Department of Developmental Services

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.
Scan the QR Code to Register for the classes:
For more details on the stipend program & eligibility requirements, visit Workforce Initiatives – CA Department of Developmental Services
Questions? Email workforce@dds.ca.gov
More information, please download the brochure
CRDP Survey

Survey Results: CRDP Funding Priorites FY 2023 2024
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SPANISH Memo to Community CRDP 23.24
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Memo to Community CRDP (Vietnamese) 23.24
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June 10th
Learn what happens when you end the early start program and transition to a school program.
Register here: Transition
Augmentative Alternative Communication Training
-Learn about AAC and how to support communication for nonspeaking clients.
-Develop communication tools and strategies.
-Discover resources available for AAC
AAC Training - For More Information Click Here
HCBS: The Basics

HCBS: The Basics
Empowering you to confidently implement HCBS
DESCRIPTION:
- An overview of the 10 Federal Requirements
- Practical examples of HCBS implementation for residential and adult non-residential programs
- Program documentation required for compliance
This is a 2.5-hour virtual training
NO Registration Required
May 31, 2023 - Click here to add to your calendar and Zoom Link
June 6, 2023 - Click here to add to your calendar and Zoom Link
Providers Symposium - May 23, 2023

Save the Date: June 20, 2023, Providers Symposium
“Hear4U”,
Let Us Work Together to be Here for the Deaf with Other Disabilities.
When: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
3 I’s: Informative; Interactive and Interesting!
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Doors open 8:30am
Where: Big Sur Room @ SARC Office
6203 San Ignacio Ave #200 2nd FL,
San Jose, CA, 95119
Required Registration Opens May 15th & Closes June 13th
NO onsite registration and NO Consumers attending! Max #100.
Provided Accommodations: ASL Interpreters, & CART
3 CEs offered! Pocket Folder of Resources to Enhance your current and/or future service for Consumers with some level of Hearing Loss and other Disabilities. Caterer Complimentary Breakfast; Raffle Drawing for Door Prizes @ the end!
Provided Accommodations: ASL Interpreters, & CART
3 CEs offered! Pocket Folder of Resources to Enhance your current and/or future service for Consumers with some level of Hearing Loss and other Disabilities. Caterer Complimentary Breakfast; Raffle Drawing for Door Prizes @ the end!
Any questions, contact Evette Ybarra, at eybarra@sarc.org