Message to Clients and Community Partners on COVID-19

Dear ACRC Clients and Families,
While our offices are not open to the public for meetings or visitors, ACRC remains open for business.As always, we are committed to serving our clients and our community. If your service needs have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please contact your Service Coordinator by phone or email and request a brief review of your Individual Program Plan. As a proactive measure to support clients who are impacted with school and Day Program closures, ACRC has automatically increased the authorized hours for Day Care, Personal Assistant (PA) in lieu of Day Care (for clients 22 and older), and Respite Services. Please continue to visit our website for future updates. We will get through this together!

Please help us maintain a healthy work environment. Your well-being is our priority! In person meeting requirements have been waived. You can request for a meeting:

• Over the phone
• Using video conference

Contact your Service Coordinator to determine which option is best for you.

Learn more: DDS Directive - Extension of Waivers, Modifications, and Directives due to COVID-19 and DDS Directive on Requirements Waived. Visit the Department of Developmental Services website to access all Regional Center Directives.

You can learn more about the Coronavirus Disease through the Center for Disease Control and Protection website and frequently asked questions on COVID-19. We have plain language on COVID-19 available in English and Spanish. Stay up to date on the latest information issued by the California Department of Public Health and find your local health departments by county.

Testing Sites and COVID-19 Vaccine Information 

Testing Sites and Vaccine Information
Vaccine Information in Plain Language

Request Letters for Vaccine Prioritization for People with Disabilities by County:

Alta California Regional Center is requesting by letter to each of our 10 counties’ Public Heath Officer vaccine prioritization for people with disabilities. Individuals with developmental disabilities experience health inequities and are at greater risk for poorer outcomes from COVID-19. By definition, they are considered hi-risk. We have observed a heightened risk of death for our client population as well.

Alpine County
Colusa County
El Dorado County
Nevada County
Placer County
Sacramento County
Sierra County
Sutter County
Yolo County
Yuba County

COVID-19 and Flu Season:

This bulletin provides information on how to slow the spread, how to protect yourself and the people you serve as well as testing information, the importance of mental health and other resources available. It is available in multiple languages.

Chinese (simplified)
Chinese (traditional)
English
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese

Government Related News:

• Governor Newsom Outlines Six Critical Indicators the State will Consider Before Modifying the Stay-at-Home Order and Other COVID-19 Interventions
• For the latest information on things like education, employment, and COVID-19 testing, visit the official California website on COVID-19.
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act – passed March 18, 2020 
  • Free Testing for COVID-19 
  • Unemployment Aid
  • Nutrition Assistance

If you need food assistance, refer to county list below:

• Sacramento County
• Yolo County
• Sutter/Yuba County
• Alpine County
• El Dorado County
• Placer County
• Nevada County
• Colusa County
• Additional resource - Food Closet Meals and Other Services 
• Placer County Food Bank Schedule
• Supplemental Nutrition Program /Programa de Nutricion Suplemental
• Placer Food bank Partner Agencies Public Food Distribution
• Western Placer Unified School District School Meals

Information and Resources on Education:

• California Department of Education
• Children's Story on COVID-19
• Preschool Education Resource from CAPTAIN
• Elementary Education Resource from CAPTAIN
• Intermediate Education Resource from CAPTAIN
• Middle School
• High School
• Adult Transition Program
• Questions and Answers on Providing Services to Children with Disabilities during COVID-19
• Distance Learning Engagement: An Overview Framework
• At-Home Learning Videos

Support and Other Resources:

• Covid-19 Resource Links
• Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health
• Warm Line Peer Support
• How to Wear a Non-Medical Fabric Mask Safely
• Como Utilizar una Mascarilla
• California Parent and Youth Helpline and Online Parents Anonymous®
  • In partnership with Governor Newsom, Parents Anonymous® Inc. recently launched the California Parent & Youth Helpline and Online Parents Anonymous® Support Groups in response to the Coronavirus. 
  • The support groups provide free trauma-informed, evidenced-based emotional support to parents, children, and youth in any language via calls, text, live chat, and email.
  • The California Parents & Youth Helpline operates 7 days a week from 8:00am – 8:00pm.
  • Parents can join a weekly online and confidential support group now through the website: caparentyouthhelpline.org. 
• COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians
• Road to Wellness: Anxiety and Depression Management for Adults
• Free Internet, computers, and digital training available to Sacramento households in need
• United Way Digital Access: bringing internet services, computers, and digital training to residents of Sacramento City
• California COVID-19 Rent Relief

Help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 by practicing these health tips:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Learn how to clean and disinfect your home with this video on proper techniques.