TransparencyThe State Council on Developmental Disabilities is updating their five-year plan…
Your input matters! The State Council on Developmental Disabilities is updating their five-year plan, and they need your feedback on a survey to help shape the future of services for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). The deadline to submit your input for the survey is October 15, 2025. Click this link to share your feedback.
Listening and Feedback Session for Student Youth and their Familes
Please join Alta California Regional Center and the Sacramento Youth Center for a collaborative listening session. The community and their families are invited to this Listening Session as an opportunity to learn about developmental disabilities and resources offered through Alta California Regional Center, and for the community to share their needs, concerns, and potential barriers for access.
Dates:
Listening and Feedback Session for Black/African American Families
Black and African American families are welcome to join the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) and Alta California Regional Center for a Listening and Feedback session in-person on Tuesday, September 30 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm.
What to expect:
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.
Residential Vendor Forum
Service Providers are welcome to join the Community Services and Supports team for Alta California Regional Center for a Residential Vendor Forum on Wednesday, September 17 at 1:00 pm.
Access the meeting with this link.
Meeting ID: 848 5738 3097
Passcode: 062002
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 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Address: 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento,
CA 95822
Admission: $10 (normally $16 – $21)
Contact NorCal for a discount code: email frontdresk@norcalcenter.org
or all (916) 993-3048
Emergency Resource Fair
Join Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) for our first annual Emergency Resource Fair on Thursday, September 25 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm!
Celebrate National Preparedness Month by connecting with local agencies and organizations. Empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to get prepared with tools, knowledge, and support for emergencies.
Address: ACRC Sacramento Office
4151 E Commerce Way., Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95834
1st floor conference rooms and outdoor space
LOIS Virtual Town Hall
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is hosting a virtual town hall on Thursday, October 9 from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm and Tuesday, October 21 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm on a new system California is creating! During the town hall, you can help shape the online system by sharing your feedback.
Registration is required. Register for the October 9 OR October 21 town hall.
Community Mental Health Forum
Join OCA Sacramento for World Mental Health Day on Friday, October 10 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for an event forum on “Understanding and Coping with Grief and Loss.” Grief is not a sign of illness; it’s a sign of love. You’re not alone. Join us to connect, heal, and find strength.
Admission is free, but registration is required.
ILS Vendor Forum
Service Providers are welcome to join the Community Services and Supports team for Alta California Regional Center for an ILS Vendor Forum on Tuesday, October 21 at 11:00 am.
Access the meeting via this link.
Meeting ID: 834 7280 7761
Passcode: 641490
Listening Session
For Individuals with Cerebral Palsy
Individuals with cerebral palsy are invited to join Alta California Regional Center for a virtual Listening Session. We want to hear from you on topics like:
Neurodivergent Costume Party
All ages are welcome to attend a free Neurodivergent Costume Party on Saturday, October 25 from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm hosted by Socc it to Autism and Jahri’s World Press!
RSVP is required: text or call (916) 479-4493 or get your tickets on Eventbrite.
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