Category: Community

Earthquakes, wildfires, storms, and home fires can happen without warning. Being prepared means knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency. It also means having a plan to help keep you, your family, and the people around you safe. In this animated series, Galactic Superhero Lanterman helps the residents of Sunnytown face real-life…

Let DDS know how we’re doing! The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has a new survey about how NLACRC supported you during your IPP meeting. If you recently completed an IPP meeting in 2026, please complete the survey below! The survey is quick, anonymous, and helps DDS know how you are being supported by NLACRC.…

Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMRegistration is required to attend the meeting.https://rebrand.ly/P1PM Date: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMRegistration is required to attend the meeting.https://rebrand.ly/P6PM English FlyerSpanish FlyerArmenian FlyerFarsi FlyerTagalog Flyer The meeting will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation. Information will be the same at both meetings. …

Did you know there are 3 ways regional center services can be delivered to you? All 3 service delivery types… So what are the differences? Self‑Determination Program: You choose and manage your own service providers. This gives you more choice, but also more responsibility to make sure providers follow the laws. Traditional service delivery: You…

Dear Vendor Colleagues: You are invited to join the Department’s Risk Management Branch for a training on the updated SIR regulations that will be effective May 1, 2026. Nothing new has been added to these regulations. The objective of this session is to make the regulations easier for everyone to understand. Who Should Attend? ·    Any vendors,…

Purchase of Service Meeting Every year, North Los Angeles County Regional Center hosts a public meeting to discuss annual Purchase of Service (POS) expenditures and reports. March 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Registration is Required Register Here Presented in English with interpretations in ASL and Spanish.Armenian, Farsi, or Tagalog interpretation is only available if requested…

Purpose:NLACRC is committed to partnering with community-based organizations to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. These collaborations allow us to expand outreach, support equitable service delivery, and strengthen the community fabric that supports our shared mission. Scope:This policy applies to the non-employees (including consumers, vendor representatives, and community groups) of CBOs affiliated…

Californians are now seeing their full CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits added back to their EBT cards after a court ruling ordered the federal government to release the funds. The money had been paused during the federal government shutdown.   This means Californians who use CalFresh, including many in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community, will once…

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…

Dear Community, The federal government provides significant funding to support individuals and families, through multiple programs. As of October 1, 2025, federal funding has lapsed. State funding for the Department’s programs already has been approved through June 30, 2026. In an effort to keep you informed of potential impacts, we want to share what this…