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"The VMRC Newsletter"
Friday, January 27, 2023
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Message from the Executive Director
Tony Anderson
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"All Staff Meeting: Everyone Belong..."
Yesterday we had an all staff training session to review the work we’ve been doing with the University of the Pacific, Westgate Center for Leadership and Management Development. The work has been focused on implicit bias and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). For those of you following our work in this space over the past few years you’ll know we started working with Georgetown University on Cultural and Linguistic Competency in 2019 which led to the creation of our internal committee on Cultural and Linguistic Competence and later became our DEI committee. During our All Staff training last July we spent the entire day getting a deep foundational understanding of DEI issues across the entire organization.
We followed that all day session with three, two hour courses with the UOP instructors focused on practical techniques for creating an inclusive organization, what it means to be an ally for any marginalized person, and an in-depth look at implicit bias. Prior to yesterday’s session we had a homework project to further reflect on how these issues impact our workplace and the service we provide. Then yesterday morning we reviewed the DEI concepts with the instructors and discussed our review and reflections with each other in small groups. We followed the morning session with a great presentation from our new DEI Manager, Mark Crear, who is providing the next step in our journey of discovery in creating a workplace where everyone belongs and a society for our consumers where everyone belongs especially people with developmental disabilities.
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The Director's Travels
This week's board communication on the director's activites...
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Public Announcement: Join us at the February 22, 2023, 6:00 PM Hybrid Board Meeting where we will talk about information on the 2019/20 National Core Indicator (NCI) data.
For Zoom Information and Address Click Here
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Case Management Update - Children
Tara Sisemore-Hester
Director of Consumer Services - Children
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Self Determination Orientation
Trainings
Would you like to know how Self Determination Works?
Come Learn About the Program
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Self Determination Trainings
3 CEU Units offered for vendors who pre-register
Register in advance for this webinar:
Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 1 PM-4PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_trTf_yyLTj2iCtn5dn0UNg
Friday July 7, 2023 from 9AM-12PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dHDzHcAxR26XftxhRdOqzg
Tuesday September 26, 2023 from 9AM-12PM via Zoom English with Spanish Translation
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UwYVV250TSiltd8kEiJJag
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Please contact Angelique Shear at (209) 955-3294 or ashear@vmrc.net for questions.
One session of training is mandatory if you would like to participate in Self Determination.
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Case Management Update - Adults
Christine Couch
Director of Consumer Services - Adults
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!! Calling all high school students in San Joaquin County! Scholarship opportunities for those that are furthering their education in the areas of agriculture, arts, athletes, business, and veterinary sciences, just to name a few! PLUS scholarships specific to Franklin High School, Stockton Students, Tracy High School and more! Take a look - https://sanjoaquincf.org/scholarships/ | |
Thank you, MMK Partners in Care, for all you do to serve the community! | |
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Clinical Update
Dr. Claire Lazaro
Clinical Director
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Calling ICF Vendors to Attend!!!
There will be a training on the ICF transition or carve-in from fee for service to CalAIM Managed Care Plan Medi-Cal by July 1, 2023. The training will be given by Health Plan of San Joaquin.
WHEN: February 6, 2023, Monday 2-3 pm
WHERE: Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89288461418?pwd=Vk4yeHFsZkU1S3Q0cUFSZXdUaExPZz09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 892 8846 1418
Passcode: 972660
One tap mobile
+16694449171,,89288461418# US
+16699006833,,89288461418# US (San Jose)
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OT Tips for Consumers, Families and Direct Support Providers
A hybrid training will be done by one of our OT vendors on how to do simple exercises at home to prevent contractures. A contracture is when you muscles hardened that you cannot move your arm or legs anymore because of deformity or rigidity of joints. The is free of charge. You can attend in-person at the Cohen Board Room, at our Stockton Office. You can also attend virtually if you like.
WHEN: February 9, 2023, Thursday, 2-3 pm
WHERE: Cohen Board Room, Stockton Office; or virtual Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85725314477?pwd=c0V5M3d0WndUTWxBeUFIN0V6amFUQT09&from=addon
Meeting ID: 857 2531 4477
Passcode: 716101
One tap mobile
+16699006833,,85725314477# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,85725314477# US
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Positive Parenting Program
FREE training for families including positive parenting strategies, coping skills, and courses for couples with strained relationships or going through divorce. These are virtual classes. See the information below.
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Family Café
Our Family Wellness team was at the Family Café of the San Joaquin County Office of Education. There was coffee and breakfast with FREE childcare and lots of resources! Next meeting: April 22. Save the date!
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Community Services Update
Brian Bennett
Community Services Director
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Important Service Provider Updates from the Community Services Support Team
Valley Mountain Regional Centers Community Services Team will resume monthly ALL provider information sessions on the fourth Friday of each month, starting on February 24th from 9-10:00 a.m. (these meetings will be held using Microsoft Teams)
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 259 849 195 26 Passcode: 28Ug7U
All Valley Mountain Regional Center service providers are encouraged to attend- Topics will be based on current trends, changes, and provider preferences. We look forward to working with all providers throughout 2023.
-Minimum Wage Increase Notice-
Effective January 1, 2023, the minimum wage in California will increase based on the number of employees an employer has. Many vendors may be eligible to request a rate increase to adjust employees’ pay to comply with the new minimum wage. Please see the attached directive from the Department of Developmental Services for information on how to submit a request to VMRC using the provided worksheet. You may also view Minimum Wage information on DDS’ website: https://dds.ca.gov/rc/vendor-provider/minimum-wage/.
All rate adjustments must be submitted to VMRC no later than March 1, 2023. Should you have any questions about this notice, please contact Corina Ramirez in Community Services, via email CRamirez@vmrc.net or phone (209) 955-3398.
DDS Letter - Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2023
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North Valley Hills Update
Dena Hernandez, Regional Manager (209) 473-6930
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An Important Message from the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
There are 31 days in January. This year, there have been 33 mass shootings; today is January 27, 2023.
A Lunar New Year festival in Monterey Park is now added to the growing list of statewide and national events that are forever changed in the same manner as going to school, shopping, attending a religious service, or a concert.
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) extends its most sincere condolences to the victims, the families, and all impacted by yet another senseless act of gun violence.
In the interim, while lawmakers share their thoughts and prayers and debate the direct or indirect causes for these violent acts, SCDD will continue to share valuable safety resources from our state and national partners geared towards people with disabilities, older adults, and others who may need help when planning for an active shooting event and other natural and human-made emergencies.
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Family Resource Network (FRN) Update
Lisa Culley, Executive Director
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Family Resource Network's Mothers Retreat is back! Join us for a day where you can meet other mothers of children or adults with disabilities or special needs. The day will be filled with networking, discussion, learning, and celebrating you! The Mother's Retreat is on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:30am-3:00pm.
Open to the primary female caregiver of a child or adult with disabilities, and living in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Amador, Calaveras, or Tuolumne Counties. Registration is required and due to space is limited to 50 attendees. Register early!
THIS IS A CHILD FREE EVENT! See flyer for more details and registration form. Any questions, please call FRN at 209-472-3674 or email to FRNfamilies@frcn.org
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