Entries by Stephen Browning

LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration!–You’re Invited!

Next Tuesday, June 25th WRC will be hosting its first annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration from 1:30pm-3:00pm in our Danneker Boardroom! We hope you will join us for desserts, some short film clips and resource sharing. Pride Flyer

Community Resource Development Plan-Community Placement Plan (CPP) FY19-20 Prioritized Projects

Westside Regional Center: Update FY19-20 Community Resource Development Plan Priorities Post Date: May 31, 2019 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: WRC12-13-4 Continued (EBSH-8013 Ramsgate) Additional funds needed for […]

Day of Action: #KeepthePromise Phone Bank

The Senate Budget subcommittee responsible for the money our system gets had its last hearing on our issues. In a surprise turn of events, they not only approved Governor Newsom’s short-term limited funding increase, they… Voted YES on a (minimum) eight percent increase for all providers. Voted YES on making the increase permanent. Voted YES on […]

Equity Committee Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY 30th AT 6:00PM The Equity Committee will be meeting at Westside Regional Center on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00pm in the 3rd floor Danneker Boardroom. There will be childcare available for this meeting.  You must RSVP with the FRC no later than 12:00pm on Friday, May 24th, 2019 at (310)258-4063. Space is limited. […]

Self-Determination Fair: Sunday, May 19th

Westside Regional Center & Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee Present 2019 Self-Determination Fair Date:  Sunday May 19, 2019 Time:  11AM – 2PM Location:  Westside Regional Center Boardroom Welcome to all individuals and families who have been selected for the Self Determination program initial phase-in!  During this event you will have the opportunity to meet FMS Providers […]

ATTENTION ALL SERVICE PROVIDERS: THIS IMPACTS EVERYONE!

  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has released the Proposed Rate Models!  It is imperative that you review this proposed rate structure as it has serious implications  to how providers do business and what reimbursement rate will be assigned. The WRC Rate Model can be viewed here. Our community has until April 5, 2019 […]

Self-Determination Update as of 1/10/19–Orientations are Still Postponed at this Time

The Self-Determination Orientations originally scheduled for January 2019 have been postponed. WRC is awaiting the approval of the orientation materials by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). In the meantime, you can stay informed by attending the Self Determination Local Advisory Committee (LAC) meetings. They are typically held on the second Tuesday of every month in […]