February 27, 2023
DSP Stipend Program
- DDS' NEW DSP TRAINING STIPEND PROGRAM FOR
SERVICE PROVIDERS ELIGIBLE DSPS* WHO WORK 10 OR MORE HOURS A WEEK FOR A RC PROVIDER CAN NOW RECEIVE UP TO TWO $625 STIPENDS (BEFORE TAXES) - JUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
APPROVED BY DDS BEFORE JUNE 30, 2024.
- DDS Workforce Initiative Website: Click here
- Information Flyer: DSP Training Stipend_SARC Website
- Seamless link to access the DSP Training Stipend Agreement:
https://sanandreasregional.seamlessdocs.com/f/DSP_Training_Stipend_Agreement
- Please email dspstipend@sarc.org with any questions or concerns.
Black & White Dinner
October 28, 2023
Annual Superhero Summer Festival
Saturday, August 5th
In Support of Individuals with Differing Abilities Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center
Our Annual Superhero Summer Festival is back in Monterey County so bring the family and join us for some of the following activities:
Free Backpack Giveaway * Arts & Crafts * Food Festival Games * Face Painting * Spin Wheel Prizes * Superhero Costume Contest
Organizations can Register Here to host a Resource Table: Salinas Organization Registration
For more information about the festival contact Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org
7th Annual Superhero Summer Festival & 5K Walk~Run~Roll
July 29, 2023
7th Annual Superhero Summer Festival & 5K Walk~Run~Roll
In Support of Individuals with Special Needs
Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center
Saturday, July 29, 2023
History Park
635 Phelan Ave., San Jose
8:00am - 5K Registration ($30.00 Cost)
9:00am - 5K Starts
10:00am - Festival Begins (Free to the Public)
2:00pm - Festival Ends
Register here for the 5K
English/Español
Activities During Festival: * Superhero Costume Contest * Free Backpack Giveaway * Arts & Crafts * Festival Games * Face Painting * Food Trucks
Groups with Differing Abilities Performing: College of Adaptive Arts Cheerleaders * Latizmo Hip Hop Dance Group * The New Hope Band Music Camp Band
Organizations Register Here to host a Resource Table: San Jose Organization Link
For more information contact Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org or at 408-341-3809
Annual Superhero Summer Festival
July 22, 2023
In Support of Individuals with Differing Abilities
Hosted by San Andreas Regional Center
Our Annual Superhero Summer Festival is back in Santa Cruz County so bring the family and join us for some of the following activities:
Free Backpack Giveaway * Arts & Crafts * Food
Festival Games * Face Painting * Spin Wheel
Prizes * Superhero Costume Contest
Organizations can Register Here to host a Resource Table: Santa Cruz Festival Organization Registration Link
For more information about the festival contact
Francisco Valenzuela at: Fvalenzuela@sarc.org
Coordinated Family Support Presentation
The Department of Developmental Disabilities has launched a pilot program to provide Coordinated Family Support Services (CFS) to individuals 18 and older who reside in their family home.
Languages
Spanish
Vietnamese
Join us for one of the following informational workshops specifically for persons served by the Regional Center and their families:
10am-11am on Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Click here to Register for this session
2:00pm-3:00pm on Monday, April 24, 2023
Click here to Register for this session
“Mind, Body & Spirit Makes YOU Whole”
FREE Conference Save the Date:
“Mind, Body & Spirit Makes YOU Whole”
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023
This is a great conference for you!
Time: 10:00am-3pm Doors open at 9am
Where: SARC Office: 6203 San Ignacio Ave Unit 200 San Jose, CA, 95119
You MUST register no later than Saturday, March 11th to attend. NO onsite registration.! Max #75 Deaf Plus Consumers and plus 1.
ASL,CDI Interpreters and CART
Free backpack with goodies, light snacks, lunch, Resource Faire, and door prizes included! https://sanandreasregional.seamlessdocs.com/f/deaf_plus_registration
Any questions, contact Evette Ybarra, at deafplusconference31823@sarc.org
26th Annual Legislative Luncheon
January 29, 2023
San Andreas Regional Center's 26th Annual Legislative Luncheon Event Description
San Andreas Regional Center will be hosting it's 26th Annual Legislative Luncheon in support of the Developmental Disability Community.
When: Friday, April 28, 2023
Registration: 11:00am
Program 12:00Noon
Location: Villa Ragusa, Campbell, CA
Register using the QR code or here: 26th Annual Luncheon
Coordinated Family Support
February 27, 2023
CFS is a new service option specifically designed for adults who are 18 years and older who:
- Choose to live in their family home
- Are served by a regional center
CFS provides assistance with the coordination of services and supports that allow adults to continue living in their family home such as:
- Developing skills in the home
- Coordinating & getting services delivered, including help with “generic services”
- Helping people access their community
CFS providers will prepare a service plan designed to help reduce or remove barriers to staying in the family home, address challenges and meet goals. Services will be provided in a manner that respects the language & culture of individuals and their families, and services will be tailored, individualized, and flexible to meet the changing needs and preferences of individuals.
Join us for an information session. Translation will be available for Spanish, Vietnamese, DHOH :
CFS - Families_Persons Served in Spanish
CFS - Families_Persons Served in Vietnamese
Register Here:
Learn more here: Coordinated Family Service- Fact Sheet
Coordinated Family Support Information: Coordinated Family Support
Request for Proposal: RFP-CFS
Learn more at DDS: DDS information