San Diego Regional Center

04/27/2026

Update: Please note the corrected date for the African American Support Group meeting.

African American individuals and families, join us with Self Determined Futures LLC to discuss 2026 Medi-Cal and Cal-Fresh Eligibility Changes.

🗓️ Saturday May 16, 10am-12pm
📍Lemon Grove Community Center
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4c5Akw2

04/23/2026

Next up on the SDRC Services Spotlight: Early Start!

Many parents have questions and concerns about their baby's growth and development, even when everything goes well. Early Start brings together resources and services to help infants and toddlers grow and learn.

Visit sdrc.org/services to learn more about Early Start.

04/22/2026

SDRC providers, don't miss the May Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Power Hour!

Join staff from our Business Services team to learn more about P&I Training to support providers in preparing for the 2026 HCBS Ongoing Monitoring and Compliance.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 6 at 10am on Zoom

Register: https://tinyurl.com/3yt95mvn

04/22/2026

April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day, and we’re honored to take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who help keep SDRC running seamlessly every day. Our administrative team works tirelessly behind the scenes, and their dedication, organization, and expertise are essential to everything we do. Their contributions not only support our daily operations but also play a vital role in advancing our mission.

Today, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each member of our administrative team. We are truly grateful for your commitment, your talent, and the care you bring to your work—you are the backbone that keeps SDRC in sync.

04/21/2026

Are you walking for mental health with NAMI San Diego this Saturday, April 25th, at Liberty Station?
So are we! Members of our team will be walking in support of mental health. We will also have a table at the event. Feel free to stop by to browse our resources or just to say hi!

NAMI is a valuable partner in helping the individuals we support access critical mental health services. We look forward to seeing you and reducing the stigma of mental illness together.

I'm supporting NAMI!

04/20/2026

Ride, walk, or run this weekend at Sharon's Ride. Walk. Run. This event is held in honor of Sharon, Dr. Rosenfeld's sister, a nurse who cared for individuals with epilepsy and was killed in a bicycle accident. Sharon’s legacy lives on through this movement to raise awareness about epilepsy and helmet safety.

🗓️ Sunday, April 26
📍 Beginning at Crown Point and circling Mission Bay
Learn more below. ⬇️

Sharon's Ride.Run.Walk. 2026 is on Sunday April 26, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk, 15 Mile Ride, and Virtual Ride.Run.Walk..

04/20/2026

Working at SDRC is more than a job. Just ask our staff.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today at sdrc.org/careers

04/17/2026

The 5th annual Autism Awareness F.A.I.R. brought the fun, awareness, information and recreation last weekend.

Our board member, James Gonzalez, and president of Autism Support of Imperial County (ASIC) spoke about the evolution of ASIC and the Fair.

Read more on Calexico Chronicle. ⬇️

At Imperial’s Eager Park, the city of Imperial and Autism Support of Imperial County hosted the fifth annual Autism Awareness F.A.I.R.

04/17/2026

Attention, Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants and all who are interested in SDP!

Beginning April 1, 2026, the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is the only approved provider to offer the SDP orientation statewide. The SDP Orientation will be offered in two parts and each part is two hours. You must complete both parts before beginning the SDP transition.

If you completed an SDP orientation prior to April 1st, and you can submit a certificate of completion, we will accept this as completed. Anyone who has not taken the orientation before April 1st will need to complete the new format with SCDD.

Please review the new California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) directive which outlines the information about this new requirement: https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/program-directives/

Visit the SCDD website to register for the Self-Determination Program (SDP) Orientation moving forward: https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/

04/16/2026

The Primary Election for California State Governor is on Tuesday, June 2nd. Review the upcoming important dates, and if you're not already, be sure to register to vote by May 18th.

For more information, visit sdvote.com

04/16/2026

We are seeking dedicated professionals interested in gaining skills in autism assessment and supporting neurodivergent individuals in Imperial Valley!
ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) Assessment Training teaches professionals how to observe and evaluate behaviors to help identify autistic individuals.

Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in psychology, education, or neuroscience
- Experience or interest in autism assessment and intervention
- Willingness to apply assessments in Imperial Valley
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

🗓️ May 16 and 17, 8:30am-4pm
📍 El Centro, CA
Register: https://tinyurl.com/2m8er93b

If you have questions, please email:
Ana Dueñas: adduenas@uw.edu
Fernanda Castellon: fernandacastellon@ucsb.edu
James Gonzalez: president@autismofimperial.com