Events & Calendar

Overview
Alta Sponsored Event

Self-Determination Program (SDP) Walkthrough

Initial Individual Budgets and Spending Plans

Dear Self-Determination Program Community,

You are invited to join a one hour webinar on Friday December 12, 2025. This webinar will provide an overview of the most recent SDP directive “D-2025-Self-Determination Program-003: Initial Individual Budgets and Spending Plans.“

D-2025-Self-Determination Program-003 provides regional centers direction on implementing changes to the SDP that are required by Assembly Bill (AB)143. These changes include:

Alta Sponsored Event

South Lake Tahoe Focus Group

Alta California Regional Center will host a virtual focus group for clients and families who live in the South Lake Tahoe area. The purpose for this meeting is to hear from you! We are interested in learning about what’s working in the community, service access, areas that need attention, and ways to partner to support people with developmental disabilities.

Community Event

Santa in Natomas

Santa is loading up the firetruck for three evenings of holiday fun across Natomas! Check the schedule to find your closest stop. 

Thursday, December 11 from 5:20 pm – 8:30 pm - visit this website for information on locations.

Community Event

Grateful Gatherings

Hosted by Sacramento Youth Center

Youth are invited to join Sacramento Youth Center for Grateful Gatherings on Friday, December 12 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, a community Friendsgiving-style event focused on gratitude, connection, and creativity. This special evening is all about bringing youth together to celebrate the season, share good food, and enjoy positive vibes before the holidays.

The event will have:

Alta Sponsored Event

Santa Day

Our annual Santa Day is back! Clients and their families are welcome to join us on Friday, December 19 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to take FREE photos with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy exploring tables celebrating holiday traditions observed from cultures and communities around the world. 

NEW LOCATION! Please note that Santa Day is at a new location.
Address: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
6151 H Street
Sacramento, CA

Access the flyer in multiple languages:

Alta Sponsored Event

Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting

The Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) plays an important role in the implementation and oversight of the Self Determination Program. Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) and the SDAC work collaboratively to prioritize the use of implementation funds to meet the needs of participants in our catchment area. SDAC membership is comprised of clients, family members and community members appointed by ACRC and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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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. 

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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