National Drowning Prevention Month

Community EngagementMay 13, 2021General Announcements

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This content was reproduced on behalf of the California Department of Developmental Services. May is National Drowning Prevention Month. Drowning is not like what you see in movies; there … Read More

DDS Directive Regarding Client Visitation

Community EngagementApril 30, 2021General Announcements

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Beginning at the end of May, per the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), IRC can now begin to conduct in-person visits if requested by the client. Family members and friends … Read More

IRC Attends Virtual Grassroots Day

Community EngagementApril 23, 2021Blog

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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

Drive Thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Moderna

Community EngagementApril 22, 2021General Announcements

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Drive though Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Sunday April 25th RSVP required. San Bernardino and Riverside County clients and family members over 18 welcome. 8 am to 11 am – First Dose … Read More

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: The CDC and FDA Pause Inoculations

Community EngagementApril 14, 2021Blog

Photo credit: vladimirzuev – stock.adobe.com More than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine have been administered in the United States. When compared to Pfizer and … Read More

The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Answers to your Frequently Asked Questions

Community EngagementApril 14, 2021General Announcements

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The following article is based on FAQ answers provided by Dr. Sunil Joshi, as well as other online sources. In the wake of Tuesday’s news that federal agencies called … Read More

Attention Vendors: Request for Proposals

Community EngagementApril 6, 2021General Announcements, Vendor Announcements

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This post is intended for IRC Service Providers. Request for Proposals Inland Regional Center (IRC) is conducting a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award CPP/CRDP Start Up Funds, to … Read More

Together We Are Stronger

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAMarch 30, 2021Blog

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On Sunday, March 28, 2021, 300 Inland Regional Center (IRC) clients received the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. This drive-up vaccine clinic was made possible through the strong community partnerships … Read More

Latest COVID-19 Collaboration Updates

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAMarch 22, 2021Blog

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Inland Regional Center (IRC) has teamed up with local stakeholders to include service providers on the Executive Committee of the Vendor Advisory Committee (VAC), Client Advisory Committee (CAC), State Council … Read More

Client Process for Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine

Community EngagementMarch 15, 2021General Announcements

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The State of California confirmed that all Clients age 16 and older from the 21 Regional Centers are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on March 15, 2021. The individual … Read More