…of Service and Data Each year we collect what is called Purchase of Service (POS) data. Purchase of Service is a term used by the regional center system to refer to any service or support that a regional center purchases on behalf of a Consumer. Studying POS data allows us to understand how budget dollars are being spent on Consumer services. Specifically, we look at…
We Want To Hear From You! Public Input Meeting
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 Minute Each fiscal year, regional centers and the Department of Developmental Services gather information on how services and supports are purchased. This information is referred to as Purchase of Service (POS) data. We welcome the IRC community to attend this meeting and share input, suggestions, and ideas on how we can better spend money on programs to better serve our…
The Newest Members of IRC’s Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) Team
…caregivers, and their families. LACC plans shall be posted on the Department’s and regional centers’ websites. You can review Inland Regional Center (IRC) plan by visiting https://www.inlandrc.org/accountability/. Over the past year IRC, has been developing programs and hiring staff to ensure Service Access and Equity for our identified low-frequency and other languages. These include Arabic, Mandarin/Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, and Spanish. The two…
Clients/Families
…Coordinators Individual Program Plan Services and Providers Inland Regional Center, along with 20 other Regional Centers in the state of California, was established by the Lanterman Act, a law passed in 1969. The Lanterman Act ensures that people with developmental disabilities receive supports and services to live the most independent and productive lives possible. The Lanterman Act defines which diagnoses make someone eligible for Regional…
Revealing the Risks of Misusing Data
…of individuals with I/DD or the agency that serves them. One of the most concerning aspects of data manipulation is its potential to perpetuate stereotypes and stigmatize the Regional Center System of Care. For instance, agencies may selectively highlight statistics emphasizing disparities or lack of utilization of Purchase of Services (POS) among agencies, painting an incomplete picture of the agency’s efforts to lower the disparities…
Transparency
…please visit our Accountability page. Request for Proposal Policy Contract and Procurement Policy: English | Spanish To see more IRC Policies and Procedures, please visit our Accountability page. Respite Tools Respite POS Policy: English | Español | Vietnamese | Tagalog | Arabic | Chinese To see more IRC Policies and Procedures, please visit our Accountability page. Transparency and Public Information Transparency and Access to Public…
The Power of Communicating with Inland Regional Center
…its clients, families, and the broader community. In this blog post, we will delve into the profound effects of effective communication within IRC, highlighting its impact on individuals’ lives and its role in promoting inclusivity, comprehension, and collaboration. Empowering Individuals and Families IRC effectively utilizes various communication avenues to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Through platforms such as social media, quarterly newsletters,…
Fiesta Familiar and APEP: What We are Learning from Disparity Programs
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 Minute Every year at Inland Regional Center (IRC) we collect data on the services and supports we are providing to our clients. The services and supports we pay for on behalf of our clients are referred to as purchased services and the data we collect is called Purchase of Service (POS data). Purchase of Service data is vital to understanding…
Inland Regional Center’s New Deaf and Hard of Hearing Cultural Specialist
…IRC’s Executive team, and staff through analyzing Purchase of Service data alongside Lilliana Garnica, IRC Cultural Specialist. If you would like to connect with Estefania, please email [email protected] We also invite you to visit our Service Access and Equity (SAE) page at www.inlandrc.org/SAE. In time, Estefania will be contributing content to this page as she cultivates support groups and makes needed connections in the community….
IRC Expands Position to Better Serve the Community
Estimated Reading Time: 6 Minutes Inland Regional Center has created a new position under Eric Hamler – Senior Program Manager over Transition Age Units to support individuals and families called the Participant Choice Specialist. The Participant Choice Specialist assists clients served by IRC in gaining an understanding of how to access Participant Directed Services (PDS) and the Self-Determination Program (SDP). This position is a pivotal…