People with disabilities in California have a right to services that help them live independent, normal lives. In order to provide these services, the California Department of Developmental Services contract with non-profit corporations called Regional Centers. The purpose of Regional Centers is to provide state services and support to people with disabilities living within a specific local area. In order to be eligible, the local regional center will test, diagnose and assess the potential client. Once established as qualified, the client will then be assigned a case manager/service coordinator whom he/she will go to for information and assistance in finding and obtaining desired services.
Commonly Provided Services Include:
- Individual Program Planning (IPP)
- Individual Education Planning (IEP)
- Respite Care
- Behavioral Intervention
- In-Home Support Services (IHSS)
For more information, visit http://www.dds.ca.gov/RC/Home.cfm
Local Regional Centers:
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (Eastern LA county including Alhambra and Whittier) – http://www.elarc.org/J/
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional (Eastern LA county including El Monte, Monrovia, Pomona and Glendora) – http://www.sgprc.org/default.html
Regional Center of Orange County – http://www1.rcocdd.com/content/
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center – http://www.lanterman.org/
Circle of Friends 