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The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is a private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The regional center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and support to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. RCOC serves over 25,000 Orange County residents with autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual cognitive disabilities.

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Getting Started: Am I Eligible for Services?

Who is Eligible for Regional Center Services? Being diagnosed with a developmental disability is not solely enough to qualify. Select an age category below for more information regarding eligibility criteria, […]

Our Services

The Regional Center of Orange County provides a wide array of services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Below is a list of resources and information regarding options […]

Self-Determination Program

What is Self-Determination? In October 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law the Self-Determination Program, which provides individuals and their families more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing […]

News and Announcements

In The News

July 26, 2024

Director Nancy Bargmann to Retire from Department of Developmental Services

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating DDS Director, Nancy Bargmann, on her upcoming retirement. To read the full announcement, please visit the DDS website.

Announcements

July 26, 2024

New DDS Provider Directory launching in September 2024!

In September 2024, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is launching an online Provider Directory. Its full capabilities will be released in phases. Service provider owners and designated regional center […]

In The News

July 25, 2024

Happy 34th Birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act!

This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that […]

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Resources

Resources & Support Groups

Families and loved ones of individuals with developmental disabilities have various community resources available. Check out our Recreation Resource Guides Recreation Resource Guide Guía de Recursos de Recreación – Español […]

Community Resource Development

Making Plans for the Future Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) considers the following areas to be priorities when submitting proposals to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for the […]