Council Grants Awarded under previous State Plans
These Council Grants were awarded under previous State Plans. As a result, not all of the topic areas and objectives match those contained in the current State Plan. Click on a link below to view the grants awarded in that cycle.
Cycle 23
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities received 59 grant applications requesting a total of $8.6 million in funding. Approximately $1.5 million was available to award in this Grant Cycle (October 2000 - September 2001). The awarded grants, by Council 1998-2000 State Plan Focus Area, are listed on this page. You may view the entire list by scrolling down, or click on a link below to go directly to the grants for that category.
The Council sought proposals to establish affordable housing projects in a regional center catchment area to promote and expand independent living options for individuals with developmental disabilities, including those who: 1) are senior citizens themselves; or 2) can no longer live in the family home due to the age and health of the parents.
The Council received 12 grant proposals for residential options projects requesting a total of $2,426,416.
Three of the 12 proposals, totaling $249,661, were awarded Council grants and are profiled below:
The Arc of San Francisco
Affordable Housing: Access, Assistance & Linkages
Counties served: San Francisco and San Mateo
Grant Award: $89,373This project will help to establish affordable housing for 48-50 adults and assist at least 100 consumers in applying for housing subsidies and rental vouchers in the San Francisco area. This grantee will achieve this goal by providing housing advocacy and counseling to ensure that consumers receive the critical support services needed to succeed once they obtain independent housing. This project will collaborate with the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the San Francisco Housing Authority, and several other agencies in order to provide these services.
North Bay Housing Coalition Housing Assistance Program
Counties Served: Napa, Sonoma, Solano
Grant Award: $85,000This project will develop affordable housing opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. These opportunities will include rental housing and home ownership. This project will outreach to consumers living with elderly parents, and provide counseling and technical assistance to help families make thoughtful choices concerning affordable housing when parents can no longer provide necessary support services.
Project Independence
Member Run Co-Operative Living
County Served: Orange
Grant Award: $75,288This is a demonstration project to establish and evaluate member run housing co-operatives as a method to increase affordable housing and to address the specific support needs of aging consumers living with elderly parents in Orange County. This project will develop approximately six affordable, member ran, co-operative living arrangements for 20 senior consumers. This project will assist each co-operative group, whenever possible, to purchase their own residence, and provide support to families who are primary caregivers and who are vital to the long-term success of the individual’s transition.
The Council sought proposals for improved or enhanced interagency partnerships focused on school-to-work transition planning and implementation.
The Council also sought proposals to create access to a diverse range of employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Of particular interest were those that provide access to careers or non-traditional jobs, including skills development and/or higher education.
The Council received 21 grant proposals for employment programs requesting a total of $2,698,995.
Five of the 21 proposals, totaling $398,649, will receive Council grants and are profiled below:
Community Options
Transition Service Integration Project
County served: Alameda
Grant Award: $101,875This project will provide an integrated career, community living, recreation and post-secondary education options model for 20 youths with severe developmental disabilities who are in their last year of public school. These students will come from six different school districts in Alameda County. Through collaboration with the local SELPA, Department of Rehabilitation, Oakland Unified School District, Department of Developmental Services, and the Regional Center of the East Bay, this project will replicate a successful one-stop work force investment strategy for providing transition services. Public school resources will be used prior to graduation. After that, the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Rehabilitation will split the costs of maintaining and expanding work and non-work activities so that services continue seamlessly on the first day after exit from public school.
Parents and Friends, Inc.
Coast Career Development
County served: Mendocino
Grant Award: $49,267This project will develop a rural career development center in Fort Bragg where individuals with developmental disabilities receive career guidance, assistance in obtaining a job, maintaining and developing their skills on the job, and where they can secure personal enhancement opportunities through education. This program will collaborate with local employers to create a Business Advisory Council.
Santa Monica College Disabled Student Services
A Model for Job Placement and Training of Community College Graduates with Developmental
Disabilities
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $126,646
This project will develop an individualized apprenticeship and job placement program tailored for consumers who have obtained an occupational certificate or an associate of arts or higher degree. A new program model will be created and tested which draws on regional resources and constructs new service delivery methods for job training and placement. This program will collaborate with the Jewish Vocational Services Assessment Program, Westside Regional Center, the Los Angeles district office of the Department of Rehabilitation, and UCLA University Affiliated Project (UAP).
Toolworks, Inc.
Inclusive Employment and Community Access for Young Adults with Severe Disabilities
County served: San Francisco
Grant Award: $34,678
This project will provide integrated career, community living, recreational, and post-secondary education options for eight youth with severe developmental disabilities who are primarily in their last year of public school. This program will replicate a one-stop Workforce Investment approach (Transition Service Integration Model [Pumpian & Certo 1996]) successfully implemented in nine cities and communities in California, to date. This model has demonstrated that youth with severe disabilities can experience seamless transition from public school, full inclusion into their home communities with an individual direct-hire job, and a stable system for long-term support in place prior to graduation. This program will collaborate with the Golden Gate Regional Center, San Francisco Unified School District, and the Department of Rehabilitation.
USC Department of Nursing
Health Aide Training Program
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $86,183
This project will work with an interagency coalition of community-based agencies to provide transition services to adolescents’ and young adults with developmental disabilities in the San Gabriel/Pomona Valley area. This project will develop and implement a health aide-training program enabling students to function with minimal supervision in community-based health and human services settings such as assistive living facilities. Students will be taught to assist with feedings, bathing/grooming, providing social contacts, bed making, assist ambulation and transfers. After completing this training program the individuals will be qualified to work as health aides in the community.
The Council sought proposals to expand services to infants, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and significant health challenges. It could include residential services and family support services.
The Council received six grant proposals to address healthcare issues requesting $768,021.
Three of the six proposals, totaling $213,542**, will receive Council grants and are profiled below:
[** includes $144,174 in funding that addresses multiple categories]
- Alta Bates Foundation
Compassionate Touch in the Newborn Intensive Care Nursery
Counties served: Alameda, Contra Costa
Grant Award: $69,368This project will create a first of its kind therapeutic massage program in the Bay Area for premature and medically fragile infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Nursery. Infants with developmental disabilities and significant health challenges will gain access to health care professionals trained as resource specialists in infant message/therapeutic touch. The project will provide printed material and audiovisual resources about infant massage to families/caregivers and other NICU staff members. At least 100 families will learn the therapeutic techniques to aid their children’s developmental process, allow them to share in the care giving and strengthen the bond between these babies and their families.
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Family Support Collaborative*
Counties served: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, and Tulare
Grant Award: $83,202* This grant is also listed in the Mental Health Category
This project will increase the access of children with developmental disabilities to medical, mental health, and family support services throughout Central California. It will establish, at Valley Children’s Hospital, a "family faculty" consisting of parents who are willing to share their personal journeys as parents of children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. A training curriculum will be developed to prepare parents to enhance the understanding of hospital physicians and staff about effective communication and collaboration with families in the care of their children. A formal network of trained volunteer parents will be established through collaborations with Challenged in Merced, The Parenting Network in Visalia, H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection in Bakersfield, the Eastern Sierra Infant Connection in Bishop, and the Clovis Family Resource Center. These "parent partners" will be able to provide parent-to-parent support and informational services to families of hospitalized infants and children, and to families in their home communities.
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind (TLC)
TLC Children’s Support Center*
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $60,972* This grant is also listed in the Mental Health Category
This project will provide an inclusive after school and summer camp program serving up to thirty children with significant behavioral and health care needs. A nurse, psychologist, and early childhood specialist will be available to provide support for program staff. This Facility will be set up with multiple visual, auditory, and tactile cues to support those with vision and hearing challenges. This project will provide some space for non-disabled siblings; the family will pay for this service separately. This project will also provide a safe recreational setting, promoting appropriate social interaction, while enabling families to maintain their work schedules.
The Councils sought proposals to expand services to infants, children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. It could include residential services and family support services.
The Council received seven grant proposals requesting $1,077,508.
Four of the seven proposals, totaling $446,704**, will receive Council grants and are profiled below:
[** includes $236,883 in funding that addresses more than one category]
Exceptional Parents Unlimited
Family Support Collaborative*
Counties served: Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, and Tulare
Grant Award: $83,202* This grant is also listed in the Healthcare Category
This project will increase the access of children with developmental disabilities to medical, mental health, and family support services throughout Central California. It will establish, at Valley Children’s Hospital, a "family faculty" consisting of parents who are willing to share their personal journeys as parents of children with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. A training curriculum will be developed to prepare parents to enhance the understanding of hospital physicians and staff about effective communication and collaboration with families in the care of their children. A formal network of trained volunteer parents will be established through collaborations with Challenged in Merced, The Parenting Network in Visalia, H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection in Bakersfield, the Eastern Sierra Infant Connection in Bishop, and the Clovis Family Resource Center. These "parent partners" will be able to provide parent-to-parent support and informational services to families of hospitalized infants and children, and to families in their home communities.
Natividad Medical Foundation/Natividad Medical Center/San Andreas Regional Center
Children’s Dual Diagnosis Clinic
Counties served: Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz
Grant Award: $209,821This project will build on a successful collaboration between San Andreas Regional Center and Natividad Medical Center developed initially through a Department of Developmental Services Wellness Initiative grant. Utilizing Ruth Ryan’s Whole Person Assessment and Treatment Model, a specialized diagnostic team will provide a complete psychiatric/environmental assessment and on-going outpatient treatment for children, adolescents, and their families, who have been unsuccessful in utilizing county mental health systems. Specific days will be dedicated to developmentally disabled children and their families. A variety of therapeutic modalities will be offered, along with training to parents and other service providers, and consultation on educational needs. Immediate referrals to specialized experts at NMC will be made if a medical problem is detected.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center and Westside Regional Center
An Integrated Interagency Service Delivery Model for Dually Diagnosed Children and Adolescents*
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $92,709
* This grant is also listed in the System Coordination Category
This project will establish a coordinated service delivery model, integrating the numerous responsible agencies serving children and adolescents with both developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Los Angeles. This project will develop a single coordinated system of intake and evaluation to provide cross-referrals between regional center, the Department of Mental Health, and other agencies where appropriate. An "Intensive Services Coordination Team" will be developed to provide interagency collaboration and integrated case management. This project will also develop training protocols for physicians and other health care professionals, and provide education to the general community, parents, educators, and others on the multiple needs of the target population.
Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind (TLC)
TLC Children’s Support Center*
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $60,972
This project will provide an inclusive after school and summer camp program serving up to thirty children with significant behavioral and health care needs. A nurse, psychologist, and early childhood specialist will be available to provide support for program staff. This Facility will be set up with multiple visual, auditory, and tactile cues to support those with vision and hearing challenges. This project will provide some space for non-disabled siblings; the family will pay for this service separately. This project will also provide a safe recreational setting, promoting appropriate social interaction, while enabling families to maintain their work schedules.* This grant is also listed in the Healthcare Category
The Council sought proposals to utilize interagency cooperation to deliver personal safety training to individuals with developmental disabilities to reduce the risk of victimization through violent crime, including sexual abuse. Proposals must include activities to increase access to both crisis and long-term post-traumatic counseling services and other forms of victim/witness assistance, including support services for the family.
The Council received six grant proposals for Criminal Justice Projects, requesting $878,938.
One of the six proposals, totaling $168,052, will receive Council a grant and is profiled below:
Solano Women’s Crisis Center
Personal Safety Education and Supportive Services for Developmentally Disabled Victims
County served: Solano
Grant Award: $168,052
This project will collaborate with other nonprofit agencies to address the special needs of developmentally disabled individuals who have suffered from sexual abuse and/or domestic violence. Personal safety training will be provided to clients of the North Bay Regional Center catchment area. Training sessions will be provided to service providers on how to best reach and service this population, both at the crisis level and in terms of long-range therapeutic services. This project will seek to increase the reporting of sexual assault or abuse of developmentally disabled victims and work with local law enforcement to increase the prosecution of these crimes. A needs analysis and data collection will be used to study effectiveness and to make recommendations for future program development.
The Council sought proposals by a regional transit district to improve access for individuals with developmental disabilities through: 1) expansion of after-hours transportation availability; and 2) route expansion including improved cross-jurisdictional travel to work or medical appointments.
The Council also sought proposals by regional centers to encourage local interagency collaboration in the provision of streamlined services to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, i.e. managed care, CCS, victims' services, etc.
The Council received seven System Coordination proposals requesting $797,806.
Two of the seven proposals, totaling $336,275**, will receive Council grants and are profiled below:
[** includes $92,709 in funding that addresses more than one category]
North Los Angeles County Regional Center and Westside Regional Center
An Integrated Interagency Service Delivery Model for Dually Diagnosed Children and Adolescents*
County served: Los Angeles
Grant Award: $92,709
This project will establish a coordinated service delivery model, integrating the numerous responsible agencies serving children and adolescents with both developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Los Angeles. This project will develop a single coordinated system of intake and evaluation to provide cross-referrals between regional center, the Department of Mental Health, and other agencies where appropriate. An "Intensive Services Coordination Team" will be developed to provide interagency collaboration and integrated case management. This project will also develop training protocols for physicians and other health care professionals, and provide education to the general community, parents, educators, and others on the multiple needs of the target population.* This grant is also listed in the Mental Health Category
R&D Transportation Services, Inc.
Regional Transit Coordination Project
Counties served: Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
Grant Award: $243,566
This project will implement a sustainable mobility training system within the East Los Angeles and San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center catchment area and further the success of the existing systems within Tri-County Regional Center and North Los Angeles County Regional Center. This cross-jurisdictional goal will be accomplished through coordination with the individual local transit agencies in order to improve generic transportation resources throughout the Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Additional focus will be placed on increasing the availability of "connector" services between the various geographic areas to further increase the potential mobility of Regional Centers’ consumers. Travel hosts and a travel-training program will be set up to further the success of the existing system for 85 consumers from Tri-County and North Los Angeles Regional Centers.
Cycle 22 (October 1999 - October 2000)
The following Program Development Fund Grants for Cycle XXII (Twenty-two) began in Fall 1999 and concluded in Fall 2000:
Telepsychiatry in Underserved Areas -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center $228,400 (1998-2000 State Plan Objective MH2)
The project established a new psychiatric diagnostic and treatment telepsychiatry clinic between Cedars-Sinai and Far Northern Regional Center in Redding which lacked these services. Far Northern Regional Center serves individuals in nine rural counties in Northeastern California. Families, group home staff, and others, accompany clients to weekly sessions and are included in the consultation. At both ends of the telesite, doctors are being trained to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders. The family/professional collaboration is another key factor in the success of this project.
Police/Mental Health Cooperative Response to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities -- Critical Focus $76,100 (1998-2000 Objective CJ4)
This collaboration among San Rafael Police Department, Marin County Sheriff’s Department, Golden Gate Regional Center, and Marin Mental Health provided 1) coordination of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system; and 2) training for law enforcement and advocates about appropriate response to these individuals. The San Rafael Police Department and Marin County Sheriff's Department were able to establish response teams prepared to deal with individuals coming in contact with law enforcement and link them with appropriate mental health services.
Improving Clinical Outcomes through Medication Monitoring and Reviews -- North Bay Regional Center $99,500 (1998-2000 Objective MH2)
This project established a community based medication monitoring and review system for North Bay Regional Center clients. North Bay Regional Center serves individuals in Sonoma, Napa, and Solano Counties. Two forms were used, with the success rate of one form (O'Brien Medication Response Rating Scale) appearing to be more widely accepted and utilized by facilities. Additional technical assistance continues to be provided, and additional project results are expected.
Small Business Development and Entrepreneurial Services -- HOPE Rehabilitation Services $82,148 (1998-2000 Objective EM4)
This project established a center to assist individuals with disabilities to "start-up" and maintain their own businesses in Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Mateo Counties. Counseling, case management, and training were provided to potential entrepreneurs. Parent workshops focusing on alternative employment options were provided. Prospective entrepreneurs received technical support in business development, financial planning, and marketing. A mentor-training program was developed to meet individual client needs. A conference on self-employment included presentations by entrepreneurs in varying stages of self-employment.
Project Heal -- USC-UAP at Children's Hospital Los Angeles $169,137 (1998-2000 Objectives MH2 and CJ2)
This project provided comprehensive services for children with developmental disabilities who were victims of crime. Individual/family therapy was available in English and Spanish. An 18-week group therapy program for children/adolescents with a concurrent caregiver group, "Making Friends and Staying Safe," focused on social skills, assertiveness, self-esteem, sex education and self-protection. Also developed was "Keeping Our Children Safe," a booklet including definitions of developmental disabilities, incidence of abuse, types of abuse, symptoms to warrant referral, communicating with your child regarding self-protection, reporting laws, and resource agencies and programs. This has been disseminated throughout the local community and translated into Spanish. A treatment manual for mental health professionals is under development.
Work Adjustment Training -- Recreation Center for the Handicapped (RCH) $183,817 (1998-2000 Objective EM4)
This project offered both community and facility-based work adjustment training sites in San Francisco and San Mateo counties. Targeting individuals with both cognitive limitations and mental illness, RCH's work adjustment training offered consumers an opportunity to identify and address work performance barriers and gain minimum wage vocational experience in one of three training programs: food service; janitorial; and landscape grounds maintenance. An adjustment counselor provides on-site individual and group support. Other services provided included: job club; job readiness; and personal/social adjustment training. The programs goal is to transition individuals into employment appropriate for each individual.
Coffee House Training Program -- Redwoods United, Inc. $30,030 (1998-2000 Objective EM4)
This project helped individuals with developmental disabilities Humboldt and Del Norte Counties develop general retail/work-based skills, as well as specific skills needed in the rapidly growing, high turnover, espresso/coffeehouse employment classification. The individuals employed at "the CART at Redwoods United" had the opportunity to work in an integrated community setting and learn cashiering and customer service skills, along with job specific drink preparation and inventory skills.
Mental Health Services for American Indians with Developmental Disabilities -- Southern California Indian Center $50,000 (1998-2000 Objective MH2)
This project was developed to meet the needs of children with fetal alcohol syndrome in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Services included culturally-based professional counseling provided in the agency office or home of the client. Counseling was available for both child and family to provide support to keep the child at home and the family unit intact. In addition to mental health services, families were assisted by caseworkers who trained families on the importance of medications and maintaining appropriate medication schedules. A caseworker was also available to attend doctor appointments to ensure that directions for medications were understood and followed.
Third Step -- Easter Seals of Superior California $122,792 (1998-2000 Objective CJ4)
This training program provided comprehensive training throughout a 19-county area to care providers, law enforcement and other professionals to recognize and report signs of abuse in individuals with developmental disabilities. This project built on the success of the Council-funded Second Step project last year that provided training on personal safety, reproductive health, sexuality education, and responsibility to individuals with developmental disabilities in the same area.
STEP: Seamless Transition Employment Program -- Newport Mesa Unified School District $136,630 (1998-2000 Objective EM4)
This Orange County project served 15 students ages 18-22. Students received pre-employment skills training, including mobility training, self-determination, and safety awareness. Employment training was individualized to meet student needs/interests at a diverse range of businesses, including: Ross; 4 Seasons Hotel; Goodwill Industries Retail Store; Borders Books; Pacific Life Insurance; Newport Mesa School District; and local restaurants. Students received support services in these integrated settings. Current/future STEP participants/parents were taken to local employment settings to learn about various levels of work. Staff presented information about replicating this program at a Statewide Workability Conference. The relationship developed between STEP and the regional center has allowed a seamless transition to employment and adult services for participants.
Caring Adults Caring for Kids -- Stepping Stones Growth Center $87,039 (1998-2000 Objective EM4)
This project provided employment in the childcare field for adults with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. During the project 7 adults with developmental disabilities were trained and employed as youth program assistants. An assessment mechanism to determine career potential as child care workers was also developed and implemented. The project has verified that with proper assessment and training, adults with developmental disabilities can be successfully employed in child care centers. The Center is now reaching out to other centers to encourage replication of this model.
The Council also approved Cycle XXII grant funding for two housing projects, however the legislation/regulations needed to enable this category of special-needs housing has not yet been enacted. These projects were therefore not operational during this cycle. The two projects listed below will be funded once the necessary statutory/regulatory infrastructure is in place:
Discovering Horizons -- San Fernando Valley Association for the Retarded $80,787 (1998-2000 Objective RO3)
This project will develop two six bed residences for adults age 55 or older with developmental disabilities. These homes will serve persons that need up to 24 hour nursing care, who have become more medically challenged with self-help deficits and social/emotional needs. Each home will house six persons. These homes are anticipated to serve a multi-cultural, ethnically diverse group from the San Fernando Valley, and Los Angeles areas.
The Super N -- Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind $77,524 (1998-2000 Objective RO3)
This project will provide a residential program with extra nursing and health care support for 12 individuals with developmental disabilities in Los Angeles County who have visual issues and are requiring more medical care as they are getting older. This home will provide medical support necessary to enable full participation in an active and integrated lifestyle in Southern California.
Cycle 21 (completed in Fall 1999)
Collaborative Partnership for Community-Based Transdisciplinary Services -- Alta Bates Foundation for the Small Voice Program
This project provided early intervention to prevent or lessen the severity of developmental disabilities among identified special needs children. The project was designed to develop and implement a model for providing preventive health care services for infants and young children in East Oakland. The model is a replicable, team-based collaborative approach for providing integrated, transdisciplinary, specialty health care interventions at one centralized location. The grant focused on children who are dually eligible for services from Early Head Start and the Regional Center of East Bay.
Youth and Family Counseling Program - Blind Children's Learning Center
This project provided a variety of mental health services for minors with severe visual impairments and their families. A comprehensive counseling component was designed to serve as a prototype for private and public agencies providing coordinated services for children with significant disabilities. The project objectives were to increase the capacity of minors and families to cope with disability issues and problems. This was achieved through individual and group counseling, play therapy, parenting classes, family support groups and long term coaching.
Emergency Workers Responding to People with Developmental Disabilities - Critical Focus
This project developed a pilot training program for emergency/healthcare workers who respond to disasters and critical incidents. Training was designed to be provided to emergency medical technicians, firefighters, nurses, social workers, law enforcement, psychologists, physicians, rescue personnel, and marriage, family and child counselors. The project included a regional prototype for a mobile, modular, and self-contained training course that can be given to any of the above disciplines at their own agencies or as part of regional presentations. The project developed disaster protocols, curriculum, manuals, and handouts to be used in the training of emergency/healthcare workers to provide a better understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Developmental Disabilities and Law Enforcement: Training for Hate Crimes Investigators, Consumers and Advocates - Critical Focus
The objective of this project was to sensitize law enforcement and consumers regarding the incidence of hate crimes perpetrated against individuals with developmental and other disabilities. The project developed two prototypes for a mobile, modular, and a self-contained training program: 1) training for hate crimes investigators; and 2) training for consumers, family members, regional center staff, and advocate staff. The project developed curricula, manuals, and handouts, and provides computer support on how to respond to people with developmental disabilities who are the victims of hate crimes. A staff person acts as an on-going statewide liaison to advocates, families, and other individuals who may need assistance. A network is being developed to inform all interested parties and agencies when hate crimes have been committed.
Personal Safety of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Easter Seal Society of Superior California
The objective of this project was to provide an opportunity for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn about personal safety in a small group environment, through a course that allows for material reinforcement and consistent feedback. Personal safety training programs were provided through the adult day program and residential care facility training sites in Sacramento and Stockton. A handbook, Abuse Prevention and Mandatory Reporting for Dependent Adults with Developmental Disabilities, is in the final development and publishing stage, and will be provided to parents, consumers, care providers, and community agencies. The project had three objectives: 1) Increase access to mental health services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs; 2) Provide training to mental health professionals on the mental health needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in the thirteen county region, including individualized communication needs, comprehension difficulties, successful counseling strategies and techniques; and 3) Work with agencies to develop effective intervention strategies to decrease victimization, inappropriate criminalization/ institutionalization of individuals with developmental disabilities. This included creating a victimization counseling reference directory for parents of individuals with developmental disabilities.
IRL Criminal Justice Partnership Training Project - Institute for the Redesign of Learning
The objective of this project was to provide a better understanding of consumers in all areas of the criminal justice system. This project was disigned to provide statewide training in 58 counties for attorneys, judges, probation, law enforcement, and correctional officials. This training focused on procedures to identify and accommodate special needs clients during arrest, trial, incarceration, and probation or parole. The training included a Criminal Justice Training Workbook and a videotape depicting trial competency issues.
Open Pathways -- Los Angeles Center for Therapy and Education
The objective of this project was to improve the quality of care, and access to, mental health services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who also have mental health needs. Collaboration between the North Los Angeles County Regional Center and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and other community resources was designed to help fill existing service gaps. This project was designed to help meet the out-patient needs of dually diagnosed individuals and their families. The project consisted of culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment, counseling, psychiatric services, case management, community outreach programs and education and training of professionals. The project's goals were to: 1) create a coordinated system among professionals and resources, 2) train professionals about the special needs of their clients, 3) provide knowledge and awareness to the community, and 3) host an educational conference for professionals, consumers, and families.
Physician Training Psychotropic Medications - Mount San Antonio College
The objective of this project was to train physicians throughout California to effectively treat the mental health needs of persons with developmental disabilities. This project developed a training program designed by a psychiatrist and pharmacists with a specialty in psychotropic medications. Training was offered to physicians to increase their ability to effectively diagnose, treat, monitor the need for, and use of psychotropic medications.
Training to Mental Health Professionals and Providers - Mount San Antonio College
The objective of this project was to provide training to mental health providers on the special mental health care needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. This project employed lectures, collaborative learning, group discussion, and other integrated learning experiences. Videotapes, written modules, and on-line training sessions to interested parties who are unable to attend the formal training. The course was designed to provide 40 hours of training to approximately 750 people statewide.
Desensitization of Dental Care and Gynecological Examination Phobias - North Bay Regional Center
The objective of this project was to develop and demonstrate specific guidelines and procedures for behavior supports to reduce severe dental and gynecological examination phobias. The project developed: 1) an informational booklet for dentists and gynecologists to help physicians increase understanding regarding treatment of patients with developmental disabilities; 2) a non-technical booklet for consumers and their families to familiarize them with medical and dental examinations and procedures; a training program for behavioral consultants, behavioral assistants, and pre-doctoral graduate students in psychology in the procedures and techniques of behavior modification.
Interventions to Enhance Systems and Services Delivery for Judicially Involved Consumers - South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
The objectives of this project were three-fold: 1) to improve the system of care for judicially involved juveniles and adults; 2) to prevent inappropriate incarceration; and 3) to implement strategies that will address the gaps in the existing system of services for judicially involved consumers in Los Angeles County. The project included a demonstration project to increase the capacities of the justice system and community-based organizations to provide effective prevention, intervention, and after care services for juveniles and adults, including multi-disciplinary models of service delivery. The project also developed protocols and memoranda of understanding to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among public and private social, health, and justice system organizations. Further, the project developed specialized programs for specified populations that the existing service system has difficulty serving. This project also provided specialized consultation and technical assistance for school districts and service providers.
Mobile Health Van Services to American Indians with Developmental Disabilities - Southern California Indian Center
The objectives of this project were to provide mobile health care to children with developmental disabilities and their families, educate on the dangers of drinking while pregnant, and to provide training to health care professionals on how to better serve the needs of American Indian children with developmental disabilities. This project provided services of a mobile health van to bring health care services to American Indian consumers and their families in order to increase access to health care professionals who are culturally sensitive and who have knowledge of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and fetal alcohol syndrome. Prenatal health care and education was provided to American Indian women planning to start families.
Developmental Disability Awareness Education Program -- Sunrise Behavioral Health d.b.a. Alliance for Human Growth, Inc.
The objective of this project was to develop a demonstration program to provide training to clinical psychology interns and mental health professionals. Training consisted of a two-phase educational intervention program that includes structured internship training and clinical experience. The community training for mental health professionals was designed to enhance their awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with developmental disabilities and provide treatment strategies that are effective with consumers who have developmental disabilities.
Center of Oral Health Care for Persons with Disabilities & Community based Services - University of the Pacific School of Dentistry
The objective of this project was to provide a forum for collaboration, training, information sharing, and consultation to provide access to dental health care services to consumers. This project established a Center for Oral Health Care for Persons with Disabilities, located at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. The Center provides the foundation for the statewide oral health care project. Administrative personnel coordinate the statewide task force, regional centers, and state and local entities involved in this project. The task force's role is to facilitate access to dental services statewide. The task force consists of representatives from each regional center. The grant paid for selected regional centers to contract with a dental health professional who is the designated as the "dental coordinator" for each region. A regional assessment was conducted throughout California of client oral health care needs and problems, barriers to care, and identification of community resources.
Development of Health Care Self Care Curriculum & Outreach Training - University of Southern California
The objectives of this project were to educate parents, families, consumers, and community based health and service providers of the unique health care needs and the functional capacities of consumers. A Health Care Self Care curriculum packet was developed that includes training curriculum, videotape and accompanying resource materials for parents, consumers and service providers. This curriculum addresses health care self care skills that are appropriate for adolescents and adults, knowledge of health condition and management, emergency measures, monitoring of health conditions, communication, and health records.
Multimedia Continuing Education Training for Physicians and Dentists in California -- USC University Affiliated Program, Children's Hospital Los Angeles
The objectives of this project were to provide rural health care providers with information that will increase the number of individuals with disabilities receiving primary health care in their communities. This project developed two comprehensive, continuing education approved, medical (pediatrician, family practitioner, internist) and dental (pediatric, generalist) computer-based training modules for providers serving individuals with disabilities. This project, in collaboration with the General Pediatrics Division at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, was designed to educate medical and dental practitioners in providing primary health care to individuals with complex and multiple disabling conditions and in making appropriate referrals for specialty care.
Cycle 20 (completed in 1998)
Project Hope -- Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT), Sacramento
Project Hope used the Council's seed money to establish the MIND (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) Institute in conjunction with University of California, Davis Medical Center. Nine million dollars in health care services have already been leveraged through this program.
Services for Dually-Diagnosed Judicially Involved Consumers -- South Central Los Angeles Regional Center, Los Angeles
During 1997-98, SCLARC Forensic Project trained 335 persons representing judicial and law enforcement personnel, mental health providers, regional center staff, specialized providers, and primary consumers. The Project also established a forensic assessment team that provides comprehensive review and evaluation of judicially-involved consumers referred from the seven LA Regional Centers. The Team assists the Regional Centers in formulating Individual Justice Plans with diversion or probation recommendations, including appropriate medical and mental health services.
Forensic Training for Attorneys/Judges/District Attorneys/Public Defenders on Responding to People with Developmental Disabilities -- Critical Focus, Muir Beach
Critical Focus offered Bar Association accredited training to attorneys on individuals in the criminal justice system as witnesses, victims, accused, or convicted/paroled.
NAMASTE - East Bay Services to the Developmentally Disabled, Concord
NAMASTE - Counseling and assessments: 135 persons attended 7 workshops or presentations focused on wellness, adult development, mental health, and developmental disabilities. The Trainings emphasized the providers' responsibility to empower adults with developmental disabilities to take control of their daily lives. This included arming the clients with the attitude, skills and confidence needed to make personal choices -- the foundation for self-determination. 10 clients referred to NAMASTE because of dysfunctional behavior are progressing and able to continue their lives in their community and vocational settings.
Success Links - Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), San Diego
Success Links provided services to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who have mental health needs or are involved in the criminal justice system, including successfully negotiating community probation placements with appropriate supports for judicially involved consumers. This involved collaboration with the San Diego Regional Center, San Diego Public Defenders Office, and local community living and employment programs. Success Links provided training to County Mental Health workers at various mental health locations in the County, and also provided training to the Children's Services Bureau regarding identification of developmental disabilities in parents and children at risk. This training also covered how to best support parents and children with disabilities to provide the best service possible and prevent criminal charges and/or separation of the family.
Criminal Justice Training Project -- Institute for Redesign of Learning (IRL), South Pasadena
IRL designed and implemented training for judicial and law enforcement personnel. 90 criminal justice professionals were directly trained, and an additional 100 received the training materials.
Dental Services for Developmentally Disabled - Preventive Dental Systems, Inc., Sacramento
This grant funded development of a free-standing Center of Excellence in Sacramento, designed to provide direct dental services to individuals with developmental disabilities who live in poverty areas, with an emphasis on prevention and oral hygiene. The Center also includes comprehensive training and a clearinghouse of appropriate materials.
Health and Wellness for American Indians with Developmental Disabilities - Southern California Indian Center, Los Angeles
Health and Wellness for American Indians with Developmental Disabilities has worked to improve access to the managed care health system for American Indians in the greater Los Angeles area, assisted uninsured consumers to locate doctors and other healthcare professionals who provide no or low cost health care, and provided in-home health and wellness education to consumers and families.
LA Connections - University of Southern California University Affiliated Program, Los Angeles
USC/UAP: LA Connections developed 2 product lines to educate healthcare providers, school nurses, LA County service agencies, medical office staff and health plan administrators. The products address the areas of dental health, mental health, nutrition, and family support. More than 8000 copies of the products have been developed.
Parents and Providers: Working in Partnership to Promote Health - MATRIX Parent Network and Resource Center, San Rafael
Parents and Providers: Working in Partnership to Promote Health is a collaborative effort of four Bay Area Family Resource Centers to increase families' capacity to obtain health care services for their children with developmental disabilities. Some materials developed through this project have already been adapted for use by the USC-UAP, California Connections, and the Family Resource Center in Santa Barbara.
The Next Step - Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind, Reseda
A program of training and support focused on adult consumers who also have vision and/or hearing impairments.
Rural California Telemedicine Network for Whole Person Assessment and Treatment - Redwood Coast Regional Center, Ukiah
The Rural California Telemedicine Network for Whole Person Assessment and Treatment is working to establish telemedicine centers in rural areas. At these centers consumers and families, by driving no more than two hours, can interact via videoconference with diagnostic, health, psychiatric, behavioral, neurological, dental, pharmacological, and other specialists not often available in rural Northern California.
SAVY (Survival Assistance Validating Youth) - Consensus Brain Injury Rehabilitation
SAVY is working to provide cross-discipline training and to reduce recidivism in high-risk youth with developmental disabilities through participation in the arts and other inclusive diversions.
Project ENABLE - California Drug Consultants. Moreno Valley
Project ENABLE is a training curriculum and protocol for those in law enforcement and the judicial system. It includes a prevention education program designed to improve interactions between Los Angeles County justice system workers and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Integrated Mental Health Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles
The Integrated Mental Health Project is developing and providing training for psychiatrists and other mental health clinicians. The project includes integrating telecommunications technology to link treatment sites with service coordination points.
Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Program -- Mendocino County Public Health Department, Ukiah
The Substance Abuse and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Program is a prevention and health education and direct service program to 1) create a consortium of providers of services to individuals with developmental disabilities; 2) develop and implement a training curriculum pertaining to substance abuse and developmental disabilities; and 3) provide alcohol and drug abuse training.
California Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Training Center - University of California Los Angeles University Affiliated Program, Los Angeles
California Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Training Center is in the midst of establishing a training center to improve the quality of mental health care for persons with developmental disabilities. As part of the grant, a California Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center website has been created.
Learning Health Living -- Dayle McIntosh Center, Anaheim
Learning Health Living provided health and wellness counseling and training to Vietnamese and Latino consumers and families in the Orange County area.
Infants First - Poplar ReCare, Burlingame
Infants First is working toward a seamless system of prevention/early intervention diagnosis and services for infants and toddlers and their families in the San Mateo County area. The project has examined Best Practices from around the state and is adapting them for use in the San Mateo area. The project is also actively working to increase physician awareness of the need to refer families for assessment and services in a timely manner.