BUDGET NEWS
In early August the Budget Conference Committee approved an alternative proposal by the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO) as revised by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield for an additional .65% reduction (instead of the Governor’s proposed 1.25% additional cut) to most regional center providers and regional center operations. This would be in addition to an existing reduction of 3%, for a total of 3.65%. The overall reduction would total about $24 million in State general funds. This proposal still needs to be passed by both houses of the Legislature as part of the 2010-2011 State Budget, and then approved by the Governor. As of Aug. 30th the State budget remains at an impasse.

>> view the Bulletin Update document

>> visit the DDS Web site for additional budget information

>> visit the cdcan Web site for additional information (www.cdcan.us)

>> visit Area Board 10 for additional information (www.areaboard10.org)

Autism in Urban Context
The USC Division of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy and Children's Hospital Los Angeles USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is looking for parents or legal guardians of African American children ages 8 or younger with a diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder to participate in a research study. For more information call (323) 442-1864.
>> view the flyer

>> view the brochure


Join us for the 2010-2011 Performance Contract Public Meetings
NLACRC's public meetings will be held on August 31st at our Van Nuys office. Go to the Performance Contract page for more information.
>> Go the to performance contract page for more information

Department of Developmental Services' Whistleblower Complaint Process.
DDS has a process for handling whistleblower complaints regarding alleged improper activity by regional centers or vendors/contractors. This information is available on the DDS web site, and a link has been posted below.
>> view the process

City Ride program changes go into effect Aug. 1, 2010.
City Ride fare value can no longer be used to purchase Metro Monthly Passes/TAP cards. Fare value can only be used for city-permitted taxi rides and Dial-A-Ride services. Please view the flyer for additional information.
>> view the flyer

Breaking Barriers: Forming Cross-System Partnerships to Effectively Serve Individuals with Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities.
Oct. 14th & 15th at Hyatt Regency, Long Beach. Learn state-of-the-art practices from national/international acknowledged experts in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological and behavioral treatment of psychiatric disorders. Be introduced to a competency-based national certification program in developmental disabilities. Registration fee is $35 per day. Please view the flyer for more detailed information.
>> view the flyer

NLACRC's Prevention Program Plan
In accordance with the recent trailer bill language, NLACRC has developed a Prevention Program Plan.
>> View the plan


What Are My Medi-Cal Choices?
This is a guidebook for people with disabilities and seniors who have Medi-Cal. It is not for people with Medicare. This guidebook can help you choose which kind of Medi-Cal is right for you: Regular Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal Health Plans. Each guidebook comes with county-specific information.  This information includes phone numbers, websites, hospitals you can go to in your county, and more. 
>> View the English LA County guidebook

>> View the Spanish LA County guidebook

>>Go to the Dept. of Health Care Services to view other languages or for other formats


Revised 2010 Uniform Holiday Schedule
NLACRC has received new directives from the Department of Developmental Services with regards to holiday closures. Please view the revised schedule below.
>> Revised 2010 Uniform Holiday Schedule

>> Letter from NLACRC Community Services Manager regarding change in schedule

>> Letter from DDS regarding revised Uniform Holiday Schedule

Updated Procedures for Reporting Privacy Breaches & Security Incidents
All vendors should go to the Service Providers page to view information about these updated procedures.
>> Go to the Service Providers page


Disneyland Community Involvement Program
Disneyland offers discounted admission tickets to people with disabilities through its Community Involvement Program. In order to participate you must be a NLACRC consumer. We anticipate that information about the 2011 program will be available around late August 2010. Please check our web site often for further information.


Early Start Due Process System Changes
As required by the federal Office of Special Education Programs,the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has made changes to the Early Start due process system effective July 1, 2009.
>> Go to the DDS Web site to view the Early Start Due Process System Changes