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On May 15, 2024 DDS: Lanterman Act Spanish Translation California’s Lanterman Act Available in Spanish/La Ley Lanterman de California Ya Está Disponible en Español. Nos complace anunciar que DDS ha publicado la traducción al español de la Ley Lanterman de Servicios para Discapacidades del Desarrollo de California. En los últimos años, las comunidades de habla hispana en todo el estado han abogado por la […] On May 14, 2024 KRC: Enhancing Quality of Life: Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding the Home Community Based Waiver Final Rule” by Dr. Pomeranz Dr. Tom Pomeranz will be returning to Kern County. Dr. Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. Over the last fifty-five (55) years, Tom has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. His audiences praise his ability to combine information, […] On May 14, 2024 KRC: Understanding the Home Community Based Waiver Final Rule” Presentation by Dr. Pomeranz Dr. Tom Pomeranz will be returning to Kern County. Dr. Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. Over the last fifty-five (55) years, Tom has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. His audiences praise his ability to combine information, […] On May 14, 2024 KRC: Transition from Consumers to Producers: Expanding Opportunities for Community-Based Employment for Individuals with IDD,” by Dr. Pomeranz Dr. Tom Pomeranz will be returning to Kern County. Dr. Pomeranz is a nationally recognized authority, trainer, clinician and consultant in the field of services for people with disabilities. Over the last fifty-five (55) years, Tom has conducted thousands of seminars and programs throughout the United States and Canada. His audiences praise his ability to combine information, […] On May 8, 2024 ¡Únase al movimiento latino por discapacidad! – Latinos por la Equidad – ¡CUMPLA LA PROMESA! ¡Únase al movimiento latino por discapacidad! – Latinos por la Equidad – ¡CUMPLA LA PROMESA! DESCARGAR: VOLANTE On May 8, 2024 Join the Latino Disability Movement! – Latinos for Equity – KEEP THE PROMISE! Join the Latino Disability Movement! – Latinos for Equity – KEEP THE PROMISE! DOWNLOAD: FLYER On April 5, 2024 DDS: Public Comment Period on Potential Updates to California DDS Data Collection Categories DDS continues to work to strengthen accessibility, quality and equity for all individuals served by regional centers. They are asking for your comments by the end of April 2024 about possible updates to the information collected about race, ethnicity, language, residence and status codes, and sexual orientation and gender identity. More details on […] On April 2, 2024 EXPRESS YOURSELF ART COMPETITION! Theme: Joy & Happiness” EXPRESS YOURSELF ART COMPETITION! Theme: Joy & Happiness” Open to Kern Regional Center (KRC) clients ages 4 years and above. To enter the contest, contact your KRC Service Coordinator or Marisol Resendiz (661) 852-3266 or email mresendiz@kernrc.org. Please submit your application before April 30, 2024. Download the application at the link! ___________________________________________________________________________ […] On April 2, 2024 ARCA: What Does a Service Coordinator do? #SocialWorkAppreciationMonth Our Service Coordinators are the bread and butter of KRC! And who doesn’t like bread and butter (besides the gluten and lactose intolerant)? ?? Social Work Appreciation Month is upon us, and we’re ringing it in with a super handy, aesthetically pleasing chart of the awesome things our Service Coordinators do! ? On April 2, 2024 UCLA: Not Just a Pretty Face: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevalent and Underdiagnosed In Case You Missed the UCLA Tarjan Center Distinguished Lecture, ” Not Just a Pretty Face: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevalent and Underdiagnosed,” you can watch it at this link!Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Read More Board of Directors The Kern Regional Center Board of Directors is composed of at minimum 10 individuals with demonstrated interest in developmental disabilities… Read More Clients and Families Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life. Read More Your Rights Kern Regional Center (KRC) encourages individuals to report suspected or actual illegal or improper activity, financial or otherwise. KRC will not condone any activity that is illegal or improper, whether done by an employee, board member, vendor or contractor. Read More Service Providers Find training information, up to date legislative information, regulations and vendor forms for service providers. Read More News & Events Kern Regional Center would like to share information with you on upcoming trainings, webinars, community events and news. Read More Consumers & Families Kern Regional Center’s purpose is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve an independent, productive, and satisfying life. Read More Foster Grandparent Program The Kern Regional Center Foster Grandparent Program establishes person-to-person relationships between limited income adults, 55 years of age and older, to children receiving services from the Regional Center. Read More Service Provider Resources Find training information, up to date legislative information, regulations and vendor forms for service providers. Read More Governance & Transparency We are committed to providing to the public maximum access to information about our organization while maintaining required client confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and contract requirements with the Department of Developmental Services. 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