the right "fit" for each job. There was more information provided, and staff will be reaching out to Ms. Burris to see if she can participate in the

Leading the Charge event in December. The LPA for the NCCSE SELPA will be developed with this group, as that was the original intent of forming

this taskforce. There was open discussion, and discussion was held about the employer events in the north county, which will take place on October 5th, and an educational opportunity for employers on October 26th.

Career Centers as a hub for services and the UEOP program through Jobs America for youth 16-24 was also discussed.

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sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase access to

quality education services throughout the lifespan for people with I/DD.



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The Council, in collaboration with our federal DD partners, will reduce service access barriers and decrease

the disparity in available information, which describes services and supports that may be purchased

throughout California’s Regional Center system, by translating and providing that information in Spanish and

tracking statewide POS disparity data for Spanish-speaking self-advocates and families.



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On August 28, 2018, SACRO staff participated in a meeting of The ARC Advisory Board organized by Angel Picon, Community Organizer attended

by 20 people (4 African Americans, 10 Hispanic, 5 Caucasian, 1 Indian). 18 were Parent Advocates with children with IDD. Many were in

attendance at the recommendation of SACRO staff to reach into the ethnic community in our region. The ARC has a grant with the California

Endowment to address the disparities in access to services in non-Caucasian communities in both Sacramento and Fresno counties. This was the first gathering of this group. Angel shared about the disparity

statistics and asked for stories of barriers to services. He asked if parents would commit to bringing additional parents to the next meeting and

help to identify issues the group can address to make systemic change. One parent shared about her son not receiving assistance to be included in his school class. Another parent shared her son was not correctly

diagnosed until age 4. Another parent shared she observed that services were not offered equitably to different ethnic/racial groups at a regional

center. Other parents shared that since her child was diagnosed, she has educated herself, attended meetings, talked with other parents, and became a strong advocate for her child. Many issues raised were not

specifically addressing racial/ethnic disparities so SACRO staff asked if issues selected for the group to advocate on would be specific to address

the racial disparities. Others at the meeting agreed they were confused by this issue. The next meeting was scheduled for September 18, 2018. The ARC handed out The Lanterman Act in Spanish, Rights and

Responsibilities to the IEP in Spanish, and a page of the Disparity Data with ACRC. SACRO staff handed out 20 copies of Changes to the DD

System, IPP Basics, A Family Guide to Children's Services, A Guide to Regional Center Adult Services, and SCDD Flyer.

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On Monday, August 27, 2018, SBRO12 staff attended the Inland Regional Center (IRC) 2019 Performance Contract Plan for public feedback and comments located at the IRC conference center located in the city of and

the county of San Bernardino and was also streaming on-line to assist

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self and family advocates as well as vendors and community stakeholders attend without having to commute into San Bernardino. Additionally, the IRC 2019 Performance Contract provided the public

forum meeting in both English and Spanish languages to appropriately meet the needs of the Spanish speaking community members which

happens to be a major disparity issue and the first public policy measure IRC wanted to address at the meeting. There were a total of (19) public policy measures IRC identified and addressed along with providing the

public with a detailed action plan to attain the objectives listed. SBRO12 staff provided public comment and addressed a concern regarding the

action plan and detailed objectives identified by IRC. Public Policy number #6. is as follows; Decrease the number and percentage of Regional Center individuals in State Developmental Centers. The Action

Plan IRC came up with to attain this objective primarily focused on securing appropriate community placement. SBRO12 staff regularly

facilitates monthly self-advocacy groups at the Canyon Springs State Developmental Center (SDC) and the individuals who participate in the group often bring up the fact that not much focus is put on employment

or program placement during the transition process which ultimately causes the individual to sit at the new community placement with

nothing to do for often several months. SBRO12 staff addressed this concern with IRC on behalf of the self-advocates at the SDC and asked IRC management to consider putting an emphasis on both placement

and programing simultaneously when working with individuals transitioning out of the SDC's.

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SCDD staff sits on and attends the FERIA conference planning committee. Staff also coordinates the resource fair for the event. During

the meeting SCDD staff initiated a conversation about the restriction of not allowing advocates and attorneys that are for profit from attending the resource fair. There was a general consensus that they should be

allowed to participate as long as they are not aggressively seeking new clients. However, there are some committee members that would like to

continue the restriction because if the attorneys and advocates are

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allowed to participate a local school district and SELPA will no longer support the conference through being a part of the planning committee and providing scholarships to families. Since the conference is around

the corner the topic will be tabled until January as planning for the next conference begins. The meeting also entailed working out the details for

the workshops. Collaborators are: FERIA Partnership, South County SELPA, Sweetwater School District, Parents, EFRC, San Diego Regional Center.

6.2 The Council will increase the knowledge and skills of people with I/DD to move from institutional to

community settings and to increase their ability to self-advocate.



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August 27, 2018 NCRO staff chaired the regular monthly Humboldt In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Board meeting. Staff continues

to assist in the implementation of Home Care Now, an emergency back-up program for IHSS recipients, as well as the development of the IHSS

Advisory Board News Bulletin, and planning for the Emergency Preparedness workshop. The group is considering hosting a Care Provider Appreciation Celebration and will further discuss the proposal in the near

future.

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OCRO 6.2.2 Identify/develop/update list(s) of collaborators to ensure

effective crisis intervention & continuity in healthcare support - South Coast Regional Project Liaison Meeting - SCDD Orange County staff

participated in the Fairview Developmental Center liaison meeting on August 2, 2018 in Costa Mesa, CA. This is a regular quarterly meeting of the South Coast Regional Project, Clients' Rights Advocate, VAS

Coordinator, Fairview administration, and regional center liaisons to discuss pertinent issues, both at Fairview and in the DDS system overall,

affecting transition of consumers into community placements. This meeting reviewed the following: FDC, PDC, SDC, CS populations; number of consumers in active transition; updates on acute crisis admissions;

placement statistics (including upcoming development) per regional center; program reports from Fairview; CRA/VAS Services; and Clinical

Records updates. SCDD OCRO reiterated an ongoing systemic concern regarding loss of important anecdotal and written historical behavioral/medication data as staff retire and transition from FDC. The

next liaison meeting will be held on October 18, 2018.

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On Thursday, 08/16/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach

training to the self-advocacy group at Canyon Springs State Developmental Center site in the city of Cathedral City within Riverside

County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with it's accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with

information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the

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polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons why

someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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SCDD staff coordinated and led the Self-Advocacy newsletter meeting (12 self-advocate and 4 staff). The group discussed the summer issue of the

newsletter and several members reported there were positive comments made about the newsletter when they shared it with others. The group then identified the theme for the fall edition, “Changes” and articles they

would like to include in the newsletter and almost all of the members selected an article they would like to write. Guidelines for submitting

articles were agreed on by all members. The group also started to develop the classified section of the newsletter and how it will be utilized to advertise microenterprises. Collaborators are: UCP- San Diego, Arc San

Diego, San Diego Regional Center and Self-Advocates.

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The Council will increase outreach, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of and access to

services, including (but not limited to) Regional Centers, education, transportation, public benefits, child

care, and recreation for people with I/DD and their families.



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Tehama County coordinating council's Circle of Champions Awards Dinner Planning Meeting - On August 14, 2018 NSRO Staff co-

facilitated a Committee Meeting to plan for the Tehama County Coordinating Council (TCCC) 14th Annual Circle of Champions Awards

Dinner Honoring Champions of Persons with Developmental Disabilities. Staff provided technical assistance by advising the new committee members on what took place last year. Staff will report on

what took place at the monthly TCCC meeting next week. The following agencies were represented at the planning meeting: Puckett

Residential; Far Northern Regional Center; SCDD; North State Office.

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Butte County In-Home Supportive Services Advisory Committee

Meeting - On August 14, 2018 NSRO Staff chaired the Butte County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee meeting to address updates related to Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), Butte

County's new Application Process for Boards, Committees and Commissions, Committee Terms and Recruitment Strategies, Public

Authority Updates and discussion about collaborating with California IHSS Consumer Alliance (CICA) to organize a North Regional Conference. Staff observes greater participation from the members in

activities that provide education to the community about the IHSS Program and related changes. The following agencies were

represented: Butte County Department of Employment and Social Services; AMJaMB Supported Living Services; Here's The Deal Agency, Disability Action Center and SCDD; North State Office. There were 8

members in attendance.

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Butte County Coordinating Council Meeting - On August 20, 2018

NSRO Staff co-facilitated the Butte County Coordinating Council meeting and advised the members on upcoming community events

and distributed corresponding handouts including: "Abilities & Possibilities Night!", "Self-Determination from DDS Website as of June 29, 2018", "SCDD Acronym List", "The Vote! Project,""2018 BCCC

Community Letter and Sponsorship Request," "2018 BCCC People Who Make A Difference Nomination Form," "2018 BCCC Lanterman Award

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Nomination Form." The following agencies were represented: California

Vocations, Inc.; Far Northern Regional Center; Arc of Butte County; Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy; We Care A Lot Foundation; Paradise

People First; SCDD, North State Office. There were 13 people in attendance.

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Tehama County Coordinating Council Meeting -On August 21, 2018 NSRO Staff assisted with the Tehama County Coordinating Council (TCCC) Monthly meeting. Staff provided technical assistance by

providing information and assistance to run the meeting. Staff reported on the status of the Self-Determination rollout and on what

took place at the Circle of Champions Committee Meeting the previous week. Staff also presented documents that have been updated to distribute to Tehama County for the event. 10 people were in

attendance, 2 SAs and 8 professionals. Agencies represented were: Saint Elizabeth Hospital/Dignity Health; Puckett Residential;

Lighthouse ILS; North Valley Services; FNRC; SCDD.

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TCCC Circle of Champions Award Dinner Planning Meeting -On August

21, 2018 NSRO Staff co-facilitated a Committee Meeting to plan for the Tehama County Coordinating Council (TCCC) 14th Annual Circle of Champions Awards Dinner Honoring Champions of Persons with

Developmental Disabilities. Staff designed and reviewed the changes that were requested from the TCCC meeting that took place earlier in

the day and made suggestions on distribution of the materials for the Save the Date/Nomination flyer. NSRO office will print and distribute 300 Save the Date/Nomination flyers with final edits. Staff will report

on what took place at the monthly TCCC meeting next week. 2 professionals were present. Agencies represented are SCDD and

Puckett Residential.

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Mains'l Services Importance of Voting– On August 23, 2018 NSRO

Staff distributed 28 copies of the VOTE Project reminding individuals at Mains’l about the importance of Voting. Purpose of meeting was to educate people with developmental disabilities about the importance of

registering and actually voting. Everyone was encouraged to participate in one of the 2 events in October. (Last year no one took

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advantage of this very well presented and informative opportunity.)

The one Agency involved was Mains’l. 24 SAs and 4 staff received the document.

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ARC Meeting for Abilities and Possibilities Night - On August 27, 2018 NSRO Staff assisted with the facilitation of and

participated in a collaborative meeting with a committee founded by ARC staff. Purpose of meeting is continued planning of a large community event on September 13, 2018 at the Downtown City Plaza

in Chico from 6-9 pm. Staff participated by providing additional materials for People First Language to educating members of the

committee as well as have for distribution to the public at the event. Staff additionally requested information from each agency for a resource guide that is being developed by SCDD. Handouts included a

Rights poster in both English and Spanish, People First Language Handout created by Community Interface Services in Carlsbad, CA

called “Think Before You Speak”, and a People First of California “(PFCA)Rights & Responsibilities Poster” to copy and disperse at the event.

15 people were in attendance with the following agencies represented: Mains’l, We Care A Lot, Work Training Center, Handi-Riders, ARC of

Butte County, State Council on Developmental Disabilities North State Office, North Valley Services, Special Olympics Butte County, Chico Down Syndrome Coalition, and Butte-Glenn Disability Network.

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Mains'l Services - Training Series Information -On August 29, 2018 NSRO staff distributed information about our training series and

reviewed how important the Lanterman Act is to understand. Purpose of event was to educate and provide information that was requested

regarding setting up future trainings for their various programs and self-advocacy groups. An electronic version and one hard copy of the Consumer’s Guide to the Lanterman Act was provided along with our

list of trainings available and an information sheet on how to order a hard copy of the Consumer’s Guide. 26 people were reached today, 3

staff and 23 self-advocates.

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On August 23, 2018, SACRO staff attended the Sacramento Voter's

Choice Act Coalition Meeting. It was attended by 20 organization representative. A review of the Primary's new voting methods was

shared. 11,000 people statewide completed "same day registration", 3,000 of these were in Sacramento county. Most people still waited until the final voting day to turn in ballots or register in person, even

though some locations were open for either 4 or 11 days prior to election day. All registered voters were mailed a "vote by mail" packet.

94% of voters used these. 60% were dropped of at the Vote Centers. 6% voted live at the Vote Center. 42% of in-person voters used an accessible touch screen device, so these devices helped people with

various disabilities to vote. Voting turnout reached a 20 year high at 37%. Sacramento's voter turnout increased by 12%. Lessons learned

from the primary will be applied to the November election. They are also looking for entities to "adopt" vote centers and create an exciting event/social media event outside vote centers on Election Day. SCDD

will continue to share information about the Voter's Choice Act and coordinate trainings to self-advocates.

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On August 24, 2018, SACRO staff participated in the Community Resource Development Plan at Alta California Regional Center. ACRC

was gathering stakeholder input for FY 2018/2019 funding priorities. SACRO staff shared the importance of affordable housing as being key to individuals access and living in their communities. It was

encouraged to plan for the bubble of teens transitioning to adult living as well as the individuals whose parents are aging and need

community placement when they can no longer be cared for by their families. SACRO shared the importance of telemedicine for rural areas to assist those to access routine and specialized medical care. SACRO

encourage ACRC to contact CA Health and Wellness and Anthem/Blue Cross for lessons they have learned and best practices in telemedicine

- and possibly partner to share a system. ACRC stated that 8 individuals shared information with ACRC via email regarding service

needs and 1 family advocate attended this meeting as a result of SACRO sharing information about this meeting with our email list.

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On August 23, 2018 SACRO staff participated in the planning meeting

for Runway 18. The meeting was attended by 10 people (parent advocates, self-advocates, staff, professionals). Chad Gunter from

Dept. of Parks and Recreation Folsom shared examples of the effects of Runway 17. He has given speeches to Parks and Recreation Department staff statewide, sharing about inclusive services provided

in Folsom as a result of the awareness raised during Runway 17. He has been asked by the new City Manager, Elaine Anderson, to present

to all City staff about Runway 18 and Inclusive Parks and Recreation supports. 190 hours of support were provided for children with special needs who wanted to participate in parks and recreation activities

including day-time summer camps, swimming, and soccer. The goal is to fund a full-time recreational therapist. As a result of SCDD

advocacy, a self-advocate and her staff person are now participating on the planning team for this event.

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and 7

counties

On August 30, 2018 a special publication called "Meet Me: Meet individuals in your community with developmental disabilities" was published by the Sacramento News & Review and 80,000 copies

inserted in the News & Review in Sacramento and Placer counties, 10,000 in the Press Tribune in Placer County, 6,800 in the Auburn

Journal in Placer County, 10,000 in the Folsom/El Dorado Hills Telegraph in Sacramento and El Dorado counties, 9,950 in the Union in Nevada county, 6,800 in the Davis Enterprise in Yolo county, 3,929 in

the Colusa Sun-Herald +TMC in Colusa county, 10,000 in the Marysville Appeal-Democrat in Yuba county, and 7,354 in the

Truckee/Tahoe City Sierra Sun in Placer and Nevada counties. An addition 6,000 copies were distributed through participating agencies. The total press run was 150,000. The publication was envisioned by

staff at SCDD Sacramento and The News & Review. They collaborated on putting together a gathering of 30 IDD thought leaders in the

Sacramento region to discuss the publication. SACRO staff worked for 10 months to share information about inclusion and develop broad

support throughout the community toward sponsoring this publication. In the end, 26 agencies contributed financially from $250 to $5,000 to

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support the total cost of $26,000 for publication and distribution. SCDD

Sacramento Office contributed $999. Those who contributed consisted of 10 service providers, 8 advocacy organization, 3 health care

organization, 3 parent organizations, 2 businesses. The purpose of the publication was to introduce the greater community to people with developmental disabilities and share stories of inclusion in family life,

education, housing, employment, and involvement in the greater community. It was a call to action for the greater community to be

involved in facilitating and supporting inclusion whether they be a business/employer, landlord, educator, neighbor, community member, or family member. A launch party was held by the Sacramento News

and Review attended by 35 people. Each agency committed to assisting to spreading the word of inclusion and this publication

through their agencies and email lists, Face Book pages, and social media outlets. Face book posts regarding this event were shared by 37 followers and seen by 2500 individuals. Comments from the FB link

included: "Love this!", "Please include the Central Valley. I will gladly facilitate! Our paper is the Fresno Bee", "Pride, respect, opportunity,

inclusion - we need to speak everywhere to end the invisibility of all people with disabilities", "Could you include the San Jose Metro?", "The San Francisco Chronicle and San Mateo Daily Journal", "In Arcadia, my

51 year old son, Von's courtesy clerk...…………..15 years and working still!" "Fantastic. I know you put a lot of effort into this Sonya, and the

end result is great. We will definitely promote it", "A huge thank you to all of you who put so much time, energy, and heart into making this

happen". Agencies have contacted us asking to be involved in future publications. At least one other state has contacted the publisher to explore a similar publication in their state.

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Inclusion Insert continued (electronic). An email highlighting the Inclusion Insert was shared with the Sacramento Regional Office email

list of 2,000 and was also shared by The ARC's list of 11,000 emails. SCDD Statewide list shared this email with 11,500 emails statewide

and with 54 State Councils throughout the country and territories.

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SCDD North Bay staff disseminated information and resources to staff

members of the local Assesmblymember's office. Information was provided to meeting participants on local generic services and current

POSA for RO4. Discussion included who is SCDD, what is RCs and ILRCs, HCBS, education, transportation, housing, bullying, CIE, SDP, PCP, etc., in regards to the I/DD community. The outreach was well

received. SCDD staff will provide technical assistance to Assemblymember staff per request. Since initial outreach,

Assemblymember staff have referred several self-advocates, and family advocates to the local SCDD office for technical assistance. Future collaboration on town hall events is being planned.

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On 8/24/18 in Oakland, BARO presented to a group of county, family advocate, self-advocate and provider stakeholders at the retirement

party of the Alameda Co DD Council Coordinator about the value of the council and the importance of the collaborative work done in both the

formal and informal systems serving those with I/DD. BARO thanked and praised the leadership of this Coordinator, and presented a certificate of appreciation for her work. (PM 1.3.4)

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On 8/9/2018 in Oakland, CA, BARO participated in the State Building Tenant meeting. Staff gave feedback on the procedures used when

elevators fail in the building, with regard to people with mobility needs. Due to the number of floors, there are 3 banks of elevators. There was

a failure of all 4 elevators in one bank and employees were trapped on the floors served by that bank. Employees are requesting that stairwell access be available to employees at all times and requested that

building announcements be made when an entire bank of elevators is either shut down or not working. (PM 1.3.4)

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On 8/15/2018 in Oakland, CA, BARO Staff Participated in the Carlos Quintong Self-Advocacy Celebration planning meeting. Staff assisted in

facilitating the meeting where People First members voted vendors and volunteered for different committees they would be on to help with the

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flow of the event. Staff provided members with copies of letters and

flyers.

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On 8/23/2018 in Oakland, CA, BARO participated in the Bay Area Rapid

Transit (BART) Accessibility Taskforce (BATF) meeting. Staff gave feedback on the presentation requesting the BATF add to a future

agenda discussing East Bay Paratransit's long wait

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Joaquin

California Memorial Project. Each year people who lives and died at

developmental center across California are remember through a ceremony. SCDD staff work with local self-advocates and disability Rights California (DRC) to coordinate the ceremony. SCDD staff

participates on monthly class to work out logistics provide impute and or support to help make the ceremony successful each year. The first

planning meeting was held on 8/17/18.

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Continued Planning of California Memorial Project. Each year people

who lives and died at developmental center across California are remember through a ceremony. SCDD staff work with local self-advocates and disability Rights California (DRC) to coordinate the

ceremony. SCDD staff participates on monthly class to work out logistics provide impute and or support to help make the ceremony

successful each year. 2nd monthly meeting.

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VMRC Board Meeting- NVHO staff participated at Valley Mountain

Regional Center – monthly Board Meeting on August 13th, 2018. During public comment, staff discussed the next cycle of QA project with VMRC Quality Staff provided a brief update on NVHO activities,

including an invitation to our last RAC meeting of the year.

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CHOICES Conference planning committee meeting at NVHO on

8/15/2018. The Conference goal is to provide self-advocates their families and professionals information via Keynote speakers, handouts,

and a legislative forum to strengthen self-advocacy and making choices. This was our 1st planning meeting. Here we talked about potential speakers, theme, what worked well last conference and what

we can do different for the next conference.

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Spanish Speaking Families Learning Series- Regional Center Services-

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presented with VMRC, DRC/OCRA and Family Resource Network on

Regional Center Services. There was no pretest as this topic was developed after the parents asked for this information to be a part of

this Learning Series. VMRC provided Spanish translation services. SCDD NVH provided materials in English/Spanish on how to effectively communicate with the regional center and service coordinator. The

materials were well received. DRC/OCRA had participants completed a survey after the training. DRC/OCRA staff translated the surveys and

they are in the common file. This was the 2nd of the 4 topics in this learning series.

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Santa Clara CC staff was asked by the San Jose Public Library to modify an online survey to solicit feedback from the self-advocates who participate in the Insiders Program in their various branches. Staff updated and

distributed the survey so that all the branches could utilize it in order to better meet the needs of adults with I/DD in the local community.

Hard copies of the survey were also distributed

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CC staff participated in the August TCRC request for proposal reviews.

Staff reviewed, scored and submitted 2 RFPs for residential facilities and 4 RFPs for day and employment services.

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Santa Clara CC staff reached out to SJ public library contacts about possible collaboration with the Registrar of Voters and incorporating a voting education event into the Insiders Programming for adults with I/DD.

Library staff interested and meeting set up for September to determine feasibility. Staff also spoke with representative from the Registrar of

Voters at a recent community event about this possibility and will be following up.

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Monterey Santa Cruz

San Luis Obispo Santa

SCDD Central Coast held its RAC meeting. Three members attended. To staff and one member of the public, and one council member. At the meeting the participants discussed the Central Coast Strategic

Plan. RAC members decided housing and employment were it's to focus areas, and decided outreach and policy where it's two main ways

to intervene to promote change.

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Barbara

Ventura

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Ventura Staff met with a self-advocate from Simi Valley who is agreed to co-

present the HCBS training in Thousand Oaks on August 24th. At the meeting staff and co-presenter discussed the new regulations as well

as how the presenter would share her information with participants of the meeting. Also discussed with the self-advocate was their application to the Statewide Self-Advocacy Network currently the

status of the application is unknown. (PM 1.3.2)

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San Benito Monterey

Santa Cruz

Staff attended the Service Provider's Advisory Committee for San

Andreas Regional Center. 17 people attended this meeting. At the meeting staff gave an update on housing policy and advocacy issues

facing the catchment area for San Andreas Regional Center Santa Clara County. Also staff gave and I update on the progress of the Self-Determination Advisory Committee.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff prepared and mailed a packet for a meeting of the SCDD Los Angeles Regional Advisory Committee,

including the mailing of the meeting's agenda and supporting documents.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff attended a meeting of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) on 8/17/18 at Harbor

Regional Center. There were 46 attendees, 20 of whom were self- and family-advocate representatives of regional centers across California and the remainder of whom were regional center executive directors

and ARCA staff. Topics included subjects such as reports from DDS and member organizations, affordable housing needs across California,

legislative updates, a summary of the regional center executive directors that was held on the previous day, and updates on performance contracts and their requirements. Information from this

meeting was summarized and presented to the SCDD Los Angeles Regional Advisory Committee meeting on 8/27/18 so they are aware of

current events, the current status of affordable housing in California, and systemic issues impacting regional centers.

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SCDD Los Angeles staff facilitated and participated in a meeting of the

SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office Advisory Committee (RAC) on 8/27/18. Topics included obtaining input from the RAC concerning their

perspective on alleged organ transplant biases against individuals with developmental disabilities; current legislation; the federal Department of Education's determination regarding states' abilities to comply with

IDEA requirements; updates on self-determination and the SCDD Quality Assurance Project; and other similar topics. Input on these

topics were obtained and information was shared given a quorum could not be achieved.

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In order to inform stakeholders about the community resources and public benefits available to people with disabilities beyond just what regional centers and school districts offer, SCDD Los Angeles staff

developed a booklet that provides a brief description of each benefit, where to find more information, and how to deal with disagreements

and problems. As the original booklet was developed several years ago, SCDD LA staff reviewed and updated the information to ensure it is current and accurate.

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Every year regional centers are required to hold public meetings to report on their performance contract with the Dept. of Developmental

Services. SCDD Los Angeles Staff attended one of the public meetings for Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. Of particular interest are the

steps they have taken to address purchase of service disparities and increase employment outcomes. The strategy they have employed for the former that has had some early successes is to identify 200 people

who will be a part of an enhanced case load ratio program of 40:1. ELARC reported that individuals receiving no services went up to an

average of $2000 in expenditures. 45 of the original 200 have transferred back to the regular case load because of improved outcomes for those families. Additionally, they are addressing their low

employment numbers. They have hired a dedicated staff for employment who is implementing various strategies to improve

employment outcomes. SCDD LA staff asked for clarification on how

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the employment specialist promotes best practices among vendors and

how they measure success for addressing POS disparities.

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On 8/3/18 SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff provided a two-

and- a-half hour “Question & Answer” training in Spanish. The training was conducted at the request of the Spanish-speaking parent support

group Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA) for 31 attendees, because PUPA reported that several new participants were not aware of services available through Regional Center and also needed training to learn

about their appeal rights and how to conduct such appeals. The training session was also held in response to several technical

assistance calls made by parents of this support group, on the ranging topics that were discussed. The training included information about regional center services, disparities in the provision of regional center

services, how to obtain needed services, generic services, Individualized Program Plan (IPP) strategies, fair hearing strategies,

the self-determination program, and alternatives to conservatorship.

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Spanish booklets on “More than Regional Centers”. Booklets were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local

Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because

many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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On 8/03/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 20 English booklets on “More than Regional Centers”. Booklets were

distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local

Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past.

Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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brochures in Spanish on “Common Regional Center Funded Services for Adults”. Brochures were distributed to stakeholders in attendance

at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of

the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made

specific requests for this information.

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brochures in English on “Common Regional Center Funded Services for Adults”. Brochures were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo

(PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of

the material because many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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On 8/03/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 40 brochures in Spanish on “Common Regional Center Funded Services

for Children Ages 3-18”. Brochures were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres

Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this

information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this information.

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On 8/03/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff distributed 20 brochures in English on “Common Regional Center Funded Services for

Children Ages 3-18”. Brochures were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support

group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because many requests for this

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information have been received in the past. Further, this parent

support group has made specific requests for this information.

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packets in Spanish on “Purchase of Services - Disparity Data”. Packets were distributed to stakeholders in attendance at a Question & Answer

training sponsored by Padres Unidos Por el Autismo (PUPA), a local Spanish-speaking parent support group. This publication was provided in order to facilitate a deep understanding of the material because

many requests for this information have been received in the past. Further, this parent support group has made specific requests for this

information.

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books in Spanish of "Rights Under the Lanterman Act" (RULA) to the group leader of Padres Mentores, a local Spanish-speaking parent support group, which prepares parents to become mentors to other

parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. The group leader made specific request for RULA books to distribute and utilize during

their group trainings.

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On 8/15/18 SCDD LA Staff provided a training to 41 self- and family

advocates regarding the Lanterman Act and Regional Center to participants in the California State University Long Beach California Promise Program (CaPROMISE), a program that is a partnership of

several state departments (such as DOR) and over 18 local educational agencies to provide students in special education with opportunities to

obtain employment skills and experience. The training provided by SCDD LA staff focused on rights under the Lanterman Act, regional center services, Individualized Program Plan (IPP) strategies, and Fair

Hearing strategies. Pre- and post-tests resulted in an increase from 1.81 to 4.27 of a five-point scale, indicating significant learning

occurred in the training. Feedback from participants was excellent.

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On 8/27/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff worked on a draft

to redesign the SCDD Los Angeles Office's website, which is intended to significantly increase community outreach, including reaching more underserved monolingual Spanish speakers. The draft includes a user-

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friendly layout; a structure that organizes publications within common

searched for categories such as housing, advocacy, regional center, special education, etc.; and links to directly request trainings, technical

assistance, and delivery of SCDD publications. Website outreach is expected to further increase the SCDD's ability to readily provide information, services, and direct support to individuals in the Los

Angeles area. (PM 1.3.3)

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On 8/31/18, SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office staff translated, into

Spanish, a SCDD newsletter that will be distributed to a mailing list of approximately 3,700, including monolingual Spanish speakers. Spanish

translation for each newsletter article was displayed right underneath the English version to provide equal access to the information, as well as to increase Spanish-speakers' ability to reference key terms in

English, which they will consistently encounter, such as acronyms and proper names. Potential for expanding mailing list to include more

monolingual Spanish speakers has already been noted and is expected to continue increasing in the coming months due to availability of Spanish material on monthly newsletters. (PM 1.3.3)

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SCDD LA staff participated in the monthly teleconference meeting of the Paratransit Riders' Coalition (PRC). This is a group of activist

Access Services' (paratransit) riders and some regional center and independent living center staff, who advocate for service quality

improvement. Today's focus was on some new service quality issues. In particular, the new automatic renewal form has become more complicated, arrives late, and gives the sense of a threat of being

called in for an in-person evaluation if not returned on time. Questionnaire now asking things like: where is your nearest bus stop?

How much does your wheelchair weigh? Some members of the PRC who are also members of Access Services' Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will bring this up at the next CAC meeting. There

was also discussion about follow-up with individual contracted providers on issues presented at the group's in-person annual meeting

in June.

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OCRO - 6.3.3.A - SSI Benefits and Appeals Training - SCDD OCRO staff

conducted a training on SSI benefits and appeals to 4 SA, 42 FA, and 3 OTH on August 14, 2018, at the SCDD OCRO Office. Spanish

translation was provided to 8 monolingual Spanish-speaking family advocates. This new training covered the following objectives: SSI Benefits Overview, Listing of Impairments for Adults, Sequential

Evaluation Process for Adults (Eligibility Criteria), the appeal process and strategies. Post surveys were completed and of the 38 returned

surveys, all 38 attendees reported that they feel they are better able to say what they want as a result of the activity, and 34 people reported that they were extremely satisfied or very satisfied with the

training. Due to the high demand, this workshop will be offered again next month as it generated a long waiting list reflecting the increased

denials SA are receiving from SSA.

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OCRO - 6.3.3.A - SSI Benefits and Appeals Training - SCDD OCRO staff

conducted a training on SSI benefits and appeals to 8 monolingual Spanish speaking families on August 14, 2018, at the SCDD OCRO Office. This new training covered the following objectives: SSI

Benefits Overview, Listing of Impairments for Adults, Sequential Evaluation Process for Adults (Eligibility Criteria), the appeal process

and strategies. Post surveys were completed and of the 38 returned surveys, all 38 attendees reported that they feel they are better able to say what they want as a result of the activity, and 34 people

reported that they were extremely satisfied or very satisfied with the training. Due to the high demand, this workshop will be offered again

next month as it generated a long waiting list reflecting the increased denials SA are receiving from SSA.

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OCRO - 6.3.3.A - SSI Benefits and Appeals PowerPoint Curriculum Development - SCDD OCRO staff developed a PowerPoint on SSI Benefits and Appeals for the August 14, 2018 training to be held at the

OCRO office. This training covers the following objectives: SSI Benefits Overview, Listing of Impairments for Adults, Sequential

Evaluation Process for Adults (Eligibility Criteria), the appeal process

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and strategies. The Sequoia Office translated this curriculum into

Spanish.

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OCRO 6.3.3.C - Conexiones Educativas Volunteer Committee - SCDD

Orange County office hosted and participated, as a committee member, in the monthly Conexiones Educativas Volunteer Advisory

Committee on August 10, 2018 to discuss the 3-part Parent Leadership Training on August 8, 15, and 29. The discussion centered around how the first part of the series went and ways to improve/streamline

processes for the next two events scheduled on August 15 and 29. The three part series will focus on assertive communication, exploring the

IEP/special education rights and responsibilities; learning about the importance of parent advocacy, importance of evaluations to receive appropriate services; and IHSS and RCOC eligibility and services

information. The Conexiones Educativas Volunteer Committee is comprised of RCOC staff, parent advocates, DSAOC, and CHOC

employees volunteering to assist in this endeavor to help educate and connect Spanish-speaking parents to disability-related resources. There were 18 advisory committee members present for this meeting.

SCDD OCRO will offer a brief presentation and will have an outreach booth at the event and we continue to host the monthly parent support

group meetings at the OCRO office.

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OCRO - 6.3.3.A Conexiones Educativas Parent Support Group - SCDD

OCRO office hosted the Conexiones Educativas Spanish Parent Support Group on August 24, 2018 for approximately 12 monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals. Today's support group focused on helping

individual family advocates with their personal issues and addressing capacity building through understanding your own situation in order to

help and guide others. SCDD Staff assisted with set-up, facilitation and technical assistance for the group, as needed. The support group's leader is also a family advocate member of the OCRO Regional

Advisory Committee and her goal is to help educate and empower Spanish-speaking parents to become better advocates for their

children to reduce the overall disparity in accessing services.

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6.3.3 - Disability Coalition of Orange County - SCDD OCRO staff

participated, as a committee member, alongside 12 other organizations at the Disability Coalition of Orange County on August

23, 2018 at the Dayle McIntosh Center ILC in Anaheim. The Disability Coalition brings together Orange County based organizations with a disability focus to build collaborative relationships, share information,

and discuss topics of mutual concern. At this meeting, Down for Dance provided an overview presentation of their agency and its

programs. Also discussed was tools for advocacy regarding legislation, regulations, policies, and other factors that affect people with disabilities, including a lengthy discussion on SB 1376 (full access to

Uber and Lyft) and AB1884 (Straws upon Request), which SCDD OCRO staff actively participated in. To highlight Disability Awareness Month in

October, the committee, including SCDD OCRO, discussed ways in which the coalition can bring disability awareness to the greater community.

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OCRO 6.3.3C - Provide technical assistance, as requested - OC Children's Therapeutic ARTS Center Meeting - SCDD Orange County

staff coordinated and met with the Orange County Children's Therapeutic ARTS Center Director on August 1, 2018 at their offices in

Santa Ana, CA. This meeting was set to determine what types of services OCCTAC provides to those with I/DD and ways in which SCDD Orange County can support their families and consumers. OCCTAC

provides an after-school and therapeutic programming, early start support for families and children, tutoring, WIOA youth job training,

wraparound program, outreach and engagement, socialization and employability skills training. As determined at this meeting, SCDD OCRO will conduct a Regional Center Eligibility training for OCCTAC

families on 8/8/18 for family members of their summer camp participants.

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OCRO 6.3.3A - Provide training to family about RC services - Regional Center Intake & Eligibility Training - SCDD Orange County staff

conducted a training on Regional Center Intake & Eligibility to fourteen parents at the Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center in

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Santa Ana, CA on August 8, 2018. The training included the following

components: 1) Early Start eligibility; 2) Lanterman/on-going eligibility; 3) Fifth Category eligibility; 4) Intake Procedures; 5)

Timelines; 6) Eligibility determinations/disagreements; and 7) Services and supports. The evaluations completed by the attendees showed an overall improvement (5 being "high" and 1 being "low) of

understanding of regional center intake/eligibility process (0.75 point increase), how to prepare an effective regional center eligibility

application (1.42 point increase), knowledge of the fifth category of eligibility (1.67 point increase); and increased confidence to advocate child (1.50 point increase). Comments included: "Thank you!"

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OCRO 6.3.3C - Provide technical assistance, as requested & maintain request logs - Meeting with Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental

Disorders - Consultation for conservatorship training - SCDD Orange County staff met with the two Center for Autism for

Neurodevelopmental Disorders social workers via teleconference on August 13, 2018 to support their interest in training families as well as medical providers on conservatorship. The Center for Autism

continues to offer both community trainings to families and service providers, including their own internal providers regarding a range of

pertinent topics. One topic that often appears to be unclear to both family and providers is conservatorship, specifically alternatives to conservatorship for those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

SCDD OCRO staff offered examples of successful conservatorship/alternatives to conservatorship workshops we have

facilitated/hosted in addition to resources that may help support their desire to not only train family members but also medical service providers. SCDD OCRO will be sure to encourage attendance

specifically regarding any of our future conservatorship/alternatives to conservatorship trainings for families served by the Center for Autism

by way of their staff.

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6.3.3.B - SCDD OCRO staff assisted with the event entitled "3-Series

de Presentaciones Educativas" on August 29, 2018 at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center that catered to approximately 130

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Spanish speaking family advocates. In addition to providing a

presentation, SCDD OCRO staff had a resource table at the event and connected with families individually by distributing materials in

Spanish, including, but not limited to: "Lo Basico del IHSS," "Lo Basico del IEP," "HCBS para familias," "¿Que es la planificacion centrada en la persona?," "Alojamiento Asequible Datos e Información," among other

Spanish publications created by SCDD. Most of the information/handouts provided were on public benefits and community

resources.

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Bernardino

On Wednesday, 08/01/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community

outreach training to the self-advocacy group at OPARC Summit Services, Upland site in the city of Upland and San Bernardino County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting rights and

the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with

information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons

why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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Bernardino

On Wednesday, 08/01/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach training to the self-advocacy group at OPARC Summit

Services, Ontario site in the city of Ontario and San Bernardino County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its

accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register

to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered

voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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outreach training to the self-advocacy group at OPARC Summit Services, Montclair site in the city of Montclair and San Bernardino

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County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting

rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with

information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons

why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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On Tuesday, 08/07/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach training to the self-advocacy group at Inyo Mono Association for the

Handicapped (IMAH) site in the city of Bishop within Inyo County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying

handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all

the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter

registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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outreach training to the self-advocacy group at Sheltering Wings Inc. site in the city of Blythe within Riverside County. The self-advocacy

group discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with information

regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling

place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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On Monday, 08/13/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach training to the self-advocacy group at Peppermint Ridge site in the city

of Corona within Riverside County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled

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"Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to

provide the self-advocates with information regarding their voting rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations

made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if

requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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On Thursday, 08/16/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach

training to the self-advocacy group at Desert ARC site in the city of Palm Desert within Riverside County. The self-advocacy group

discussion centered around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with information regarding their voting

rights, the process of how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail

options and all the important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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Bernardino

On Friday, 08/17/2018, SBRO12 staff provided community outreach training to the OPARC Summit Services San Bernardino site self-

advocacy group at SBRO12 in the city of San Bernardino within San Bernardino County. The self-advocacy group discussion centered

around voting rights and the training presentation entitled "Let's Vote" along with its accompanying handout, was created to provide the self-advocates with information regarding their voting rights, the process of

how to register to vote, all the accommodations made for individuals with disabilities at the polling place, vote by mail options and all the

important reasons why someone should vote. Additionally, self-advocates were offered voter registration forms (if requested) and wanted to register to vote.

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Bernardino

On Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Lions West Park in Rancho Cucamonga within San Bernardino County, SBRO12 staff provided a

community outreach training presentation on "Regional Center Intake & Eligibility Guidelines" for the Educate Advocate Conference of the

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Inland Empire. The presentation was designed to provide the

attendees with information regarding the Regional Center system, services and supports regarding the intake process and eligibility

guidelines. The information was very well received, and the self/family advocates were grateful for the information. The feedback was quite positive and supported the goal to increase outreach, training, and

technical assistance to improve the quality of and access to services, including (but not limited to) Regional Centers, education,

transportation, public benefits, child care, and recreation for people with I/DD and their families.

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SCDD staff facilitated the Imperial Valley Parent conference monthly planning meeting. During the meeting the group continued their work on the program for the upcoming parent conference and discussed

outreach strategies to reach more parents for the event. The group agreed to assist with outreach efforts to share the registration

materials. A local organization has agreed to coordinate the resource fair for the event. Translation was discussed, and it will be finalized at the next meeting. Fifteen people (2 family members) were in

attendance at the meeting. Collaborators are: San Diego Regional Center, Motiva Inc., Imperial County SELPA, EFRC, Access to

Independence and TASK.

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ADA Transition Committee - On August 1, 2018 NSRO staff co-facilitated the ADA Transition Committee with the City of Chico to identify ADA

concerns. This is a collaborative effort with the City of Chico to identify and prioritize projects to address the issues around accessibility. Through

this collaboration, projects were assigned to committee members to further assess ADA concerns. The purpose of the committee includes educating the City staff about accessibility barriers and solutions that

benefit all citizens. The following agencies were represented: The City of Chico; Disability Action Center; Chico State University, SCDD, North

State Office and citizens with disabilities. There were 15 people in attendance.

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Francisco

On 8/9/18 via conference call with sub-committee members who serve in the GGRC catchment area, BARO led a planning call for the GGRC Legislative Subcommittee, featuring providers, self-advocates, and

regional center staff, as well as members of these groups that are also elected officials on a city level. This call analyzed the results of the

survey, and developed an outline of priorities, next steps and ways to engage the larger membership of the GGRC SPAC. The planning group members, as a result of this call, were preparing to present at the

upcoming SPAC meeting and to start recruitment of members for the year's work, covering the three counties in the catchment area. (PM

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On 8/15/18 via conference call, BARO led a planning call with the

Executive Assistant to the Contra Costa Developmental Disabilities Council to plan the upcoming council retreat. This Retreat, which will be facilitated by BARO, is meant to update council members on legislative,

social and policy shifts, trends and needs in Contra Costa County, and will assist them in focusing on key goal areas and needs in the year

ahead. This retreat will be a three-part process. One retreat in August, an online survey and feedback process, and then another retreat and planning meeting in September. BARO will continue to help plan out the

detailed agenda and action items with the staff and the council chair. (PM 1.3.2)

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On 8/22/18, in Concord, BARO led a planning retreat for the Contra

Costa County Developmental Disabilities Council and Executive staff. This retreat guided council members on legislative, social and policy shifts,

trends and needs in Contra Costa County, and assisted them in focusing on key goal areas and needs in the year ahead. Other agenda items included a member partner activity to help the group get to know each

other personally and professionally, an overview of the demographics of the county, and the work done by the council this last year. Additionally,

a current 'opportunities and challenges' section was covered, info about the Brown Act and Roberts Rules, board members basics, and other county commissions and committees were reviewed. This retreat is a

part of a three-part process. This process includes an online survey and feedback process, and then another retreat and planning meeting in

September. BARO will continue to help plan out the detailed agenda and action items with the staff and the council chair. See attachments for materials. (PM 1.3.2)

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DDS Task Force Meeting on Bridge Funding 8/29/18, Staff participated on a workgroup that included a discussion of priorities, considerations

and examples of working models. In addition, there was rich discussion about how the funds should be disbursed and timeline for

implementation.

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Joaquin

VMRC Legislative Committee was held at VMRC on August 6, 2018. SCDD

NVH is a member of this committee along with the VMRC Executive Director, Vendor representative and VMRC Board members. The purpose of this committee is to review any legislation that is related to individuals

with developmental disabilities and their families. The committee reviews the materials and each member takes on the topic. A future presentation

to share any legislative info with VMRC staff, self-advocates, family advocates and community members. SCDDNVH staff shared the SCDD Legislative Platform and VMRC SCDD shared the ARCA views.

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Dress for Success was the theme of an outreach event at EPU Children's Center, the Sequoia Office brought clothes from the Community Closet to

provide to 14 young adults that are in the process of interviewing for some positions. The Sequoia Office provided them a one-page handout

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on questions that can be asked at an interview. We were able to provide

the male individuals at the event 8 ties and two shirts. Two of the female individuals received skirts, a blouse and a sweater.

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SCDD Los Angeles Regional Office Staff provided support and assistance to the SCDD Legislative and Public Policy Committee (LPPC). The LPPC's

purpose is to make recommendations to the Council pertaining to legislation and public policies that impact individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Staff provide ongoing support to enable the

LPPC to fulfill its function. At this meeting, the primary topic was strategic planning in order to identify priority areas for LPPC and Council

action. Staff guided the LPPC through this process and targeted, priority areas were identified for action in the coming fiscal year.

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OCRO 6.4.2 Meet/confer with /educate policymakers, other state agencies & stakeholders about service/support diversity/disparity issues & other gaps in services/supports for people with I/DD &/or cross-

disabilities - Meeting with Supervisor Bartlett's Senior Policy Advisor - SCDD Orange County office met with Supervisor Bartlett's Senior Policy

Advisor on August 9, 2018 via teleconference to discuss local advocacy activities in Orange County related to the 2017-2021 State Plan Goal Objectives. Of primary interest to Supervisor Bartlett's office were the

closure of Fairview Developmental Center including land use/allocation post-closure and process through the Department of General Services

and mental health service provision for those dual-diagnosed with DD/MI. Their office expressed desire to tour Fairview Developmental Center and attend the Health Care Task Force meetings, both of which

SCDD OCRO staff will facilitate in the near future.

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3 2 Respect Yourself is hiring! 35 135 253

24 3 Self-Determination Program Deadline to add name to lottery list is 9-17-18 200 1456 300

6 3 About SCDD FB 50 200 50

7 6 Self Determination Training Flyer 15 15 15

7 6 Self Determination flyer to vendors 0 5 50

5 7 Central Coast Post: Self-Determination 21 494 537

3 10 Self Determination Lottery 652 1494 1531

3 10 Self Determination Advisory Committees 652 1494 1531

6 10 Ability Tools SoCal Training 652 1494 1531

27 11 SELF-DETERMINATION LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – OCTOBER 1, 2018 367 1073 272

27 11 SELF-DETERMINATION UPDATES 367 1073 272

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15 2 UPDATED: Voter Info Meeting flyer!!! 35 135 253

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3 5 Upcoming Events Hosted by our Community Partners! 37 260 459

10 5 Take part in this discussion on California Disability Issues 37 260 459


12 5 Take part in this discussion on California Disability Issues 37 260 459

20 6 CA Memorial Project Ceremony flyer San Joaquin 100 100 100

20 6 CA Memorial Project Ceremony flyer Stanislaus 100 100 100

20 6 FACEBOOK: CA Memorial Project Flyers Manteca 200 2 50

22 6 FACEBOOK: SA testifying at Capital to Senate Select Committee 350 350 99

5 7 Central Coast Post: Self-Advocacy 21 494 537

24 7 Supported Decision Making 21 494 537

24 7 Person Centered Planning Workbook & Video Library 21 494 537

6 10 28 Disabled Leaders You Should be Following 652 1494 1531

8 10 DONetwork Twitter Chat on voting 652 1494 1531

10 10 International Council on Disabilities Poster Contest 652 1494 1531

12 10 ASAN Affiliates launch 652 1494 1531

16 10 Why it's Time to Launch the Disability Justice Initiative 652 1494 1531

17 10 RevUP Webinar on voting 652 1494 1531

27 11 SELF-ADVOCACY MEETINGS 367 1073 272

6 13 San Diego People First Quarterly Meeting Flier 5 132 100

14 13 Financial Inclusion Summit 5 132 100

17 13 USICD 2018 Poster Contest 5 654 100

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16 3 Inclusion Works Career and Hiring Event 4 20 26

9 3 Transition to Employment FB 100 169 100

2 5 Open Position - Policy and Public Affairs, SSM I, Headquarters 37 260 459

9 5 Two Open Positions - Office Technician and Community Program Specialist II 37 260 459

30 5 Normalizing Workplace Accommodation through Tools, Techniques, and

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22 6 SJ Workforce Development Board Save the DATES 100 100 100

5 7 Central Coast Post: Employment 21 494 537

24 7 LEAP Announcement, Dept of Rehabilitation 21 494 537

24 7 Vocational Training Announcement 21 494 537

2 13 ACRE Flyer 0 0 100

14 13 Apprenticeship Career Fair 5 632 100

15 13 Travelers Aid "Moving Up" Flyer and information 5 632 100

20 13 Employment Statistics 5 654 100

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15 3 Join Team HCD and Help Us Tackle the State's Affordable Housing Challenges 4 20 26

24 5 Join Team HCD and Help Tackle the State's Affordable Housing Challenges 37 260 459

5 7 Central Coast Post: Housing 21 494 537

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24 1 Mendocino Firewise and Fire Safe Expo 9/8/18 30 60 131

6 2 DHCS Stakeholder Communication Update - August 2018 35 135 253

6 2 DAN Symposium Save The Date! 35 135 253

27 2 DAN Coalition Symposium Vendor and Sponsor Form 35 135 253

10 3 National Health Center Week - Arden-Arcade Campus Open House (8-10-18) 4 20 26

10 3 Special Needs Emergency Preparedness - Be Prepared! 100 1468 400

23 3 Placer Empowering People 4 20 26

6 3 Autism and comfort dog FB 10 15 4

10 6 SCDD Wildfire Resources eblast 50 50 50

5 7 Central Coast Post: Health and Safety 21 494 537

24 7 Therapeutic Recreation Schedule, Santa Clara 21 494 537


24 7 UCSF Autism Center Newsletter 21 494 537

24 7 First Responder Training 21 494 537

7 10 Doctors with Disabilities Push for Culture Change 652 1494 1531

13 10 Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies 652 1494 1531

16 10 Regarding ABA Therapy 652 1494 1531

14 13 Health and Wellness Fair 5 632 100

20 13 "Our Place" Wellness Center Events 5 632 0

27 13 Feeding America - Free Food Distribution 5 632 100

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22 1 Upcoming training in Ukiah! 30 60 131

31 1 WarmLine Understanding Special Education - Eureka CA 30 60 131

29 3 NICU Early Intervention workshop FB 10 30 15

5 7 Central Coast Post: Early Intervention 21 494 537

24 7 Parent Tips for the I/DD child 21 494 537

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5 7 Central Coast Post: Special Ed 21 494 537

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8 10 CSUN Launches New Program for People with ID 652 1494 1531

10 13 ABC's of the IEP Blythe 118 772 614

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24 1 Group Triple P Training 10/16 30 60 131

24 1 MOTIVATE- Motivational Interviewing 101 30 60 131

27 1 This Autistic Life 30 60 131

3 2 Federal EVV delay 4 2 4

8 2 News Release: Treasurer Chiang Announces CalABLE Administrator 35 135 253

10 2 BCCC 23rd Annual Recognition Celebration - Community Letter and Nomination Forms

35 135 253

29 2 September News 35 135 253

28 2 Multicultural Health Fair Corning - Community Event 35 135 253

31 2 Meet Me – Meet Individuals in Your Community with Developmental Disabilities 35 135 253

3 3 Nevada County residents - Please give input! 72 1500 400

10 3 Treasurer Chiang Announces CalABLE Administrator 4 20 26

22 3 ACRC Resource Development Plan Input Event on 8-24-18 200 1361 400

22 3 Supported Life Conference 300 1159 500

23 3 Folsom Runway 2018 - InclusiveParks and Recreation 200 1357 400

23 3 Events for Kids 4 20 26

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28 3 Rollback of RT bus rates 4 20 26

29 3 September events in our region 300 1057 600

30 3 CTEC AAC Voice Control for Environment and Distance Communication Training 4 20 26

4 3 Inclusion Picnic FB 25 200 50

9 3 CalABLE coming to CA FB 50 200 51

22 3 Supported Life Conference FB 25 200 76

29 3 Community Inclusion Publication FB 300 1800 370

31 3 Community Inclusion Publication FB 10 23 10

1 5 San Mateo County Libraries Community Conversations: Accessibility & Inclusion 37 260 459

3 5 Deaf Plus Adult Community BBQ at Kennedy Community Park in Union City 37 260 459

8 5 A Message from the California ABLE Act Board 37 260 459

9 5 Please Update Your Information 0 0 5

16 5 Come to the BART Accessibility Taskforce Meeting! 37 260 459

17 5 Submit your suggestions and help RCEB develop a plan of action on caseload ratios

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20 5 Upcoming Training and Events from our Community Partners 37 260 459

22 5 San Mateo County Residents - Commission on Disabilities (CoD) Commissioner Recruitment

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23 5 California Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities 37 260 459

27 5 Upcoming Events from our Community Partners 37 260 459

28 5 Upcoming People First meetings in the Bay Area 37 260 459

7 6 Webinar- Direct Support Professionals 0 5 50

7 6 Day Program Fundraiser flyer 25 25 25

8 6 TBODS flyer Buddy Walk Community event 100 100 100

20 6 FACEBOOK: VMRC Cultural Event flyer on SCDD & SAC6 200 200 7

20 6 FACEBOOK: Inclusion Publication 25 25 25

5 7 Central Coast Post: Generic Services 21 494 537

24 7 SSI / SSA Benefit Informational Flyers 21 494 537

24 7 Caregiving Report Announcement 21 494 537

24 7 I/DD System Navigation Podcasts 21 494 537

24 7 SCDD July Meeting Summary 21 494 537

24 7 SARC Award Ceremony Announcement 21 494 537

21 8 Upcoming Community Events Central Valley Disability Vote & Central Valley Focus Group Invitation

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21 8 Information Flyers for Down Syndrome Association of Central California Trainings 32 79 196

27 8 Upcoming Sequoia Regional Office Trainings Module 1 32 79 196

3 10 Regional Center Boards 652 1494 1531

3 10 Interpretation 652 1494 1531

3 10 Fiesta Educativa Conference 652 1494 1531

27 11 REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING – HIGHLIGHT ON HOUSING – SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

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27 11 CONEXIONES EDUCATIVAS SPANISH PARENT SUPPORT GROUP – SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

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27 11 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! SSI BENEFITS AND APPEALS – SEPTEMBER 17,

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27 11 CalABLE Updates 367 1073 272

2 12 Upcoming Regional Advisory Committee Meeting (RAC) 119 775 615

1 12 32nd Annual Conference Supported Life 2018 118 772 615

10 12 Autism Society Victorville Presentation 100 665 472

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Technical Assistance Log (August 2018)

1.1 The Council will increase knowledge about self-determination and person-centered planning by

monitoring, supporting and actively engaging in the implementation of the Self-Determination Program.

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6 1 0 0 1 Mendocino

NCRO staff spoke with an SA regarding participation on the

RAC and Self Determination Committees and would they be in interested in being a trainer.

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6 1 0 0 1 Mendocino NCRO staff spoke with an SA regarding participation on the RAC and Self Determination Committees and would they be in

interested in being a trainer.

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13 1 0 0 1 Humboldt NCRO staff called Self Determination members for the State Council to Determine ethnicity.

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13 1 0 0 1 Lake NCRO staff called Self Determination members for the State

Council to Determine ethnicity. 1 0 0

13 1 0 0 1 Del Norte NCRO staff called Self Determination members for the State

Council to Determine ethnicity. 1 0 0

13 1 0 0 1 Mendocino NCRO staff called Self Determination members for the State Council to Determine ethnicity.

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17 0 0 1 1 Humboldt

NCRO staff met SA's and FA's while at t he Summer games at

Founders Grove to promote the agency and to provide voting information, Self Determination and the In case of Emergency

cards.

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8 0 0 1 2 Butte

Staff provided technical assistance to 1 SA by providing

information and resources on self-determination program and date of the upcoming local self-determination advisory

committee meeting.

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9 0 0 1 2 Shasta Staff referred 1 SA to their service coordinator to find out if they can still get on the self-determination List for the October

1, 2018 Selection Process.

1 0 0

22 1 1 0 2 Butte

Staff provided technical assistance to 2 SA on Self-

Determination Program information by providing resources and information about the upcoming local Self-Determination

Advisory Committee meeting.

2 0 0

27 0 1 0 3 Sacramento FA requested clarification regarding 3 year soft-rollout vs. pilot project for Self-Determination. Provided clarification.

0 1 0

2 1 0 0 5 Alameda BARO provided TA to a group home owner about HCBS and SDP, and also NCI, and how there would impact or intersect

with her staff's work and the overall workings of their homes/

0 1 0

8 0 1 0 5 San Mateo

BARO provided TA about SDP and person-served rights in relation to SDP and increased flexibility in service options for a

family advocate who is engaged in several conflicts (Fair Hearings and Due Process proceedings) with their district and

RC.

0 1 0

22 0 1 0 6 Tuolumne

Received an email from a parent wanting more information on

the self-determination. She said her service coordinator had not give her any info and she was interested in learning more.

Staff gave her info for the DDS website, the VMRC SDAC

meetings and materials and the SCDD website. She was very appreciative.

1 1 0

22 1 0 0 7 Santa Clara Self-advocacy and limited conservatorship awareness. 0 1 0

8 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Self-Determination.

Appropriate referrals and resources were provided. 1 0 0

8 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Self-Determination. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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23 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Self-Determination. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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28 0 1 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Self-Determination.

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NCRO staff called SA to see if they wanted to participate as a

trainer. No, as they have been having problems with being able to sit in car and meetings.

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6 1 0 0 1 Del Norte NCRO staff spoke to SA regarding attending RAC meetings,

referred call to manager. 1 0 0

14 0 1 0 1 Mendocino

NCRO staff discussed training with the People First coordinator

to ask to get on the Executive committee agenda to present information to members on voting at the monthly People First

meeting in Sept. We hope that People First can encourage members to vote or to register to vote. Another presenter will

be there, Rick Bloomberg so SCDD may have to wait till Oct.

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6 0 0 1 5 Alameda

BARO provided TA and support for RAC Chair and newly elected SDAC Chair for the GGRC catchment area about

committee organization and building some next steps and participation expectation into these two committees for the

members. Also discussed membership recruitment and the demographics for targeting.

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Joaquin

Self-Advocate called asking for help with his transportation

because they will no longer take him to a part of town where he volunteers. Problem solving discussion occurred and a plan

was made for the SA to contact his services coordinator and request assistance from the Transportation Director at VMRC.

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7 1 0 0 13 San Diego Parent called regarding an update on a State Hearing that was cancelled regarding her daughter's health care through HIPP.

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7 1 0 0 13 San Diego Provided information to a parent regarding the supported

living services for her daughter, which parent believes are 0 1 0


being stalled without cause. Shared information regarding

calling an emergency meeting and requesting a decision maker be present, since she is ready to request institutional

placement if her daughter isn't removed from her home very soon.

2 0 1 0 13 San Diego

There was a request made to staff when at a meeting at the

Autism Society of San Diego to meet and assist a self-advocate that had come into their office while there. The

young man had recently moved to CA from another state and was attempting to secure services through the Department of

Rehabilitation and the San Diego Regional Center. I sent him information regarding accessing both upon returning to the

office, and suggested he immediately begin the process of obtaining school records, doctor records, and anything else

that would assist him in identifying him as a person with a disability that occurred prior to the age of 18.

1 0 0

28 0 0 1 13 San Diego A family came into the office seeking assistance with In Home

Supportive Services for their 15-year-old son. 1 1 1

30 0 1 0 13 San Diego Parent called with a question about the perceived delays in

beginning supported living services for her daughter. 0 1 0

30 1 0 0 13 San Diego Father asked for information regarding what services might be useful for his son who is with the San Diego Regional Center.

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NCRO staff spoke to the Employment Coordinator at RCRC to

assist with training at Chamber of Commerce meeting in October and November to promote hiring people with

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Disabilities. Was able to coordinate one meeting on Nov. 20 in

Fort Bragg to provide a presentation to the Chamber Board.


NCRO staff spoke to Ft. Bragg Chamber of Commerce

regarding training in Oct. of 2018 regarding employment of

I/DD. Confirmed date for Oct. 2018.

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NCRO staff called RCRC staff to see about assisting with

Employment training for chamber members at meetings throughout the four counties. Will assist with training in Nov.

at Chamber meeting in Fort Bragg.

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14 0 1 0 1 Humboldt NCRO staff spoke to Tri County Program about NCEPD meeting and to let us know when it is to make sure we can

participate on a conference call.

0 0 1

8 0 1 0 5 San Mateo

BARO provided a Pacifica city council member and a service

provider director with information about employment services and work permit docs for non-resident job seekers with

disabilities.

0 0 1

29 1 0 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided guidance for DIR on a conference call for scheduling components of the upcoming NDEAM event,

especially those components involving working with DGS' building management office.

1 0 0

2 1 1 1 7 San Luis Obispo

Transition and Employment 0 1 0

31 1 0 0 7 Santa Clara Customized Employment and system navigation 0 0 1

31 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding employment and appropriate supports. Appropriate referrals and resources

were provided.

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9 1 0 0 11 Orange SA requested info re: SSI work incentives 1 0 0

9 0 1 0 11 Orange Provided SA with info re: SSI work incentives 1 0 0

16 1 0 0 11 Orange Resource sharing re: employment with SA and FA 1 1 0

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23 0 1 0 2 Sacramento FA requested information about housing options. Scheduled

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NCRO staff spoke to a distraught FA whose house had burned down and needed resources to enable her to get her house

built. Living in a small FEMA trailer at lake. Has been very ill and needs surgery and is unable to advocate for herself. She

was living on the Reservation and situation is very

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complicated with the land. Will pursue resources and call

agencies to assist.

3 0 0 1 1 Mendocino

NCRO staff assisted an Elder of Redwood Valley Reservation to

ascertain fire assistance resources available to community and

for folks living on the reservation that lost their home or rental.

0 1 0

6 1 0 0 1 Humboldt NCRO staff assisted Regional Center staff regarding data needed for housing forum. Was able to send the COC data

from the homeless count in time for four counties.

0 0 1

7 0 0 1 1 Mendocino NCRO staff assisted SA regarding her moving to another state and other resources regarding her living arrangement.

1 0 0

8 0 0 1 2 Butte Staff referred 2 SA to Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy for assistance with their housing concerns related to the landlord

not fixing needed repairs.

2 0 0

21 1 0 0 2 Butte Staff referred 1 FA to Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy for assistance with her son, who is conserved, with housing

concerns. Provided phone number and location of agency

0 1 0

9 0 1 0 11 Orange Living options panel venue outreach x2 0 0 2

16 1 0 0 11 Orange TA provided to FAx3 re: living options 0 3 0

28 1 0 0 11 Orange Venue sought for living options panel x3 agencies 0 0 3

15 1 0 0 13 San Diego

Provided resources and information to a regional center

service coordinator who was working with a self-advocate who was being threatened with eviction. Provided the name and

number of a gentleman at Legal Aid Society who primarily

deals in this area, as well as the Clients Rights Advocate from Disability Rights CA if necessary, and all other avenues fail.

Provided Fair Employment and Housing information, as well as process utilized with HUD regarding evictions.

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16 0 1 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided TA and email info for regional self-advocates who would be interested in participating in housing policy

work in the region to The Kelsey, who was sending out

invitations for some upcoming stakeholder feedback sessions re inclusive, affordable and accessible housing.

0 1 1

6 0 0 1 7 Santa Clara Informed Policy Maker regarding housing development needs. 1 0 1

22 0 1 0 7 Santa Clara Discuss appeal options regarding Fair Hearing for housing

needs. 0 1 0

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The Council and its federal partners will increase knowledge and awareness for people with I/DD and

their families about the availability of and access to health and public safety-related services and

supports

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6 1 0 0 1 Mendocino NCRO staff assisted RCRC with information for a client needing

services. Gave resources. 1 0 1


NCRO staff spoke to SA regarding his SSI loss and an accident

on a borrowed wheel chair while his was being repaired. Repair needs to be expedited.

1 0 0

14 1 0 0 1 Humboldt

NCRO staff spoke to Tri County about participating in the

Disability and Senior Expo in Sept. and sign us up for a booth and visiting their program when in the area on the 8/15.

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15 0 0 1 1 Mendocino NCRO staff spoke to Action Network Executive Director in Mendocino County about training for their parents and staff on

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Feeling Safe Being Safe in Point Arena or Gualala at the

Family Resource Centers. Left 5 packets of information to give to families. Will connect first of September to see about dates.


NCRO staff spoke to the Director of the Elk Greenwood

Community Center about the Feeling Safe Being Safe materials and gave out 10 brochures. Provided them with 10

English and 10 Spanish packets to give out to their families.

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16 0 0 1 1 Humboldt

NCRO staff met with HHSA in Eureka and discussed program

as well as left brochures. Behavioral Health Board meeting scheduled had been cancelled so used the time to discuss

other opportunities to meet workers within the agency. Left 5 brochures.

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16 0 0 1 1 Humboldt

NCRO staff met Tri county staff in Eureka and discussed

program as well as left brochures. Director at Board meeting but will call and schedule another time to discuss other

opportunities to meet workers within the agency. Left 5 brochures.

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22 0 1 0 2 Sacramento

FA mailed copy of proposed legislation to require health providers to give detailed estimates of health care to be

provided with co-pays, costs, etc. She developed a paper

outlying her suggestions and background. Discussed and forwarded to Cindy Smith, SCDD for review.

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2 1 0 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided support and guidance for a self-advocate who had been involved in an altercation near BART in Oakland,

where he was injured by a man who had elbowed him and kicked him. Of note, while BART police, OPD, Oakland Fire

Dept., and Kaiser Hospital all provided appropriate service and care, based on his report, bystanders who saw him during and

after the attack itself ignored his calls for help. BARO also

recommended that he compose a letter about this experience and share w the RAC and with the Oakland Mayor's

Commission on Persons with Disabilities. This rec was in response to the person-served wanting to get his story out.

1 0 0

15 1 0 0 5 Contra Costa

Caller asked for mental health services. After confirming the caller is not a regional center client, BARO staff gave contact

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information for Contra Costa Behavioral Services and Central

County Adult Mental Services.

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Caller is having difficulty working with Golden Gate Regional

Center (GGRC) over equipment that has been approved.

Wheelchairs, a company in Berkeley, has the approval for the equipment but will not deliver it until GGRC contacts them

with price/payment information. BARO staff informed caller that Wheelchairs may be a new vendor for GGRC and this may

be part of the delay. Staff advised caller to contact GGRC again and ask to speak to a supervisor, then call us back and

let us know if more help is needed.

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28 1 1 0 7 Santa Cruz

Provided assistance to SARC service coordinator regarding

student who was abused by school aide and too anxious to go back to school and next steps.

0 0 1

25 0 0 1 7 Santa Clara Review need and options regarding child's arrest and undue

aggression on the part of arresting officers. 0 1 1

22 0 1 0 7 Santa Cruz Tech support regarding health care 0 1 0

27 0 1 0 7 Santa Cruz Tech support on building an awareness campaign within

school district 0 1 0

6 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles

Provided technical assistance regarding In Home Support

Services (IHSS). Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

0 1 0

2 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Consumer is concerned about safety of other consumers at

former program; advised her of steps to take. 1 0 0

1 0 1 0 11 Orange Outreach to community professional regarding concerns

regarding mental health service access 0 0 1

1 1 0 0 11 Orange Contact with health care administrator re: Brown Act 0 0 1

3 1 0 0 11 Orange Provided TA and systemic concerns to professional re: mental

health access 0 0 1

8 0 1 0 11 Orange Confirmed SCDD participation as presenter for healthcare provider

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13 1 0 0 11 Orange SCDD was requested to participate in health fair 0 0 1

13 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed participation in health fair 0 0 1

29 0 1 0 11 Orange Follow-up to schedule SA safety training at FDC 0 0 1


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enforcement, court personnel, health care providers, and/or other care professionals about disability-

related health and safety issues

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NCRO staff spoke to a distraught SA who wanted to move out

of state to live with cousins to get away from former husband

who had been her caretaker as well. He is harassing her and she needed support. Discussed her situation and made

referrals to APS for her protection and mental health.

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8 0 1 0 5 San Mateo

BARO provided a family advocate with follow up information

about 4731s with DDS, financial management policies for providers, financial abuse prevention work, and some

systemic gaps in catching, handling and preventing financial abuse within service agencies. This is an ongoing systemic

change related case.

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17 0 1 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided handouts and info docs about systems in CA serving people with I/DD, as especially detailed info about RC

systems and services to the Alameda Co Probation Department, in preparation for their upcoming training

sessions. The goal is for their staff to better understand these systems and how to catch and better serve juveniles with

I/DD that end up in the criminal justice system.

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28 0 0 1 5 San Mateo

BARO met with a former Sheriff's Department staff member and a parent advocate to further analyze the systemic gaps in

a variety of systems that leave people with I/DD served by RC services at risk for financial abuse. Systems discussed

included CCL, DA, police, RC, DDS, and provider agencies, which often do not have the systems in place to monitor such

risk and to mitigate risk of their employees committing

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financial fraud. TA provide for a particular case, and broader

systems assessment preformed.

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sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase accessibility

to health care and public safety services for people with I/DD and their families

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Provided TA assistance to father whose son is experiencing issues and is not receiving appropriate support at his day

program, as well as issues with transportation. Instructed father to ask for an emergency IPP meeting because

transportation should be provided according to his IPP and currently no transport is being provided. Also, gave him the

number to DRC to contact them for assistance as well.

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7 0 0 1 5 Alameda

BARO provided TA to a local provider's ED re recommended ways to engage the county to ensure the county and the

public health department knew the impact of the Alameda Co DD Council, as this county has a 2 million dollar it was looking

at for this department. The community and this regional office want to ensure that the county does not look at cutting back

on it's commitments to the council.

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6 0 1 0 1 Humboldt NCRO staff assisted RCRC staff with information needed

regarding applying for a grant. 0 0 1


NCRO staff called RAC member to see if the FA could provide

IEP, FASD, Legal issues regarding IEP training in our

catchment area. She will get back to us in two weeks. Has health issues.

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15 0 0 1 1 Mendocino NCRO staff spoke to RCRC staff regarding SCDD sponsorship regarding a Windmills child development training. Gave her

SCDD site for grant information.

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13 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed as presenter for early childhood education seminar for local city hosting

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14 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD involvement in Developmental Screening confirmed with FSN

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13 1 1 0 12 Riverside

Professional re: interest with IEP trainings. Received a flyer for

the upcoming training ABC's of the IEP in Blythe, wondered if there will be on offered in Riverside. Emailed upcoming Project

Leadership. Advised caller that at this time that is the only trg. be offered at this time. Added email to electronic listing.

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28 1 0 0 13 San Diego A parent called with questions about the IEP Process for her 3-year-old daughter.

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FA called about 7 y.o. son having behavioral issues, needs

guidance regarding school placement. Folsom-Cordova School District. Shared Special Ed Resource List and encouraged to

contact Warmline FRC.

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FA called about 14 y.o. daughter wanting to transfer from San

Juan Unified Sch. Dist. To Aldar Academy. Provided overview of Regional Center and School district obligations, parent

rights, etc. also provided referral to Warmline and shared Special Ed Resource List.

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FA emailed seeking guidance about proposed legislation, AB

2657 and changes that are being considered. Consulted with SCDD policy analyst and provided explanation to parent.

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17 0 1 0 5 San

Francisco

BARO provided TA re IEP rights and what aides are possible in the classroom to a family advocate and a provider executive

who were unclear about how to advocate for a young lady with SMA starting school without an IEP or any services in

place.

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10 1 1 0 5 Contra

Costa

BARO provided TA for a family advocate around suggested next steps to deal with a delay in placement contract for her

two children, who's needs cannot be met by their local district, per their IPP and agreements made amongst their team. One

child had been offered a placement in one NPS, and another at another NPS that is in another area and has a different start

schedule, creating hardship for the family. In addition to the TA, showed them where the relating caselaw and

codes/statutes are to support their next steps.

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BARO provided TA for a family advocate and program manager of an inclusive preschool about inclusive models,

models that integrate ABA and other services for push in supports, and strategies to address staffing challenges in the

region.

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9 1 0 0 7 Santa Cruz Provided assistance to family resource center staff with

questions about special education transportation 0 0 1

14 1 1 0 7 Santa Cruz Provided assistance to SARC service coordinator regarding school saying they would no longer provide transportation to

student because of classroom change

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15 1 0 0 7 Santa Clara Provided assistance to parent of son unhappy with school

placement/IEP 0 1 0


16 1 1 0 7 Santa Cruz

Provided assistance to parent of son who has lengthy

transportation time (1.5 hour each way) and she wants to shorten it

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23 1 0 0 7 Ventura Provided assistance to parent with special education concerns

around placement 0 1 0

27 0 1 0 7 Santa Cruz Provided assistance to SARC manager about student's need

for 1:1 aide at school 0 0 1

30 1 0 0 7 Santa Clara Provided assistance to parent regarding needs of student with

visual impairment and school responsibility 0 1 0


Provided technical assistance regarding Special Education, IEP strategy, due process, independent educational evaluations,

and placement. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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Provided technical assistance regarding accommodations and

supports for students in college. Appropriate resource was provided.

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0 0 2


Provided technical assistance regarding Special Education, IEP

strategy, due process, independent educational evaluations, and placement. Appropriate referrals and resources were

provided.

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strategy, due process, independent educational evaluations, and placement. Appropriate referrals and resources were

provided.

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and placement. Appropriate referrals and resources were

provided.

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27 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Mother unsure how and what type of complaint to file re:

school issues. Advised her of options. 1 1 0



strategy, due process, and placement. Appropriate referrals

and resources were provided.

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Provided technical assistance regarding upcoming Wrightslaw

conference. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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15 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Special Education, IEP strategy and due process. Appropriate referrals and resources

were provided.

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15 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Special Education, IEP strategy and due process. Appropriate referrals and resources

were provided.

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strategy and due process. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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22 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding upcoming Wrightslaw conference. Appropriate referrals and resources were

provided.

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27 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding upcoming Wrightslaw conference. Appropriate referrals and resources were

provided.

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1 1 0 0 11 Orange TA regarding special education, LRE, FAPE 0 22 0

16 1 0 0 12 San

Bernardino

411 caller Requesting the San Bernardino Housing Authority.

Gave caller the San Bernardino Office (909) 890-9533. 0 0 1

16 1 0 0 12 San

Bernardino

FA (language line utilized) is a Colton resident

(Colton/Fontana border)and SA has been attending Fontana Unified School District school. FA was advised that SA would

have to attend Colton High School after being told by FUSD SA

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was approved to continue attending Fontana school. FA was

given our office number to assist. Staff was given information to follow-up with additional information.

6 1 0 0 13 San Diego

Gentleman who is receiving his Masters Degree in Special

Education was directed to contact our office for assistance in answering questions regarding educational services for

students in special education.

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24 0 1 0 13 San Diego Provided contact information to a parent interested in starting

Sibling Workshops in the Encinitas area of SD County. 0 1 0

22 1 0 0 13 San Diego Parent called concerned that child is not able to access the LRE despite her requests for an inclusive educational setting.

Connected Parent to SELPA director and provided resources.

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5.3

The Council, in consultation with its federal partners and in collaboration with educators and

stakeholders, will increase information and technical assistance to prepare and empower students,

families and professionals in developing individualized transition plans that lead to employment, post-

secondary education &/or independent living options & opportunities.

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Fair Hearing Advice on building a case 0 1 0

15 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding accommodations and supports for students in college. Appropriate resource was

provided.

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28 0 1 0 11 Orange Outreach to community college re: systemic issues noted 0 0 2

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6 1 0 0 8 Fresno Assisted a self-advocate with information on an IEE for her child with special needs.

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7 1 0 0 8 Fresno Grandparent needed an advocate to go to a 504 meeting for

her granddaughter. Referred her to TCOE parent advocate. 0 1 0

13 0 1 0 8 Fresno FA needed timeline information for requesting an IEP meeting

during the summer. 0 1 0

13 1 0 0 8 Fresno CVRC case manager needed assistance for a family that was having problems getting their child on a 504.

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15 1 0 0 8 Fresno

FA needed information/assistance with filing a complaint against her son's school. Her son is a CVRC client and the

school is refusing to provide services and/or accommodations through a 504 plan. They want mom to pick the child up from

school after he has only attended for a couple hours, due to

the child’s behavior, but will not put a behavior support plan in place.

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20 1 0 0 8 Fresno

A parent called to talk about Child Find and the charter school her child attends. Apparently, she was trying to get

information for someone else's child that attends the charter school. Provided her with Disability Rights & Responsibilities

website for special education law.

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22 1 0 0 8 Fresno

Assisted a FA with writing a hardship letter to her daughter’s school for transportation. The family is no longer able to

provide transportation because mom has to be home to receive two other children in special education getting off the

bus from another school. Parent is currently picking up the other child early every day in order to be home for her other

children.

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23 1 1 0 8 Fresno Provided FA with information about special education and suspension. Grandparent did not understand that their

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grandchild could be suspended from school if they were

attending a SDC class.

29 1 0 0 8 Fresno

Parent called to find out if he could remove speech from his

sons IEP and seek private speech sessions, because the

parent did not like the speech therapist. After providing the parent with more information regarding his sons IEP and

speech services, the parent decided to continue with the speech therapist.

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6.1

The Council, in collaboration with our federal DD partners, will reduce service access barriers and

decrease the disparity in available information, which describes services and supports that may be

purchased throughout California’s Regional Center system, by translating and providing that information

in Spanish and tracking statewide POS disparity data for Spanish-speaking self-advocates and families.

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Francisco

BARO provided suggestions to family member whose family

member was moved from Sonoma Developmental Center. Family member was not too happy that her brother was

moved to another county. She lives in San Francisco and her brother was moved to Concord. BARO suggested possible

steps the family member can take to request that her brother be moved to a home closer to her.

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23 1 0 0 13 San Diego

A Conservator from the Probate Court of San Diego contacted

staff regarding the lack of services available to individuals living in the rural part of east San Diego County. Since one of

the RAC members has regularly addressed this issue, staff shared with him what has been done, who he can contact, etc.

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BARO provided TA and guidance for a nonprofit provider regarding staffing and recruitment challenges, an update on

the rate study, and on trending with philanthropic giving in

the nonprofit provider community based on feedback and anecdotal evidence.

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23 1 0 0 13 San Diego

Parent brought child down from Sacramento area and is concerned with the delay in services from the regional center.

Parent encouraged to call the Intake Department at SDRC to start the process on this end. Provided information about the

DRC materials on their website.

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27 1 0 0 13 San Diego

Parent called concerned that she is not getting enough support for her son who is becoming more aggressive in the home and

wanted resources. Suggested she call a planning meeting to see what creative solutions could be implemented. Parent is

also on the list for Self Determination Services.

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6.3

The Council will increase outreach, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of and access

to services, including (but not limited to) Regional Centers, education, transportation, public benefits,

child care, and recreation for people with I/DD and their families.

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3 0 0 1 1 Mendocino NCRO staff spoke to a SA who is having problems with his bills and Cable again. Suggested he get his financial manger

involved to get a better rate and lower his bills.

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6 1 0 0 1 Mendocino NCRO staff assisted FA regarding grant information and

resources. 0 1 0

16 0 0 1 1 Humboldt

NCRO staff met and spoke with staff at the Studio to provide

outreach. Clients were getting on the bus but left 15

brochures and will go back to see activities when in Eureka again.

0 0 1

17 1 0 0 1 Lake

NCRO Staff spoke with Manager of a Lake County Senior Center who requested information on ADA regulations and

guidelines for service animals. Staff referred them to the ADA.gov website and the Disability Rights CA website.

0 0 1

10 1 1 0 2 Modoc

Staff provided information to 1 FA regarding the date of the

next North State Regional Advisory Committee and informed them of vacancy for a Modoc County Representative on the

committee.

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23 0 1 0 2 Shasta

Staff referred 1 FA to Far Northern Regional Center to

coordinate an intake meeting to determine eligibility for her son who was recently diagnosed with Autism.

0 1 0

27 1 1 0 2 Modoc Staff provided technical assistance to 1FA on CalABLE Program

information and provided resources and website. 0 1 0

28 1 1 0 2 Siskiyou

Staff provided information to 1 FA on SCDD, North State

Office and provided brochures, website and offered to provide presentation to group of families.

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1 1 1 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided guidance to a parent whose son needed

emergency placement due to specific behavioral needs and the family no longer in the physical health required to meet

those needs. Regional Center had delayed referring to a program, and the program/ home had been delayed in

providing a tour for the family, and the family was concerned about the safety of the home and of the skill of the staff.

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1 1 0 0 5 San Mateo

BARO provided info and guidance to administrators from the

San Mateo Co Library System on how to get involved with Congreso, a Spanish-Language conference for families with

children and relatives with I/DD. The San Mateo Co Library has been working to get more involved with the community

and with inclusion efforts.

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Barro provided TA and guidance to a family advocate and a

RAC member regarding specific questions she had on housing policy work, and employment policy work, and group home

staff and their training to serve individuals with specific behavioral needs.

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8 0 1 0 5 San Mateo

BARO provided information about changing regional center

service coordinators and how the catchment areas for RC work in the state for a family advocate who would like for her family

to be served in her area by an out-of-region RC, since she has had so many conflicts with her regional center.

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8 0 1 0 5 Contra

Costa

BARO provided TA and guidance regarding sponsorship opportunities for community events that served individuals

and families, to a family advocate and newer nonprofit director.

0 1 0

2 1 0 0 5 Alameda

BARO provided outreach and information about SCDD and our

role in the community to Immigration Services, an agency within DSS.

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BARO provided regional services and advocacy 'landscape' for a parent advocate and officer of the Phelan-McDermid

Syndrome Foundation. This mother has recently moved her

family to a new county and regional center catchment area, and was looking at TA for her family, and also looking for

recommendations of how to best get involved in the most pressing issues in the area that involve special education,

regional center services, and ADA/access rights for people with disabilities and their families.

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BARO provided TA and workshop planning for an attorney interested in co-hosting a multi-part workshop series for

people served and family members in the RC system, and/or

for those that may be eligible. BARO provided guidance in mapping out needs and topics based on trending and TA

requests.

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BARO provided TA for a provider executive and family

advocates that were assessing the need in the community for a la carte service for information and referral, ongoing support

and troubleshooting, to a degree greater than what PTIs and

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FRCs and SCDD offices can provide (the higher touch model).

This need is especially documented for families with loved ones with autism and ASD. BARO provided guidance and also

shared what that could look like in light of HCBS and SDP policies and roll outs in place.

7 1 0 0 5 Santa Clara

Attorney called with questions about the history of Area

Boards, specifically the one that supported Santa Clara County, and why they no longer exist. BARO Staff, gave

contact information for the Central Coast office, the change that happened in 2015, and answered questions about the

difference between regional centers and area boards.

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10 0 1 0 5 San

Francisco

Email contact requested training on ABLE accounts. BARO

staff replied with a request for dates and times the contact has available so a training can be scheduled.

0 0 1


Caller had a stroke 3 months ago. Before the stroke he was

staying in a motorhome on a friend’s property. After the stroke, he went into a facility and has since had trouble

getting his property back from the friend. The police will not help and consider it a civil issue. BARO Staff gave contact

information for Contra Costa Senior Legal Services and Bay Area Legal aid. Staff also advised to contact insurance

company and file a claim through insurance.

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23 0 1 0 5 Unknown

Email contact had questions about an eblasts sent from the Bay Area Office regarding a twitter chat. BARO staff replied

and introduced the contact to the person hosting the twitter chat.

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6 1 1 0 7 Ventura

Provided assistance to parent of 18-year-old son moving into TCRC area and needing a crisis home as well as other

supports. Reviewed Lanterman act rights and possible next

steps.

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30 1 1 0 7 Santa Clara Provided assistance to parent regarding concerns around

regional center not providing needed services 0 1 0

6 1 1 1 7 Monterey Explanation of Complaints and Due Process, discussion on

steps needed for intake. 0 1 0

2 0 1 0 7 Santa Clara Information and referral to SSI and Benefits information 0 0 1


27 1 0 0 7 San Luis

Obispo

Awareness training regarding SSI and SSA 0 1 0

31 1 0 0 7 Santa Clara Benefits and IHSS complaints 0 1 0


Provided technical assistance regarding Regional Center

issues, IPP strategy, fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

0 1 0

14 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Regional Center issues, IPP strategy, fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and

resources were provided.

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22 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Regional Center issues, IPP strategy, fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and


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issues, IPP strategy, fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and


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2 0 1 0 10 Los Angeles Mother requested info on IHSS hours 1 1 0


Provided technical assistance regarding generic resources,

Regional Center services, IPP strategy, and fair hearing.

Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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Regional Center services, IPP strategy, and fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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7 1 1 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding generic resources, Regional Center services, IPP strategy, and fair hearing.


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services, IPP strategy, and fair hearing. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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16 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding generic resources, Regional Center services, IPP strategy, and fair hearing.


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20 1 0 0 10 Orange

County

Provided technical assistance regarding Regional Center services, specific to living arrangement options for adults with

developmental disabilities. Reviewed IPP strategy. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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20 1 0 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding attorneys serving people with developmental disabilities. Appropriate referrals

and resources were provided.

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21 1 1 0 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding Regional Center issues, IPP strategy, fair hearing, compliance complaints.


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28 0 0 1 10 Los Angeles Provided technical assistance regarding role and function of SCDD. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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Provided technical assistance regarding role and function of

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strategy, and placement. Appropriate referrals and resources were provided.

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1 0 1 0 11 Orange FA provided support with access to SSI benefits for family

member 0 1 0

1 0 1 0 11 Orange Arranged training for families/consumers with local CBO 0 0 1

1 0 1 0 11 Orange Provided TA and information re: Farsi parent support group x3 0 3 0


1 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD OC presentations sent to community agency for future

collaboration 0 0 1

8 0 1 0 11 Orange Reminders sent x56 re: SSA Benefits trng 0 56 0

8 0 1 0 11 Orange Reminders sent x5 to professionals re: SSA Benefits trng 0 0 5

8 0 1 0 11 Orange Contact x23 with waitlist for SSA Benefits trng 0 23 0

8 1 0 0 11 Orange Confirmation of SSI Benefits with professional x3 0 0 3

8 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed meeting with local provider re:

conservatorship 0 0 2

8 1 0 0 11 Orange SCDD updated 16x participants/cancellations re: SSI benefits

workshop 0 16 0

8 1 0 0 11 Orange Registered 10x on SSI Benefits waitlist 5 5 0

9 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed meeting with county official and follow-up

with future planning 0 0 1

13 1 0 0 11 Orange Contacted 10 Spanish-speaking families to confirm SSI training attendance

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13 0 1 0 11 Orange Contacted 10 Spanish-speaking families to confirm SSI training attendance

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13 0 1 0 11 Orange Follow-up with local agency re: regional center training 0 0 1

14 0 1 0 11 Orange Contacted x32 on SSI Benefits waitlist to priority register for next trng

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28 1 0 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed 4x presentations for community agency

coalition 0 0 1

23 0 1 0 11 Orange TA regarding regional center services/fair hearing 0 8 0


FA conservator of SA individual who currently in a placement

in Texas. FA wants to move to the Inland Empire but needs placement arranged prior to relocation. SBRO12 staff told

ASIE staff to give caller SBRO12 contact information.

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SA recent transfer from OCRC to IRC and was denied

transportation services but never sent a denial letter/ Notice of Action (NOA). SBRO12 staff informed SA services rights

and the requirement that IRC must send a NOA with appeal rights when denying any requested service. SA was referred

to OCRA for assistance with appeal.

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3 1 0 0 12 Riverside SA . Wanted assistance with filing a compliant with Regional Center. Referred to OCRA.

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6 1 0 0 12 San

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SA calling regarding desire to file an IRC complaint. SBRO12

staff returned call and LVM with OCRA number. 1 0 0

6 1 0 0 12 San

Bernardino

FA re: Left voicemail regarding transferring to IE from Texas.

Questions about the IRC intake process. SBRO12 staff called

and LVM.

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SA called back to thank SBRO12 staff for assisting him with

understanding appeal rights and that OCRA will be helping with appeal case.

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8 1 0 0 12 San

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FA re: LVM regarding transferring to IE from Texas. Questions

about the IRC intake process (second call) 0 1 0


SA re: called LVM regarding that they are working with

Executive Director of OCRA and will assist them regarding issues with IRC.

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FA re: SA whom FA adopted and who has an open case with

IRC. FA had questions re: conservatorship process and IRC service coordinator would not help them. SBRO12 staff asked

FA why they felt conservatorship was necessary. FA is in fear that biological family (who started coming around more often

lately) may want access to SA Social Security check once SA turns 18. SBRO12 staff explained options and alternatives to

conservatorship provided website to DRC and contact number for OCRA to assist with providing legal advice regarding

conservatorship. Additionally, SBRO12 gave FA contact information for Inland Counties Legal Services.

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13 1 0 0 12 San

Bernardino

FA called regarding transferring to San Bernardino county

from Texas and had several questions about the IRC intake process. SBRO12 staff confirmed that FA/conservator had

been in contact with IRC Intake unit but stated that the intake coordinator seemed less than eager to assist with transferring

SA from a State Developmental Center (SDC) in Texas to a placement in the IE. SBRO12 staff explained that the State of

California was currently in the process of depopulating the SDC's and that SA might best be served in a community

placement with supports. SA previously had services through Centeral Valley Regional Center up until the family moved to

Texas 15 years ago. SBRO12 staff agreed with FA that

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although community placement would be difficult it would not

be impossible. However, due to the fact that SA is currently residing out of State they would need to speak with the

Program Manager of the Intake Department regarding the correct procedure and policy for such a transfer. SBRO12 staff

also gave FA contact information for OCRA to assure the correct policy was followed and assist if necessary.

Additionally, SBRO12 staff gave FA contact information for Inland Counties Legal Services to provide legal advice and

assistance with transferring the conservatorship from State to

State.

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Bernardino

FA called regarding transferring all medical and dental,

psychiatric professionals to the State. SBRO12 staff stated that IRC Intake could provide FA with a list of commonly used

physicians. Additionally, SBRO12 staff suggested to FA that once the transfer look imminent they should contact

www.ssa.gov to look into changing over Medicaid Health Insurance and Social Security Benefits to the State of

California.

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Appointed State Council member requested a new flyer for upcoming events for September. Also requested the

Sacramento website link.

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21 1 1 0 12 San

Bernardino

FA called regarding SA who was denied IRC services and

wants to appeal decision. SBRO12 staff provided FA with

OCRA contact information and inquired as to the reason for the denial. FA stated that SA has a diagnosis of ASD and

needs services. SBRO12 staff explained the RC eligibility requirements and the definition of substantial disability.

SBRO12 staff emailed FA information on the appeals/Fair Hearing process and eligibility criteria.

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Bernardino 411 called, called requesting Elderly monitoring. Gave C.A.R.E Program # (800) 476-7506

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27 1 0 0 12 Riverside SA, called requesting someone to attend their Annual IPP in

September. Referred to ORCA & DRC. 1 0 0

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Bernardino

411 caller requesting phone # to Medical office in San

Bernardino. Referred to (877) 410-8829 & (909) 475-2074. 0 0 1


15 1 0 0 13 San Diego

Parent interested in information on FERIA conference.

Provided information and contact info for Spanish Speaking support group connected to FERIA.

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BARO provided input and TA to the Easy Bay Legislative

Coalition regarding an upcoming Assembly member candidate event for two Assembly districts in the region. BARO reviewed

the draft questions and made suggestions of which would be most impactful and representative of the I/DD community's

needs and interests for these candidates.

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8 0 1 0 11 Orange SCDD confirmed meeting with local county official 0 0 1

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RO # Goal 1: Self-Advocacy (SA Groups, Peer Training, SDP & PCP) -N/A-

RO # Goal 2: Employment

-N/A-

RO # Goal 3: Housing (Barriers & Development)

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1. Staff attended housing workshop which included stakeholders from a variety of

background. At the workshop two issues emerged. 1) Like LEED Certified Building is now a common option in new developments, consider creating a Inclusive

Housing Certificate. This certificate can be created and rewarded among for-profit and non-profit developers. Certificates can be rewarded for ADA compliance and set aside units being made available for all populations identified as having special

needs. 2) Over the last two years through ABX2 funding and other resources, regional centers have created a Multi-Cultural, Employment, and HCBS Final Rule

Specialist. Can funding be made available to create a Housing Specialist who can interact with developers and housing stakeholders to promote inclusive housing for I/DD.

7 2. There is a need to build Self Advocate Leadership Training in the San Andreas

Catchment.

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3. A member of the Developmental Disability Provider Network contacted the SDI office to inquire as to our position on the segregated apartment complex being

developed in Poway, Ca called "Via de Villa". Since this is completely contrary to the HCBS final rules, I shared my concerns (which were this individual also), but

discovered that at the DDPN meeting this month, the majority of members present expressed support for this development. I know that this has been discussed at the Housing Coalition meeting, and neither the San Diego Regional Center nor the

Southern California Housing Collaborative support this.

RO # Goal 4: Health & Public Safety

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RO # Goal 5: Education throughout the Lifespan -N/A-

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1. During the 8/28/18 PCP training with staff at Easter Seals, the following issues were mentioned: challenges of accessing the community in a group of 5 self-advocates/2 staff, difficulty locating physically accessible bathrooms, difficulty accessing any public restrooms when group is mixed gender (female staff cannot assist male self-

advocate in public bathroom), challenge of leaving several self-advocates alone

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while going into restroom to assist another self-advocate, challenge of self-

advocates who wander off from group, challenge of self-advocates who have behaviors that make the public uncomfortable or are unsafe - difficult to handle while also supporting several others in a group in the community, limited

transportation, stigma of community members (shop owners and member of public), self-advocates who are resistant to participating in community outings, lack

of information (history) regarding self-advocate's issues, behaviors, goals, skills, etc. Most day programs are funded at 1:4 through 1:6 ratios which create challenges for community access. In this case groups of 7 are very cumbersome.

Documents

August 2018 - SCDD · Esperanza 18. Fiesta Educativa 19. Fresno County Abuse Prevention 20. Golden Gate Regional Center 21. ICS 22. ... Oakland Unified School District 37. Ombudsman