Dialogue Newsletter – Spring 2026

A Quarterly Publication of the Regional Center of Orange County



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This quarter’s highlights include…

Profiles of the ten honorees recognize at the April 17 RCOC Spotlight Awards gala, which was guest emceed by Michele Gile, Orange County Bureau Chief and reporter at CBS Los Angeles.

Links to evidence-based strategies for autism from the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) conference, and RCOC’s updated Recreation Resource Guide in multiple languages, as well as upcoming workshops and events presented by RCOC and its partners.

An educational column from Executive Director Larry Landauer on generic resources and how they complement RCOC-funded services.

Person-to-Person column, where Yvonne Kluttz and Amy Jessee offer advice to other adults on how to stand up for themselves if they experience unprofessional or abusive treatment from others.

Everyday Wellness story offering information on how to enroll with RCOC’s Healthy Life, Happy Life wellness program.

Timely school services (formerly special education) column sharing the basics about Extended School Year (ESY) for students with IEPs.