TransparencySelf-Determination Program Updates Meeting
Join the Department of Developmental Services for their Self-Determination Program Updates Meeting on Wednesday, July 24 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. This meeting will include a walk-through of the most recent SDP directives. The agenda will be sent in a separate email. Spanish and ASL interpretation will be provided. Registration is required.
Disability Pride Resource Fair
All are welcome to participate in the Disability Pride Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 31 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm to learn about disability resources available throughout Sacramento. There will be educational workshops, community resource tabling, and CalFresh screening.
Workshops will be held in person and remotely. View the workshop schedule.
Please contact eve.banas@saccenter.org to request accommodations, the Zoom link for workshops, or with any questions.
Direct Service Professional Stipend Training Workshop
Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) are invited to attend a Stipend Training Workshop on Wednesday, July 31 or Thursday, August 29.
In this workshop, Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) will assist DSP’s in registering to complete the online trainings. These courses are approved by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
The workshops on July 31 and August 29 are offered at:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Disability Awareness Lunch
Hosted by Miller's Ace Hardware in Citrus Heights
Join Miller’s Ace Hardware in Citrus Heights on Wednesday, July 31 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for a disability awareness lunch in honor of Disability Awareness Month. Enjoy food, interact with the community, learn and share about disability awareness.
RSVP by email to miller@millersaceistheplace.com.
Address: 8077 Madison Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Hansel and Gretel
Presented by Sensory Friendly Dance
Sensory Friendly Dance, now in its
eighth year of producing inclusive and engaging dance events
in Sacramento, will present a new story ballet of Hansel &
Gretel. Based on the classic Grimms’ Fairy Tale, this live
dance performance of Hansel & Gretel will be choreographed
by Christopher Nachtrab, a former Sacramento Ballet dancer
who went on to dance for the San Francisco Opera and New
York City Metropolitan Opera.
Community Meetings
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.
Early Intervention Vendor Fair
Service Providers are welcome to join us on Wednesday, August 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for an Early Intervention Vendor Fair held in Brenda Smith and Redwood conference rooms.
Address: 2241 Harvard St., Sacramento, CA 95815
Art on the Spectrum
Join the Crocker Art Museum
for Art on the Spectrum on Saturday, August 17 from 9:00 am
– 12:00 pm. This is a free event designed for families
to have fun and connect through art while building bonds with
others in the autism community. Enjoy tactile artmaking, live
performances, and more.
Space is limited and advance registration is recommended.
Training for the Community on Supported Decision Making
What is Supported Decision Making?
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.
Training for Clients and Families on Supported Decision Making
What is Supported Decision Making?
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.
Southside Park Play Dates
Join Access
Leisure and community organizations for Playdates at
Universal Universe, the city’s most accessible playground at
Southside Park. Universal Universe playground is solar themed
with adaptable structures for all abilities. Youth ages 3-12 are
welcome to join the fun!
Registration is required.
Self-Advocacy Meetings
Week of May 20
This week’s meetings are open to all self-advocates!
Tuesday, May 21 at
4:15 pm: Placerville People First Chapter
Meeting
Placerville Library
345 Fair Lane
Placerville, CA
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
Residential Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the Residential Vendor Forum for March 19, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and September 17, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
The March forum will be held virtually. The September forum will be held in person in the Brenda Smith Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815.
Independent Living Services Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the Independent Living Services Vendor Forum for April 16, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and October 15, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
The forum in April will be held virtually. The forum in October will be held in person in the Brenda Smith Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815.
HCBS Vendor Forum
Vendors, please mark your calendar for the HCBS Vendor Forum for May 21, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and November 13, 2024, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
These forums will be led by Community Services Specialists Aliesia Gautschi, agautschi@altaregional.org, and Kylee Draper, kdraper@altaregional.org.
Adult Day and Employment Vendor Forum
Please mark your calendar for the Adult Day and Employment Vendor Forum on September 3, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm held in person in the Brenda Smith Conference Room at 2241 Harvard St., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815.
The conference will be led by Shauna Frost, sfrost@altaregional.org.