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State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Community Outreach & Regional Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Networking 6:30-7:00PM Meeting 7:00-9:00PM

Regional Center of the East Bay 500 Davis Street, 1st Floor, Griffin A Conference Room, San Leandro, CA

Collaboration is key! We invite members of the community to share input, issues and concerns. All are welcome.

Featured this meeting: Learn about the State Council’s work building the next 5-year State Plan for California,

and how you can help us. Hear about updates & current projects from Regional Advisory Committee members.

For Information: State Council on Developmental Disabilities Bay Area Regional Office 510-286-0439 or [email protected]

1515 Clay St. Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94612

Pursuant to Government code Sections 11123.1 and 11125(f), individuals with disabilities who require accessible alternative formats of the agenda and related meeting materials

and/or auxiliary aids/services to participate in this meeting should contact 510-286-0439, five business days prior to the meeting. The agenda will be posted at the Bay Area Office

Website http://scdd.ca.gov/bayarea

Can’t travel to the meeting? Listen in: Toll Free dial-in: 1-800-839-9416 PIN: 3424727

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STATE COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BAY AREA REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) MEETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

NOTICE & AGENDA*

Date Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

Time Networking 6:30pm – 7:00p, Meeting 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Location Meeting Site: Regional Center of the East Bay, San Leandro Office 500 Davis St., First Floor, Griffin A Conference Room San Leandro, CA

This Regional Advisory Committee Notice & Agenda is posted: http://www.scdd.ca.gov/bayarea/

Pursuant to Government Code Sections 11123.1 and 11125(f), individuals with disabilities who require accessible alternative formats of the agenda and related meeting materials and/or auxiliary aids/services to participate in the meeting, should contact the State Council’s Bay Area Office by phone 510.286.0439 or by email [email protected]. Requests must be

received 5 business days prior to the meeting.

Please refrain from wearing scented products at this meeting, thank you.

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7:00p Call to Order Introductions / Establishment of Quorum Bittner

7:05p Approval of the September 2019 Meeting Minutes Bittner

7:15p Public Comment

An invitation to provide the public an opportunity to comment and/or present information to the Committee on any matter that is not on the agenda. Each public member has up to 3 minutes to speak. Written requests will be considered first. The Committee will provide a public comment period not to exceed 5 minutes total for all public comments prior to action on any agenda item.

7:25p Trends in Feedback re. Bay Area Regional Office’s Priorities for the 2019-20 Federal Year & The State Plan 2022-2026 Survey Nicholau

Hear a brief overview of the trends and themes we collected from you and the community to include in the October 2019-September 2020 priority work areas for the Bay Area Regional Office of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD). Review, complete, and share the SCDD State Plan Survey for the next 5-year cycle. We need at least 600 surveys completed from the Bay Area this winter!

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7:45p Member Reports: SCDD Bay Area Regional Advisory Committee & SCDD Councilmembers Bittner

Hear updates from RAC members and Councilmembers on their regional and statewide advocacy work, and their priorities.

8:30p Reports Bittner

• Regional Center Reports• County Developmental Disabilities Councils Reports• People First Report

8:55p Other Announcements & Agenda Items for Future Meetings

An opportunity of members of the community to bring up ideas, needs, issues and concerns.

9:00p Meeting Adjourned Bittner

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*All times indicated, and the order of business are approximate and subject to change. Anyagenda items have the potential to be brought for a vote.

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State Council on Developmental Disabilities Bay Area Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Meeting September 25, 2019 Minutes

Main Location: Marin County – Marin County Office of Ed. 1111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael.

Committee Members Present: Sascha Bittner (SA), Elizabeth Grigsby (SA), John Marble (SA), Marla Silversmith (FA), Pam Perls (FA), Janet Miller (FA) Christina Lasson (SA), Dianne Millner (FA), Francisco Garcia (FA)

State Council Members Present: Francis Lau (FA)

Committee Members by Phone: Regina Woodliff (SA)

Committee Members Absent: Kristen Anderson (RCEB), Jude Stern (FA), Kate Rauch (FA),

Guests Present: Vicki Smith (SCDD HQ), Rihana Ahmed (SCDD HQ), Joan Lubamerski (ASM Mark Levine), Lisa Newmark (Integrated Community Services (ICS)), Lisa Kleinbub (Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)), Teresita De Jesus (FA), Trina Nelson (Bright Future), Steve Diamond (Matrix Parent Network), Lucia Sanchez (Marin Ventures), Brian Kretz (SA), Allie Koehnen (Marin Ventures), Peter Tran (SA), Eric Zigman (Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC)), Amanda Pyle (GGRC)

Guests by Phone: Sara Desumala (SA - People First SF), Patrick MacKay (SA), Sandi Soliday (Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council), Danielle Perrine (Department of Rehabilitation (DOR))

Staff: Sheraden Nicholau, Angel Marshall, Ron Usac, and Valerie Buell

7:00p Call to order/Introductions

7:06p Approval of Meeting Minutes: June 26, 2019

Moved: Marla Silversmith Seconded: Francis Lau Vote: All Ayes

7:08p Public Comments: • Joan Lubamersky from Assemblymember Mark Levine’s office, who works with him on health,

housing, and disability issues, shared she is here to meet people and listen to the community andinvited community members to reach out to their office with issues and concerns they may have.

• Angel Marshall read a message from Senator McGuire to the community: He is dedicated toensuring that Californians with developmental disabilities have access to the best care andresources possible. In addition to pushing for issues like rate increases, reducing caseload ratios,and developing more community crisis homes, district staff is happy to assist constituents.

7:12p Sheraden Nicholau lead a Discussion on SCDD Priorities. • She gave an overview on the activities of the State Council Bay Area Office during Quarter 4 and

pointed out that page 7 of 32 of the meeting packet showed the overview in plain language.• She shared an overview on a meeting held earlier in the day getting feedback from self-

advocates about the goals they are interested in partnering with the Bay Area Office on to helpthe community.

• She gave a preview of the goals for the next 5-year plan.

7:22p Breakout session to have a conversation/list of what things SCDD should work on in the next year.

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7:35p Return from Breakout session: Written feedback was collected, and highlights from verbal suggestions included:

• Community Outreacho Host a forum around intersectionality/identity and what part disability playso Technological ways to help people get information such as “What’s App”o Find ways to get transition information, aside from transition fairs, to people who lack

support from family or service providers• Confronting Barriers to Services/Access

o More Person-Centered Planningo Smoother and easier access to resources and choices on services:

Supported living over IHSS Better Accountability over Caregivers

o Health and wellness when needed and preventative, not waiting for emergencieso Opportunities for choice and self-determinationo Mental health and behavioral health care needso Better understanding of what is needed by communicating with the person with a

disabilityo Accessible polling placeso Fighting Section 8 discrimination and other forms of discriminationo Better wheelchair access on airlines

• Future Planningo Support for Self-Advocates when others are not supporting their capacity to make

decisionso Training on trusts, insurance, wills, and end-of-life planning

• Law Enforcemento Training on understanding the criminal justice systemo More training for law enforcement agencies to better work with people with disabilities.

• Emergency Responseo Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) should include persons with

disabilities.• Employment

o Help employers learn the value of staff / hires with all levels of intellectual disabilities.

8:08p Member Reports: RAC members and Councilmember Lau reported on their regional and statewide advocacy work and priorities. Some highlights were:

• Pam Perls attended the Alameda County Disability Employment Conference on October 3rd.• John Marble did a profile with SF Chronicle in the food section about Accessibility in Dining and

brought 14 autistic people with him.• Christina Lasson worked on getting donations for the Carlos Quintong Self Advocacy celebration.• Dianne Millner and her daughter participated in the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program

(BORP) bike ride.• Francis Lau reported that the Governor’s office & PG&E are talking about turning the energy off

during extreme weather. More information can be found on the PG&E website.• Regina Woodliff has been sharing information on the upcoming Self-Advocacy Celebration.• Elizabeth Grigsby shared there is an upcoming Self-Advocacy Conference on October 3rd. 9-3 at

SF State Building and that Asm. Ting is speaking.• Marla Silversmith shared there will be a. 2-day training coming on Universal Design.• Francisco Garcia shared Congreso Familiar continues to have community participation and

information is getting to families.• Janet Miller partnered with Sheraden Nicholau on a session on helping people come together and

expand in their advocacy in Marin County.• Sascha Bittner is chairing an independent facilitator training workgroup covering the GGRC

catchment area, with support from the State Council Bay Area Office.

8:41p Reports:

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• Regional Center Reports:o Eric Zigman gave the report for GGRC

Performance contract public input meeting October 9th from 2-4:00 Jan 11th will be Congresito at the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City East Palo Alto housing planning has passed all approvals and is going to break

ground. 10 apartments will be set aside for IDD persons. GGRC awarded grantfunding to support this project.

o Lisa Kleinbub gave the report for RCEB Public meeting October 15th about RCEB’s performance contract and taking

public comment. Will be posted on website tomorrow. Almost completed Person-Centered Thinking Training for all case managers and

many service providers.• DD Councils:

o Sandi Soliday gave a report for Alameda County. October 9th is next meeting. It will include a presentation on Self-Determination.

9:30 to 12:00p. Vision for the Future Conference is Sat, October 26th at Chabot College. The next East Bay Legislative Coalition meeting is Wed 10/2 at public health

department in Oakland.

o Ron Usac read a report from Vi Ibarra 6th Annual Disability Access and Functional Needs Forum is on October 30th in

Martinez. Vision for the Future will be held at Chabot College Saturday October 26th.

• People First:o Alameda County DD Council wrote a letter supporting the request for a grant for the Self-

Advocacy Celebration. The State Council awarded People First Bay Area with funding forthe event, in addition to other donations coming in.

8:56p Other Announcements: • The next Statewide Self-Advocacy Network (SSAN) meeting will be in Sacramento in December

4th and 5th.• John Marble gave recognition to Joan Lubamersky for representing Assemblymember Levine at

this meeting.• Valerie Buell reminded people to get nominations sent in.

9:03p Meeting Adjourned

*Documents referenced were in the RAC packets and in the handouts at the meeting for guests. Theycan also be found on the website www.scdd.ca.gov/bayarea.htm

**Follow up items Future topic for the year ahead should include more on Health and Safety and Emergency Preparedness

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“The Council advocates, promotes & implements policies and practices that achieve self-determination, independence, productivity & inclusion in all aspects of community life for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families."

State Council on Developmental Disabilities STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Gavin Newsom, Governor

● website ● www.scdd.ca.gov ● email ● [email protected] 1515 Clay Street, Suite 300

Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 286-0439

To: Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) Members & Interested Parties From: Bay Area Regional Office Re: 2019-2020 Schedule of Bay Area Regional Advisory Committee Meetings

Date: July 11, 2019

All Committee Meetings are open to the public. Networking is from 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm and RAC Meetings are from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

September 25, 2019 Community Outreach Meeting – Marin County Marin Co Office of Education, 1111 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael

December 4, 2019 Community Outreach Meeting – Alameda County Regional Center of the East Bay, 500 Davis Street, Griffin A Conference Room, San Leandro

February 26, 2020 Community Outreach Meeting – San Mateo County Millbrae Library, 1 Library Ave, Millbrae

April 29, 2020 Community Outreach Meeting – San Francisco County California State Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco (455 Golden Gate is the more accessible entrance)

June 24, 2020 Community Outreach Meeting – Contra Costa County Artist’s Den/Futures Explored, 1913 Salvio Street, Concord

July & August No Meetings

Revised: 7/11/2019

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State Council on Developmental

Disabilities

2018 State Plan Activities &

Accomplishments

628,998 people (estimated) in CA with I/DD (by federal definition)

328,466 people served by regional centers (9.30.18)

In some way, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities

touched the personal &/or professional lives of 2,682,914 people

throughout the state of California in 2018.

The Council worked on projects and activities in 6 different areas:

1) Self-Advocacy

2) Employment

3) Housing

4) Health & Safety

5) Education throughout the Lifespan

6) Formal and Informal Community supports

686 trainings (25 in Spanish; 14 T4T for self-advocates; 17 led by self-

advocates)

36,783 people were trained (3,783 in Spanish; 518 professionals)

Technical assistance was provided 3,056 times, reaching 15,103 people

Provided hard copy resources to 271,035 people

Provided resources electronically to 2,255,022 people

Monitored 21 and sponsored or took a position on 17 pieces of legislation

Provided testimony &/or met with legislative staff 27 times, reaching 755 people

Developed &/or maintained 73 coalitions/collaborations, working with 484 people

731 meetings, reaching 21,160 people

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* Conexiones Educativas Self-Determination

Conference

* Wrightslaw (From Emotions to Advocacy)

Conference

* Supported Life Conference

* Family Voices Conference

* CHOICES Conference

* JobtoberFest

* Coachella Valley Employment Summit

* San Diego Workforce Conference

* College of the Sequoia’s Community Resources &

Employment Faire

* SF/Bay Area Autism Society Annual Conference

* State Steps: Unpacking the Housing Bill Package

* Presentation: Rural Housing Development

Corporation

* Living Options Conference (Farsi-speaking families)

* Presentation: HCBS Final Settings Rules

* Mental Health Services Oversight AccountabilityCommission

* Health and Wellness Community Fairs

* Disability Sports Festival

* Live Well – San Diego

* End-of-Life Planning

* T4T - Active Shooter & Emergency Preparedness

* Feeling Safe, Being Safe

* Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

* LD-37 Training for LE Recruits &/or Field Training

Officers (FTOs)

* Training for CCL Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs)

* CalOPTIMA Collaborative

* San Diego’s “Take Me Home” Program

* Early Start Symposium(s)

* NICU Symposium(s)

* Child Care Inclusion Symposium(s)

* Native American Networking Collaborative

* IEP Meetings: How They Work and How to Get WhatYou Need (Parts I & II)

* TIGER (Training Individuals for GrassrootsEducation Reform) Training

* Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities forStudents with a Disability Conference

* College with A Disability Conference

* County Transition Fairs

* Chapman College – Disability Summit

* Project College

* Adult Education Task Force

* You and Your IPP

* Rights of People with Developmental Disabilities

* Alternatives to Conservatorship

* Regional Center Disparities: You Can Make a

Difference

* Regional Center Services & Fair Hearing Strategies

* Regional Centers, School Districts, and More: Howto Give Testimony & Influence Public Policy

* CalABLE Act trainings

* How Behavior Therapy Can Help (Spanish)

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Dear Self-Advocates, Family Advocates, Community Advocates, and those who support and serve people with developmental disabilities:

SCDD wants your input!

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) wants to know what you think about the system of services and supports for people with

intellectual/developmental disabilities throughout the state.

SCDD is currently in the process of developing the next Five Year State Plan, and would like your input!

Your input will shape the Council’s 2022 to 2026 State Plan. Thank you for your valuable contribution.

Please click here (http://www.scdd.ca.gov/), and take a few moments to fill out our brief electronic survey.

Please share with your friends, parent groups, school groups, etc.

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Thank you!

State Council on Developmental Disabilities 3831 North Freeway Blvd., #125

Sacramento, CA 95834 Direct Line: (916) 263-7919

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State Council on Developmental Disabilities 5-yr State Plan Development:

Open Meeting & Survey Questions

People with disabilities know what they need to be independent and an active part of their communities. The purpose of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities

(SCDD) is to make sure that people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families get the services and supports needed.

SCDD is developing the 2022-2026 State PlanWhat do you want us to work on?

1. Please put the following in order of importance from 1 to 11, where 1 is most importantto you and 11 is least important to you1:

Service Areas (Please put in order of importance)

___ Child Care

___ Early Intervention (serving ages 0-3)

___ Education

___ Employment/Job

___ Formal and Informal Community Supports (generic services such as IHSS, MediCal, MediCare, faith-based & volunteer activities)

___ Health & Well-Being

___ Housing

___ Quality Assurance (things that would improve the quality of life)

___ Recreation/Social

___ Transportation

___ Other:

2. What did you put as #1 (most important)?__________________________

a. Why did you put this as most important to you?

1 We will work on Self-Advocacy, what else do you want us to work on?

Most Important

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Least Important

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b. What types of activities would you like the State Council on Developmental

Disabilities (SCDD) to focus on for this service area?

3. What did you put as #2? _____________________________

a. Why did you put this as the 2nd most important to you?

b. What types of activities would you like SCDD to focus on for this service area?

4. What did you put as #3? _____________________________

a. Why did you put this as the 3rd most important to you?

b. What types of activities would you like SCDD to focus on for this service area?

5. What types of Self-Advocacy activities would you like SCDD to do or “work on”?

6. How can SCDD help people with intellectual/developmental disabilities?

7. What else would you like the SCDD to know? (Use additional pages if you need to write

more).

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8. Who are you? (Please check one)

Self-Advocate (a person with an Intellectual or other Developmental Disability)

Family Member of a Self-Advocate

Community Member

Service Provider

Other:

9. What city/town do you live in?____________________________

10. What age group are you in? Under 18 years old

18-55 years old

55 years or older

Do not wish to share

11. Which race do you identify with? (check all that apply)

White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Do not wish to share

12. Ethnicity: Hispanic or Latino

Not Hispanic or Latino

13. I am (check one): Male Female Other

For more information about SCDD’s activities, please visit scdd.ca.gov/stateplan/

Please return this survey to any of the following: 1. Your local SCDD Regional Office – (for locations see www.scdd.ca.gov)2. Email: [email protected]. Fax: 916.263.7969

** This survey is anonymous. No information about you will be shared with any other agency or group.

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DRAFT 2020 Work Plan

2017-21 State Plan – RO5

2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 1 (Self-Advocacy): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information and supports to advocate for civil and service rights to achieve self-

determination, integration and inclusion in all areas of community life.

1.1 The Council will increase knowledge about self-determination and person-centered planning

by monitoring, supporting and actively engaging in the implementation of the Self-Determination Program.

Objective Activity 20 20 SA SA FA FA Others Others Agency Agency

1.1

1 Develop/update SDP curriculum

A English 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B Spanish 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 Provide SDP training

A English 12 3 60 15 144 15 60 15 0 0 B Spanish 6 1 18 5 120 5 6 5 0 0

3 Provide SDAC support

A Statewide 2 0 30 0 30 0 30 0 0 0 B Local 50 15 60 40 60 40 45 60 0 4

4 Distribute resources

A Hard copy 24 2 500 30 500 30 250 20 0 0 B Electronic 12 1 500 50 500 330 250 600 0 0

5 A Provide technical assistance (as requested) 75 15 40 3 40 8 30 4 25 3

6 A Leveraged Funds 0 B Match Funds (Non-Federal) 0 C Sponsorships 0

Collaborative Partners: DDS/Regional Centers DRC UCEDDs (USC, UCLA, &/or UCD)

(Circle all that may apply) FRC/N ILC DOR CDE EDD LE SELPA/USD

Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 1 (Self-Advocacy): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information and supports to advocate for civil and service rights to achieve self-determination,

integration and inclusion in all areas of community life.

1.2 The Council will promote self-advocates in leadership roles in statewide networks a) through the strengthening of a statewide self-advocacy organization and by supporting self-advocates; b) within cross-disability leadership coalitions; and c) in training other self-advocates to become leaders.


1.2

1 Prepare SA/peers for training/outreach 12 2 120 10 0 0 12 2 0 0

2

SSAN A Develop/update curriculum 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B Provide peer-led training 10 1 100 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 C Provide peer-led outreach 10 1 100 10 0 0 0 0 0 0

3 Collaborate with SA/peers to provide training A Self-Advocacy 12 2 120 20 0 0 12 2 0 0

4

Convene meetings (provide tangible support) A SSAN 4 2 100 2 0 0 12 0 0 0 B SAAC 6 0 42 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 C Local self-advocacy groups 48 20 480 105 96 0 40 0 4

5

Distribute resources A Hard copy 24 2 500 50 500 50 250 25 0 0

B Electronic 12 20 3,000 1000 6,000 66

00 1,000 12000 0 0





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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 2 (Employment): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information to obtain competitive, integrated employment.

2.1 The Council will increase and promote culturally competent strategies and resources that facilitate competitive, integrated employment (CIE) of people with I/DD.


2.1

1 A Develop/update curriculum 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2

Provide workshops/training

A Employment success (e.g. benefits planning, IT, dressing for success, etc.) 4 1 200 5 200 10 200 5 0 0

B Expectations for CIE 4 1 0 5 100 10 0 5 0 0

C CIE-related - for (college/university) teacher training programs 2 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0

3 A Collaborative planning/execution for hiring events 2 0 1,000 0 0 0 35 0 25 0

4 A Engage in collaborative meetings 5 10 10 30 20

5 A Innovation-gathering event

(about innovative/new employment ideas/projects)

2 1 100 5 50 5 100 15 5 5

6

Distribute resources A Hard copy 24 2 500 30 500 40 250 20 0

B Electronic 24 10 500 500 500 33

00 250 6000 0



Collaborative Partners: DDS/Regional Centers DRC UCEDDs (USC, UCLA, &/or UCD) (Circle all that may apply) FRC/N ILC DOR CDE EDD LE SELPA/USD

Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 3 (Housing): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased access to affordable, accessible, safe, and fully integrated housing that provides choice and flexibility regarding where

and with whom they live.

3.1 The Council will work with housing entities to increase the development and/or provision of community housing for people with I/DD.


3.1

1 A Develop/update curriculum 1 1

2 A

Provide presentations/training (e.g. development &/or provision of inclusive housing for PwD)

12 1 60 5 120 10 60 5 0 0

3 A Collaborate with housing networks 12 4 12 3 12 3 24 6 0 3


A Hard copy 24 1 60 10 120 20 24 2 0 0 B Electronic 24 2 1,000 100 6,000 660 3,000 1200 0 0





Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 3 (Housing): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased access to affordable, accessible, safe, and fully integrated housing that provides choice and

flexibility regarding where and with whom they live. 3.2 The Council will identify and decrease barriers to housing for people with I/DD.


3.2

1 A Develop/update curriculum 1 1 0 0 0 0

2 A Provide training/presentations

(e.g. overcoming barriers, housing rights, etc.)

24 2 120 10 240 20 120 20 0 0


A Hard copy 24 2 60 20 120 40 24 2 0 0 B Electronic 24 10 1,000 500 6,000 3300 3,000 6000 0 0





Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 4 (Health & Safety): Californians w/ I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information to access health, public safety, and related services that meet their needs and health care choices.

4.1 The Council and its federal partners will increase knowledge and awareness for people with I/DD and their families about the availability of and access to health and public safety-related services and supports


4.1

1 Develop/update curriculum

A Safety-related 12 1 300 0 100 0 100 0 0 0 B Health-related 12 1 300 0 100 0 100 0 0 0

2 Provide training


3 Prepare SA/FA as peer trainers


4 SA/FA will collaborate with/provide peer-led training


5 SA/FA will collaborate with outreach events


6 Distribute safety-related resources


7 Distribute health-related resources





Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 4 (Health & Safety): Californians w/ I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information to access health, public safety, and related services that meet their needs and health care choices.

4.2 The Council, its federal partners, and self-advocates will increase information and training to law enforcement, court personnel, health care providers, and/or other care professionals about disability-related health and safety issues


4.2

1 Develop/update curriculum


2 Prepare SA/FA for training/outreach activities


3 Collaborate with SA/FA peers in training/outreach activities for professionals


4 Provide training


5 Engage in collaborative meetings


6 Engage in community events


7 Distribute (hard-copy) resources





Other (List): Community Care Licensing (CCL); Dept. of Health Care Services (DHCS); Dept. of Behavioral Health (DBH); Earthquake Country Alliance; Southern California Earthquake Center; Prep-It Forward; Office of Emergency Services (OES)

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 5 (Early Intervention, Education, Transition & Post-Secondary Education): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information, in order to obtain

inclusive education services throughout the lifespan.

5.1 The Council and its federal partners will increase knowledge and awareness of developmental milestones and intervention services for families of young children and professionals.


5.1


2

Provide training A Developmental Milestones 3 0 2 0 30 0 10 0 0 0

B Early Identification/intervention/Early Start

3 0 2 0 30 0 10 0 0 0

C Support/service resources 3 1 2 0 30 10 10 5 0 0

D Transition to school/IEPs/FAPE 3 0 2 0 30 0 10 0 0 0

E Parent/Self-advocacy & Disability Awareness 3 0 2 0 30 0 10 0 0 0

3 A Engage in collaborative meetings 24 5 12 3 24 10 200 30 0 0






Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 5 (Early Intervention, Education, Transition & Post-Secondary Education): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information, in order to obtain inclusive

education services throughout the lifespan.

5.2 The Council, in consultation with its federal partners and other stakeholders, will increase awareness and knowledge for families and self-advocates about the availability of and access to services which support inclusive education.


5.2


2

Provide training

A Self-advocacy & Disability Awareness 24 0 150 0 250 0 50 0 0 0

B FAPE/inclusion 24 1 75 7 300 10 125 10 0 0



A Hard copy 36 3 300 25 1,000 50 300 25 0 0 B Electronic 36 3 300 150 1,000 990 300 1800 0 0





Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 5 (Early Intervention, Education, Transition & Post-Secondary Education): Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information, in order to obtain inclusive education

services throughout the lifespan.

5.3

The Council, in consultation with its federal partners and in collaboration with educators and stakeholders, will increase information and technical assistance to prepare and empower students, families and professionals in developing individualized transition plans that lead to employment, post-secondary education &/or independent living options & opportunities.


5.3


2

Provide training

A Individualized transition planning (ITP) 12 0 100 0 100 0 50 0 0 0

B Person-Centered Planning (PCP) 12 1 100 10 100 10 50 5 0 0

C Employment 24 1 125 10 125 10 100 10 0 0 D Post-secondary education 24 1 200 20 200 40 100 20 0 0

E Disability Awareness & Self-Advocacy 24 1 200 40 100 40 50 10 0 0







Other (List):

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Goal 6 (Formal & Informal Community Supports): Formal & Informal Community Supports Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information and

supports to access community-based services available to the general population.

6.1

The Council, in collaboration with our federal DD partners, will reduce service access barriers and decrease the disparity in available information, which describes services and supports that may be purchased throughout California’s Regional Center system, by translating and providing that information in Spanish and tracking statewide POS disparity data for Spanish-speaking self-advocates and families.


6.1

1 A B C


A Hard copy 2 15 100 50 0 B Electronic 1 50 330 600 0

3 A Provide technical assistance (as requested) 5 1 4 1 0

4

A Leveraged Funds 0

B Match Funds (Non-Federal) 0

C Sponsorships 0


Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 6 (Formal & Informal Community Supports): Formal & Informal Community Supports Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased

information and supports to access community-based services available to the general population.

6.2 The Council will increase the knowledge and skills of people with I/DD to move from institutional to community settings and to increase their ability to self-advocate.


6.2

1 A Inform (DC) movers about

inclusive community options or resources

10 2 40 2 0 0 50 2 0 0

2 A Inform (DC) residents about civil rights 20 0 200 0 0 0 50 0 0 0

3 A Distribute (hard copy) resources 30 5 240 20 0 0 100 10 0 0




Other (List):

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2020 Work Plan (8.5.19) JF

Goal 6 (Formal & Informal Community Supports): Formal & Informal Community Supports Californians with I/DD and their families reflecting the diversity of the state will have increased information and supports to access

community-based services available to the general population.

6.3 The Council will increase outreach, training, and technical assistance to improve the quality of and access to services, including (but not limited to) Regional Centers, education, transportation, public benefits, child care, and recreation for people with I/DD and their families.


6.3


2

Provide training A Formal/informal community services 2 10 10 20 0 B IPP strategies 0 0 0 0 0

C Complaint/appeal rights, procedures & strategies 1 5 5 0 0

D HCBS 2 5 10 15 0 E IHSS 0 0 0 0 0 F ABLE Act / CalABLE 2 6 10 6 0 G Disparity data & POS disparity trends 1 5 10 5 0

H

Systems engagement (e.g. understanding/participating in legislative/budget process, establishing self/peer advocacy/support groups, etc.)

3 10 15 6 0

I RC voucher system (e.g. ride-hailing services, etc.) 0 0 0 0 0

3 Engage in local/regional collaborations A Meetings (e.g. transportation, rec., etc.) 6 13 60 40 120 20

4

Distribute resources

A Hard copy 24 50 140 50 0

B Electronic 30 1500

9900

18000 0

5 A Provide technical assistance (as requested) 100 20 50 30 0



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(Circle all that may apply) FRC/N ILC DOR CDE EDD LE SELPA/USD Other (List):



6.4

The Council, in consultation with its federal partners, will increase identification, advocacy and/or sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase access to quality and inclusive community-based services for people with I/DD and their families – including competitive, integrated employment, housing, health and public safety, and education throughout the lifespan.


6.4

1 A Convene EFC meetings 3 3 0 15 0

2

A Convene LPPC meetings 4 8 16 12 0

B Review/provide recommendations on CA policy proposals 15 250 250 250 0

C Review/provide recommendations on federal policy proposals 15 250 250 250 0

3

HQ staff policy activities

A Meet with community-based organizations &

agencies re: SCDD’s mission, vision, activities & policy priorities

25 0 0 25 0

B Meet with federal or state legislators &/or staff in

Capitol offices re: SCDD’s mission, vision, activities & policy priorities

25 0 0 25 0

C Review/analyze CA policy proposals & make recommendations 15 250 250 250 0

D Review/analyze federal policy proposals & make recommendations 5 250 250 250 0

E Prepare &/or support SA/FA to inform policymakers about SCDD’s policy activities & priorities

50 25 25 0 0

F Organize/execute ‘California Council Capitol Day’ 15 6 8 0 0

4

Regional Offices (general outreach to inform policymakers)

A Prepare &/or support SA/FA to inform policymakers about SCDD’s policy activities & priorities

50 4 25 4 25 4 0 0 0 0

B District offices of Congressional members (re: SCDD’s mission, vision, activities & policy priorities)

50 * 100 * 100 * 0 * 0 *

C District offices of State Legislators (re: SCDD’s mission, vision, activities & policy priorities) 24 * 12 * 12 * 0 * 0 *

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D Local officials (re: SCDD & people with I/DD) 50 4 0 0 0 0 50 8 0 0 * denotes co-led activities between HQ & RO’s, blocked out sections apply only to HQ



6.4

The Council, in consultation with its federal partners, will increase identification, advocacy and/or sponsorship of legislative, regulatory, policy, procedure and/or practice changes to increase access to quality and inclusive community-based services for people with I/DD and their families – including competitive, integrated employment, housing, health and public safety, and education throughout the lifespan.


6.4 (Cont.)

5

HQ/Regional collaboration (general outreach to inform policymakers)

A Organize/execute ‘District Day(s)’ for Congressional members 12 * 0 * 0 * 50 * 0 *

B Organize/execute ‘District Day(s)’ for State Legislators 12 * 0 * 0 * 50 * 0 *

C Provide technical support to CA Assembly Select Committee on I/DD 10 * 0 * 0 * 10 * 0 *

6 A Produce/post EFC report 1 250 250 0 0 7 A Provide technical support (as requested) 12 5 0 1 0 2 12 3 0 0

8 Distribute resources (policy)

A Hard copy 30 2 0 15 0 20 4,000 10 0 0 B Electronic 30 2 0 100 0 660 4,000 1200 0 0


* denotes co-led activities between HQ & RO’s, blocked out sections apply only to HQ

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November 14, 2019State Council Meeting Summary

SIGNIFICANT ITEMS• On November 14th, the Council hosted its last

meeting of 2019 at the Crowne Plaza hotel inSacramento. State Plan Committee ChairKilolo Brodie and Executive Director AaronCarruthers presented the Council a summaryof work done during the 2019 federal fiscalyear. SCDD provided 9,190 people directtechnical assistance on their questions,trained 20,952 people, and overall reached1,963,804 Californians. Learn more here:

o 2018-2019 PPR

• State Plan Committee Chair Brodie presentedCouncilmembers the recommended approachfor the Cycle 43 community developmentgrants. Cycle 43 would make available 12$20,000 grants ($240,000 total) for the toppriority need in each region. The Council alsoreviewed the timeline and draft request forproposals (RFP). Councilmembers had anactive discussion about the recommendedareas of emphasis before voting to approvethe timeline and RFP for Cycle 43. Moredetails are available about the process:

o Cycle 43 Timelineo Cycle 43 RFP

• The Council held elections for the offices ofpermanent Chair and Vice Chair. Candidatespresented speeches to the Council on theirvision for the Council. Councilmember MariaMarquez won the election for Chair andCouncilmember Julie Austin won the electionfor Vice Chair. The Chair and Vice Chairterms run through December 2020.

• Following the elections, the Council went intoa closed session to complete the 2019Executive Director Evaluation. When opensession reconvened, the Chair announcedthat the State Council unanimously approvedthe Executive Director evaluation.

• Council Chair Maria Marquez offered hercongratulations and well wishes to outgoingCouncilmembers Catherine Blakemore andKris Kent.

• Executive Director Aaron Carruthers gave areport to the Council, including updates onthe Self-Determination Program andinformation about the Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee (SSDAC).He also discussed several other issuesincluding employment, public safety,disparities and national leadership.

SUMMARY OF COUNCIL ACTIONSThe Council:• Elected a permanent Chair and Vice

Chair to serve through December 2020• Approved the 2019 Executive Director

Evaluation and recommendations• Approved the September 2019 Council

meeting minutes• Approved the Cycle 43 Grant timeline

and Request for Proposals (RFP)• Approved the 2018-2019 Program

Performance Report (PPR)

FUTURE MEETING DATE• January 28, 2020, Hilton Hotel, Sacramento

Arden-West, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ensure that Californians with developmental disabilitiesare guaranteed the same full and equal opportunities forlife, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as all Americans.

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https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/2018-2019PPR.11.14.pdf

https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/2018-2019PPR.11.14.pdf

https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/Final-Cycle-43-Timeline-March-start.pdf

https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/Final-Cycle-43-Timeline-March-start.pdf

https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/Revised-DRAFT-Cycle-43-RFP-March-Start.pdf

https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2019/11/Revised-DRAFT-Cycle-43-RFP-March-Start.pdf