FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, October 15, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: press@census.ca.gov 916-214-9266 (cell) *PRESS RELEASE* Final Census Deadline Today The U.S. Census Bureau has announced they are ending operations October 15, 2020 SACRAMENTO – California’s campaign is calling on all Californians to take the Census today since the U.S. Census Bureau is stopping Census operations Thursday, October 15, 2020. Families …
The Great California ShakeOut – October 15, 2020 at 10:15 A.M. – TODAY
As a reminder, The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place today, October 15, 2020 at 10:15 am. At the designated time, please practice how to properly “drop, cover and hold on” in the event of an earthquake. Please visit http://www.shakeout.org/california/ for more information and useful resources such as an Earthquake Preparedness Guide which …
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Guidance Regarding Campaign Activity
This memorandum outlines the prohibition against using state resources in campaign activities. Although you remain free to participate in campaign activities as individuals, on your time, California law prohibits you from using state resources (including state-compensated time) to participate in campaign activity. Importantly, this same rule applies to initiative campaigns. In the initiative context, however, …
The Great California ShakeOut – October 15, 2020 at 10:15 A.M.
The Great California ShakeOut is an earthquake drill which originated in California in 2008 and has since grown to become a worldwide event that educates millions of people on how to properly “drop, cover and hold on” in the event of a major earthquake. Although work and school environments have changed over the past months …
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Form Updates – DR 210 (Alternative Language Format)
The new revision to DR 210 – Enrollment for Vocational Rehabilitation Services has been translated in alternative languages formats to Armenian, Spanish, and Tagalog. This revision aligns with the recent changes to the DR 222 – Vocational Rehabilitation Services Application and either the DR 210 or the DR 222 can be used for the application. …
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World Mental Health Day
Saturday, October 10, 2020 is World Mental Health Day. The goal of this year’s World Health Organization World Mental Health Day campaign is increased investment in mental health. Mental health is essential to our overall well-being. Taking a sick day to care for your mental health is just as important as taking a sick day …
Teams Audio Conferencing
On Friday, October 9th, Information Technology Service Division (ITSD) will enable Teams Audio Conference functionality for all Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) staff. Audio Conferencing adds a dial-in (phone number) conference option to your Teams meeting. With Audio Conferencing, you and your meeting participants can join a conference by phone, without requiring the Microsoft Teams app. Please …
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Since 1945, the nation has recognized October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), when we celebrate the many contributions that people with disabilities bring to the workforce and contribute to our communities. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that established a …
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Resources
Welcome to the October edition of the EAP Monthly Update. Having a sense of purpose and living an authentic life is good for our mental health and helps us to feel happy and fulfilled. Inside this month’s issue you will find information on: The monthly article which explains why authenticity matters and provides tips to …
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Canoga Park (West Valley) Branch Office Closure
The Canoga Park (West Valley) Branch Office (01) of the Van Nuys (410) District has closed and all staff have been relocated to the District Office effective 9/29/2020. The new office contact information is as follows: Address: 15400 Sherman Way #140, Van Nuys CA 91406County: Los Angeles Main Phone Number: 818-901-5024 All staff phone numbers remain …
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