Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

12/08/2025

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case that advocates say could have major implications for how intellectual disability is defined.

12/06/2025

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Trump has cut funding to Medicaid, which pays for many services for students with disabilities.

Lindsay Crain is worried this could strip their daughter of services she needs to go to school, live at home and enjoy a degree of independence that would have been impossible a generation ago.

✍️ Carolyn Jones | CalMatters
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12/04/2025

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

Backed by nearly $2 million in seed capital, a not-for-profit is offering a platform for sellers with disabilities who make items ranging from jewelry and ornaments to slime and personalized tumblers.

12/02/2025

Support Holidays are for Sharing on

Today is . And on this day of giving back, support Lanterman’s campaign. Make a donation online today!

Our annual Holidays are for Sharing campaign raises funds for the Help Fund, which provides support for clients and families to partake in holiday festivities and for year-round emergency funding for those members of our community in need.

Click on the link in our profile to Donate Today on .

Here’s what your donation can do:

* $30 can buy a gift card or movie passes for an adult living independently on SSI.

* $60 can brighten a child’s holiday with a new toy as well as a new jacket.

* $75 will buy a Turkey Basket or Holiday Meal Vouchers for a family celebration

* $125 can provide a new toy for two children and stock the pantry with holiday goodies for a family of four.

* $250 can provide toys for up to three children and a complete holiday dinner for a family.

* $500 can provide toys and winter coats for four children and a holiday dinner for the entire family or provide a six-month bus pass for an adult client so they can get to and from work independently.

is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the United States) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. Learn more: https://www.givingtuesday.org/

Donate Today on : https://lanterman.org/donate

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To make an offline donation, make your check payable to:

Frank D. Lanterman Reigonal Center
(please note that it’s for Holidays are for Sharing)

and mail your donation to:

Holidays are for Sharing
c/o Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
3303 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010

12/02/2025

12/02/2025

Federal health officials are launching a multimillion-dollar competition to attract new ideas for how technology can transform caregiving for people with disabilities and others.

12/01/2025

Lanterman’s Koch-Young Resource Center invites you to an in-person Pajama Storytime for children ages 1 to 5 on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 10:30-11 a.m. at the KYRC Glendale location.

Wear your favorite pajamas, read stories, get a free book with plush too.

Only for children being served by Lanterman. To sign-up, contact Thrawlynne Lopez at 213.212.8292 or tlopez@lanterman.org.

12/01/2025

THIS WEDNESDAY, 12/03 - Presented by TASK Los Angeles in collaboration with Lanterman’s Koch-Young Resource Center.

This workshop on Navigating Conflict Through ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Special Education being held on Wednesday, December 3, starting at 1 p.m. offers a supportive introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and how it can help families and schools work together when questions or concerns arise during the IEP process. You will learn how ADR works, the various options available through your district or SELPA, and practical communication tools that encourage teamwork and understanding. The session also provides helpful tips for building positive, collaborative partnerships with your IEP team while navigating challenges in a constructive way.

Register online: https://bit.ly/47J42G8
*Interpretation services may be requested until November 24, 2025.*

If you have any questions, contact Thrawlynne Lopez at 213.212.8292 or tlopez@lanterman.org.