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105th

Community Health

Advisory

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Weekly Message from the Executive Director

Tony Anderson



By the Numbers



This week we reported five positive cases of COVID-19, three consumers and one direct support professional. Though very slight, it is the second week in a row we are reporting an increase. The good news for us in our region is that because our three day positivity rate stayed consistently well below the state's targeted 5% we can continue doing our face to face unannounced quarterly visits to licensed programs. Our clinical director Claire Lazaro, has reported the regional positivity rate to be as follows:


  • San Joaquin – 1.9%
  • Stanislaus – 1.6%
  • Amador – 0.3%
  • Calaveras – 2.0%
  • Tuolumne – 1.6%


And finally we're happy to report that we did not report any hospitalizations or deaths and no new cases among our staff. I know the news continues to report on increases in positive cases in the Northeast part of the country, up to 64% increase in the past seven days, reminding us that COVID-19 has not gone away, and "doctors reiterated that unvaccinated people are at the highest risk of severe illness and death from BA.2 and stressed the importance of getting vaccinated and boosted." (ABC News April 11, 2022)

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Partners in Policymaking: An Exciting Project in VMRC's Equity Initiative


On Friday April 22, 2022 we will be hosting an information session promoting our new project, Partners in Policymaking.


This project is funded by DDS under their disparities initiative and the purpose is to provide advocacy training for a small cohort of about 50 advocates. It’s a very comprehensive advocacy program that has been around since 1986. It was founded by the Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities and it has produced thousands of advocate leaders across this country and all over the world. The last time advocates from our area had a chance to participate in this program was in 2008 where 3 advocates were selected and graduated from the program. While it is an intensive program requiring a serious commitment, advocates commonly report it changes their lives and many effective change agents credit it for preparing them to cause major systemic improvements in public policy (to learn more check out the website).


Partners in Policymaking is a free program designed to teach people with disabilities and family members the power of advocacy to positively change the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work.

  • YOU will need to attend 8 sessions of on-site classroom style trainings over 8 months
  • YOU will learn how to build advocacy and build networks!
  • YOU will be a part of this nationally recognized program!
  • For self-advocates, parents, and family members in the VMRC Region (Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties
Zoom Link for Partners in Policymaking

April 15, 2022 is Jackie Robinson Day


Today is Jackie Robinson Day and throughout major league baseball everyone will wear the number 42. On April 15, 1947 Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play professional baseball in the major leagues. In spite of terrible racism, discrimination and hate he continued to push forward bravely with great skill and tenacity knowing there was no legitimate reason why he should be segregated from playing baseball at the highest level. At the time many were angered because he did not follow the norms and did not uphold the status quo of the day, even many of his own team members, but because he and many others stood strong in the face of danger for what is right and just our country took another step forward in justice for all.

 

People with disabilities faced their own discrimination and segregation throughout history but because of trail blazers like Jackie Robinson a road to civil rights was paved for all to see their own way forward to ensure they secured their place in society as well because everyone belongs.

 

Happy Jackie Robinson Day and Play Ball!

In 'Jackie Robinson,' Ken Burns Shows A Civil Rights Champion As Well As A Baseball Icon

Before Rosa Parks refused to relinquish her bus seat to a white man, before the U.S. Supreme Court struck down school segregation, before Martin Luther King shared his dream with the world, there was Jackie Robinson.

Read More

New Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Ordering and Delivery Procedures


Now that day programs have reopened to all our consumers, we will be discontinuing PPE deliveries by our contracted transportation to consumers and families to ensure adequate transportation services are available for day program commuting.


We will remove the ordering application from our website on Friday April 22nd and the last day for delivery by transportation providers will be Friday, April 29th.


VMRC will continue to support the need of consumers/families for PPE, while supplies last!


Consumers/families will be instructed to contact their Service Coordinator (SC), via telephone or email, for any PPE needs. When SCs are contacted, they will gather the request and ask if the consumer/family prefers pickup or delivery.


For Vendors who need PPE due to an outbreak or exposure to COVID, the Vendor shall contact their assigned Community Services Liaison or Quality Assurance Division Manager, Katina Richison.


Licensed residential and day program providers should contact their Licensing Program Analyst and/ or local department of public health first. If CCL or DPH does not have PPE available, and the provider is unable to secure their own PPE on the market, VMRC can provide PPE as a backup.



QA Liaisons will support providers who have exhausted all other methods of acquiring PPE with delivering or arranging time for the vendor to pick up at the nearest regional center office.


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Case Management Update - Children

Tara Sisemore-Hester

Director of Consumer Services - Children


Spotlight on Arianna

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Arianna is 4 years old and lives with her parents and three older siblings. Her family describes her as a happy, helpful, and active child. She loves to run and recently started playing on a soccer team. Arianna has a little yorkie named Nina who she adores and helps her to calm down when she’s feeling overwhelmed. She loves to play with her cousin who is also a VMRC consumer. Arianna’s cousin has a hamster, ducks, and a rooster and the two of them love to play with all the animals and jump on the trampoline. She loves books and will look at each page and make up her own story using the illustrations. Arianna loves to cuddle with her stuffed animals and soft blankets. Occasionally, she will play on tablet and watch educational YouTube videos. Her mom shared that VMRC has helped family a lot and provided her with resources she was not aware of. The additional respite has allowed both mom and Arianna a break. Mom notices she is much happier after having that break and getting that extra attention. She loves to use her weighted blanket which she received via sensory evaluation. This helps her to sleep more soundly throughout the night. Mom is very thankful to have the support of VMRC and stated it is always very easy to get ahold of someone when she has a question or request.  

Early Start

 

The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) new quarterly Early Start Newsletter is out now! It is jam-packed with information on events, resources, and activities for families, service providers, and regional centers. We hope you enjoy!

 

Both English and Spanish versions are attached and can be accessed here: Resources for Families, Parents & Caregivers - CA Department of Developmental Services

 

Like or follow DDS on Facebook and Twitter to stay current on all Early Start activities.

 

For more information regarding Early Start Services and referrals,

please contact the Early Start BabyLine at 800 – 515 – BABY (800 – 515 – 2229)

or earlystart@dds.ca.gov.

Early Intervention, Advocacy and the California Budget May Revise

with Teresa Anderson

Tuesday May 17, 2022

12:00pm-1:30pm (PST)

Virtual Event


·    Participants will learn how the CA Budget supports Early Intervention Services, Legislation related to ECE, Rate Adjustment process and Early Childhood Department focus


·    Participants will learn how to participate in the CA legislative process

·    Participants will learn about constituent involvement in the CA Budget process


Teresa Anderson is the Public Policy Director for The Arc and United Cerebral Palsy California Collaboration. Over the last 15 years and prior to becoming the Public Policy Director, Teresa worked on a variety of special projects for The Arc of California including; staffing the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Statewide Taskforce and Prevention Committee for the Board of Directors, research on poverty issues among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), increasing advocacy and awareness of sexual assault and abuse of people with IDD, health advocacy and criminal justice issues. Read more here

Are you registered to vote in the upcoming June 7th Primary elections?

Check out:  Voter Registration | California Secretary of State and register by May 23.

 

Have you checked out the Early Intervention rates on the DDS website? Regional Centers have received the April rates for programs and are in the process of connecting with programs to give them the rates. Have you heard yet?



Can't attend the event live? 

Register to receive access to the recording!

 

Non-Member: $35

IDA Agency/Individual Member: FREE (you must register)

IDA Parent/Student/New Clinician Member: FREE

(you must register)

 

ADA Request by May 3rd

REGIS

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Coming Soon!

Early Start Partners Virtual Symposium 2022

Dates: June 7th and 9th, 2022

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location: A computer, tablet or mobile device near you!

 

Join other Early Start partners, including service coordinators, service providers, and family support professionals, on a unique event platform! Here we’ll gather to explore a comprehensive, real-time professional development and networking opportunity, unlike any other, for the entire Early Start community!

KEYNOTES

 

Advancing Cultural Humility through Effective Dialogue – David Campt and Allison Mahaley, The Dialogue Company

 

Part C Federal Policy Updates – Sharon Walsh, Walsh Taylor Associates

Concurrent Session Topics

·    Services for children with multiple disabilities

·    Supporting families experiencing homelessness

·    Language development

·    Supporting parents with developmental delays or disabilities

·    Coaching strategies

·    …and more!

Mark your calendar and watch for registration availability later this month.


Early Start Personnel Development is a collaborative effort of the California Department of Developmental Services and California Department of Education, administered through the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network at WestEd.


Early Start personnel development is funded by lead agency California Department of Developmental Services in collaboration with the California Department of Education under the leadership and administration of the California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) at WestEd.

2022 is flying by and many schools have only 8 weeks left before summer break! The end of a school year and start of a new one often leads parents to wonder how their child’s IEP services will look. As students start transitioning into the new 2022 school year, it is a great time for parents to prepare for any upcoming IEPs and refamiliarize themselves with the process. A wonderful resource to help parents make this process easier is https://www.wrightslaw.com/

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WrightsLaw offers parents and advocates accurate, up to date information on many different special education laws and topics. There are a handful of useful IEP tools including:

Checklist: Is Your Child’s IEP Individualized, as IDEA requires? https://www.wrightslaw.com/info/iep.individ.chklist.htm

Family Resource & Referral Center Presents

Children & Youth Day!



We’re excited to host our 32nd Annual Children &

Youth Day event on Saturday, May 21st 10AM-2PM at our main location, 3127 Transworld Drive Stockton 95206 (parking lot). Children & Youth Day is a FREE event for children and families in San Joaquin County and surrounding areas to increase community awareness of services and opportunities available for children, from infants through teens. This year’s theme is: Celebrating Health & Wellness https://frrcsj.org/youth-day/.

Fun for the Whole Family!

-Face Painting

-Bubble Station

-Magician

-Bean Bag Toss

-Ricky Roo Kangaroo

-Over 20 Agencies & Businesses Providing a Fun Activities and Resources

-Mobile Clinic

-Music

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We are excited to announce the following self determination orientation opportunities:

 

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 9AM-12PM Spanish


Thursday, June 16, 2022 1PM-4PM English with Spanish Translation

 

Monday, August 8, 2022 1PM-4PM English with Spanish Translation

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Case Management Update - Adults

Christine Couch

Director of Consumer Services - Adults

Check Out Our Upcoming Transition Fairs!


Click on Each Flyer for Details

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Modesto

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SPOTLIGHT ON Wade Baldwin, Frankie Galhano, Kristina Pierce and Lisa Utsey, and Kenny Olea


These amazing individuals attended the Modesto Nuts in honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Night on Saturday, April 9. We are incredibly thankful for the Modesto NUTS and our community for supporting people with developmental disabilities.

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Wade, representing Central Valley Training Center, shared that he has been practicing all week and he was really excited to throw out the first pitch!

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Frankie, representing UCP Stanislaus, said he loves baseball and wants to throw out the first pitch at every game!  

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Kristina and her friend Lisa, representing the Together Bible Study Group, shared that it was fun to be at the game with family and friends!

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Kenny, representing Valley CAPS, had a great time at the baseball game!

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Thank you to all our friends and community members who made the night inclusive and welcoming to everyone!!

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We are excited to announce the planning for the in-person 2022 Rays of Hope Conference is well underway. This year the agenda, educational breakout sessions, and the keynote speakers have been chosen for you by the Survivor Brain Injury Education & Outreach Committee. This popular annual brain injury survivor and caregiver gathering is already shaping up as a “must attend.”

 

This year’s conference theme:

“It’s Our Time to Shine!”

Advocacy • Connections • Education • Empowerment  

 

If you are a survivor of a brain injury or love someone who is, consider joining this conference! For more information, https://biaaz.org/event/rays-of-hope-2022/

REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING VIRTUAL SERIES!!!!


For a donation of only $40 (or more) you will receive access to all three of the Cal-Tash events! The first session, April 28, 2022, features a keynote speech from self-advocate Elizabeth Grisby who will be speaking about Empowerment.


Register here: https://www.caltash.org/spring22

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When was the last time you took an eye break? Use the 20-20-20 rule to help relieve eye strain from staring at screens. See more about what the National Eye Institute has to say about eye health: https://go.usa.gov/xuYar

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Meet Sandra


Hello, my name is Sandra Smith, and I am a service coordinator on the new Enhanced Team. I have been with the Regional Center for over a year working in the Children’s Unit. Prior to the Regional Center I have been working with a very diverse population within the San Joaquin County. I enjoy volunteering, helping, and educating others whenever possible. I plan to continue my passion of working with families providing guidance, training, and advocacy as part of the new Enhanced Team so that more consumers and their families can continue to reach their full potential.

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Emergency Response Updates

Aaron McDonald

Emergency Response Coordinator



With California’s growing wildfire risk, PG&E will expand its use of an advanced technology that quickly and automatically shuts off power within one-tenth of a second if a potential threat to the electric system, such as a tree branch falling into a powerline, is detected. Launched as a pilot in July 2021, Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) will be expanded to all distribution powerlines in high fire-threat areas this year. As of Dec. 31, 2021, these enhanced safety settings reduced California Public Utilities Commission-reportable ignitions by 80% on EPSS-enabled circuits in High Fire-Threat Districts (HFTDs) last year.  

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PDF Version of Above Flyer Here





Community Services Update

Brian Bennett

Director of Community Services


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Monthly Community Services Department Provider Informational Session

 

Info-Sessions will occur 1x per Month on the FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

 

Zoom Link to upcoming Monthly Session


https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88548962379       


                      

May 6th 2022, 9-10 am  

June 3rd 2022, 9-10 am  

July 1st 2022, 9-10 am   

August 5th 2022, 9-10 am    

October 7th 2022, 9-10 am  

November 4th 2022, 9-10 am  

December 2nd 2022, 9-10 am  

               

Upcoming Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Trainings


The HCBS Final Settings Rule applies to all vendors who provide services in a setting that serves more than one regional center consumer. The intent of the Final Settings Rule is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities receive services that integrate them fully into the community to the same degree as people without developmental disabilities. It ensures quality of life! They also ensure that the residential settings that services are received in are home environments rather than institutional environments. All settings must optimize and enhance choice rather than regimenting it. The HCBS Final Settings Rule protects consumers rights including the right to privacy, dignity, respect and freedom from coercion and restraint. The Final Settings Rule goes into effect March 17th, 2023, all providers with the service codes listed below, must be compliant by that date.

 

VMRC will continue hosting trainings for Residential Providers, Day Type Services Providers and Employment Services Providers. Service providers under the following service codes are strongly encouraged to sign up for one of the trainings provided. It takes time and effort to implement these requirements. Eligible service codes are Residential: 096, 113, 904, 905, 915, 910, 920; Employment Services: 950 and 954; Day Type Services: 028, 055, 063, 475, 505, 510, 515, 855

 

The attached flyers have registration links on them for the following trainings. You must register to take the training. Once you have registered you will receive a link for the zoom session on the date you have chosen. For attendance purposes please have each staff taking the training register with their own contact information including their email address. Any last-minute changes to the scheduled trainings will be communicated to the registered individuals by email at the email address they have provided.

 

HCBS Trainings for Residential Providers



May 3rd, 2022, 10:00am – 11:00am

May 17th, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

 June 7th, 2022, 10:00am - 11:00am

June 16th, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

July 7th, 2022, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

July 12th, 2022, 10:00am – 11:00am 

 

HCBS Trainings for Day Type and Employment Services


May 4th, 2022, 3:00pm – 4:00pm

June 7th, 2022, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

July 12th, 2022, 2:00pm – 3:00pm 


Contact Anna Sims, SCSL, HCBS Program Evaluator with questions: (209) 955-3353, asims@vmrc.net


HCBS for Residential Providers April through July



HCBS for Day Program and Employment Providers May through July



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VMRC is seeking Qualified Commercial Transportation Service Providers to Submit Letters of Interest


Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) is seeking service providers to operate transportation services and transportation assistant services to serve people with developmental disabilities who reside in the counties of: Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Amador, Calaveras. Developmental disabilities include intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral palsy.


The applicant selected to provide transportation services and transportation assistant services in the VMRC service region will work closely with R&D Transportation services, Inc. (R&D) a full-service transportation broker, who provides scheduling, routing, quality assurance, and oversight of all contract transportation billing invoices.



Transportation services include transporting individuals to and from their place of residence to day programs, generally between the hours from 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Individuals may need supervision, assistance with wheelchairs, or assistance and monitoring while being transported. Currently, VMRC needs to expand its transportation routes to fulfill emergent service needs for individuals for round-trip travel to/from their respective program activities.

 

 

More Information about vendorization may be found on DDS’s website at https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/vendorization-process/ under

“Vendorization Process” or under California Code of Regulations, Title 17, and Sections

54310 through 54390, vendor application requirements; Sections 58500 to 58570,

Transportation Services; and Sections 54342(a)(81) and (84).

Interested Commercial Transportation service providers should contact R&D Transportation at

 (888) 695-8848 Ext. 242

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VMRC is hosting a Virtual Direct Support Professionals Advisory Meeting

 

Date: Friday April 22, 2022

Location: Virtual Zoom Meeting

Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

RSVP: Renae Dominici

rdominici@fcoe.org

(559) 497-3757

 

For providers who have questions about the DDS rate implementation, please continue to use the dedicated e mail group : Rates@vmrc.net

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Clinical Services Updates

Claire B. Lazaro, MSN, RN, NP, PHN, NP-C

Director of Clinical Services


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COVID-19 Update


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency use authorization to the first ever COVID-19 diagnostic test using breath samples providing results in less than 3 minutes![1] The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer uses a technique called gas chromatography gas mass-spectrometry (GC-MS) to separate and identify chemical mixtures and rapidly detect if one’s breath has chemical compounds associated with SARS-Cov-2 infection.1 The test can be done at doctor’s offices, hospitals and mobile testing sites, using an instrument about the size of a piece of carry-on luggage.1 



ARCA Webinars for the Public


The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) have created webinars that will help the general public. Here is the link to that website:


https://www.cal-collab.net/public-webinars/


The latest webinar was about Intake with details below:

This event focus on what families/individuals should expect during the regional center intake process. Four broad topics – The Family Perspective, the Regional Center Intake Philosophy, the Early Start Intake Process, and the Lanterman Act Intake Process. Presenters are:


·        Rose Chacana, Koch Young Resource Center at FDLRC, Family Perspective

·        Kristine Khuu, KRC, Intake Philosophy

·        LaWanna Blair, HRC, Early Start Intake

·        Claire Lazaro, VMRC, Lanterman Act Intake


March 10, 2022 – Regional centers and How Service Starts

10 de Marzo del 2022 – Los Centro Regionales y Como Comienzan Los Servicios

 

Event Agenda Download pdf // Agenda Del Evento Descargar pdf

PDF Slides // Diapositivas en PDF

 

New Infographic – Intake for Early Start // Nuevo Folleto Informativo – Iniciando para la Intervención Temprana


New Infographic – Intake for Lanterman Act Services // Nuevo Folleto Informativo – Iniciando para los Servicios del Acta Lanterman

 

Event recordings // Grabacións de eventos

  1. Family Perspective – An Unplanned Journey // Perspectiva Familiar – Un Camino No Planificado
  2. Philosophy On The Regional Center’s Intake Process // Filosofía del Proceso de Admisión del Centro Regional
  3. Regional Center Early Start Intake // Admisión de Intervención Temprana del Centro Regional
  4. Lanterman Act Intake Process // Proceso de Admisión del Acta Lanterman
  5. Question and Answer // Pregunta y respuesta


[1] FDA. April 14, 2022. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-first-covid-19-diagnostic-test-using-breath-samples?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery


April is Autism Acceptance Month


From Autism Awareness Day, we are now celebrating an Autism Acceptance Month. This is a call for kindness, acceptance and belonging for the individuals with autism as well as the people in community and the world where they belong. All of us are individuals coming from one race, the human race; and who live in one world and deserve to be respected and treated with kindness and dignity that each human being deserves. Let us open our hearts and be more considerate and accepting of the differences each person has, especially for those with autism. Below are tips and strategies on how to be more accepting and inclusive of the people around us.

Moving from Autism Awareness to Autism Acceptance: Developing the practice of inclusion. By J. Roxann Wright, PsyD.


Autism advocacy previously focused on awareness with the goal of helping autistic persons and their families become more visible as part of our diverse communities. These advocacy movements aimed to educate others of the realities and struggles of the autistic community. The most recent focus in advocacy has shifted from education about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to the acceptance and inclusion of individuals with ASD into our communities.


There are many ways to practice acceptance and inclusion. One way to be inclusive is to diversify our bookshelves. Providing children and adults with books that highlight the experiences of autistic persons can help to normalize the presence of neurodivergent persons in our communities. Representation matters.


Another strategy is to foster kindness and curiosity in respectful ways. If you see an autistic person out in public, rather than dismiss or avoid the topic, use the encounter to explain to children (or others around you) that people are different, and that they deal with their emotions and interact with their environments in different ways. Encourage discussion on the differences in the way each of us process emotional content and stress.


Another strategy is to use language that is appropriate to the individual. There is the person-first language (a person with autism) which is often used by professionals and parents of autistic children. Many self-advocates prefer identity first language (autistic person). It is important to ask the person or the family member what language style they prefer and is respectful to their experience. Many persons with ASD face challenges, however it is important to focus on their strengths including their specific interests. Participating in events, activities, or even groups that involve their interests can help foster positive relationships and increase self-determination.


Providing meaningful opportunities for those with ASD to be included into our daily lives is one more strategy to promote acceptance. By creating these opportunities in workplaces, recreational spaces, and educational environments to support those with ASD and other developmental disabilities, inclusion becomes a common practice.

Other ways to support acceptance of our autistic friends and families is by frequenting Autism-Friendly or Autistic owned businesses within your community, participating in events that support Autism acceptance, and seeking out content that has been created by an autistic person, is about an autistic person, or celebrates the Autistic community.

FREE Webinar on Sexuality and Sexual Health Conference by Harbor Regional Center


Learn more on talking with your kids about sex, puberty, boundaries, internet safety, dating and more! The conference will be virtual on April 28-30, 2022, at no cost!


Register here:


https://events.zoom.us/ev/AKpaMSRSzPVK9-NwB3vgHPIyEbKjHJo2ZquSJZ_BdBgXYF9qs6-KoiLuolU95ng_Wsyf-cg


PDF Flyer Here







North Valley Hills Update

   Dena Hernandez, Regional Manager (209) 473-6930


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#DYK It's Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month? The UC Davis MIND Institute's Aubyn Stahmer was interviewed by CBS Los Angeles about #autism traits, early diagnosis and how the pandemic has affected interventions and evaluations.

http://ow.ly/flNn50ICtYy



#AutismAwarenessMonth

#AutismAcceptance

#autism

#WorldAutismMonth


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www.CBSNews.com 


Why Autism Awareness Month shifted to Autism Acceptance Month

How to connect to SCDD through Social Media

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Self-Advocacy Council 6 (SAC6)

 

Come learn about SCAM Awareness

 



WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2022


TIME: 11:00 AM -12:15 PM


WHERE: ZOOM - computer, tablet, cell phone


Join Zoom Meeting


Meeting ID: 823 7769 3250

Passcode: 017615


PDF Version of the SAC6 Flyer Here


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Family Resource Network (FRN) Update

Lisa Culley, Executive Director


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Building Bridges: Transitioning Your Child from the Early Start Program


Is your child turning 3 soon? Join FRN for a parent workshop on Building Bridges: Transitioning Your Child From the Early Start Program! Learn about the process of advocacy, what's happening during the months leading up to your child's 3rd birthday, the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, and ongoing services available through VMRC. You will walk away from this training with knowledge that will give you a great foundation for the next stage of parenting your child with special needs. Attendees will receive a Building Bridges workbook to complete as you prepare for your child's transition. Spanish interpretation will be available. Register by clicking the link on the flyer, calling the FRN office at 209-472-3674 or by email at FRNfamilies@frcn.org

Download our Flyer

FRN is excited to join with Lead4Tomorrow to present Family Hui-a Family Strengthening Program in San Joaquin County for families raising children with special needs and disabilities. A Hui (hoo’ee) is a group of people with common goals and interests.

  

 

The Family Hui Program provides time to meet others who are on similar journeys through:

 

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma-Informed Peer-led Parenting Group

• Positive Parenting / Child-rearing Framework (Ages 0-5)

• Community Building with Leadership and Advocacy Skills

• Strengthening Families to Forge Resiliency

• Creating Safe, Nurturing Environments for Children and Families

• Sessions will start online, with the potential to transition to in-person meetings.

 

You will join 7-9 other families as you work through the sessions. Stipends and goody bags will be provided to families participating and completing the first Family Hui. You will receive valuable resources and a great toolkit of supplies and skills to strengthen and grow your family. Please click for more information or to complete the registration. You will be contacted as we schedule and plan the sessions. 

 

English - https://forms.gle/1NQAUDAv12DM5iwy6


Spanish - https://forms.gle/5gkgqQzbq2mYbXvg7

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