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Our mission is to serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners in San Diego and Imperial counties.

It's Small Business Saturday! 🛍️Small Business Saturday is a day to encourage shoppers to support local small businesses...
11/29/2025

It's Small Business Saturday! 🛍️

Small Business Saturday is a day to encourage shoppers to support local small businesses this holiday sesaon. Many of the individuals we serve are makers, bakers, and creators who have their own microenterprises selling their art and goods. We've highlighted a few on our pages over the years, and often invite these creators to our Resource Fairs and Craft Fairs. We want to invite you to tag a few of our your favorite microenterprises and small businesses owned by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the comments section below.

We encourage you to shop small this weekend and throughout the year: holidays, birthdays, and just because! Don't forget to stop by our SDRC Annual Holiday Craft Fair in Kearny Mesa and El Centro this month! More details on our page.

Happy shopping!

On the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate National Native American Heritage Day. Today is part of a broader celebratio...
11/28/2025

On the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate National Native American Heritage Day. Today is part of a broader celebration of Native American Heritage Month (NAHM).

There are more than 575 federally recognized tribes in the United States, 110 of these located in California and 18 in San Diego County. Native Nations have lived in relationship with this land, sustaining vibrant communities grounded in respect, reciprocity, and care.

An educator of the Barona Cultural Center & Museum recently provided a training for SDRC staff to learn the history and culture of the Kumeyaay people, the indigenous people of the San Diego County, Imperial County, and Baja California. With replicas of native tools and artwork, our teams were able to get a peek into what types of food and clothing were (and some that still are) used and the traditions the Kumeyaay people practiced.

NAHM is a time to celebrate and honor the flourishing cultures, traditions, and history of Native American/American Indian and Alaska Natives, and an opportunity to learn about unique challenges tribal communities face and better understand how historical trauma has impacted Native peoples. This year’s theme is the “Promise of the Next Generation.” It calls us to look forward to all Native youth and students who carry the hopes, dreams, and teachings of their ancestors into the future.

A new adaptive fitness program, Special Strong, is helping kids and adults stay active outside of traditional therapy se...
11/26/2025

A new adaptive fitness program, Special Strong, is helping kids and adults stay active outside of traditional therapy sessions to reduce the likelihood of chronic disease. As an SDRC vendor, Special Strong supports individuals with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities build muscle, confidence and social skills.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/2c6mypdh

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for everyone in our community and for the opportunity to support you th...
11/26/2025

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving! We’re grateful for everyone in our community and for the opportunity to support you throughout the year. Whether you’re gathering with family, friends, or enjoying a quiet day, we hope it brings gratitude and rest. 🧡 🦃

SDRC offices will be closed in observance of the holiday on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th and will return to normal office hours on Monday, December 1st.

This month, our teams dressed in purple in recognition of National Epilepsy Awareness Month! 💜But why purple for epileps...
11/25/2025

This month, our teams dressed in purple in recognition of National Epilepsy Awareness Month! 💜

But why purple for epilepsy awareness? Cassidy Megan, a woman with epilepsy, is credited to establishing the association or purple with epilepsy. “Purple can represent every unique person, experience, and perspective of the epilepsy community,"" Cassidy shared.

You can learn more about National Epilepsy Awareness Month—and the purple movement Cassidy helped start—at epilepsy.com.

Whether you also wore purple, talked about epilepsy with someone new, or donated to an epilepsy organization, you supported the epilepsy community! With 9% of the individuals we serve are diagnosed with epilepsy, we appreciate every effort that helps create a more informed and supportive community in San Diego and Imperial counties and beyond.

“Text to 9-1-1” is now available in San Diego County. If you ever find yourself in an emergency, you can now text 9-1-1 ...
11/25/2025

“Text to 9-1-1” is now available in San Diego County. If you ever find yourself in an emergency, you can now text 9-1-1 if you are unable to call. Always call if you are able.

Learn more: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/text-to-9-1-1

Save the date! Leading the Charge is back for 2026! 💡This conference brings together self-advocates (SDRC Transition-Age...
11/24/2025

Save the date! Leading the Charge is back for 2026! 💡

This conference brings together self-advocates (SDRC Transition-Age Youth and Adult clients), parents, service providers, and educators for a full day of learning, connection, and empowerment. Expand your knowledge, build community, and get inspired to lead meaningful change.

🗓️ April 16, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton in Hazard Center
Registration details coming soon.

SDRC Holiday Craft Fair Update: The application for artists and micro-businesses for the San Diego Craft Fair is now clo...
11/24/2025

SDRC Holiday Craft Fair Update: The application for artists and micro-businesses for the San Diego Craft Fair is now closed.

Imperial Valley, we are still seeking applicants. Apply today: https://tinyurl.com/ya872y9w

We hope to see shoppers at both Craft Fairs! (No registration required to attend). ✨🛍️

Recently, the Regional Center’s Cultural Specialists hosted their very first in-person statewide meeting at SDRC with th...
11/24/2025

Recently, the Regional Center’s Cultural Specialists hosted their very first in-person statewide meeting at SDRC with the support of the ARCA - Association of Regional Center Agencies.

There were 17 Regional Centers represented along with representatives from California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) that oversee Language Access & Cultural Competency and Service Access and Equity programs. Attendees discussed how they are collaborating with local community-based organizations, how they are using funds to promote access to our services, and barriers faced when trying to implement projects under these initiatives. The group looks forward to continuing to meet in-person annually to brainstorm together, share what’s working and not working in each of our catchment areas and better collaborate across the state to leverage our existing resources.

Flu season is upon us. Get a FREE flu vaccine or test at a participating location near you and receive a $25 gift card. ...
11/21/2025

Flu season is upon us. Get a FREE flu vaccine or test at a participating location near you and receive a $25 gift card.

Stay healthy this flu season and protect yourself and others from getting sick.

For more information, visit https://go.cdph.ca.gov/birdfluclinics

Put your compassion and kindness to work every day. Join a community that values you,supports you, and celebrates your s...
11/21/2025

Put your compassion and kindness to work every day. Join a community that values you,
supports you, and celebrates your success. It’s hard work that will forever change your life.

Apply today! Visit sdrc.org/careers

Attention SDRC clients, we are hosting an Affordable Housing Leasing Fair! A recent affordable housing development in do...
11/21/2025

Attention SDRC clients, we are hosting an Affordable Housing Leasing Fair! A recent affordable housing development in downtown San Diego, Harrington Heights, is seeking tenants for studio apartments.

🗓️ Tuesday December 2
⏰ 9am-5pm
➡️ If you're interested, please sign up for an appointment by contacting your SDRC service coordinator.

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San Diego, CA

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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(858) 576-2996

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