Tips for Mental and Physical Well-being
Taking care of yourself mentally and physically is important to maintain your well-being. Applying these tips can help you live better:
Paid Internship Program
What is the Paid Internship Program?
- Work with your employment service provider to find a person-centered, paid internship in a community, integrated setting for up to 1,040 hours over 12 months.
- Make minimum wage or higher
- Possibility of getting hired on permanently after internship is completed.
- No cost to the employer– Regional Center funds all employer-related costs.
Facts abut hiring people with developmental disabilities:
- Rated higher with fewer sick days and low absenteeism.
- Arrive to work
COVID-19 Testing Kit Information
Medi-Cal to cover at home COVID-19 Tests
Starting February 1, Medi-Cal will begin covering at-home COVID-19 tests obtained at pharmacies enrolled as Medi-Cal providers. Coverage will be billed and reimbursed as a pharmacy-billed medical supply benefit through Medi-Cal Rx, the state’s fee-for-service prescription drug system for Medi-Cal.
Qualify for Medicare Earlier
for people with impaired vision or blindness
People with impaired vision or blindness can qualify earlier for Medicare. Medicare Plans helps individuals who have impaired vision or are blind answer questions about Medicare eligibility, coverage, and enrollment. They also share additional resources for people with vision disabilities to help them navigate their Medicare options.
Lending Works Inc.
Loans for People with Disabilities to Invest in their Businesses
Lending works Inc. provides interest free micro-enterprise
loans to adults with 
developmental disabilities. These loans finance start-up costs
for self-employment and to assist in expanding a small business.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age,
- are clients of Alta Regional Center,
- or residents of California.
Learn more about their loan application rules.
City of Sacramento Internet Access Resource
for Low Income Households
Applications are now open for a new program funded by the City of Sacramento to improve access to high-quality internet coverage by providing qualifying residents with free wifi, computers, hotspots and training.
Lending Library for Chromebooks
ACRC obtained a limited number of Chromebooks available for clients and families who have an identified need for a device in order to participate in web-based services such as email, video meetings (IPPs, IFSPs, ISPs, IEPs, etc.), online therapies, accessing information from the web and/or applying for generic resources. The borrower can keep the equipment for up to three months, with monthly renewal if continuing need is confirmed by their Service Coordinator (SC).
Learn about eligibility requirements. Read the user agreements.
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) represents the nation’s agencies in 50 states and the District of Columbia providing services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. NASDDDS promotes visionary leadership, systems innovation, and the development of national policies that support home and community-based services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Discount Internet Program for Low-Income Households
The federal government is offering a discount on Internet service for low-income families through the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The program will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands.
DDS Client Friendly Publications
View the Department of Developmental Service’s publications developed for and by clients.
Client Guide to the Lanterman Act
Connect to the DDS web page for a client guide to the Lanterman Act.
Client Emergency ID Cards
Client Emergency Identification Cards can be printed and carried by individuals served by Alta California Regional Center to be shown to emergency providers and/or law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
Our Sexuality, Our Health
A Disabled Advocate's guide to Relationships, Romance, Sexuality and Sexual Health
Published by the Office of Developmental Primary Care, University of California, San Francisco dedicated to improving outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.
The George F. Kelso Foundation: A Special Library
A resource library offering information on all aspects of developmental disabilities for parents, professionals, clients and the community.
Disability Rights California
Disability Rights California “Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.”
People First of California
People First® of California, Inc. Self-Advocates Training Self-Advocates “We are people first, our disability is second!”
Recreational Activities
City of Sacramento Access Leisure Program quarterly newsletter Sports and Leisure Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Special Olympics of Northern California
Disabled Sports, USA A recreational website for people with disabilities. discusses information on the program and has a schedule of events.
Therapeutic Recreation Services Therapeutic Recreation Services year-round programs ages 5 – adult