Earthquakes are unpredictable natural disasters that can have devastating consequences. While everyone should be prepared for earthquakes, it’s crucial to consider the specific needs and challenges faced by individuals with … Read More
The Power of Participation: The Importance of Attending Public Input Meetings
Within the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) Community, active engagement is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility. Attending public input meetings stands out as one of the most … Read More
Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Disaster Preparedness for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can strike at any moment, leaving communities vulnerable and in turmoil. Among the most vulnerable groups during such events are individuals with intellectual and developmental … Read More
IRC’s Community Engagement Team Welcomes Their New Program Manager, Monica Munguia!
The Community Engagement Team at Inland Regional Center (IRC) is delighted to introduce its new Program Manager, Monica Munguia! Monica brings over 18 years of experience in the field of … Read More
Grassroots Day 2023
The Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA) is an organization that represents the 21 Regional Centers across California. Their mission is to promote, support, and advance Regional Centers in providing … Read More
Disaster Preparedness Focus Group Report
The purpose of this research is to develop a safe, inclusive environment with the I/DD Community, not for the I/DD Community. “My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, … Read More
The Newest Members of IRC’s Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) Team
The 2020-21 Budget Act includes $16.7 million in ongoing funding for the twenty-one regional centers to improve and promote Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) to better support the language … Read More
Breaking The Caseload Ratio Barrier
At Inland Regional Center (IRC) we believe wholeheartedly in the need to lower caseload ratios, which in turn will directly benefit the Clients we serve in a positive way. At … Read More
Updated: Tips on Being a Strong Parent Advocate
As a parent of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability, you are the expert on your family, which naturally makes you the best advocate for your child! Typically, … Read More
IRC Announces New Cultural Specialist – Maria Isabel Rodriguez
IRC’s Community Engagement Team welcomes their new Cultural Specialist – Maria (Mari) Isabel Rodriguez! Mari’s passion has always been to help those individuals who experience language and/or cultural barriers. She … Read More