NEW! - Request for Proposals (RFP)for Community Placement Plan (CPP) for
FY 2009-2010
NLACRC is seeking proposal submissions for the development of three projects which include two specialized residential facilities or level 4, and one day program. An applicant's conference will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25th at 1:30 p.m. at the NLACRC Van Nuys office. Deadline to submit proposals is March 31, 2010 at 3 p.m.
>> Go to the Service Providers page for more information


LADOT Posts Preliminary Recommendations for Fare and Service Changes, Public Hearings Scheduled
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation has documents available on their Web site with information regarding preliminary recommendations for fare and service changes. Public hearings have also been scheduled throughout Los Angeles for Feb. 16th through March 3rd.
>> Go to the LADOT Web site


Proposals to 2010-2011 Budget

>> View an easy-to-read document with information about the 2010-2011 budget

>> Visit the DDS Web site for more information about the 2010-2011 budget


Governor Announces Proposed Reductions
When Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered the State of the State Address on 1/6/10 he said that there are more fiscal challenges ahead. On 1/8/10 he proposed the following: reduction of over $1 billion to Medi-Cal in the state general funds including proposed elimination of Adult Day Health Care, narrow eligibility for In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) to reduce the current caseload by 87%, reduce State participation toward IHSS worker wages to the State minimum wage, a 15% reduction to CalWORKS grants on top of the existing 4% reduction imposed last year, and reduced SSI/SSP grants for individuals to the minimum level allowed by the federal government. He also proposed that the federal government increase the State's federal Medicaid matching funds from 50 to 57%. If this is not approved, the entire IHSS and CalWORKS programs may be totally eliminated. There are no major new reductions to regional center programs at this time however he proposes to continue the 3% rate reduction to most providers that is due to expire June 30, 2010, and an additional $25 million reduction in general fund money to be determined by the Department of Developmental Services. Thank you to the California Disability Community Action Network (CDCAN) for continuing to provide the developmental disability community with these important updates.
>> Visit the Governor's web site for more information about his 1/6/10 speech


United States Census 2010
The census is a count of everyone, both citizens and non-citizens, residing in the United States. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based in part on census data. Your participation is very important. Census questionnaires will be mailed or delivered to households in February or March 2010. You can view a sample questionnaire at either of the web site links listed below.
>> Visit the LA Counts 2010 web site for more information

>> Visit the United States Census 2010 web site


Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for Students with Disabilities
This is an exciting five-day leadership program for 11th and 12th grade high school students that provides information on everything from technology to resource agencies and helps you create a "Personal Leadership Plan" to help you reach your future education and career goals. The forum will be held July 24-29, 2010 in the State Capitol, Sacramento. There is no cost to attend. Applications must be submitted by February 3, 2010. For more information about the program or for an application, please visit www.calylf.org.


Updated Procedures for Reporting Privacy Breaches & Security Incidents
All vendors should go to the Service Providers page to view information about these updated procedures.
>> Go to the Service Providers page


2009-2010 Winter Shelter Program
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program (WSP) runs annually from December 1 through March 15. This season, the WSP will increase the number of emergency shelter beds by approximately 1,650 beds at 14 locations throughout the City & County. In addition to temporary emergency shelter, each winter shelter provides meals and access to services and supportive housing.
>> Go to the LAHSA Web site to learn more


Uniform Holiday Schedule for 2010
For your convenience, we are posting the Uniform Holiday Schedule for 2010.
>> View the 2010 schedule


H1N1 Vaccine Clinics To Be Held Throughout Los Angeles
Several H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are being held throughout Los Angeles. A list of dates and locations can be found on the County of Los Angeles Public Health department Web site.
>> Go to the County of L.A. Public Health department Web site


California Mayors Join First Lady Maria Shriver in her commitment to provide jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities
Inspired by her WE Include program, several California mayors are joining in the effort to open the door to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to connect to employment opportunities.
>> Go to the WE Include site and view the press release


UPDATE as of 12/24/09- Disneyland Community Involvement Program
For those who ordered tickets for the 2010 program, all tickets have been mailed. Tickets require a signature upon delivery. If you have not received your tickets, please check with your local post office or send a message to us at disneyinfo@nlacrc.org.

Tickets for the 2010 program are no longer available. Please visit our Web site around August or September 2010 for information about the 2011 program.
>> View the 2010 Frequently Asked Questions document

>> 2010 Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)


El 28 de julio de 2009, el Gobernador Schwarzenegger firmo el proyecto de ley Trailer Bill ABX 4 9, el cual contiene disposiciones que afectan directamente la manera en que los centros regionales llevaran a cabo sus actividades.
>> Vea la información(Spanish)


Notice of Proposed Settlement (Jacob A. et al. v. L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Jacob A. et al. v. Departamento de Servicios para Ninos y Familias Condado de Los Angeles (DCFS), et al.
The Notice of Settlement provides information about the Jacob A. v. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services settlement. All adopting/adoptive parents of Dual Agency Children (children who are both adopted from foster care or adoptively placed foster children and also consumers of California regional centers due to diagnoses of developmental disabilities) who did not receive the Adoption Assistance Payment (AAP) benefits at the Alternative Residential Model (ARM) rate any time from May 12, 2005 through the present may be entitled to receive money for the missing AAP payments at the higher ARM rate.
Si Usted recibe/ o ha recibido pagos de Asistencia de la Adopción (AAP) en la tarifa del Modelo Residencial Alternativo (ARM) porque Usted adoptó a un niño que es un cliente del entro Regional, Usted puede tener derecho a recibir dinero adicional. Los demandantes se quejaron de que el demandado DCFS no pagó los beneficios del Programa de AAP a la tarifa ARM catidad que debería haber comenzado ya sea en la fecha de la adopción del Niño de Agencia Dual o en la fecha que el niño se determinó elegible para servicios del Centro Regional si es una fecha posterior. Como resultado, algunos demandantes pueden no tener el importe total de los beneficios AAP adeudados a ellos desde Mayo 12, 2005 hasta el presente.
>> (Revised document posted 8/4/09)
View the Notice of Settlement & additional information (English & Spanish)


Early Start Due Process System Changes
As required by the federal Office of Special Education Programs,the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has made changes to the Early Start due process system effective July 1, 2009.
>> Go to the DDS Web site to view the Early Start Due Process System Changes


WE Include
WE Include aims to open the door to opportunities and raise awareness of resources that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in order to enable them to live a fulfilling and purpose-filled life through inclusion in opportunities such as employment, education, independent living and financial empowerment.
>> Visit the Web site
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WE Connect Campaign connects families to helpful resources
WE Connect is a public/private partnership designed to help California's working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources. This statewide campaign connects those eligible with the information and tools they need to access valuable resources.
>> Go to the WE Connect Web site