Generic Resources and Natural Supports

Overview

ACRC develops an individualized plan for each eligible client that identifies what services and supports will be needed to help meet desired outcomes. This is important to understand because while ACRC is committed to helping clients and/or their family achieve their goals, by law, ACRC must exhaust other funding sources, which are referred to as generic resources and natural supports, prior to paying for any services.  Funding questions can sometimes be complex. Your Service Coordinator will support the client and/or family in navigating these areas. 

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Recreational Programs

Generic Resources

City of Sacramento Access Leisure Program quarterly newsletter Sports and Leisure Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Special Olympics of Northern California

Disabled Sports, USA A recreational website for people with disabilities. discusses information on the program and has a schedule of events.

Therapeutic Recreation Services Therapeutic Recreation Services year-round programs ages 5 – adult

Challenger Division Flyer

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Family Resource Centers

Family Resource Centers are part of the Early Intervention Program (ages 0-3). Staffed by families of children with special needs, family resource centers offer parent-to-parent support and help parents, families, and children locate and use needed services. They offer support services and resources which may include newsletters, resource libraries, websites, parent-to-parent groups, sibling support groups, and information and referral for parents and professionals; some resources may be available in multiple languages. 

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National and Local Organizations

Links to organizations that provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 

AAIDD (formerly AAMR): Promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Arc: This website holds information about The Arc and it’s Chapters. Also has a press room and info on intellectual disability.

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Generic Resources

Resources that do not require payment through ACRC

A “generic” resource is any agency which has legal responsibility to serve all members of the general public and is receiving public funds for providing those services. What they offer may be helpful for you, your child or your family and does not require funding by ACRC.

Some examples of generic resource or supports are: 

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Natural Supports

When the regional center talks about “natural” supports we mean those that are provided by people known to clients either by a personal association or from relationships that typically develop in the family and community.  People like these help to enhance or maintain the quality and security of life for clients and are not paid to be there because they occur naturally.

Some examples are:

  • Friends
  • Neighbors
  • Extended family
  • Bus drivers
  • Grocery clerks
  • Places of worship
  • Community recreation teams
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People First of California

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