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- Able Act Fact Sheet by the ARC<\/a><\/li>\n
- Able Act Information- California State Treasurer<\/a><\/li>\n
- ABLE Act Brief May 18 2017<\/a><\/li>\n
- Able Act factsheet-extensive-en-us<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cal Able FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cal Able- Chinese<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cal Able Espanol<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cal Able Vietnamese<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Common Regional Center Services<\/h3>\n
Regional centers provide a wide array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Each center provides diagnosis and assessment of eligibility, and helps plan, access, coordinate and monitor services and supports. Once eligibility is determined, most services and supports are free regardless of age or income; however, there are a few exceptions. For example, the Parental Fee Program requires that the parent(s) of a minor receiving 24-hour out-of-home residential services be assessed a fee for services.<\/p>\n
Learn More: DDS Service Page\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
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RC_ServicesDescriptionsEnglish_20190304<\/a><\/p>\n
RC_ServicesDescriptionsSP_20190304<\/a><\/p>\n
RC_ServicesDescriptionsTC_20190304<\/a><\/p>\n
RC_ServicesDescriptionsTL_20190304<\/a><\/p>\n
RC_ServicesDescriptionsVI_20190304<\/a><\/p>\n
Conservatorship\/Supported Decision Making<\/h3>\n
Conservatorship Information<\/a>:A conservatorship is a court case where a judge appoints a responsible person or organization (called the \u201cconservator\u201d) to care for another adult (called the \u201cconservatee\u201d) who cannot care for himself or herself or manage his or her own finances<\/p>\n
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- Limited Conservatorship Information\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- National Supported Decision Making\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Steps in Supported Decision Making<\/a><\/li>\n
- Supported Decision Making Weblinks<\/a><\/li>\n
- SARC Supported Decision-Making (SDM)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
SARC Conservatorship Policy: Conservatorship-Policy-June-20-2022<\/a><\/p>\n
Emergency Preparedness<\/h3>\n
Information about emergency preparedness can be found here:<\/p>\n
For families\/individuals: \u00a0click here\u00a0<\/a>For vendors: click here<\/a><\/p>\n
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Latest Bulletins: click here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
General Information<\/h3>\n
Autism Safety Information\u00a0<\/a>: The Parental Guide to keeping\u00a0kids with Autism safe<\/p>\n
Adulthood checklist<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Families of teens with autism and developmental disabilities are often overwhelmed by the complexities of transitioning out of the school system into the fragmented and confusing system of adult care. This checklist is intended to provide an overview of many of the elements to consider during this transition period and beyond. Thank you to the Autism Society of the Bay Area for this informative checklist<\/p>\n
APPS for Transition age youth:\u00a0 Apps for Transition Age Youth<\/a><\/p>\n
Disability.gov<\/a>:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Welcome to Disability.gov, the U.S. federal government website for information on disability programs and services nationwide.<\/p>\n
IEP help in California\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Meriah Nichols Guide<\/a>\u2013 a general resource guide for a variety of services.<\/p>\n
Respite- A Respite Care Handbook for Latino Parents written by Daniel Fenton: Respite Care Handbook WAVE 5 SPAN<\/a><\/p>\n
Single Mothers Grants<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 This is a general directory of programs that offer assistance for various needs.<\/p>\n
IEP\/School Information<\/h3>\n
Visit our webpage: \u00a0School Information\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
In Home Support Services<\/h3>\n
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Program<\/a><\/p>\n
The IHSS Program will help pay for services provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. To be eligible, you must be over 65 years of age, or disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also potentially eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities.<\/p>\n
The types of services which can be authorized through IHSS are housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services (such as bowel and bladder care, bathing, grooming and paramedical services), accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired<\/p>\n
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Disability Rights IHSS checklist- Prepare for IHSS assessment\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Medi-cal Application Information\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Medi-cal Benefits_Chart<\/a><\/p>\n
Mental Health<\/h3>\n
Mental Health Support<\/a>\u2013 We are a network of licensed and professional clinical counselors, therapists, and psychologists who uphold clear, compassionate values in therapy for effective and lasting change. We maintain strong academic rigor, as therapists on Theravive hold advanced degrees and are required to be fully licensed to practice counseling.<\/p>\n
Mental Health- Medi-cal Behavioral Health<\/a>\u2013 Assembly Bill 102, which Governor Brown signed into law on June 28, 2011, requires the transfer of Medi-Cal-related mental health functions from the Department of Mental Health to the Department of Health Care Services by July 1, 2012. This is not a change in mental health benefits or eligibility. Medi-Cal-related mental health functions are now handled by the Mental Health Services Division.<\/p>\n
CA START\u00a0(California Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, & Treatment)\u00a0is a proactive approach for people who are at-risk and those who provide them support. It creates a support network able to respond to crisis needs at the community level by providing community-based person-center supports that enable a person to remain in their home or community residence.<\/p>\n
Learn more here: CA START\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
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Parent Support<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPublic Benefits<\/h3>\n
Social Service Agency:<\/a> \u00a0The Social Services Agency is a culturally sensitive and socially responsible public agency providing high quality, professional, financial, and protective services for residents of Santa Clara County.<\/p>\n
Social Services in Monterey County\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Social Services in San Benito County\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Social Services in Santa Cruz County\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n
Safety Information<\/h3>\n
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- DD and Law Enforcement<\/a>– This presentation is used by San Andreas Staff in educating law enforcement<\/li>\n
- Safety:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0People of all ages with disabilities or other special needs are especially vulnerable to facing bullying, abuse, or assault. We\u2019ve been successful in teaching self-protection and personal safety skills to tens of thousands of children, teens, and adults with difficult life challenges such as: developmental delays; difficulty with vision, hearing, or mobility; or personal struggles with domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, or being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse<\/li>\n
- DDS Safety Net:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0For Health, Safety, and a better life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- PG&E- Medical Baseline Program<\/a><\/li>\n
- MBL CBO Training Feb 2022<\/a><\/li>\n
- Silver Alert<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u2013 \u00a0The California Highway Patrol responds to missing people with developmentally disabled.<\/p>\n
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Social Security<\/h3>\n
Social Security Benefits: Angelina Valle & Associates<\/p>\n
Description: The attorneys of Angelina Valle & Associates advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families in the process of winning social security and long-term disability benefits.<\/p>\n
SSI Information: SSI fact sheet 2023 <\/a><\/p>\n
Disability Benefits 101<\/a>\u2013\u00a0Disability Benefits 101 gives you tools and information on health coverage, benefits, and employment. You can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together.<\/p>\n
SARC Parent Training Series<\/h3>\n
We invite you to join us for a discussion on the topic of the month as well as an opportunity to connect with some of the providers that support our community and provide those services.<\/p>\n
Topic Talks 2024 – English Translation[78]<\/a><\/p>\n
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Ch\u00fang t\u00f4i k\u00ednh m\u1eddi b\u1ea1n tham gia c\u00f9ng ch\u00fang t\u00f4i \u0111\u1ec3 th\u1ea3o lu\u1eadn v\u1ec1 ch\u1ee7 \u0111\u1ec1 c\u1ee7a th\u00e1ng c\u0169ng nh\u01b0 c\u01a1 h\u1ed9i k\u1ebft n\u1ed1i v\u1edbi m\u1ed9t s\u1ed1 nh\u00e0 cung c\u1ea5p h\u1ed7 tr\u1ee3 c\u1ed9ng \u0111\u1ed3ng c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang ta v\u00e0 cung c\u1ea5p c\u00e1c d\u1ecbch v\u1ee5 \u0111\u00f3.<\/p>\n
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- MBL CBO Training Feb 2022<\/a><\/li>\n
- Safety:<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0People of all ages with disabilities or other special needs are especially vulnerable to facing bullying, abuse, or assault. We\u2019ve been successful in teaching self-protection and personal safety skills to tens of thousands of children, teens, and adults with difficult life challenges such as: developmental delays; difficulty with vision, hearing, or mobility; or personal struggles with domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, or being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse<\/li>\n
- National Supported Decision Making\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- Able Act Information- California State Treasurer<\/a><\/li>\n