Events and Calendar

Overview

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Alta Sponsored Event

Board of Directors Public Meeting for National Core Indicators and Year-End Performance Measures

You are invited to a public Board of Directors virtual meeting for National Core Indicators (NCI) and Year-End Performance Measures (formerly Performance Contract Year-End Report) on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

Registration is required. 

The meeting will cover two main objectives:

Community Event

Lunch and Learn Presentation

Hosted by Future for Our Kids

Families and caregivers of Alta California Regional Center are invited to a virtual Lunch and Learn presentation hosted by Future for Our Kids on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. The session will feature a presentation by CaringTide, which provides long-term planning for your whole family, not just the loved one with a disability. They combine personal experience with professional expertise.

Community Event

Teen Day Out: Farmer’s Market and Lunch

Teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 13 – 22 are invited to join Access Leisure for a Teen Day Out for a Farmer’s Market and Lunch on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Teen Day Out is an opportunity for teens with disabilities to be out in the community and explore all that the city has to offer safely with peers. Teens can work on social skills, money management, making friends, and so much more! 

Alta Sponsored Event

Listening and Feedback Session

for Hmong Clients and Families

Hmong clients and families are invited to join Alta California Regional Center (ACRC), and Hmong Youth and Parents United (HYPU) for an in-person Listening and Feedback Session on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a follow-up session on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Your voice matters! Access the flyer translated in Hmong.

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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.

Community Event

DisCo Social Event: Bringing the Disability Community Together

PPL is hosting a DisCo Social Event and members of the disability community are invited to attend! DisCo stands for “Disability Community. These events are focused around creating a third space for people with disabilities (and their loved ones) to come together and find community. There are no costs or requirements to attend, people are welcome to join for a little bit or stay for the full two hours.

The event is Thursday, September 17, October 15, and November 19, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Community Event

Youth Art Series

Youth ages 6-12 are invited to join Access Leisure on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm for an Art Series! Attendees will practice a new art skill, engage with history and technique of the artist for that day, and then try that medium out themselves.

Community Event

Mosaic Minds: Family STEM Build and Play Day

Mosaic Minds is hosting a STEM Build and Play Day on Saturday, November 21 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm! This is a family-friendly, inclusive community event designed to provide children, teens, and individuals of all abilities, including those with autism, ADHD, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, opportunities to explore STEM through hands-on, sensory-friendly activities.

What to expect:

Community Event

Sacramento Hmong New Year

Celebrate Hmong New Year on Friday, November 27, 206, at 8:00 am to Sunday, November 29, 2026, to 5:00 pm. This is the largest celebration of Hmong culture, heritage, and community in Northern California!

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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:

Community Event

Direct Support Professionals Internship Program Webinar for Job Seekers

Are you interested in becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Intern? Join the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm for a virtual webinar to learn about the DSP Internship Program, what to expect throughout your internship, the role of a DSP, internship benefits, mentorship opportunities, and how to get started.

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:

Community Event

Lunch and Learn Presentation

Hosted by Future for Our Kids

Families and caregivers of Alta California Regional Center are invited to a virtual Lunch and Learn presentation hosted by Future for Our Kids on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. Join them as Michael Pearce (Founder of ANYA/Tenerra, Inc. and former local, longtime special needs attorney) introduces ANYA – the new AI built tool that answers the question “How will others know what to do for my child when I can’t be there?”

Registration is required.

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.