Advocacy Resources​

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Ages 0-5

Concerned About Your Child's Development? / Spanish version

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​Pathways to Services to Support Your Child's Development / Spanish version

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Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. PTIs serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 26 with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional, and learning. 

Their Education Advocates help families:

• Obtain appropriate education and services for their children with disabilities;

• Work to improve education results for all children;

• Train and inform parents and professionals on a variety of topics;

• Resolve problems between families and schools or other agencies;

• Connect children with disabilities to community resources that address their needs.

 

Disability Rights California (DRC) serves Californians with disabilities — people of all ages and types of disabilities — who need legal advocacy, protection of civil rights, and help accessing services and supports. This includes individuals who are blind or have low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, have intellectual or developmental disabilities, physical or mobility impairments, mental health conditions, chronic illness, or other disabling conditions.

 

Undivided serves children with disabilities and their families by providing inclusive resources, education, and community supports that help kids belong, learn, and make friends.

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Ages 0-3 (until 3rd birthday)

How to Access Early Start Services through Far Northern Regional Center / Spanish version

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Early Start Referral Guide / Spanish version

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Your Child Receiving Early Start is turning 3 / Spanish version

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Early Start Family Resource Center at Plumas Rural Services helps families of children 0–3 (until 3rd birthday) with disabilities. Services include parent-to-parent support, help with the IFSP-to-IEP transition, and opportunities for parents to lead, volunteer, and give input to improve services.

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Ages 3-5

​How to Access Special Education through Plumas Unified School District / Spanish version

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Eligibility Under the Lanterman Act: Far Northern Regional Center Services / Spanish version

 

Family Empowerment Center at Plumas Rural Services provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents and guardians of children and young adults with any disability in Plumas County. 

 

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) 25-26 Back to School Resource Guide

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Self Determination Program Children 3 and older who are Regional Center clients can enroll in the Self-Determination Program which gives people with disabilities more freedom, control, and responsibility to choose the services and supports that help them meet their goals and be fully included in their community.

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An Introduction to the Self Determination Program for Plumas County

Presented by Far Northern Regional Center, Morgan Curtiz and Jordan Beard

                                                                                       

                                                                       Resources to help you understand the Self Determination Program:

                                                                       Self Determination Program: What can or cannot be paid for & why?

                                                                       Goods & Services Decision Tree

                                                                       Self Determination Definitions   

                                                                       Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)     

                                                                       Slide Deck                                                                                             

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