People with developmental disabilities need vaccine priority!
California is continuing to get vaccines distributed, based on a special set of priority “phases.” It started with “Phase 1A,” which included health care workers and first responders.
But people with developmental disabilities weren’t part of that group. Even though they are often at extra risk because of their disability (or disabilities), the state still hasn’t moved our community up the list.
YOU can help change this! We need to let Governor Newsom know that people with disabilities should be put in the very next group, “Phase 1B.” When you do:
- Introduce yourself! Be sure to say if you have a disability, are a family member, or work in the community.
- Explain that people with disabilities are at extra risk due to COVID-19, and need to be prioritized in Phase 1B.
- Thank them for considering our community.
A sample letter is also provided, which you can copy and paste into your email. But personalizing your message is always better!
To contact Governor Newsom, use the official online contact form. Choose “COVID-19” as your subject in the drop-down box on that page.
ARCA and the regional centers are working with community partners to help get our community prioritized for vaccinations. Yesterday, we co-sponsored a town hall webinar with Disability Voices United, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and Disability Rights California.
Did you miss it? The town hall is archived on Facebook for you to watch!
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Voting Information and Resources, the election is just around the corner!
Are you registered to vote for the upcoming election? The deadline to register to vote online in California is this Monday, October 19th! Click aquí. to register today!
If you missed our Voter Registration and Information Workshop with Wesley Witherspoon, you can now view the recording by clicking aquí..
If you or someone you support has not yet registered to vote, the African Communities Public Health Coalition is offering free assistance as well as the opportunity to win a gift card through their raffle. Please click aquí. para más información.
Already registered to vote? It’s time to make a plan! Visit this link to make your plan today: https://plan.lavote.net/
Do you want to learn about the issues impacting the disability community? Disability Vote, a non-partisan coalition of organizations supporting and advocating for people with disabilities have put together a comprehensive website encompassing all of the issues affecting people with disabilities. If you visit their página web you will find voting resources, webinar recordings and information about the specific issues on the November ballot. Don’t forget to make a plan that will allow you to vote safely during the COVID-19 pandemic!
Encuesta de Información Pública: Se solicita su Opinión
Plan de Desarrollo de Recursos Comunitarios (CRDP)
Año Fiscal 2020-21
Westside Regional Center (WRC) está buscando su opinión para identificar los servicios y apoyos críticos necesarios para expandir la disponibilidad, accesibilidad y tipos de servicios y apoyo para satisfacer las necesidades actuales y futuras de las personas y sus familias en el futuro. Su aporte se utilizará para completar el Plan de Desarrollo de Recursos Comunitarios (CRDP) del WRC. El CRDP del WRC se presentará al Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo para posibles fondos de desarrollo y servicios. Complete esta encuesta antes del 15 de abril del 2020 para ayudar al WRC a identificar los recursos necesarios.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRC_CRDPsurvey2020
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Census
In mid-March, homes across the country will begin receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should respond for your home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. When you respond to the census, you’ll tell the Census Bureau where you live as of April 1, 2020.
Census takers will also begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living in senior centers, and others who live among large groups of people. For example, residential treatment centers, skilled nursing facilities, group homes, etc. For a full list, haga clic aquí.
For more information, visit 2020census.gov or view/download the resources below.
For more videos and in additional languages, haga clic aquí.
- Census 101: What You Need to Know
- Información Básica Sobre El Censo: Lo Que Usted Necesita Saber
- How the 2020 Census will invite everyone to respond
- Cómo el Censo del 2020 invitará a todos a responder
- The 2020 Census and Confidentiality
- El Censo del 2020 y la Confidencialidad