Governor’s DDS Budget Highlights for Fiscal Year 22/23
Click here to read highlights about next year’s budget
Some Good News in the FY 2021-22 State Budget
California’s greatly-improved economic situation, along with significant federal funds to help states with pandemic-related costs, helped deliver a state budget for fiscal year 2021-22 that has good news for individuals and families served by regional centers. At the same time, […]
California Health and Human Services Agency Public Charge Guide
Attached is a guide produced and provided by the California Health and Human Services Agency regarding new federal policy changes to be implemented beginning October 15, 2019, regarding Public Charge. Public charge is a term used in immigration law to refer to […]
DDS Developmental Services Task Force/Workgroup Application
As discussed at the July 31, 2019 Public Meeting, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and the California Health and Human Services Agency are undertaking a new application process to find members for the Developmental Services (DS) Task Force and […]
Quality Service Providers Deserve Our Support
Direct support professionals and service providers are the bedrock of our regional center system of community care. Without them, it would be impossible to keep the Lanterman Act’s promise of community-based services and supports. Unfortunately, though our California economy has […]
2019 Regional Center of Orange County Spotlight Awards
Regional Center of Orange County Spotlight Awards on KCAL News: Watch Video Regional Center of Orange County was proud to host our 22nd Annual Spotlight Awards celebration and share the incredible contributions our honorees have made to the lives of […]
Fairview Should Continue to Benefit People with Disabilities
As the last residents of Fairview Developmental Center transition out into their new homes throughout Orange County, the State of California will soon need to decide on the future of the 100 or so acres of state-owned land once the […]
RCOC Offering Person Centered Training for Service Providers and Families
You’ve probably heard friends and colleagues at RCOC talk about person centered thinking, or PCT. That’s because we are all enthusiastic about its potential for helping the people we serve have a better, more fulfilling lives. Moreover, PCT is the […]
Direct Support Professionals Deserve Our Gratitude and Respect
Did you know Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is just around the corner? This year’s celebration is set for September 9-15 and is a perfect occasion to showcase the vital role direct support professionals play in the lives of […]
RCOC’s Wellness Pilot Program Gets Underway
By Larry Landauer, Executive Director This past June, several adults served by RCOC participated in a fun, different kind of graduation ceremony; they received their Certificates of Recognition for completing our 13-week Healthy Life, Happy Life pilot program. The event […]
