Entries by Lidenira Amador

WRC Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee (LAC) Update & Information Sessions- September Meeting Moved to Monday 9-17

WRC Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee Meeting MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH 6-8 pm 3rd Floor Board Room Westside Regional Center 5901 Green Valley Circle Culver City CA 90230 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER DDS Dates of Implementation June 6 – Federal funding (waiver) approved July 19 – Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee convened by the State Council on Developmental […]

Attend the September 24th CA APSE Event at WRC- Support A Rich Life With Employment!

You’re invited to “Support A Rich Life With Employment” presented by CA APSE. The Program will provide practical hands on training: • · Create services and supports that move beyond walls and programs to services that support full inclusion and employment • · Organizational strategic planning • · Partnering with self-advocates and families • · […]

Westside Regional Center: UPDATE FY 2018-19 Community Resource Development Plan Priorities

Westside Regional Center’s 2018-2019 Community Resource Development Plan Post Date: August 15, 2018 Westside Regional Center (WRC) priorities considered for the Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) proposals* to the Department of Developmental Services include but may not be limited to development in the following areas: 1. Housing services Multi-Family Housing Project (s) Enhanced Behavioral Supports […]

UPDATED SELF DETERMINATION TIMELINE & ROLL OUT

SELF DETERMINATION TIMELINE & ROLL OUT DDS Dates of Implementation June 6 – Federal funding (waiver) approved July 19 – Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee convened by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in Sacramento/Testing of orientation July 20-August 31 – Local committees provide feedback to DDS on orientation September 17 – Final date to send […]

2018 Service Provider Rate Study- Additional Service Codes Added

2018 Service Provider Rate Study- Additional Service Codes Added (7-2-18) Please note the additional service codes added to the rate study: 017 – Crisis Team- Evaluation & Behavioral Intervention 073 – Parent Coordinator Supported Living Program 115 – Specialized Therapeutic Services- 3 Yrs. Up to not Including 21 Yrs. 116 – Specialized Therapeutic Services- Less […]

WRC Community Conversation & Business Connection Event- Thursday, July 26th 6pm

Thursday, July 26, 2018 6 PM – 8 PM Westside Regional Center 5901 Green Valley Circle- Ste. 320, Culver City Make Connections & Strengthen Your Workforce Learn about the positive impact of workplace diversity and how hiring someone with a disability makes great business sense Who should attend? Local area businesses, hiring managers, employers, human […]

2018 Service Provider Rate Study- Deadline Extended to August 3rd

2018 Service Provider Rate Study As required by Welfare and Institutions Code § 4519.8 the California Department Developmental Services (DDS) is in the process of studying the reimbursement rates paid for community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Burns & Associates (B&A) has emailed information regarding the SURVEY TO PROVIDERS. • TAKE SURVEY • SURVEY […]