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Purchase of Service Public Input Meeting 2022 – Virtual Event

Community EngagementJanuary 3, 2022General Announcements

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IRC and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) gather information on how IRC funds client services on an annual basis. This data is divided into five categories: age, race/ethnicity, primary … Read More

Remembering December 2nd

Community EngagementDecember 2, 2021General Announcements

Sunrise over mountain range with sun rays reflected on calm lake water.

Get To Know IRCs Cultural Specialist and What She Wants You To Know About SAE!

Community EngagementNovember 17, 2021Blog

Woman standing at podium with microphone, smiling indoors, Inland Regional Center banner behind.

Lilliana Garnica, IRC’s Cultural Specialist, was born in Yuma, Arizona, to Mexican immigrant parents, and is the youngest of three children. Her parents, now in their 70s, were both farm … Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 5-11

Community EngagementNovember 3, 2021General Announcements

Doctor giving young boy vaccine in upper arm, wearing blue gloves in medical setting.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) to be administered to all children ages 5 through 11. This dosage of the … Read More

Updated: COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations

Community EngagementNovember 1, 2021General Announcements

Gloved hand holding vaccine booster vial with blue cap, healthcare professional wearing mask in background.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued updated interim guidance for certain groups of people who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson … Read More

Welcome Home! DDS and IRC Making Affordable Housing Truly Affordable

Community EngagementOctober 28, 2021Blog

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Everyone is entitled to safe, healthy, affordable housing; however, California is facing an affordable housing crisis affecting Americans across the income spectrum. Home prices are rising at twice the rate … Read More

State Public Health Officer Order Regarding Worker Vaccination Mandate

Community EngagementOctober 14, 2021Vendor Announcements

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This post is intended for IRC Service Providers, though clients and families may find this information useful. In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 in adult and … Read More

22nd Annual Another Way Charity Golf Tournament

Community EngagementOctober 14, 2021Blog

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After a two-year hiatus – due to the COVID-19 pandemic – golfers of all skill levels gathered in beautiful Palm Desert for a weekend of high-spirited competition at Another Way’s … Read More

HCBS Regulation – Provider Funding for Compliance Activities

Community EngagementSeptember 30, 2021Vendor Announcements

Hello Inland Regional Center (IRC) Vendors: Attached are the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Provider Compliance Funding Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The budget for the year is again … Read More

Another Way: A Brief History

Community EngagementSeptember 30, 2021Blog

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1 Full-Time Staff Member 30 Advisory Committee Members 100+ Volunteers 15,000+ Clients Aided …that is Another Way Another Way is a volunteer-driven program, created by Inland Regional Center (IRC) Consumer … Read More