A Celebration of Success 2020: Virtual Annual Recognition Event
A Celebration of Success 2020: RRA & ILA Annual Recognition Event
Please join both the RRA & ILA in recognizing high-quality independent livings and recovery residences and those who support them!
This year’s event will be held virtually on Zoom on Friday, May 29th from 10:00 – 11:30am.
Welcoming Remarks
Elana Soltz, ILA Program Manager
Lana Lo, RRA Program Manager
Keynote Address
Piedad Garcia, Ed.D., LCSW
The RRA & ILA are honored to welcome Dr. Piedad Garcia as keynote speaker for this year’s recognition event.
Dr. Garcia is the Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Health and Human
Services Agency (HHSA), Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Adult and Older Adult
(AOA) System of Care. Dr. Garcia oversees the mental health and substance use system
of care for adults and older adults across the county. For the past three decades, she has
implemented biopsychosocial rehabilitation and recovery programs for individuals with
serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
In her current capacity, Dr. Garcia oversees BHS’s integration efforts and the
development and implementation of system of care initiatives for adult and older adult
services, including: BHS and primary care integration; Faith Based Initiatives; supportive
housing and supportive employment initiatives; transition age youth (TAY) and older
adult initiatives for persons with serious mental illness and substance use issues; justice
system and BHS integration; Drug Medi-Cal and Organized Delivery System
implementation and the integration of cultural competency standards in the BHS system
Awards Ceremony
Closing Remarks
The RRA & ILA invite their operators, PRAT members, supporting service providers and community partners to attend the event.
Register for the event on Zoom Here:
Statewide Webinar: Operating an Independent Living during COVID-19
Join the Independent Living Association (ILA) as we discuss, with a panel of experts, the impact of COVID-19 on:
- Mental Health
- Fair Housing Rights
- Shared Living Environments
Free to all including Independent Living Operators, Tenants, & Community Partners
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 9:30AM – 12:00PM
OFFERED VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM – INFORMATION TO CONNECT TO THE ZOOM TRAINING WILL BE SENT AFTER REGISTRATION IS COMPLETE
To register for this course visit: https://www.tinyurl.com/ILASupports
INTRODUCTION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING OPERATIONS COURSE
FREE TRAINING ON INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR
MANAGING YOUR INDEPENDENT LIVING HOME
Learn tools and skills for:
Marketing
Budgeting
Laws & Regulations
ILA Quality Standards & Membership Process
This course is offered virtually via Zoom. You must register to attend.
Friday, May 1, 2020
9:00am – 2:00pm
Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/ILAFCCourse
Click Here: ILAFC OperationsCourse_Flyer_5.1.2020
Introduction to Independent Living Operations Virtual Course (Part I & II)
INTRODUCTION TO INDEPENDENT
LIVING OPERATIONS COURSE
FREE TRAINING ON INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR
MANAGING YOUR INDEPENDENT LIVING HOME
This course is offered virtually via Zoom in two sections.
Both sections are mandatory for completion of course.
PART ONE: 9:00am- 12:00pm Monday, April 13, 2020
PART TWO: 9:00am-12:00pm Tuesday, April 14, 2020
*Register for Part One: https://tinyurl.com/ILAFCPartOne
*Register for Part Two: https://tinyurl.com/ILAFCPartTwo
ILAFC OperationsCourse_Flyer_4.13.2020
***CANCELLED*** Introduction to Independent Living Operations Course in Fresno County
FREE TRAINING ON INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING YOUR INDEPENDENT LIVING HOME
Learn tools and skills for:
Marketing
Budgeting
Laws & Regulations
ILA Quality Standards & Membership Process
FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION PROVIDED UPON RSVP
To learn more about upcoming training opportunities please contact us at: fresno@ilacalifornia.org or 559-593-2338
***In light of the recent restrictions due to COVID-19 this holding of the course is cancelled and our next holding of this course is planned for May 1, 2020.***
Thank you for your understanding during this time.
Online Cultural Competency and Residents’ Rights Training
Join us for a FREE Business Development Course: Cultural Competency and Residents’ Rights
*This training is being held virtually.
In partnership with Breaking Down Barriers & Legal Aid Society the ILA & RRA presents a two-part educational training!
In part one the Breaking Down Barriers program at
Jewish Family Services will teach housing operators best practices for serving the LGBTQ+ community.
In part two the Legal Aid Society of San Diego will present valuable lessons on Residents Rights for housing operators.
Guest Presenters:
Vanessa Pineda, Lead Outreach Coordinator | Breaking Down Barriers
Gil Vera, Senior Attorney Housing & Danielle Tailleart, Lead Attorney Fair Housing | Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Online Introduction to Independent Living Operations Course
FREE TRAINING ON INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING YOUR INDEPENDENT LIVING HOME
Learn tools and skills for:
Marketing
Budgeting
Laws & Regulations
ILA Quality Standards & Membership Process
FRIDAY, April 24, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
*This training will take place virtually on Zoom*
To learn more about upcoming training opportunities please contact us at: sandiego@ilacalifornia.org or (858) 609-7963
FAIR HOUSING RIGHTS TRAINING via WEBINAR
AN ATTORNEY FROM BAY AREA LEGAL AID WILL PRESENT LEGAL INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
- Housing Discrimination
- Landlord Harassment
- Fair Housing for People with Disabilities
- Requesting Reasonable Accommodations
TENANTS’ RIGHTS LINE
Free legal advice, referrals, and representation available at 1-888-382-3405
Bay Area Legal Aid provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families only. We cannot guarantee that an attorney will represent you in your case, but we will provide advice and referrals to those who qualify for our services.
www.baylegal.org
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ILAACFairHousing
*THIS COURSE IS DESIGNATED FOR TENANTS WHO RESIDE INDEPENDENT LIVINGS AND PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THEM*
Business Development Course: Tips for Screening
DURING THIS COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:
- Fair Housing & Americans with Disabilities Act
- What are “Assistance Animals” & what are and are not the owner’s obligations
- Techniques for successful screenings for your Independent Living
- Common situations when screening, sensitive subjects, and best practices