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Statewide Webinar on the Impact of Coronavirus on Individuals Receiving Regional Center Services in California

Webinar  a nivel estal sobre el impacto del coronavirus en las personas que reciben servicios de centros regionales en California

Thursday, March 19, 2020/ Jueves 19 de marzo
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Simultaneous translation provided in Spanish
Se ofrecerá interpretación simultánea al español


Presenters include/Los presentadores incluyen:
  • Representative from Department of Developmental Services/Represente del Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo (DDS)
  • Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director, State Council on Developmental Disabilities/Director Ejectivo, Consejo Estatal sobre Discapacidades del Desarrollo (SCDD)
  • Andy Imparato, Executive Director/Director Ejecutivo, Disability Rights California (DRC)
  • Amy Westling, Executive Director/Director Ejecutivo, Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)
  • Dr. Clarissa Kripke, Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care/Oficina de atención primaria para el desarrollo, UCSF
  • Scott Shepard, Avenues Supported Living Services
  • Tim Jin, Self-Advocate/persona con discapacidad que aboga por sí misma
  • Moderated by Judy Mark, Parent and President/madre y presidenta, Disability Voices United

Topics Discussed:
  • Directions from DDS to regional centers to allow flexibility in services during this health emergency
  • Individuals' rights to services, even during program shutdowns
  • Commitments by regional centers and service providers to continue supporting individuals and families
  • Recommendations from health care professionals on staying healthy and safe
  • Creative ways to provide services remotely or individually
  • A self-advocate's guide to keeping healthy physically and mentally

Temas a cubrir:
  • Directivas de DDS a los centros regionales para permitir flexibilidad en servicios durante esta emergencia de salud
  • Derechos de las personas a servicios, incluso durante cierres de programas
  • ·Compromisos de los centros regionales y proveedores de servicios a seguir apoyando a las personas con discapacidad y sus familias
  • Recomendaciones de profesionales médicos para mantener la salud y seguridad
  • Formas creativas de proveer servicios de modo remoto o individual
  • Una guía para los que abogan por sí mismos (self-advocates) para mantenerse sanos física y mentalmente


No RSVP needed. Questions will be asked only through Zoom chat.
No se necesita confirmar asistencia. Solo se pueden hacer preguntas por el chat de Zoom.
This webinar will be conducted via Zoom

Here is how you can participate:
  1. By computer using video: click on this link: https://zoom.us/j/994016509
  2. By cell phone or tablet with video: You must download app, see link below. At time of call, go into app and click on "Join." Type in Meeting ID - 994 016 50
  3. By cell phone with voice only, just tap here: +16699006833,,994016509#
  4. By landline phone: 1-669-900-6833 Enter ID 994016509#


Estas son las maneras en las que puede participar:
1.      Por computadora usando video : haga clic en el siguiente enlace:  https://zoom.us/j/994016509
2.      Por teléfono celular o tableta con video : Debe descargar una aplicación, vea el enlace a continuación. A la hora de la llamada, vaya a la aplicación, y haga clic en " Join " (Entrar a una reunión). Escriba el ID de reunión: 994 016 50
3.      Por teléfono celular solo con servicio de voz (sin video), haga clic aquí:  +16699006833,,994016509#
4.      Por línea telefónica fija : (669) 900-6833. Ingrese el número de ID 994016509#
DVU's Coronavirus resource website is aimed specifically at people with developmental disabilities and their families, with lots of general information as well. The website will be updated daily. It will shortly be available in Spanish.

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