Category Archive

The San Bernardino Blue Envelope Program: Year 4 – Building Safer Communities Through Connection, Training, and Choice

Dr. CJ Cook, DBAJune 10, 2026Blog, Spotlight

A group of people pose for a photo in a conference room, some hold blue bags with the words Blue Envelope on them.

Thanks to Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) funding provided by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the San Bernardino Blue Envelope Program has grown into a groundbreaking community safety … Read More

Service, Access & Equity Conference 2026: A Day of Wellness, Learning & Community

Community EngagementMay 4, 2026Blog, Spotlight

Conference attendees seated around a table holding activity cards and participating in a group wellness activity during the Service, Access and Equity Conference.

By: Monica G. Munguia, Community Engagement Program Manager San Bernardino, CA – On May 2, 2026, Inland Regional Center proudly welcomed families, community partners, professionals, advocates, and self‑advocates to the … Read More

The Animal Experience Is Back — and Better Than Ever

Community EngagementMarch 23, 2026Blog, Spotlight

Four people posing and making funny faces with animals in front of a jungle-themed balloon backdrop.

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

Group photo of attendees posing in front of a St. Patrick’s Day backdrop at an IRC community event.

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

Starburst cheer team formal group photo in black and teal uniforms holding pom-poms.

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

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

Community EngagementMarch 4, 2026Blog, Spotlight

Group photo outdoors during a grassroots advocacy and policy event in Sacramento.

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

Group photo in front of a Kiwanis Aktion Club booth at an event

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

CAC 2026 Elections Series: A New Chapter of Leadership Begins

Community EngagementFebruary 10, 2026Blog, Spotlight

Four people posing during a certificate presentation at a community recognition event. Two participants hold certificates while standing beside a person speaking into a microphone and another participant using a powered wheelchair. Patriotic table decorations and a presentation screen are visible in the conference room background.

By IRC Client Advocates Gregory Harrison and Ismeth Estrada This year’s Client Advisory Committee (CAC) Voter’s Training Night and Elections Night marked an exciting and meaningful moment for our community … Read More

Meet Our IRC Client Advocate

Community EngagementFebruary 9, 2026Blog, Employees, Spotlight

A person in a tuxedo walks into a room decorated in gold and black streamers using a four wheel walker. Two people in the background are cheering them on

By Gregory Harrison, Client Advocate Gregory Harrison first started with Inland Regional Center (IRC) as a client, but now he works for IRC as a Client Advocate. His duties as … Read More

Page 1 of 5
1
2
3
...
5
→