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Budget Update
California State Budget Be sure to keep up on the latest
budget news by going to our State Budget website page. Click here:
State Budget.
Shasta Senior Nutrition Programs Presents
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm, 100
Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding (Off of College View Drive, next to Simpson
University). To order tickets call 226-3060: Adults pre-sale: $7 (at the
door $8.50); Children under 12 presale $3 (at the door $4). Good food, live
music, huge raffles and family fun.
AARP Healthy Aging Summit 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, 100
Mercy Oaks Drive, Redding. Lunch will be provided. Free Health Checks:
Fitness, Blood Pressure, Diabetes Screening, Stroke Screening, Vision,
Mental Wellness, Balance, Heart Healthy Checks, BMI, and Hearing. For more
information, please call: 226-3067
Notice of Public Hearing
Far Northern Regional Center (FNRC) is submitting a proposal to the
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to waive current regulations in
order to allow California MENTOR, a Family Home Agency (FHA), to serve adult
consumers with children in one of their family homes. Current regulations,
the Lanterman Act, Section 4689.1 (a) and Title 17, CCR, Section 56076 (e)
(2) require an individual placed with a FHA home to be at least 18 years of
age. In summary, the proposal will enable FNRC to expand the residential
living options available to adult consumers with children. The child may or
may not be a FNRC consumer. The adult consumer would be able to maintain
custody of their children while residing in a stable living environment
where parenting skills are taught and supported by the family home. No
additional funding is being requested from DDS for this service and the
impact on the FNRC budget would be cost neutral. Oral comments on this
proposal can be made at the Public Hearing to be held on Friday August 27,
2010 at 10am at the FNRC office located at 1377 E. Lassen Avenue, Chico, CA
95973. Written comments can be submitted to FNRC prior to or during the
Public Hearing. For additional information contact Kathy Lusher, 1377 E.
Lassen Ave, Chico, CA 95973, 895-8633.
Butte County Coordinating Council’s
Recognition Celebration
DATE:Thursday, October 21, 2010
PLACE:Masonic Family Center
1110 W. East Avenue
TIME:5:00 ~ 8:00 p.m.
“PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE” Award
Butte County Coordinating Council invites you to join us in celebrating and
honoring exemplary members of our community who have had a positive impact
on the lives of people who have a developmental disability.These are the “dream makers.”They extend themselves daily because they care about the quality of
people’s lives, and they believe in the possibilities and dreams of each
person.
“FRANK D. LANTERMAN OUTSTANDING SERVICE” Award
Also at this event, BCCC will be presenting the “Frank D. Lanterman
Outstanding Service” award in recognition of the Lanterman Act.This award is for one individual who has demonstrated a life-long
commitment to serve and support individuals with developmental disabilities.
We invite you to help us support this community event with nominations,
contributions, and attendance.
Nominations due by September 17, 2010.If you have any questions, or need further information, please
contact Sarah May at 895-4027 or Nicole Bateman at 343-4421.
3rd Annual Emergency
Preparedness Fair October 14,
2010 from 10 am to 1 pm - 3410 Churn Creek Rd (Church Of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints*)
This is a FREE community event. Come tour all the fun booths and learn how to be better
prepared for emergencies. Don’t
forget to bring your “emergency” sack lunch (food will not be provided or
sold at this event). This event is sponsored by
ILS Transition, Inc. with cooperation from many community agencies.
For more information, please call Kathleen or Tasha at 530-244-2305. *fair
not associated with church.
Free Epilepsy Resource Guide For Parents What is epilepsy and how is it treated? The Epilepsy
and Seizure Disorders Resource Guide for Parents answers this and much more.
For more information, click here:
Epilepsy Resource
Guide.
Care Providers Alert:
Prader-Willi Gastric Rupture Syndrome
Care providers and family members of persons with Prader-Willi Syndrome
should be aware that complaints of abdominal pain from an individual with
Prader-Willi Syndrome must be taken very seriously and considered a medical
emergency.The individual should be
taken to the hospital emergency room immediately. [read
more]
FNRC Art Exhibits Periodically, FNRC (in cooperation with other agencies) presents art
exhibitions featuring the work of our consumers. Exhibits usually feature an
opening reception with the artists. Photos from the opening events are posted on
our website and you can view them at: Art Exhibits.
