Last week was Disability Voting Rights Week (DVRW). DVRW was celebrated from September 9-13 and was promoted by the American Association of People with Disabilities. In partnership with the REV Up campaign, DVRW advocated for voters with disabilities, regardless of…
May is right around the corner and SequoiaSD is looking forward to celebrating Older Americans Month (OAM). OAM is organized each year by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). During the month, the ACL shares ways to celebrate the month…
It’s March and SequoiaSD is celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM). DDAM has been around since 1987. President Regan dedicated the month to building awareness for individuals with disabilities. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) runs a…
In Orange County, California, Linda and her 27-year-old son, Isaac, are achieving independence through their journey with SequoiaSD. A Personalized Journey with Self-Determination: Isaac, who lives with a metabolic condition, had his life transformed when Linda discovered self-determination. Teaming up…
The Department of Developmental Services has announced a training stipend program. The program allows DSPs to earn up to two $625 stipends for training completion. Direct Support Professionals and certain supervisors and clinical staff can take part in the program…
The CDC released its respiratory disease season update earlier this month. It provides updates on COVID-19, influenza, and RSV activity across the country compared to this time last year. The CDC notes that respiratory disease activity is nearing peak levels…
The Department of Developmental Services has new guidance for remote services in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). What are Remote Services? According to the Department of Developmental Services, remote services are delivered by telephone or video visit. When Are SDP Services…
The Department of Developmental Services updated its guidelines on the use of goods and services in the Self-Determination Program (SDP) to determine cost and service designations in an SDP budget. The SDP is an individual budget used to acquire support…
As cold and flu-season gears up, the CDC has issued reminders to receive your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations. COVID-19 It is recommended by the CDC to receive an up-to-date COVID-19 vaccine for anyone five and older. The CDC recognizes the…
AARP recently released its 2023 Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard. The Scorecard helps create interest and investment in LTSS by effectively measuring each state’s supports and services. It also identifies areas of improvement that directly affect consumers and…