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"The VMRC Newsletter"
Friday, January 20, 2023
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Message from the Executive Director
Tony Anderson
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"Why Wouldn't You Apply"
Last week we blasted our social media platforms with four wonderful videos of our staff talking about their jobs supporting families and people with disabilities. These professionally created videos were produced by Joey Travolta and an incredible staff of film makers with disabilities. Watching these professionals work, paying close attention to every detail to help our staff portray their stories and perspectives about their work at VMRC, was so exciting and confirming about their capabilities as artists and employees. The other thing that stands out for me was the heart felt messages our staff expressed when talking about why they do their jobs and what would they would say to others interested in working in this field.
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The Director's Travels
This week's board communication on the director's activites...
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All VMRC Offices Will Be Closed to the Public on Thursday, January 26th as Staff Attends the All Staff Meeting and Longevity Awards.
For Emergencies During This Day, Please Contact the VMRC After Hours Team at 209-955-3255.
All Offices Will Reopen on Friday, January 27th, at 8:00 AM.
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Public Announcement: Join us at the February 22, 2023, 6:00 PM Hybrid Board Meeting where we will talk about information on the 2019/20 National Core Indicator (NCI) data.
For Zoom Information and Address Click Here
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Case Management Update - Children
Tara Sisemore-Hester
Director of Consumer Services - Children
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Self Determination Orientation
Trainings
Would you like to know how Self Determination Works?
Come Learn About the Program
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Self Determination Trainings
3 CEU Units offered for vendors who pre-register
Register in advance for this webinar:
Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 1 PM-4PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_trTf_yyLTj2iCtn5dn0UNg
Friday July 7, 2023 from 9AM-12PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dHDzHcAxR26XftxhRdOqzg
Tuesday September 26, 2023 from 9AM-12PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UwYVV250TSiltd8kEiJJag
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please contact Angelique Shear at (209) 955-3294 or ashear@vmrc.net for questions.
One session of training is mandatory if you would like to participate in Self Determination.
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Serving From the Heart: A Look Into Native Teachings Connected to Self Care and Humility
with Brian Williams
Tuesday February 14, 2023
2:00pm-4:00pm (PT)
Virtual Event
Can't attend the event live?
Register to receive access to the recording!
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Brian will lead us through an interactive and experiential training intended to nurture providers’ core intentions that motivate us in our work with families, grow our reflective capacity for the purpose of connecting to wider circles of community and culture, and provide concrete ideas and information for working more effectively with Native American families.
The training should empower everyone to approach difficult discussions and situations with a humble perspective of understanding that not all groups of people feel loved in our society and we have much work to do to achieve this goal.
Learning Goals
· Describe an understanding of and knowledge about Native cultural upbringing, the experience of living in two worlds, and the challenges this brings to the perspective of an individual trying to stay culturally connected while becoming 'successful' in another world’s standards.
· Develop an understanding of all our implicit bias (including when it comes from our clients).
· Create an individual self-care plan rooted in humility and client-minded thinking while supporting the Native community.
· Identify new ideas for familiarizing yourself with tribal communities in your area.
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Brian Williams, M.S., CEO and founder of Weaving Wellness & Diversity, is a Native American community leader from the Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians, located in Redwood Valley, California. He has worked in child development and parent training situations for 20 years. He is driven to create understanding and perspective of the barriers to our Native American youth.
In addition, he strives to teach youth of any culture how best to navigate social dynamics in which their culture may not be heavily represented. Brian loves approaching all human beings as possible allies in making an inclusive community where we are all treated with love and respect.
The fee for this training is waived for participants in the Redwood Coast Regional Center catchment area of Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte counties through a partnership with the DDS Service Access & Equity Grant "Increasing Access to Early Start in Tribal Communities.” If this applies to you, please email IDA at mail@idaofcal.org and we will register you for free.
Non-Member: $55
Agency/Individual Member: $40
Parent/Student/
New Clinician Member: $30
IDA CE Hours: Nursing, PT, Speech and Language* $20 (2.0 hour)
*CEUs for SLPs can be used to fulfill California’s licensing board. They are not sent to the ASHA registry. Participants should retain their IDA certificates and submit a Certification Maintenance Compliance form with ASHA.
ADA Requests: Contact IDA @ mail@idaofcal.org
with ADA request by January 31, 2022
Limited number of scholarships available
REGISTER NOW
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Clinical Update
Dr. Claire Lazaro
Clinical Director
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Family Café
Our Family Wellness team will be at the Family Café of San Joaquin County Office of Education. There will be coffee and breakfast with FREE childcare and lots of resources!
WHEN: January 21, 2023, Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm
WHERE: Wentworth Education Center, Chartville 2, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton, CA 95206
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Calling ICF Vendors to Attend!!!
There will be a training on the ICF transition or carve-in from fee for service to CalAIM Managed Care Plan Medi-Cal by July 1, 2023. The training will be given by Health Plan of San Joaquin.
WHEN: February 6, 2023, Monday 2-3 pm
WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89288461418?pwd=Vk4yeHFsZkU1S3Q0cUFSZXdUaExPZz09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 892 8846 1418
Passcode: 972660
One tap mobile
+16694449171,,89288461418# US
+16699006833,,89288461418# US (San Jose)
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OT Tips for Consumers, Families and Direct Support Providers
A hybrid training will be done by one of our OT vendors on how to do simple exercises at home to prevent contractures. A contracture is when you muscles hardened that you cannot move your arm or legs anymore because of deformity or rigidity of joints. The is free of charge. You can attend in-person at the Cohen Board Room, at our Stockton Office. You can also attend virtually if you like.
WHEN: February 9, 2023, Thursday, 2-3 pm
WHERE: Cohen Board Room, Stockton Office; or virtual Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85725314477?pwd=c0V5M3d0WndUTWxBeUFIN0V6amFUQT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 857 2531 4477
Passcode: 716101
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,85725314477# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,85725314477# US
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Community Services Update
Brian Bennett
Community Services Director
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Important Service Provider Updates from the Community Services Support Team
Valley Mountain Regional Centers Community Services Team will resume monthly ALL provider information sessions on the fourth Friday of each month, starting on February 24th from 9-10:00 a.m. (these meetings will be held using Microsoft Teams)
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 259 849 195 26 Passcode: 28Ug7U
All Valley Mountain Regional Center service providers are encouraged to attend- Topics will be based on current trends, changes, and provider preferences. We look forward to working with all providers throughout 2023.
-Minimum Wage Increase Notice-
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase based on the number of employees an employer has. Many vendors may be eligible to request a rate increase to adjust employees’ pay to comply with the new minimum wage. Please see the attached directive from the Department of Developmental Services for information on how to submit a request to VMRC using the provided worksheet. You may also view Minimum Wage information on DDS’ website: https://dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/minimum-wage/.
All rate adjustments must be submitted to VMRC no later than March 1, 2023. Should you have any questions about this notice, please contact Corina Ramirez in Community Services, via email CRamirez@vmrc.net or phone (209) 955-3398.
DDS Letter - Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
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The DEI Corner
Mark Crear, DEI Manger
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VMRC Recognizes & Celebrates
Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit
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The Lunar New Year is the pan-Asian festival that celebrates the beginning of the new year, based on the traditional lunisolar and solar Chinese calendar. Coinciding with ChineseNew Year, Lunar New Year is more inclusive phrase that includes both Chinese and other diverse cultures across
Asia and worldwide.
The festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, observances traditionally take place from New Year’s Eve, the evening preceding the first day of the year to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of the New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
The Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays, and has strongly influenced Lunar New Year celebrations of its 56 ethnic groups, such as the Losar of Tibet, and of China's neighbors, including the Korean New Year, and the Tết of Vietnam, as well as in Okinawa.
It is also celebrated worldwide in regions and countries that houses significant Overseas Chinese or Sinophone populations, especially in Southeast Asia. These include Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore,Thailand, and Vietnam. It is also prominent beyond Asia, especially in Australia, Canada, Mauritius, New Zealand, Peru,South Africa, the United
Kingdom, and the United States, as well as various European countries.
Things to do:
The Stockton Chinese New Years Festival will be held at the San Joaquin County Historical Museum at Micke Grove on March 5th, 2023
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North Valley Hills Update
Dena Hernandez, Regional Manager (209) 473-6930
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Listos California
Avoid contact with floodwater!
Wear rubber gloves & rubber boots if you must touch floodwater. Prevent leaks with duct tape where tops of gloves & boots meet your clothes. Tip: protect open cuts and wounds with waterproof bandages.
Stay safe, CA! Follow @Cal_OES for more.
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Family Resource Network (FRN) Update
Lisa Culley, Executive Director
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Family Resource Network's Mothers Retreat is back! Join us for a day where you can meet other mothers of children or adults with disabilities or special needs. The day will be filled with networking, discussion, learning, and celebrating you! The Mother's Retreat is on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Open to the primary female caregiver of a child or adult with disabilities, and living in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, or Tuolumne Counties. Registration is required and due to space is limited to 50 attendees. Register early!
THIS IS A CHILD FREE EVENT! See flyer for more details and registration form. Any questions, please call FRN at 209-472-3674 or email to FRNfamilies@frcn.org
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