Events & Calendar

Overview
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:

Community Event

Adult Swim and Hang

Adults (+18) with developmental and intellectual disabilities are invited to attend a Swim and Hang with Access Leisure on Friday, July 17, 2026, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack to eat after swimming. Access Leisure will have additional activities other than pool time as well. Registration is required.

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Stakeholder Outreach for Community Resource Development Plan Public Notice: For Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Alcance a las Partes Interesadas Para el Plan de Desarrollo de Recursos Comunitarios Aviso Público: Para el Año Fiscal 2026–2027

Complete Survey Here

Each fiscal year, Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) submits its plan to the Development of Developmental Services (DDS) for Community Resource Development Plan (CRDP) development. CRDP development addresses the service and support needs of individuals living in the community to avoid locked or highly restrictive settings. The projects ACRC requests are based on the goals listed below and ACRC Stakeholder input. 

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Your feedback can shape the Early Start workforce!

The California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD) is a non-partisan, non-profit policy center established to conduct research and identify best practices that inform, support, and improve upon statewide policies that impact the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in California. It is in the final stages of completing their report and need family participation in completing their survey and/or participating in focus groups.

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 July 19, August 16, and September 20, 2026. 

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

Community Event

36th Anniversary Celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act

To celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), join the Department of Rehabilitation, Disability Rights California, the Department of Developmental Services, and the California Department of Social Services for a Walk and Roll event and Resource Fair on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 9:15 am – 11:30 am.

This in person event will include:

Board Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

All are welcome to attend the Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm in-person or virtually. Virtual attendance requires registration.

Please note registration doesn’t open until Thursday, July 16. Register with this link.

Address: Alta California Regional Center (Sacramento location)
4151 E Commerce Way.,
Sacramento, CA 95834

Community Event

Parks and Big Trucks

Join Auburn Recreation District for their new Parks and Big Trucks Day on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, where kids and adults alike can explore and touch every truck imaginable. From fire trucks with their shiny red allure to the mighty bulldozers that shape our world, it’s a hands-on experience like no other!

As an added bonus, jump in Sierra Pool and cool down with the FREE family swim day! 

Alta Sponsored Event

Backpack Giveaway

Join us for a Backpack Giveaway on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm! Receive a free backpack (while supplies last) at any one of our office locations in Sacramento, Grass Valley, Placerville, Roseville, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Woodland, or Yuba City. Learn the addresses of each location with this link. 

Registration is required. 

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.

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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.

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:

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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. 

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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