February 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Inland Regional Center (IRC) and the beginning of the regional center system in California. It is important to reflect on how far we … Read More
What Is Social Recreation? A Service That Will Soon Be Available to Clients!
Social recreation can be linked to physical, social, and emotional wellbeing that translates into a healthy balanced lifestyle. Inland Regional Center (IRC) and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) recognize … Read More
If Not Me, Then Who? The Story of Elizabeth Griswold
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” – Maya Angelou … Read More
Get To Know IRCs Cultural Specialist and What She Wants You To Know About SAE!
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
Welcome Home! DDS and IRC Making Affordable Housing Truly Affordable
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
22nd Annual Another Way Charity Golf Tournament
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
Another Way: A Brief History
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
IRC is Recognized at the 12th Annual SBCPSD Pre-Service Conference
Inland Regional Center (IRC) was the recipient of the Community Partner Award at the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department’s (SBCPSD) 12th Annual Pre-Service Conference. This event took place virtually … Read More
Special Olympics Gives New Meaning to Oscar Gutierrez
From a young age, Oscar Gutierrez remembers playing sports in the grassy fields of Mexico, for fun and competition among his friends. At 10 years old, he ran alongside his … Read More
The Vendor Advisory Committee: Who, What, When, Where, Why
In March 2020, the pandemic catapulted the Developmental Disability Services System into a new age of unique service needs, rapid adaptation to the new normal, unprecedented systemic flexibilities, and a … Read More