Advocacy at the State Capitol: The Importance of Community-Based Support
California’s move toward community living shows how individualized support can help people with I/DD live, participate, and thrive in their communities.
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California’s move toward community living shows how individualized support can help people with I/DD live, participate, and thrive in their communities.
Extreme heat can pose serious risks. Learn how to stay cool, find local resources, and prepare for wandering and water safety.
The Home of Guiding Hands (HGH) is offering an Aging Caregiver Workshop Series: A Life Planning Program designed to help families develop a life plan for a family member with a disability.
Learn how California regional centers help eligible individuals access, plan, and coordinate developmental services and supports.
Community Conversations offer an opportunity for individuals and families to speak up, connect, and help inform the work happening across California.
August 20 is National Accessible Air Travel Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe, accessible, and inclusive air travel for people with disabilities.
On Monday, August 17, 2026, the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center (SG/PRC) is hosting a virtual special education training for parents and caregivers.
Programs like the Blue Envelope Program demonstrate how a relatively simple resource can help remove communication barriers for many in our community.
When temperatures climb, staying cool and hydrated becomes more than a matter of comfort. It becomes an important part of staying safe.
August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this rare genetic neuromuscular condition.