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Adulting can be HARD! Connections California can make it a little bit easier! Connections California: Transition to Adulthood is a FREE and COMPREHENSIVE program from Parents Helping Parents – San Jose. Get 24/7 access to relevant online information for the transition to adulthood for you and your loved one with a disability. #cca includes LIVE […]

Today, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, the world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Allied forces in 1945.   Developmentally and physically disabled people, as well as those merely perceived to have disabilities, were targeted because of Nazi beliefs that disabled people were a burden both to society and to the state. […]

“Of all forms of discrimination and inequalities, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”   Click the link to read more on Dr. King’s impact on Disability Justice. ___________________________________________   “De todas las formas de discriminación y desigualdad, la injusticia en la salud es la más escandalosa e inhumana”.   Haga clic en […]

For individuals and families impacted by extreme wildfires, CalHHS has a one-stop emergency resource guide for response and recovery. The guide provides critical information for:   • Mental health services • Social services, including information about regional center supports • Records services • Call to action and recovery supports • And more options across the state […]

California Department of Developmental Services through its contract with WestEd, will launch a series of family surveys aimed to gather and understand the transition and inclusion experiences of children ages 3-11 years old who receive regional center services. The information gathered from the surveys will assist the Department in identifying priorities for promoting a smoother […]

📷: Listos California   Were you or loved ones affected by California wildfires? Government assistance might be available.   Go to DisasterAssistance.gov, or call 1-800-621-3362 for help (available daily, 4 a.m.–10 p.m. PST). ____________________________________________________   ¿Te afectaron los incendios forestales en California? Es posible que haya asistencia gubernamental disponible.   Visita DisasterAssistance.gov o llama al […]

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KRC will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Holidays, but we’ll be back in the saddle on Thursday, December 26th! Please call our after-hours service for non-medical emergencies should they arise at (661) 327-8531. Have a cozy and happy Holiday! 🎄✨   El KRC permanecerá cerrado el […]

Kern Regional Center has appointed Dr. Michael Cummings as the institution’s new/first Chief Equity Officer. In this senior leadership position, Cummings will lead and advance Kern’s Service, Access, and Equity (SAE) strategy, implementation, and accountability.   He will oversee organizational changes necessary for deepening and strengthening KRC’s commitment to equity and access and will design […]

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📷: California Department of Developmental Services   Pete Cervinka appointed as Director of the Department of Developmental Services!   From the governor’s news release: “Pete Cervinka, of Sacramento, has been appointed Director at the Department of Developmental Services. Cervinka has been Acting Director at the Department of Developmental Services since 2024, where he has been Chief […]

ARCA Executive Director, Amy Westling, wrote an insightful article for Capitol Weekly about the Master Plan for Developmental Services that serves as a reminder to focus on the unique needs of 450,000 Californians with developmental disabilities.   Click the link to read the full article!

How to Take the Survey: The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) may contact you to schedule an in-person (or online) interview at a time that works best for you. If you agree to take the NCI In-Person survey, someone from SCDD will meet with you in-person or online. They will talk to you about: […]

KRC will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving, but we’ll be back in the saddle on Monday, December 2nd! Please call our after-hours service for non-medical emergencies should they arise at (661) 327-8531. Have a splendid and cozy Thanksgiving and save us a piece of pie! 🍁🦃 […]

The DDS Provider Directory registration must be submitted before 11/29 to earn a one-time $2,500 payment. This directory will help centralize data to support advocates, families, and service providers for years to come. Fill out the form today with the link here.