Regional Center of Orange County

Are you passionate about improving services for individuals with developmental disabilities in California? California’s Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) with the Department of Developmental Services is looking for passionate individuals to join our new workgroups. The workgroups will help us develop recommendations for a better developmental disabilities service system. We need people from all backgrounds representing diverse communities to lend their expertise and make a difference. This includes people with disabilities, and those with personal or professional experience with developmental service system.

¿Le apasiona mejorar los servicios para personas con discapacidades del desarrollo en California? La Agencia de Salud y Servicios Humanos de California (CalHHS) con el Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo está buscando personas apasionadas para unirse a nuestros nuevos grupos de trabajo. Los grupos de trabajo nos ayudarán a desarrollar recomendaciones para un mejor sistema de servicios para discapacidades del desarrollo. Necesitamos personas de todos los orígenes que representen comunidades diversas para aportar su experiencia y marcar la diferencia. Esto incluye personas con discapacidades y aquellas con experiencia personal o profesional con el sistema de servicios de desarrollo.

RCOC will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, June 20th. For non-medical emergencies and to reach our 24-hour, on-call service coordinator, please call (714) 796-5100.

2024 SUMMER Karaoke Party!
Friday, June 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the DSAOC Center. Check-in starts at 5:30 p.m.
Join DSAOC and friends for a Summer themed Teen/Adult KMGN Party, for individuals with Down syndrome and friends ages 13yrs and older. What does KMGN stand for? Karaoke, Movie and Game Night!
We will have Pizza, snacks, popcorn, fruit, desserts, and we will have some gluten-free options. Beverages will also be provided.
You are welcome to send the participant with their own food/beverage/snack if preferred. Come dressed comfortable, and feel free to wear attire that matches the theme. There will be fun games in one room, movies in another room, and Karaoke in the Activity Center! 3 hours of respite for parents/caregivers - Enjoy! Drop off is encouraged, but you will need to leave an emergency cell number when you check in.

REGISTER HERE: https://give.classy.org/dsaocsummerKMGN2024

In the spirit of this graduation season, RCOC’s Board of Directors is “graduating” one of our own. At our June meeting, we recognized Cliff Amsden for serving as a member of our volunteer board for 15 years (with a one year break in between his seven year terms). During that time, he has chaired several board committees and been a vocal advocate of regional center services for people with developmental disabilities in Orange County and throughout California. We are grateful for his unwavering dedication, commitment, and passion for the work we all do here to support the lives of people we serve. Thank you, Cliff. You will be missed… we look forward to continue seeing you around in Orange County doing good things.

Seminario Web de TASK: Aplicaciones y sitios web gratuitos

El seminario web mostrará una variedad de aplicaciones y sitios web educativos.

Únase a través de Zoom
13 de junio, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Haga clic AQUÍ para registrarse: https://taskca.org/evrplus_registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=1378

Para más información llame a TASK al 1-866-828-8275.

Looking for a fun summer program for your little one? Check out these Language Enrichment Groups!

These programs provide children the opportunity to socialize with peers and increase their play and language skills. Small groups will provide a language-enriched environment to participate in structured play and summer-themed activities led by licensed clinicians. Activities will include crafts, cooking, story time, and lots of play!

* The exact day and time are pending. If you are interested, please let us know at your earliest convenience so we can start to build the schedule around participants’ availability

Once a week for 6 weeks, $385.
60 minutes per week for ages 2 - 3 years.
75 minutes per week for ages 4 - 5 years.

Avid Speech Therapy
10061 Talbert Ave., Ste. 104, Fountain Valley

For more information email, please email [email protected] or call (714) 642-5420.

The Regional Center of Orange County does not endorse or sponsor this program. Comfort Connection Family Resource Center shares this information with you as a community resource. It is up to you to determine whether this may benefit you and your family.

Feria de salud y recursos comunitarios

8 de junio de 9 am - 1 pm
Lions Park, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa

Distribución de comida y pañales hasta agotar existencias.

El Centro Regional del Condado de Orange de ninguna manera endosa o patrocina este evento. El Centro de Recursos para Familias Comfort Connection comparte este recurso comunitario con usted para su información. Le invito a determinar si este evento le puede beneficiar a su hijo/a y a su familia.

You're invited to participate in a Social Skills Summer Camp!

This class follows an evidence-based social skills program designed to elevate your child's social skills. The program includes 18 lessons, each covering skills from conversation techniques to handling bullies. With the help of superhero characters, children will learn skills through videos, comics, social games, peer modeling, and role-playing.

Weekly assignments will be sent home.

Ages 8 - 12: 90 minutes per week. 9 weeks. $625.
Ages 5 - 7: 60 minutes per week. 8 weeks. $475.

Avid Speech Therapy
10061 Talbert Ave., Ste. 104, Fountain Valley

For more information, please email [email protected] or call (714) 642-5420.

* Note: this is a structured comprehensive program and requires consistent attendance to maximize benefits. Please prepare to attend all of the sessions when enrolling. If you are interested, please let us know at your earliest convenience so we can start to build the schedule around participants’ availability.

The Regional Center of Orange County does not endorse or sponsor this program. Comfort Connection Family Resource Center shares this information with you as a community resource. It is up to you to determine whether this may benefit you and your family.

Irvine's Adaptive Sports Clinics

Hosted by the City of Irvine Disability Services
Sweet Shade Ability Center
15 Sweet Shade, Irvine

Adaptive Basketball Clinic
Mondays, June 10th - June 24th
Ages 8 - 12, (3:45 - 5 pm)
Ages 13 and up, (5:15 - 6:30 pm)

$35 per athlete

For more information and to register, please call (949) 724-6637 or email [email protected].

Calling all artists!!!
Don't miss Kasec CA's 5th Annual Dream Art Contest for individuals with developmental disabilities!

This year's theme is "What makes me happy?"

The deadline to submit a work of art is Friday, June 21st at 5pm.

For more information and all of the ways you can get involved, please email [email protected] or call (562) 926-2040.

2024 제5회 발달장애인 미술대회

Dream Art Contest Kasec CA

Summer is almost here! Time to sign up for Camp Connect!

Camp Connect is an all-abilities summer camp for tweens and teens ages 12 - 18. It is intended to foster peer-to-peer social skill development with adult supervision and support during daily activities and excursions. Price includes excursion costs, transportation, and supervision.

Camp dates run from June 2024 through August 2024, times and locations vary. No single-day options.

Wednesday excursions will have a later end time.

Check out the calendar of events for additional details about each of the four weeks' activities. For more information, please call (949) 724-6637 or visit yourirvine.org.



The Regional Center of Orange County does not endorse or sponsor this program. Comfort Connection Family Resource Center shares this information with you as a community resource. It is up to you to determine whether this may benefit you and your family.

Estudio de Investigación del Hospital de Niños de Los Angeles (CHLA)

Salud mental en adolescentes con autismo

Para niños de 14 - 17 años
*con autismo confirmado o sospechado
*sin discapacidad intelectual
*con o sin depresión

4 visitas por año. Visits duran de 2 - 4 horas cada una.
$80 - $160 por visita. Reembolso de viaje disponible.

Para más información, comuniquese con Jessica Schwartzman, PhD al 323.207.5910 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

El Centro Regional del Condado de Orange de ninguna manera endosa o patrocina esta investigación . El Centro de Recursos para Familias Comfort Connection comparte este recurso comunitario con usted para su información. Le invito a determinar si esta investigación le puede beneficiar a su hijo/a y a su familia.

Dive into excitement for an aquatic at Wild Rivers - Irvine! Join us on September 14th for the event, supporting SOSC athletes. Don't miss out on this fun and inspiring day! 🌞🔥💦

Register: sosc.org/floatwiththeflame

Carnaval de Verano - The Autism Community in Action (TACA)

2 de junio de 11 am - 3:30 pm
Oak Canyon Park
5305 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado

Niños $10, adultos $15.
Niños menores de 3 años entran gratis.

Par más información visite www.tacanow.org/events.

The Autism Community in Action (TACA) Family Carnival

Sunday, June 2nd from 11 am - 3:30 pm

Oak Canyon Park
5305 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Silverado

Children $10, adults $15.
Children under 3 free.

For more information and to register, please visit www.tacanow.org/events.

D/HH Park Day / Día del Parque

Join California Hands & Voices for a day of fun.
Únase a California Hands & Voices para un día de diversión.

Sunday, May 19th from 1 - 4 pm / mayo 19 de 1 - 4 pm

Westgate Park
18830 San Gabriel Ave., Cerritos

Mom's Night Out!

Caffeine and Connection
with Life Coach Desiree Probolsky of Situation Mama

Sunday, May 19th from 5 pm - 7 pm

Chase Coffee Roasters
2736 Nutwood Ave., Ste. D, Fullerton

Limited seating is available.
Register: www.ausomesauce.org/events/moms-night-out-caffeine-connection/form

For more information, email [email protected]

Bloom Bar and Mocktails

Build your own flower bouquet and hang out for a bit

Saturday, May 18th from 11 am - 1 pm

Brea Community Center
695 Madison Way, Brea

Register: www.ausomesauce.org/events/mothers-day-mixer

Moms are free. Adults $10/Children 2 and over $12.

For more information, please email [email protected].

California’s Lanterman Act Available in Spanish/La Ley Lanterman de California Ya Está Disponible en Español

We’re excited to announce DDS has released the Spanish Translation of California’s Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. In recent years, Spanish-speaking communities have advocated for the translation of the law to better support individuals and families to understand their rights and access the services that they need. With their collaboration and the contracted work of Cal Interpreting & Translations (CIT), the Spanish-translated Lanterman Act is available on DDS' website.

Since 1969, The Lanterman Act has protected the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families and remained the foundation of developmental services in our state. This translation of the landmark law is a crucial step supporting DDS’s ongoing priorities to increase language access and improve equity and inclusion across developmental services.

Access Lanterman Act: www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/laws-regulations/lanterman-act-and-related-laws

Nos complace anunciar que DDS ha publicado la traducción al español de la Ley Lanterman de Servicios para Discapacidades del Desarrollo de California. En los últimos años, las comunidades de habla hispana en todo el estado han abogado por la traducción de la ley para ayudar mejor a las personas y familias a comprender sus derechos y acceder a los servicios que necesitan. Con la colaboración de la comunidad y el trabajo de Cal Interpreting & Translations (CIT), DDS ha puesto a disposición la Ley Lanterman traducida al español en su sitio web.

Desde 1969, la Ley Lanterman ha protegido los derechos de las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo (IDD) y sus familias y sigue siendo la base de los servicios de desarrollo en nuestro estado. Esta traducción de la ley histórica es un paso crucial que respalda las prioridades actuales del DDS para aumentar el acceso al idioma y mejorar la equidad y la inclusión en todos los servicios de desarrollo.

La Ley Lanterman está disponible haciendo clic aqui: www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/laws-regulations/lanterman-act-and-related-laws

Workshop on Social Security Benefits (SSI, SSDI) and MediCare for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, May 21st from 10am - 1pm

Fullerton Public Library (Conference Center)
353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton

For more information, contact Seasaw Communities at (323) 224-0224 or [email protected].

Click HERE to register:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=377K0reXD0Cc_FV23TDUDrbv2g8fPNVCvbH6p9OQWfNURFdHRUxLNlFFTUYwS0FJRTEwNEhWQlhRVy4u

The Regional Center of Orange County does not endorse or sponsor this workshop. Comfort Connection Family Resource Center shares this information with you as a community resource. It is up to you to determine whether this may benefit you and your family.

오렌지 카운티 지역 센터 (RCOC)는 이 워크숍을 보증하거나 후원하지 않습니다. 저희 Connection Family Resource 센터는 이 정보를 커뮤니티 자료로 공유합니다. 이것이 귀하와 귀하의 가족에게 도움이 될 수 있는지 여부를 결정하는 것은 귀하에게 달려 있습니다

2024 Access Costa Mesa Resource Fair

Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Costa Mesa Senior Center
695 W 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Join us for Health, Wellness, and Recreation Vendors
Free Refreshments
Raffle Prizes!

No registration is necessary for attendees.

For more information and a vendor list, please visit www.costamesaca.gov.

You're invited to a Community Safety Fair hosted by the City of Buena Park Police Department

Saturday, May 18th from 11 am - 1 pm

Buena Park Police Department
6640 Beach Blvd., Buena Park

For more information and to register for the event, please contact Anel Ibarra at (951) 220-6922 or [email protected].

Community Webinars: Coordinated Career Pathways

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is hosting two webinars to introduce the new Coordinated Career Pathways (CCP) service to community-based organizations and other interested parties. This new service focuses on competitive integrated employment, postsecondary education and career readiness.

Please register for ONE of the webinars. The same information will be presented at both sessions.

Monday, May 13, 9:00-10:00 AM
Tuesday, May 14, 1:00-2:00 PM

Register here:
https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/coordinated-career-pathways-ccp-services/

Please pass this invitation along to those you think would be interested in learning more about CCP. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Educational Series Starts Tomorrow!

May 8th and 22nd
June 12th and 26th

All classes are offered via Zoom from 10 am - 12 pm

For more information and Zoom link, please email [email protected].

Apps for Early Learning - TASK Webinar

This webinar will demonstrate apps that facilitate early learning for young children with special needs. Apps will include preschool concepts, early literacy, fine motor skills, and more!

Friday, May 10th from 10 am - 11:30 am via Zoom

Register: https://taskca.org/evrplus_registration/?action=evrplusegister&event_id=1373

For more information, please call TASK at (866) 828-8275.

Join us in Sacramento for a rally on Tuesday, May 21 at the State Capitol in opposition to the proposed delay of provider rate increases!

Hosted by the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA), the California Community Living Network (CCLN), the Cal Respite Association, California Disability Services Association (CDSA), and California Disability-Aging Community Action Network (CDCAN), this gathering is meant to bring people together at a critical time in the Budget process to have their voices heard about the critical importance of this issue.

Join us for the Wellness Fiesta at the Zoo!
A Mental Health and Wellness Resource Fair
Zumba, art activities, screenings, giveaways, and resources.

Saturday, May 4th from 11:30 am - 2 pm
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana

Free zoo admission is limited to the first 500 people.

For more information, contact Ronald Nunez at (714) 543.5437 ext. 1387.

Fiesta de Bienestar en el Zoológico

Feria de Recursos para el Bienestar y Salud Mental
Zumba, actividades de arte, sorteos, evaluaciones y recursos.

4 de mayo de 11:30 am - 2 pm
Santa Ana Zoo
1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana

Entrada al zoológico gratis limitada a las primeras 500 personas.

Para más información llame a Ronald Nunez al 714.543.5437 ext. 1387.

We’re grateful for a community of people who daily give of themselves to make the world a better place for Orange County’s children and adults with developmental disabilities. This year’s Spotlight Awards was a way to recognize a few of them for their incredible heart, talent, care and commitment to the people we serve. If you weren’t there this year, don’t miss it in 2025!

Special thanks to our guest emcee Lesley Marin from KCAL News and our musical talent, DJ B Diamond for a memorable evening.