IRC FY 26/27 Performance Contract Public Input Meeting and Focus Groups

Community EngagementApril 10, 2026General Announcements

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Each year, Inland Regional Center and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) develop a contract that determines how IRC will deliver services. This contract is known as our annual Performance … Read More

Inland Regional Center Announces 2026–2031 Strategic Framework to Strengthen Equity, Access, and Community Trust

Community EngagementApril 1, 2026General Announcements

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inland Regional Center Announces 2026–2031 Strategic Framework to Strengthen Equity, Access, and Community Trust San Bernardino, CA — Inland Regional Center (IRC) has announced its 2026–2031 Strategic … Read More

The Animal Experience Is Back — and Better Than Ever

Community EngagementMarch 23, 2026Blog, Spotlight

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There’s something special about watching someone encounter an animal up close for the very first time — the wide eyes, the cautious reach, the sudden burst of delight. That’s exactly … Read More

Neighborhood Healthcare Gives Hard Hat Tour of Rialto Facility

Community EngagementMarch 18, 2026Blog, Spotlight

Group of people wearing hard hats posing outside a Neighborhood Healthcare facility in Rialto during a hard hat tour.Group of people wearing hard hats posing outside a Neighborhood Healthcare facility in Rialto during a hard hat tour.

– Event attended by Mayor Montoya, to preview non-profit community health organization’s first San Bernardino County facility – Rialto, California – Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center providing a … Read More

St. Patrick’s Coffee Night with IRC CAC

Community EngagementMarch 17, 2026Blog, Spotlight

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On Monday, March 16th, 2026, the Inland Regional Center Client Advisory Committee (CAC) hosted a festive and engaging St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Night, bringing together clients for an evening focused … Read More

Starburst Cheer: A Sparkling Story of Inclusion, Confidence, and Community

Community EngagementMarch 16, 2026Blog, Spotlight

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The Inland Empire is full of uplifting stories of connection and creativity. Among them, the Canyon Crest Starburst Cheer Team shines brightly. What began as a conversation between neighbors has … Read More

Join the Inland Regional Center Board of Trustees

Community EngagementMarch 9, 2026General Announcements

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Inland Regional Center (IRC) is currently seeking community members interested in serving on the IRC Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees plays an important role in guiding the direction … Read More

Advocacy with Impact & Purpose: Elevating Lived Experience and Driving Policy Change at ARCA Grassroots Day 2026

Community EngagementMarch 4, 2026Blog, Spotlight

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By: Monica G. Munguia, Community Engagement Program Manager SACRAMENTO, California – On Monday, March 2nd, our Inland Regional Center delegation joined 200 advocates and delegates from across California to prepare … Read More

Sharing the Blue Envelope Story Across California: Burbank and San Jose Presentations

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAMarch 2, 2026Blog, Spotlight

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This past month marked another meaningful step forward in expanding awareness of the Blue Envelope Program beyond the Inland Empire, with presentations in both Burbank and San Jose. In Burbank, … Read More

Did You Know Inland Regional Center has a Safe and Confidential Way to Report Concerns?

Community EngagementFebruary 23, 2026General Announcements

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IRC has a Whistleblower Policy that allows employees, families, vendors, and community members to report concerns in good faith. This includes concerns about possible unethical behavior, misuse of funds, or … Read More