Category: Community

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Medicaid rally last Thursday! Your passion and support made the event truly unforgettable. Together, we raised our voices for a cause that matters deeply to all of us. 🙌 We look forward to seeing you at our next event as we continue to advocate for change…

NLACRC has created the following one-sheet document that includes links to some highly recommended reading materials. Welcome to NLACRC – One Sheet Welcome to NLACRC – One Sheet (Spanish) These resources cover various topics that we believe will be helpful for you: 

Dear Regional Center Partners,   We are excited to share a valuable new tool that enhances access to early childhood and transition resources for families. The Early Childhood & Transition Resource Lookup is a user-friendly and interactive map that centralizes information for families navigating early childhood services in their communities.   Key features:  Explore the Early Childhood…

Jynny Retzinger Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026 Jynny Retzinger was a long-time member of the North Los Angeles County Regional Center Board of Trustees. She was a parent and very active in advocating for her son as well as other served by NLACRC. Her contributions numbered many. Jynny’s interests in the legislative system led to…

In response to a number of recent questions from our community: California is home to individuals and families who are US citizens, refugees, immigrants with and without documentation, or with temporary visas for education or employment. All Californians are entitled to services to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities under California’s Lanterman Act, after…

The National Core Indicators (NCI) Survey gives individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families the opportunity to voluntarily and confidentially participate in surveys to share their experiences on access to and use of regional center and community services.  The NCI In-Person data collection concludes on June 30, 2025.  A minimum of 400 surveys per…

NLACRC is proud to serve a culturally rich and diverse community, and we are seeking nonpaid volunteers to serve on our governing Board of Trustees that reflects our community’s diversity. If you are interested and wish to apply, please visit; Board Member Application BOARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

We are excited to share that beginning in January 2025 regional centers across California will be using a new template for Individual Program Plans (IPPs). IPPs are written for people 3 years or older who are eligible for regional center services. Don’t worry – IPPs will still have the same important information they always have…

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is pleased to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletin posted in the DDS Wellness Toolkit.  This bulletin addresses the topic of High Blood Pressure (hypertension).  High blood pressure occurs when the heart needs to work harder to pump blood, increasing pressure on the arteries.  Most people with high blood pressure…