San Diego Regional Center

08/21/2025

We're excited to be a sponsor for the Cruise for Autism Car Show in Downtown El Centro on Saturday, November 22nd. 🚗 Check out all of the classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more in support of autism!

Woohoo!!

Thank you San Diego Regional Center!!!

08/20/2025

Join our team in the next HCBS Power Hour, "Empowering Provides: Behaviors Through A Person-Centered Lens!"

🗓️ September 3rd at 10am
Register ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3yztabxd

08/20/2025

Ongoing California State Council on Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Training Sessions. Learn the Updates. Sharpen Your Skills. Join an August Medicaid Training session this month! Spanish interpretation is available.

In case you missed it, there are 3 more dates available.

Wednesday, August 20 5:30pm-6:30pm
Monday, August 25 10am-11:30am
Friday, August 29 10:00am-11:30am

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/43pr5nt3

08/19/2025

Reminder to Imperial Valley families! Get your questions answered tomorrow for our first TASK Walk-In Wednesday from 9am-2pm at the SDRC El Centro Office. Details below. ⬇️

08/19/2025

Your voice matters! Join ARCA’s Voter Voice to take action & advocate for California’s developmental disabilities system. 📣

Register now: https://votervoice.net/ARCA/Register

08/19/2025

The San Diego People First summer picnic was a huge success! Over 50 people came together to enjoy the afternoon with games and cake. A few of our very own board members, Taylor Wiesner, Cali Williams, and Kimberly Rucker, and Client Information Specialist, Viri, attended and connected with dozens of self-advocates in the community. What a way to celebrate summer and self-advocacy!

08/18/2025

Attend an Autism Society San Diego session on Current Topics in Autism or tune in online this fall. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y3dbksj9

Autism Society San Diego is pleased to announce the Fall 2025 Current Topics in Autism series. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde95s85wG5w1cVj4ke4bI2qaTp_irzdd1EMRoYfpwCKR3X5Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107414553291324234412

Topics include:

September 11th - Self Determination: How Is It Going?
October 9th - Before the Storm: Crisis Readiness for Caregivers
November 13th - When Living at Home is No Longer an Option: Out of Home Residential Services
December 11th - Improving the Healthcare Experience for Neurodivergent Youth and Adults

Choose from in person or virtual attendance. Spanish translation is available thanks to the San Diego Regional Center. This lecture series is free to attend.

08/17/2025

On National Nonprofit Day, we want to say thank you, the individuals and families we serve, vendors and service providers, community partners, staff, and supporters. We want to recognize your support and efforts in helping us build a more inclusive San Diego and Imperial Counties. 💙

08/15/2025

Introducing Risk Busters! A new health and safety series designed to share practical tips, trusted resources and important information to help keep our community healthy and informed.

First up: Urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are a common infection that can make you feel uncomfortable and sick. If a UTI is not treated, it can get worse and lead to more serious health problems. Acting early can help you feel better faster and avoid getting sicker. Make sure to see your doctor or get medical care right away if you think you have a UTI. Also, remember if you are caring for an individual and they are acting out of character from their baseline, seek medical attention.

Please see these resources from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Wellness Toolkit for tips on identifying and preventing UTIs: https://tinyurl.com/445a5pxu

For self-advocates: https://tinyurl.com/587h8p3m
For DSPs and service providers: https://tinyurl.com/56pryj8c

08/14/2025

African American families, join us with Self Determined Futures LLC for our African American Support Group!

📅 Thursday, August 21, 6pm-8pm
📍 The Salvation Army - El Cajon
1025 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/6xets39b

African American Support Group
✨ For the IDD Community & Families✨

Come learn about Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP) and connect with others in a welcoming space!

📅 Thursday, August 21, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 The Salvation Army - El Cajon
1025 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92021

Let’s build community, share resources & have fun together! ❤️✨

08/14/2025

A new documentary covering professor, animal behaviorist, and autism self-advocate, Temple Grandin, is available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Fandango At Home, Google Play and YouTube Movies.
“This film feels especially relevant right now because solving today’s challenges requires us to recognize that everyone thinks differently — and that difference is a strength"" said John Festervand, executive producer of the film.

Read more on Disability Scoop. ⬇️

A new documentary is casting fresh light on one of the nation's most well-known people with autism.