Events and Calendar

Overview

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Alta Sponsored Event

New Client Orientation

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:

Alta Sponsored Event

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.

Alta Sponsored Event

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.

Community Event

Adult Social Day

Adults (18+) with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are invited to a Social Day with Access Leisure on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm! Participate in fun activities, such as volleyball, soccer, badminton, a small art activity and more.

Community Event

Inclusive Playdates

Join Access Leisure at the Universal Universe playground for an inclusive playdate available to youth of all abilities, ages 3-12! The playdates occur on a monthly basis from June – August.

Community Event

Natomas Monthly Community Walk for Autism and Disability Acceptance

Join Natomas Parents C.A.A.R.E (Community, Autism, Acceptance, Resources, Empowerment) for a monthly walk to provide community and support for families. This monthly walk is held on the third Sunday of every month at 8:30 am with upcoming dates on August 16, and September 20, 2026. 

Address: Natomas Regional Park
2501 New Market Dr., Sacramento, CA 95835

Community Event

emPOWERment Park Grand Opening

You’re invited to the Grand Opening of emPOWERment Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am! This socially inclusive and sensory-integrated playground is a place where everybody can play and where everyone belongs. The first 200 attendees get a FREE snow cone!

The park features:

Alta Sponsored Event

Planning Through Conversations

Parents of teens and adults are invited to a virtual webinar to gain valuable insight on planning!

During this presentation, you will learn:

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Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) Meeting

The Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) plays an important role in the implementation and oversight of the Self Determination Program. Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) and the SDAC work collaboratively to prioritize the use of implementation funds to meet the needs of participants in our catchment area. SDAC membership is comprised of clients, family members and community members appointed by ACRC and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Alta Sponsored Event

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.

Alta Sponsored Event

2nd Annual Emergency Resource Fair

Join Alta California Regional Center for our 2nd Annual Emergency Resource Fair on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm! In recognition of National Preparedness Month, we’re bringing together emergency response agencies, community organizations, and local health & safety service providers to help clients, support staff, and their families prepare for emergencies. Learn about disaster preparedness, explore valuable community resources, connect with local experts, and discover tools to help you stay safe before, during, and after emergencies.

Community Event

Festival Del Sol

Presented by CaliDanza Dance Company

Calidanza is a Sacramento-based folklórico organization dedicated to celebrating Mexican culture through after-school community programs, professional dance training, and full theatrical productions. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 pm, Calidanza is hosting a Festival Del Sol where you can enjoy music and culture! 

Address: Maple Center
3301 37th Ave., Sacramento, Ca 95824

Community Event

Senior Resource Fair

Join Placer Protect, Placer County’s District Attorney’s Office, and Placer HHS for a Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm!

The Senior Resource Fair will include:

Community Event

1st Annual Community Resource Fair

Hosted by Insight Housing

Join Insight Housing, co-sponsored by City of Sacramento, District 5 Councilmember Caity Maples, for their 1st Annual Community Resource Fair on Friday, October 9, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm! The fair will feature local resources for health, housing, veterans, and more. FREE lunch provided.

Address: 3425 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817

For more information, or questions, call:
(916) 792-7433
(510) 459-3334
(510) 593-8781

Community Event

5th Annual Golden Harvest

Celebrate the Multiculturalism of Sacramento

You’re invited to the 5th Annual Golden Harvest, a celebration of multiculturalism in Sacramento, on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm! Enjoy a parade from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and dance all day long. There will be stage performances, informational booths, food vendors, and more.

Trainings

Self-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 offered in two parts. Each part is two hours. You must complete both parts before beginning the SDP transition.

Part A includes: