Performance Contract Public Meeting Reminder
Learn more about the Performance Contract and find out how NLACRC is doing in 2008. Also we need your input for our 2009 contract so please join us on Aug. 26th in Lancaster or Aug. 28th in Van Nuys.
>> Go to the performance contract page


Sport fishing license applications available for NLACRC consumers
The Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game has provided us with applications for free five-year sport fishing licenses that are available to NLACRC consumers. We have a limited supply available. For an application, please call (818) 756-6451.


ARCA's response to talk show host's shocking comments
The Association of Regional Center Agencies has written a letter to express ARCA's and regional centers' concerns about one of its radio hosts shocking comments about children with autism.
>> View the letter (pdf)

>> Visit the ARCA web site to learn more about ARCA


Disneyland's Community Involvement Program
Disneyland provides a program for guests with disabilities called the "Community Involvement Program" where NLACRC consumers and families can purchase admission tickets at a discounted rate. To participate, NLACRC must have a current completed Release of Information Form on file for the adult consumer or parent/ guardian of a consumer. This year we will begin to accept the Release of Information Forms on Aug. 1, 2008 for the event in Jan./Feb. 2009. Please be sure to read the Information Sheet that describes how the program works.
>> View the Release of Information Form (pdf)

>> View the Information Sheet (pdf)


Renter Assistance Claim
If you are an adult with a disability or senior and you paid rent of $50 or more a month, you might be eligible to receive a reimbursement.
>> Learn more (PDF)


Family Cost Participation Program (FCPP) update
Legislation was passed in Feb. 2008 to include consumers ages 0 through 2, receiving services under the Calif. Early Intervention Services Act (Early Start Program). Visit the DDS web site to view the updated program guide and rates.
>> Go to the DDS web site


NLACRC's Mission, Vision & Values Statement
In Nov. 2007, the NLACRC Board adopted a new Mission, Vision & Values Statement.
>> View the statement (PDF)


Governor's 2008-09 Budget
Visit the DDS web site to view highlights from the Governor's 2008-09 budget. There's also a consumer-friendly document with budget highlights.
>> Go to the DDS web site

>> View the consumer-friendly budget


Uniform Holiday Schedule for 2008 & 2009
For Service Providers - these are the 12 days that NLACRC funded adult day programs and transportation services are closed
>> Go to Service Providers page


SIR Form Available for Vendors
The revised SIR (Special Incident Report) form is now available. Click the link below and look under "Related Information" in the Regulations section.
>> Learn more