DDS’s Workforce Initiatives aim to recruit, train, and retain workers from diverse communities who support individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Several Workforce Initiatives promote career advancement for Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) through competency-based training, training stipends, bi-/multi-lingual/medium pay differentials, and ongoing professional development.  These efforts are designed to build a more sustainable workforce […]

Castro Valley Adult and Career Education is organizing a film screening of Intelligent Lives on Sunday, September 24th, in Castro Valley in partnership with the Castro Valley Community Alliance. The film highlights the lives of three people with intellectual disabilities who challenge misconceptions about what they are capable of achieving. Academy Award-winning actor and narrator Chris Cooper contextualizes […]

For language accommodation, please email writetous@rceb.org by the end of Friday, five working days before the meeting (Sept 15). Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided at this meeting. Tendremos un intérprete de español en esta reunión. Diversity & Equity meets every other month.  Calendar 2023 AGENDA  Join Zoom Meeting: LINK Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San […]

BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING For language accommodation, please email writetous@rceb.org by the end of Friday, five working days (Sept 15) before the meeting. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided at this meeting. Tendremos un intérprete de español en esta reunión. Board meetings are usually the 4th Monday of every month – no board meetings in July, August, or December. BOARD […]

Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee Meeting October 2, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm For language interpretation at our next meeting, please email SDAdvisoryEastBay@gmail.com by the Wednesday before the meeting (Sept 27th for the October 2nd meeting). Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided at this meeting. To request translation of meeting materials, email the same address. Print Brochure AGENDA September […]

The Consumer Advisory Committee members are individuals with developmental disabilities advocating and living in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. The committee meets monthly: Calendar 2023 In-Person Meeting Location: RCEB 500 Davis Street, Conf Rm in San Leandro AGENDA Previous Month's MINUTES Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

WHAT COMES NEXT: Educating Students, Teachers and Families on the Value of Work LO QUE VIENE A CONTINUACIÓN: Educar Estudiantes, profesores y familias sobre el valor del trabajo All sessions are presented over zoom at no charge. Attending all sessions is recommended but not required. For students and families looking at future options. Todas las […]

  SF AUTISM SOCIETY LINK- for detailed information including list of presenters What is the deadline to register? You must register no later than October 12 at 10am. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. There are no walk-ins. The conference features a large resource fair in the main hall and a variety of presentations in 7 classrooms across 6 sessions (9am, […]