TransparencyLOIS – Kickoff Webinar
The Department of Developmental
Services (DDS) is hosting a webinar on Wednesday,
July 30 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm on a new system
California is creating!
The new online system is intended to better support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, regional centers, and service providers. This online system will be called LOIS, which is short for Life Outcomes Improvement System.
Early Start Family Outcomes Survey
Please complete by 10/31/25
If you are a parent/caregiver and receive(d) an Early Start Family Outcomes Survey please fill it out. For more information please review the Family Outcomes Survey flyer - English or Family Outcomes Survey flyer - Spanish. Survey responses are kept anonymous and only are used after combining with other people’s responses. Scanning the QR code on the English or Spanish survey offers the survey in multiple languages.
35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration
To mark the 35th anniversary of the signing of the ADA into law, the Department of Rehabilitation along with Disability Rights California, the Department of Developmental Services, and the Department of Social Services, are celebrating with an in-person event at the State Capitol on Tuesday, July 22 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am!
Address: 1129 10th St, Sacramento, CA
Capitol West Steps
Procedural Safeguards and Parents Rights Workshop
Join the Department of Developmental Services for Procedural Safeguards and Parents Rights workshops on Tuesday, July 22 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am and Thursday, August 7 from 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
Special Education Assessment on July 22 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am:
You Betta Work! Job Fair
The You Betta Work! job fair on Wednesday, July 23 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm is for all seeking affirming companies, professional development skills, networking, and more! This event is FREE for jobseekers but registration is recommended.
Address: 1015 20th St., Sacramento
Sacramento LGBT Center
Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Conference
Join UC Davis MIND Institute for the 2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Conference on Friday, July 25 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm! The conference brings together professionals, researchers, self-advocates, family members, disability advocates, policy makers, community members, and students for a day of learning and collaboration.
The conference will feature a keynote speech, an autism-focused panel, and interactive workshops covering vital topics.
Early Education Conference
Join PCOE’s 2025 Early Education Conference to re-center play at the heart of childhood and professional practice. This gathering is your opportunity to connect, learn, and lead in advancing playful, inclusive, developmentally appropriate early learning environments. Together, we will explore how play builds strong foundations for lifelong learning, fosters equity, and honors the full humanity of every child.
Keynotes, breakout sessions, make & takes, vendors & more.
Back-to-School Resource Fair
Join Hmong Youth and Parents United (HYPU) for a Back-to-School Resource Fair on Sunday, August 1 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm! The event will have backpack giveaways, free food and drink vouchers for the first 50 youth, and resources for families and children. Registration is required.
Address: 631 Eleanor Ave.,
Sacramento, CA 95815
Community Meeting
Join Alta California Regional Center for our 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. Join the meeting by clicking this link.
30th Annual Sacramento Contest Pow Wow
Celebrate Native American culture, food, and art from August 8-10 for the 30th Annual Sacramento Contest Pow Wow! Alta California Regional Center will participate in the event.
Address: O’Neil Park
715 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818
Festival Del Sol
Join Calidanza for Festival Del Sol on Saturday, August 9 from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm! Enjoy live music, performances, food vendors and more! Calidanza aims to foster a space to enjoy our community center while highlighting all the amazing art and dance programs Sacramento has to offer. Get your tickets for the event here.
Address: 3301 37th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824,
Supported Decision Making Training
Supported Decision Making (SDM) 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 developmental disabilities choose people they know and trust to be part of a support network to help with decision-making.
Join us for a training on SDM on August 26, 2025 virtually from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. For those who attend the virtual training, you can attend an in-person workshop from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Seating is limited.
Aprendiendo Juntos
Bienvenido al registro 2025 MIND Institute Conferencia Aprendiendo Juntos del Centro para la Excelencia en Discapacidades del Desarrollo (CEDD) MIND Institute de UC Davis.
Deaf Awareness Day at Sacramento Zoo
Save the date: NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is hosting a Deaf Awareness Day at Sacramento Zoo on September 20, 2025!
REACh Sunrise Support Groups
Resources, Education, and Advocacy for Children
REACh sponsors support groups for families of children with special needs. Their support groups are designed to help families connect with other caregivers in similar situations. Families with children of all ages and abilities are welcome.
SDP Statewide Orientation
Join the Self-Determination Program Statewide Orientation hosted by the Department of
Developmental Services in 
partnership with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
During the 2 hour orientation, you will learn:
Coffee with Community Services
Service Providers are welcome to join us every Friday from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for 
Coffee with Community Services!
Join the meeting with this link.
Meeting number: 852 1101 1300
Passcode: 649515
Join by phone
1 669 444 9171 US United States