TransparencyMayday! Don’t Delay!
Join the Capitol Coalition, California Community Living Network, and more for a rally on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00 am to STOP the DELAY in rate increases that is currently in statute to occur on July 1. In January, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed budget rate increases be delayed one year. We must come together to rally against the delay to continue to support the staff and direct support professionals who are fundamental to the service delivery system for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Town Hall Meetings
DD/ID Aging Caregivers Task Force
Please join Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza, Alta California Regional Center and Yolo County staff for a conversation about the needs of aging caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Yolo County. The Town Hall meetings (all from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm) will take place on:
Service Provider Informational Session on CCP
Service Providers are invited to attend an informational session on May 8 at 10:00 am to discuss the new service code 956, Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP). We will discuss what CCP is, service code requirements, and vendor eligibility. Please note that this meeting is for vendors only. Information will be shared with clients and family at a future date.
Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference
Presented by the Supported Life Institute
Families, self-advocates, and
professionals are invited to attend the Supported Life Institute
Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference! This two-day in person event
on May 17 and May 18 features guest speakers,
sessions that share knowledge and information, and a talent show.
Further information on conference scheduling is available with
this document.
WeEmbrace Disability Resource Fair
Join WeEmbrace for
their Disability Resource Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 2:30 pm -
5:00 pm to discover resources available to individuals
with disabilities. Enjoy art, activities, and more! Registration is
required.
Address: 1655 Iron Point Rd., Folsom, CA
Folsom High School
Multipurpose Room
If you have questions, contact WeEmbrace by email admin@weembrace.org or by phone (510) 386-6842
2024 FEAT Walk and Carnival
Now Scheduled for June 1, 2024
Join Families for Early Autism
Treatment (FEAT) for their 2024 FEAT Walk and Carnival,
now scheduled for June 1, 2024. If you registered for the April
13 date and/or gathered donations, or sponsored 2024 FEAT
Walk, everything remains in place for the new June 1 event
date.
The 2024 FEAT Walk raises funds for FEAT to keep helping families access new, exciting and creative resources. Enjoy live music, fun booth activities, 2k nature walk/run, face painting, and more!
Micro-Enterprise Fair
All are welcome to attend the Micro-Enterprise Fair on Tuesday, June 4 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm to promote and support clients with small businesses!
Are you a client with a small business or craft you want to promote? Contact Carly Shearer, Client Employment Specialist, by email cshearer@altaregional.org or by phone (916) 290-4183 to book a free table at the event.
Address: 2241 Harvard St., Sacramento, CA 95815
Brenda Smith and Redwood Conference Rooms
21St Annual Sacramento Juneteenth Festival
Join Sacramento Juneteenth, Inc. on Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 am for their Sacramento Juneteenth Parade! Registration is required.
Alta California Regional Center will participate in the event.
Address: William Land Park
3800 W Land Park Dr, Sacramento, CA 95822
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Vendor Forum
Service Providers are invited to attend the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Vendor Forum on Tuesday, June 25 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am to cross collaborate resources and learn how to expand support for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The forum is for service providers who currently serve and those who are interested in serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
The Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
The Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is on Friday, July 19 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The purpose of this yearly event held by the UC Davis MIND Institute is to provide participants with up-to-date knowledge on evidence-based treatments and research related to neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Self-Advocacy Meetings
Week of April 15
This week’s meetings are open to all self-advocates!
Tuesday, April 16 at
4:15 pm: Placerville People First Chapter
Meeting
Placerville Library
345 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA
Wednesday, April 17 from 8:30 pm to 5:00
pm: State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Self-Advocacy Chat
Register with this link.
Community Meetings
Join Alta California Regional Center for our Community Meeting taking place on a quarterly basis! These meetings are open to clients, families, and the community at large as an opportunity to learn about regional center activities and initiatives, as well as to provide an opportunity for public input.
Registration not required. Join the meeting by clicking this link.
REACh Sunrise Support Groups
Resources, Education, and Advocacy for Children
REACh sponsors support groups for families of children with special needs. Their support groups are designed to help families connect with other caregivers in similar situations. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
SDP Statewide Orientation
Join the Self-Determination Program Statewide Orientation hosted by the Department of
Developmental Services in 
partnership with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
During the 2 hour orientation, you will learn:
Coffee with Community Services
Service Providers are welcome to join us every Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for 
Coffee with Community Services!
Join the meeting with this link.
Meeting number: 852 1101 1300
Passcode: 649515
Join by phone
1 669 444 9171 US United States
Residential Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the Residential Vendor Forum for March 19, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and September 17, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
The March forum will be held virtually. The September forum will be held in person in the Brenda Smith Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Independent Living Services Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the Independent Living Services Vendor Forum for April 16, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and October 15, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
The forum in April will be held virtually. The forum in October will be held in person in the Brenda Smith Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815.
HCBS Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the HCBS Vendor Forum for May 21, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and November 13, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
These forums will be led by Community Services Specialists Aliesia Gautschi, agautschi@altaregional.org, and Kylee Draper, kdraper@altaregional.org.