SARC

Service Providers Advisory Committee (SPAC) Meeting
2020-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Via Zoom

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-09-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Via Zoom

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-08-17 16:00 - 18:00 | CA

San Jose Parent Support Group hosted by Armando Alcaraz
2020-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-05-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2020-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group hosted by Armando Alcaraz
Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.
About the Armando Alcaraz: Armando Alcaraz has 10 years of experience leading workshops and working with individuals, families and businesses. He has a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he graduated with honors. Armando has also been certified for mediation through the Santa Cruz Mediation Center and graduated from Interchange, an immersion counseling program in San Francisco. He has taught and practiced nonviolent communication and conscious meditation for the past 10 years. http://www.armandoalcaraz.com

San Jose Parent Support Group
2020-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting: TBD

Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.

San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Anthony Estrada
2020-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Anthony Estrada from Uplift Family Services
The topic of the group talk will be
–Therapy Options for Individuals with developmental disabilities–
Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.

3/31 Residential Services Orientation for Family Home Agencies (FHA)
2020-03-31 08:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center Watsonville, 1110 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
This training is at the SARC Watsonville office March 31,2020
This required training is designed to introduce new Family Home Provider (FHA) employees to:

The Regional Center System
The California State Title 17 regulations for a FHA and identify how the FHAs’ program design addresses these regulations.
The course requires attendant participation.

Instructor: Rupinder Kaur

Trainings are repeated throughout the year and are posted on a quarterly basis.
Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Please also note that this RSO is NOT for people intending to provide care to people with I/DD in a licensed care home setting. It is for employees of Family Home Agencies vendored by San Andreas Regional Center

3/26 Supported Living Services (SLS) New Vendor Orientation
2020-03-26 09:00 - 14:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
The Supported Living Services (SLS) Orientation is required for individuals and agencies interested in developing a SLS program in Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties.

What is SLS
Title 17 SLS Regulations
Philosophy of SLS
SLS Presentation
Vendorization
Cost and Rates
Review

Instructor: Mary Lynn Rochlitz
All SLS classes are held from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (1 hour lunch break).

Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) CANCELLED
2020-03-25 10:00 - 10:05 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States

Psychopharmacology in I/DD- An Overview March 2020
2020-03-25 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For CCF Administrators and Staff, Adult Day Program Managers and staff, ILS/SLS providers for people receiving San Andreas Regional Center services:
Do you want to know more about medications that are often prescribed for mental health conditions in the developmentally disabled population? Come to this class to learn important information about those medications and how you can help monitor their effectiveness. Instructor is Joshua Heitzman, Ph.D.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Registration is limited to 3 people per facility in order to make sure there is enough space for all who want to attend.
Must pass test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs

Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Bring printout of ticket with you, or show us the email on your phone.
Bring a pen or pencil. Okay to bring snack and/or a drink. You may need a sweater or jacket. Wear your glasses if you need them!
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway. Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in the lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Basics of Nutrition and Obesity in I/DD March 2020
2020-03-24 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
For direct care staff and home administrators: learn the basics about what’s in our food and how to help the people we serve to get good nutrition, reminders about your Title 22 licensing regulations, as well as hazards of obesity and how we can help.
Class time is 9:30 am. Doors close at 9:40!
Maximum of 3 people can attend per facility. Please enter name of each person attending when you register! Bring the ticket printout or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
Please remind staff that they are registered to attend!
Bring a pen or pencil and your glasses to class. Okay to bring a drink and/or snack. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in the lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk.
Must pass the test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs.
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Oral Health March 2020
2020-03-18 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For vendors and service providers of San Andreas Regional Center
Learn about the mouth, teeth, gums, what is healthy, what is not. How to assist people you serve with their oral care. Instructor is a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, with years of experience and good ideas to share with you.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Please remind staff that they are registered to attend!
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in lobby. No need to sign in at Reception desk.
Bring a pen or pencil and your glasses to class. Bring a snack and a drink if you’d like. A vending machine is available for purchase of snacks and drinks if you prefer.
Must pass the test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs
Maximum of 3 people can attend per facility. Please enter name of each person attending when you register! Bring the ticket printout or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475, email sandy@sarc.org or lrund@sarc.org
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Highway 85, Great Oaks Blvd exit, then south to San Ignacio Avenue. Right (west) on San Ignacio, first driveway on the right is the building. Take elevators to second floor.
Bus line 42 stops right in front of the building.

3/17 Residential Services Orientation for Family Home Agencies (FHA)
2020-03-17 09:30 - 13:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
This required training is designed to introduce new Family Home Provider (FHA) employees to:

The Regional Center System
The California State Title 17 regulations for a FHA and identify how the FHAs’ program design addresses these regulations.
The course requires attendant participation.

Instructor: Rupinder Kaur

Trainings are repeated throughout the year and are posted on a quarterly basis.
Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Please also note that this RSO is NOT for people intending to provide care to people with I/DD in a licensed care home setting. It is for employees of Family Home Agencies vendored by San Andreas Regional Center

Board of Directors Meeting CANCELLED
2020-03-16 18:00 - 18:05 | CA

San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Dr. Jennifer Frazier
2020-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
San Jose Parent Support Group Presenting Dr. Jennifer Frazier from Uplift Family Services
The topic of the group talk will be
–How to identify and help loved ones with symptoms of anxiety and depression–
Groups are from 10 AM – 12PM and childcare is available at no cost.
If you have any further questions about the Spanish parent support groups please contact SARC at 408-374-9960 and ask for Ruben Colons.

Restricted Health Conditions in ARFs March 2020
2020-03-12 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only (licensed adult facilities).
This class covers the requirements of Title 22, Sections 80090-80092 regarding Incidental Medical Services in Adult Residential Facilities and 82092 for Adult Day Care Facilities.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Registration is limited to 3 people per facility in order to make sure there is enough space for all who want to attend.
Must pass test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs

Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Bring printout of ticket with you, or show us the email on your phone.

Must pass the test with an 80% score in order to receive the certificate. 3 CEUs
Bring a pen or pencil. Okay to bring snack and/or a drink. You may need a sweater or jacket. Wear your glasses if you need them!
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway. Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait quietly in the elevator lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk. Let’s stay out of the way of other workers and visitors.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Recognizing Signs of Abuse March 2020
2020-03-11 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
This class defines the different types of abuse, discusses why people with developmental disabilities are at higher risk, and how the care provider can appropriately respond.
Please bring a pen or pencil. Okay to bring snack or drink.
Must pass the test with an 80% score in order to receive the certificate.3 CEUs for this class.

Class time is 9:30 – 12:30 Doors close at 9:40!!

Maximum of three people per facility/agency to attend any one class in order to leave space for others. Please enter name of each person attending when you register!
Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Bring printout of ticket with you, or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait quietly in the elevator lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk. Let’s stay out of the way of other workers and visitors.
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

ICF Roundtable March 9 for Intermediate Care Facilities
2020-03-09 13:30 - 15:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
It’s time for another ICF Roundtable!
Please join us on Monday, March 9th from 1:30-3:30 pm.
San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Avenue, Suite 200, San Jose
QIDPs should attend, please.
There will be follow-up discussion from our last meeting, as well as new topics. Please email Lisa Hartley, District Manager (lhartley@sarc.org) to add to the agenda.
You will get a confirmation email when you register. Call or email Lisa Rund, HSU Associate Coordinator if you have any questions about registration: 408-341-3885 lrund@sarc.org

Fundamentals of Dementia in the I/DD Population March 2020
2020-03-06 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For vendors of San Andreas Regional Center only:
Learn the basics of dementia in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities: different types of dementia, signs and symptoms, and how a diagnosis is made.
Fundamental information on managing behaviors and tips on providing daily care for someone with dementia and a developmental disability.

Class time is 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. DOORS CLOSE AT 9:40!

Must pass the test with an 80% score in order to receive the certificate. 3 CEUs
Bring a pen or pencil. Okay to bring snack and/or a drink. You may need a sweater or jacket. Wear your glasses if you need them!
Maximum of three people per facility/agency to attend any one class in order to leave space for others. Please Bring ticket printout with you, or show us the email on your phone or tablet.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait quietly in the elevator lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk. Let’s stay out of the way of other workers and visitors.
Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway.
Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Special Incident Reports March 2020
2020-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
Learn about the Special Incident Report process–part of your responsibility as a Regional Center vendor, per Title 17 regulations.
What is a special incident, review of types of incidents, how to download and complete the form, how to follow up, importance of communication.
Class time is 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. Doors close at 9:40!
Please remind staff that they are registered to attend!
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in lobby. No need to sign in at Reception desk.
Bring a pen or pencil and your glasses to class. Bring a snack and a drink if you’d like. A vending machine is available for purchase of snacks and drinks if you prefer.
Must pass the test with 80% score in order to receive certificate. 3 CEUs
Maximum of 3 people can attend per facility. Please enter name of each person attending when you register! Bring the ticket printout or show us the confirmation email on your phone/tablet.
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475, email sandy@sarc.org
Can I update my registration information or cancel?
Yes, email Health Services Secretary Sandy at sandy@sarc.org
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Highway 85, Great Oaks Blvd exit, then south to San Ignacio Avenue. Right (west) on San Ignacio, first driveway on the right is the building. Take elevators to second floor.
Bus line 42 stops right in front of the building.

Assisting with Medications March 2020
2020-03-03 10:00 - 15:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
For service providers of San Andreas Regional Center only.
All day class (5 hours, plus 1/2 hour for lunch break).

Learn the standard of practice for assisting an individual with self-administration of medications. Training is based on the DSP (direct support professional) training by DDS. Introduction to safe practices in Community Care Facilities to help keep people healthy in regards to their medications.
Must pass the test with an 80% score in order to receive the certificate. 5 CEUs for this class.
Bring a pen or pencil. Bring your lunch and a drink or cash to purchase snacks from vending machine.
You may need a sweater or jacket. Wear your glasses if you need them!
Maximum of three people per facility/agency to attend any one class in order to leave space for others. Please enter information of each person attending when you register!
Class time is 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Doors close at 10:10!

Half hour lunch break–please bring your own lunch or cash for snack or drink from vending machine.
Bring ticket printout with you, or show us the email on your phone or tablet.
Take elevators to 2nd floor and wait in the lobby until check-in time. No need to sign in at Reception Desk.

Getting to the office: From Hwy 85 take Great Oaks Blvd south, turn right at San Ignacio, then turn right at first driveway. Please allow yourself enough time to get through the traffic.

Bus line 42 drops you off at San Ignacio and Great Oaks.
Free car parking in the lot around the building.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Sandy 408-341-3475 or email sandy@sarc.org

Cung Chung Tieng Noi 2020
2020-02-29 08:30 - 13:30 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
Buổi hội thảo dành cho các gia đình Việt Nam
For Vietnamese-speaking families of Individuals with special needs
Đến để tìm hiểu về San Andreas Regional Center, quyền lợi của con em mình, những dịch vụ của San Andreas Regional Center. Sẽ có phần vấn đáp về những dịch vụ của người lớn và tuổi học sinh.
The conference is designed for Vietnamese-speaking families of children with disabilities. Come to learn more about San Andreas Regional Center services. Q&A session for adult and school aged services.
Thứ bảy, ngày 29 tháng 2 năm 2020
Saturday, February 29th, 2020
8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Địa điểm tại:
San Andreas Regional Center
6203 San Ignacio Ave., Suite 200 San Jose CA 95119

Để thuận tiện cho phụ huynh tham gia buổi hội thảo, quý vị có thể yêu cầu thêm được 6 giờ respite. Ngoài ra, chúng tôi cũng có giữ trẻ tại chỗ – giới hạn chỉ 20 em xin ghi danh càng sớm càng tốt.
Xin quý vị đăng ký trực tiếp với Điều phối viên Dịch vụ của quý vị hoặc Jamie Nguyen (408) 341-3521 or jamienguyen@sarc.org

Vietnamese Conference flyer 2020

2/27 Supported Living Services (SLS) New Vendor Orientation
2020-02-27 09:00 - 14:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States

2/27 Residential Services Orientation for Family Home Agencies (FHA)
2020-02-27 08:30 - 12:30 | San Andreas Regional Center Watsonville, 1110 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
This training is at the SARC Watsonville office February 27,2020
This required training is designed to introduce new Family Home Provider (FHA) employees to:

The Regional Center System
The California State Title 17 regulations for a FHA and identify how the FHAs’ program design addresses these regulations.
The course requires attendant participation.

Instructor:Rupinder Kaur
Trainings are repeated throughout the year and are posted on a quarterly basis.
Please remind staff when they are scheduled to attend!
Please also note that this RSO is NOT for people intending to provide care to people with I/DD in a licensed care home setting. It is for employees of Family Home Agencies vendored by San Andreas Regional Center

2/26 Healthy Relationships
2020-02-26 09:00 - 13:00 | San Andreas Regional Center, 6203 San Ignacio Ave, Suite 200, San Jose, CA, 95119, United States
This training offers information that defines San Andreas Regional Center’s best practices regarding healthy relationships, sexuality, and preventing abuse. It includes information and discussions around attitudes, and values about sexuality and disability, the true definition of sexuality, recent movement in the support of social/sexual rights and the components of the “circle of safety” which reduces the risk of abuse.
Please register with the name of the person participating in the training to ensure certificate of completion is accurate.
Instructor: Mary Lyn Rochlitz
All Healthy Relationship classes are held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
