Leap into Success: A Community Engagement Retrospective

Community EngagementMay 14, 2020Blog

Large diverse group of people posing indoors, some sitting, others standing, smiles and casual attire.

Stay-at-home orders have affected IRC clients, staffers, service providers, and community partners alike. During this challenge we as an agency believe that following public health orders we protect clients and … Read More

2019 Exceptional Families Conference: A Photo Essay

Community EngagementOctober 15, 2019Blog

People seated in conference room, attentively listening to speaker, flowers and drinks on tables.

I have been working at Inland Regional Center for 7 years and I continue to be moved and inspired by the work our team does to support the IRC Community. … Read More

Training Tech Updates for IRC Service Providers

Community EngagementApril 25, 2019Blog

Woman standing at table outside, two people sitting, working on laptops with greenery background.

Did you know that Inland Regional Center (IRC) contracts with community-based Service Providers to help IRC Consumers live the most independent and empowered lives possible? IRC Service Providers or “Vendors” … Read More

IRC Partners with Community Organizations on Diversity Initiatives

Community EngagementApril 24, 2019Blog

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At IRC, we are working hard to make sure all our Consumers have access to information, support, and services. Over the past few years, we have been working with community-based … Read More

Employment Success Stories – Scott Alllison and Chadijha Osborne

Community EngagementMarch 27, 2019Blog

Two smiling restaurant employees sitting in booths, man holding bowl with smiley face ketchup.

At Inland Regional Center (IRC), we have adopted a policy called Employment First. This policy supports our mission of client independence, empowerment, and community inclusion. Through Employment First, we have … Read More

Employment Success Stories – Augustin Garcia and Jarren Burt

Community EngagementMarch 12, 2019Blog

Two black-and-white photos: smiling man in apron, another man standing with black dog.

At Inland Regional Center, we have adopted an Employment First policy. This policy supports what we are working toward every day, client independence, empowerment, and community inclusion. Employment First means … Read More

Exceptional Families Conference Recap

Community EngagementNovember 28, 2018Blog

Smiling couple sitting at round table during event, wearing glasses and name tags, floral centerpiece.

This fall, IRC held the Exceptional Families Conference, a bilingual conference for Inland Regional Center (IRC) parents. The conference, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in San Bernardino, hosted more … Read More

Growing Up with Autism

Community EngagementSeptember 6, 2018Blog

Five people posing outside, one crouching in front with playful stance, casual attire.

Earlier this summer, IRC staff had the chance to attend a training called Growing Up with Autism. The training featured a panel of speakers with autism who shared their experiences … Read More

Food for Life Classes Bring IRC Consumers into the Kitchen

Valerie MosherApril 17, 2018Blog

Assorted healthy foods including salmon, lean meats, nuts, avocado, grains, and vegetables on rustic table.

IRC hosted a nutrition and cooking class called Food for Life earlier this spring. The class met once a week for four weeks and was taught was taught by me, … Read More

Diversity Outreach Continues at Inland Regional Center

Community EngagementDecember 12, 2017Blog

Group of diverse people sitting and smiling during indoor presentation with large windows.

Did you know that Inland Regional Center has programs designed to reach out to underserved IRC communities? We do! They are the Autism Parent Education Program (APEP) and Fiesta … Read More