Our Mission is to Decrease Disparities & Increase Access to resources & information for Black/African American Families experiencing Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Problem Statement
In the current system there is a lack of representation and leadership opportunities for parents of African-American children with developmental disabilities within the California Regional Centers for Developmental Disabilities.
Objective
Black Voices of Empowerment - Parent Leadership & Advocacy Training Program - will provide a training program to help develop the leadership and advocacy skills of parents/caregivers so that we are equipped to lead and advocate on behalf of our family and community.
Mission
of the program is to decrease this disparity and to increase the access to representation and participation of Black families on boards, committees and other decision-making platforms by providing parents with the opportunity to increase their knowledge, skills and understand how to take up space as leaders and advocates in the community.
Congratulations to our new class of parent leaders! Below you can find a welcome video from our founder, Ardena Bartlett.
Watch All 3 Modules (released every other week)
Attend at least 1 Regional Center Civic/Community Meeting (See Calendar for list)
Attend at least 1 PLA Discussion Group
Complete Module Assessments, Final Survey and Graduation Poll
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FYI: denotes events that are of interest but don't qualify as PLA participation
All others are PLA participation
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Week of March 13th
ASSESSMENT
Discussion Group March 21st 6-7pm
WEEK OF MARCH 27
ASSESSMENT
DISCUSSION GROUP APRIL 4th 6-7pm
WEEK OF APRIL 10th
SURVEY QUESTIONS
DISCUSSION GROUP APRIL 11TH 6-7PM
TIMES & LOCATIONS VARY - See Updated Calendar
Changed to
May 20, 2023 10-12 noon
PLACE AND PLATFORM TBD
MAKE UP Participation Sessions See Calendar
Discuss Program Progress
Review IPP & More
Calendar Link Sent Via Email
To View Training Workshops Click Below
New Instructions - Register with your email, if you have problems contact
Edwin egamino@sgprc.org
ASSESSMENT
(Only one assessment)
DEFINITION: Each year every Regional Center must report that outlines how services have been provide to each cultural group. This report is helpful in order to close the disparity gap
DATE: MARCH 13, 2023
LOCATION/LINK: https://sgprc-org.zoom.us/j/88141527143
All Regional Center POS Data Reports Must be posted on DDS.CA.GOV website
Purchase of Service Policy: A policy that outlines the services provided based on the Lanterman Act a law that requires the State to service individuals with Developmental Disabilities
IRC PURCHASE OF SERVICE POLICY
SGPRC PURCHASE OF SERVICE POLICY
Other Regional Center Policies may be found on their website
sign up for e-updates https://www.sgprc.org/about-us/e-news-sign-up-for
DEFINITION: Monthly meetings covering various initiatives and programs of SGPRC. Staff , vendors and community are welcome to attend
DATE: MARCH 14, 21, 28 2023
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
Visit https://www.sgprc.org/ for updates and sign up for e-updates https://www.sgprc.org/about-us/e-news-sign-up-form
DEFINITION: Each regional center is governed by a board made up of volunteers from the community. The Board of Directors sets policy and direction for the regional center.
DATE: MARCH 15 2023
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
RECORDING: (if available)
For a list of Board and Committee Meetings visit
https://www.sgprc.org/governance/board-of-directors/board-committee-meetings-minutes-and-agendas
DEFINITION: Bi-monthly meetings to discuss policy and different agendas of IRC. Each regional center is governed by a board made up of volunteers from the community. The Board of Directors sets policy and direction for the regional center.
DATE: MARCH 13 2023
LOCATION/LINK: LIVE BROADCAST
RECORDING: (if available)
DEFINITION: Presentations will focus on Consumer Employment, Social Recreation, Respite, Self-Determination
DATE: APRIL 1 2023
LOCATION/LINK: James L. Brulte Sr. Center, Rancho Cucamonga
RECORDING: (if available)
Annual Conference
Check https://www.inlandrc.org/calendar/ for updates
DEFINITION: Provide and overview of IRC
DATE: MARCH 27TH 2023
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
Every Month Different Link Contact
Saray Sy (909) 890-3449 or Ruth Armstead (909) 890-3359
or visit
FOCUS: HISTORY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVOCACY
DATE: MARCH 21ST 6-7PM
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
RECORDING: (if available)
FOCUS: UNDERSTANDING AND NAVIGATING THE REGIONAL CENTER
DATE: APRIL 4TH 6-7PM
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
RECORDING: (if available)
FOCUS: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: REPRESENTATION & PREPARATION MATTERS
DATE: MAY 2ND 6-7PM
LOCATION/LINK: ZOOM
RECORDING: (if available)
CONGRATULATION! YOU MADE IT!!
LET'S GET INTO SOME GOOD TROUBLE!
RSVP CLICK LINK
https://forms.gle/Bbs3UYmUzbFujmWK8
In-Person
May 20, 2023
10:00-12noon
Pomona/Claremont area
Casa Colina Healthcare Center
255 East Bonita Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
909/596-7733 or
Toll-Free 866/724-4127
DDS Department of Developmental Services
RC Regional Center
SGPRC San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center
IRC Inland Regional Center
SC Service Coordinator
POS Purchase of Services
SDP Self Determination Program
SAE Service Access Equity
PLA Parent Leadership & Advocacy program
PBC Parenting Black Children
PBB Parenting Black Babies
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