Empowering Vulnerable Communities: Disaster Preparedness for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAJanuary 2, 2024Blog

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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!

Dr. CJ Cook, DBADecember 6, 2023Blog, Employees

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAApril 4, 2023Blog

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAMarch 29, 2023Blog

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAMarch 23, 2023Blog

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAFebruary 17, 2023Blog

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBANovember 16, 2022Blog

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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

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAJuly 27, 2022Blog, Employees

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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

IRC Expands Position to Better Serve the Community

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAJune 27, 2022Blog, Employees

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Inland Regional Center has created a new position under Eric Hamler – Senior Program Manager over Transition Age Units to support individuals and families called the Participant Choice Specialist. The … Read More

The Pueblo Viejo Villas – Revisited

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAJune 3, 2022Blog

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A home of one’s own is the cornerstone of independence for people with disabilities. Ted Leonard and his family now have that home for themselves and their two sons. Ted … Read More