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 […]
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 […]
What Does a Person-Centered IPP Look Like?
Have you heard? RCOC is rolling out a new person-centered IPP (Individual Program Plan) that we expect will take our service to people with developmental disabilities to a whole new level. However, if you haven’t undergone person-centered training, you might […]
Fairview Transitions Take Time and Careful Planning
In the day to day work we all do toward improving the lives of those we serve, it is often hard to see the amazing progress we are making. It is so important to step back and look at […]
