TransparencySelf-Determination Program Orientation
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has partnered with State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to provide a statewide orientation and training to all participants and families who are interested in participating in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation is one (1) Module that is two (2) hours in length:
Module 1 includes:
- SDP Orientation Presentation - English
- Resources - English
- Steps to Enrollment - English
- SDP Definitions -English
- Steps to Enrollment - Chinese
- SDP Definitions - Chinese
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Chinese
- Resources - Chinese
- Steps to Enrollment - Tagalog
- SDP Definitions - Tagalog
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Tagalog
- Resources - Tagalog
- Resources - Korean
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Korean
- Steps to Enrollment - Korean
- SDP Definitions - Korean
- Resources - Hmong
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Hmong
- Steps to Enrollment - Hmong
- SDP Definitions - Hmong
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Armenian
- Resources - Armenian
- SDP Definitions - Armenian
- Steps to Enrollment - Armenian
- Resources - Farsi
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Farsi
- SDP Definitions - Farsi
- Steps to Enrollment - Farsi
- Resources - Arabic
- SDP Orientation Presentation - Arabic
- Steps to Enrollment - Arabic
- SDP Definitions - Arabic
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New Client Orientation
Welcome to Alta California Regional
Center (ACRC)! If you are a brand-new client or family
member to the regional center, you are invited to
attend an orientation on ACRC Services and Supports. Join us
to:
UCP Sacramento Adaptive Tennis Class
UCP Sacramento is excited to announce the new adaptive Tennis Club! These classes are designed to facilitate people of all ages and ability levels. Classes will be fun and interactive, encouraging participants to build upon skills that are aimed to improve coordination, foster teamwork and learn the basics of tennis.
New Special Incident Reporting (SIR) Regulation Updates for the Community, Families and Individuals Served
You are invited to join the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Risk Management Branch for a webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm on the updated Special Incident Reporting (SIR) regulations, effective May 1, 2026. This webinar is open to clients, families, and community groups interested in learning about SIR regulations and requirements.
Topics Covered:
Pathways at Playzeum
Pathways at Playzeum is a free bi-weekly program from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm designed to support families of all abilities through learning, connection, and sensory friendly play. Each session begins with a 30-minute guest speaker presentation featuring specialist in child development, disability supports, wellness, and education. Families then enjoy 90-minutes of inclusive museum play support by trained facilitators who are familiar with a wide range of developmental and sensory needs.
Autism Essentials: Tools and Support for Caregivers
Some kids with autism do things differently. If you’re looking to learn ways to support a child with autism, join an educational webinar on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm hosted by BrightLife Kids. They will explore practical solutions to everyday challenges. Gain valuable insights, tools, and strategies you can use to make a positive impact on the one you love.
Residential Vendor Forum
Services Providers are welcome to join us for a Residential Vendor Forum on Thursday, April 23 at 1:00 pm.
Join the meeting with this link.
Meeting ID: 862 9051 4043
Passcode: 256610
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Join the Best Buddies Friendship
Walk, an event supporting inclusion for people with intellectual
and developmental disabilities (IDD). The walk takes place at 80
events across the globe, with the Sacramento walk held on
Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 8:30 am – 12:00
pm. Learn more, register, and donate via the Best
Buddies website.
Address: North Natomas Regional Park
2501 New Market Dr. Sacramento CA 95835
All-Abilities Sports Day
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes
are hosting an All-Abilities Sports Day on Saturday,
April 25, 2026, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The event
is free but participants must be least 11
years old at the time of the event. Registration
is required.
Address: 7799 Sierra College Blvd., Roseville, CA, 95661 US
Family Fair
The Colusa County Office of Education is hosting a Family Fair on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, arts and crafts, community resources, and more! The event is free and open to all ages!
Address: Colusa County Fairgrounds, Main Exhibit
Hall
1303 10th St, Colusa, CA 95932
Art-tism Interactive Art Exhibit
Art-tism is hosting their 5th
annual Interactive Art Exhibit on Saturday, April 25,
2026, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm! This FREE,
family-friendly celebration of creativity, inclusion showcases
the incredible talents of children on the autism
spectrum. Come paint, build, squish, imagine with hands-on
art stations! Access community resources and have fun! There will
be sensory-friendly art and a calming room.
Family Fun and Playfest
Sacramento County Local Child Care and Development Planning Council and Sacramento County Office of Education Early Learning Department are hosting a playful family engagement event to provide connections to early childhood resources for Sacramento County families. Join them for an evening of fun and playful learning on Saturday, April 25 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm!
Navigating the Spectrum of Support
Join BrightLife Kids and the Department of Developmental Services to explore resources for families of neurodivergent children on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. BrightLife Kids partners with all 21 Regional Centers across the state to get California families the behavioral health and specialized services that they need!
Community Meetings
Join Alta California Regional Center for a Community Meeting taking place on a quarterly basis! These meetings are open to clients, families, and the community at large as an opportunity to learn about regional center activities and initiatives, as well as to provide an opportunity for public input.
Registration not required. Meeting links available below.
Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided.
South Lake Tahoe Community Meetings
Join Alta California Regional Center for a South Lake Tahoe Community Meeting taking place on a quarterly basis! These meetings are open to South Lake Tahoe clients, families, and the community at large as an opportunity to learn about regional center activities and initiatives, as well as to provide an opportunity for public input.
Registration not required. Meeting links available below.
Supported Living Vendor Forum
Service Providers are welcome to join us for a Supported Living Vendor Forum Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 pm.
Join the meeting with this link.
Meeting ID: 846 3883 7630
Passcode: 546935
Supported Decision Making (SDM) Training for Clients and Families
Clients and families are invited to participate in
a virtual Supported Decision Making (SDM)
Training. Supported Decision-Making is a process
that allows adults with disabilities to make choices about their
own lives with support from a team of people they choose.
Individuals with disabilities choose people they know and trust
to be part of a support network to help with decision-making.
Here is a copy of the SDM PowerPoint for 2026.
Here is a blank copy of the Supported Decision Making (SDM) Agreement.