San Andreas Regional Center is committed to supporting our community during this crisis. We encourage individuals served, families, and service providers to check back here regularly as we continue to update this page with new guidance and pertinent information.

Free Covid-19 test kits

Mandatory Vaccine Order

The California State Public Health Officer issued a new public health order. The order requires certain workers to become fully vaccinated by November 30, 2021:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information

Resources in American Sign Language

Vaccine Registration

Every county has a different process for registration. If you need help registering for your vaccine, please contact your service coordinator or send an email to info@sarc.org.

For more information on vaccine availability in your county, click on the appropriate link:

My Turn -Everyone in California will have an opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no cost. But our vaccination supply is limited right now. So we’re starting with the groups who are at highest risk, like people with a high chance of exposure and people 65 and older
Santa Clara County -Individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated are encouraged to contact their healthcare system to make an appointment. Most healthcare providers below are now offering vaccinations to all county residents age 65 and older, regardless of their healthcare care provider or insurance. See below for scheduling options by provider.
Santa Cruz County-Most residents will receive their vaccines through their medical provider, and residents should contact their doctor or clinic for more information. The Public Health Division will distribute vaccine through our
local vaccine plan.
Monterey County–
Beginning Wednesday, February 17th individuals 65 and older who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare and emergency services as well as those 65 and older in the ZIP codes of the greatest need will be eligible to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated San Benito County-San
Benito County Public Health Services is committed to providing accurate, reliable updates to the public regarding the vaccine.
Vaccinations are being administered daily and the information presented in the dashboard is updated weekly or as soon as reasonably possible. The updates are dependent on reporting from numerous providers across the county. Please note, the remaining doses available are currently being scheduled for administration by all providers.
The second dose of the vaccine must be administered within the manufacturer’s required time frame between 21-28 days depending on the manufacturer’s. Vaccine Finder -Vaccine
Finder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations. Vaccine Standby List –Vaccination locations sometimes have unused, extra doses of COVID vaccine they must either use or throw out. We give providers like pharmacies or clinics with leftover doses a way to reach nearby people looking to get vaccinated on a moment’s notice.
No wasted vaccine. No hours-long lines. Verified providers.
Vaccine Fact Sheet for people with disabilities:FACT SHEET Vaccines People w High Risk Med Disabilities 031121-FINAL

Vaccine and Related Information

The Department of Developmental Service – DDS FAQ

Vaccine FAQ Page

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities – SCDD Advocacy Letter

Covid Phase 1B for People with Disabilities Letter Jan 11 2021

My Turn California -While COVID-19 vaccine supply is still limited, California is prioritizing vaccines for specific groups based on exposure risks, health risks, and health equity. My Turn is where you can find out if it’s your turn to get vaccinated and schedule vaccination appointments. If it isn’t your turn yet, you can register to be notified when you become eligible.

Vaccine Information

Vaccine Web Pages

The Department of Developmental Service – DDS Advocacy Letters

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities – SCDD- AVOID SCAMS

San Andreas Regional Center – SARC Advocacy Letters

Department of Developmental Services –DDS Directives

Please check the DDS Directives website updates.

DDS Directives

For more information, please Email: DDSC19@dds.ca.gov

Alternative Service Model

Covid Testing Sites

Tools for Service Providers

for providersPIN_20-48.ASC.Mitigation plan template PIN_20-48-ASC.Required COVID mitigation plan COVID-19 Quarantine Guidelines- Community Care Licencing Information from Santa Clara County for Providers 11.2.2020 COVID19-Playbook 9.28.2020 Updated QA Call Schedule Alternative Services Engagement Log Supported Employment Program FAQ, 4-10-2020 CDSS Fingerprint Transfer Checklist The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus Respite Provider FAQ, 3-19-20 ILS and SLS Provider FAQ, 3-18-20 Service Provider FAQ, 3-14-20 Who is an essential worker PIN 22-15-ASC Resident Cohorting, Isolation and Quarantine, Staffing, and use of PPE PIN-22-16-ASC Testing Guidance Updated 05-2022 PIN-22-16-ASC-Supplemental Guidance

Written Communications to Families

Written Communication to Service Providers

Special Incident Reporting

Early Start Providers

Notices and Information from Other Agencies

Informational Websites

Local Public Health Departments

Community Resources

School Information

Mental Health

Informational Flyers

Free Covid-19 test kits

Mandatory Vaccine Order

The California State Public Health Officer issued a new public health order. The order requires certain workers to become fully vaccinated by November 30, 2021:

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information

Resources in American Sign Language

Vaccine Registration

Every county has a different process for registration. If you need help registering for your vaccine, please contact your service coordinator or send an email to info@sarc.org.

For more information on vaccine availability in your county, click on the appropriate link:

My Turn -Everyone in California will have an opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no cost. But our vaccination supply is limited right now. So we’re starting with the groups who are at highest risk, like people with a high chance of exposure and people 65 and older

Santa Clara County -Individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated are encouraged to contact their healthcare system to make an appointment. Most healthcare providers below are now offering vaccinations to all county residents age 65 and older, regardless of their healthcare care provider or insurance. See below for scheduling options by provider.

Santa Cruz County-Most residents will receive their vaccines through their medical provider, and residents should contact their doctor or clinic for more information. The Public Health Division will distribute vaccine through our
local vaccine plan.

Monterey County– Beginning Wednesday, February 17th individuals 65 and older who work in the industry sectors of food and agriculture, education and childcare and emergency services as well as those 65 and older in the ZIP codes of the greatest need will be eligible to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated

San Benito County-San Benito County Public Health Services is committed to providing accurate, reliable updates to the public regarding the vaccine. Vaccinations are being administered daily and the information presented in the dashboard is updated weekly or as soon as reasonably possible. The updates are dependent on reporting from numerous providers across the county. Please note, the remaining doses available are currently being scheduled for administration by all providers. The second dose of the vaccine must be administered within the manufacturer’s required time frame between 21-28 days depending on the manufacturer’s.

Vaccine Finder -Vaccine
Finder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations.

Vaccine Standby List –Vaccination locations sometimes have unused, extra doses of COVID vaccine they must either use or throw out. We give providers like pharmacies or clinics with leftover doses a way to reach nearby people looking to get vaccinated on a moment’s notice.
No wasted vaccine. No hours-long lines. Verified providers.

Vaccine Fact Sheet for people with disabilities:FACT SHEET Vaccines People w High Risk Med Disabilities 031121-FINAL

Provider Bulletin 2.12.21–

Vaccine and Related Information

DDS FAQ

Vaccine FAQ Page

SCDD Advocacy Letter