…to make changes, both positive and negative, which impact the Regional Center System of Care, its funding, and access to services. Clients and families rely on individuals, such as those with the privilege to participate in Grassroots Day, to be their voice for positive change to make supports attainable for all clients to live like people without disabilities.” Michelle Y. Harley, a Consumer Service Coordinator…
Updated: Tips on Being a Strong Parent Advocate
…respond after hours, or on weekends and holidays. We also encourage our community to sign up for email updates and our monthly Access newsletter by visiting https://www.inlandrc.org/sign-up/. Another way to get involved and learn more about advocacy is by checking out the many trainings and events posted on the inlandrc.org calendar. Many of these events are hosted by IRC’s Community Engagement (CE) Team. CE events…
Latest COVID-19 Collaboration Updates
…equity in the vaccination process to the most vulnerable in our community. Although Riverside County has heard our requests to make specific drive-thru sites available for our clients, many of which cannot stand in line for hours at a clinic, these locations have not yet been scheduled. We will continue to work with Riverside County to accomplish this goal. IRC continues to encourage COVID-19 testing…
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
…la producción de los videos, ha habido un nuevo tipo de vacuna COVID de Johnson y Johnson que sólo requiere una inyección. Información de la vacuna COVID: https://youtu.be/dKUzE7IV_Wc Evitar estafas de vacunas COVID: https://youtu.be/LIRnC39U32k ¡Nos gustaría agradecer a la concejal Sandra Aldana por hacer estos videos! Downloadable Materials and Additional Resources Riverside County COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Efforts – Presentation IEHP – How Can I Get…
Diversity Outreach Continues at Inland Regional Center
…information and data on how we spend money on services. During the 2015-16 fiscal year, we identified disparities in the following categories: (1) Consumers with Autism (2) Hispanic Consumers and (3) Consumers whose primary language is Spanish. Research showed that Consumers in these categories are most likely to receive no purchased services. Equity in service is of the utmost importance to IRC. So, to help…
Grassroots Day 2023
…the current system of care. Finally, Maria “Mari” Rodriguez, IRC Cultural Specialist, came on board to ensure the Service Access and Equity concerns within our community were brought to our elected leaders. The Grassroots Day Lead Staff and IRC’s Manager of Community Engagement Dr. CJ Cook said, “Grassroots Day is our opportunity to meet with our elected leaders and raise concerns and advocate for positive…
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Welcome to inlandrc.org INLAND REGIONAL CENTER Serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities In San Bernardino and Riverside Counties IRC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Developmental Disabilities.\n\n Apply For Services Learn More:\n\n About IRC Service Access and Equity Deaf and Hard of Hearing Emergency and Disaster Management Self-Determination Program (SDP) Training and Development\n\n Employment Success Story › Chadijha Osborne Let’s…
Public Comment Period on Potential Updates to DDS Data Collection Categories
Estimated Reading Time: < 1 Minute This information is posted on behalf of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS continues to work to strengthen accessibility, quality, and equity for all individuals served by regional centers. We are asking for your comments by the end of April 2024 about possible updates to the information collected about race, ethnicity, language, residence and status codes, and sexual…
Advocating for Progress: IRC’s Participation in ARCA Grassroots Day
…is dedicated to community empowerment and collaboration. She prioritizes equity and transparency within and outside the organization. Outside of work, Monica enjoys cultural events with her family. Since 2019, she has been honored to serve in the Regional Center system. Reflecting on her role during ARCA Grassroots Day 2024, Monica emphasizes the importance of facilitating dialogues and connections between IRC representatives and legislators. She believes…