San Diego Regional Center

03/27/2026

Adidas launches new sneaker designed for individuals with Down syndrome. 👟

Read more about the Supernova Rise 3 Adaptive shoe on Disability Scoop. ⬇️

After a multiyear collaboration with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities, one of the world's largest footwear companies is rolling out a shoe designed to specifically meet their needs.

03/27/2026

Join Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. for a Community Conversation on Tribally Approved Foster Homes.

Enjoy a BBQ meal, raffle, and learn how to become a tribally approved foster home.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 15, 10am-1pm
📍 Ronald Regan Community Center

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/27waxxk9

03/27/2026

Last weekend, the Imperial Valley community came together for the Imperial Valley People First (IVPF) Conference, and what a success it was!

Nearly 100 participants attended, along with dedicated volunteers, exhibitors, and presenters, creating a vibrant space for connection, learning, and celebration. One of the many highlights of the day was keynote speaker Spenser Duncan, who shared his latest cookbook featuring recipes from around the world, a perfect reflection of this year’s conference theme: “Around the World: Celebrating Our Stories, Our Voices & Our Communities.”

The conference also featured a resource fair with 30 vendors and micro-businesses, providing valuable information, services, and opportunities to support local entrepreneurs and educational workshops focused on self-advocacy, rights, and navigating services. Fun activities, including bingo, prizes, and dancing, created a memorable celebration for all.

This event reflected the strength and continued growth of the People First movement in the Imperial Valley. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible. 💙

03/26/2026

That’s right — we’re back! 🎉 Just 6 months until our 4th Annual Family & Vendor Resource Fair.

🗓️ Saturday, September 26th

Stay tuned for details.

03/26/2026

Many buildings have a fire extinguisher, but do you know the do's and don'ts of how to use one?

San Diego County Fire (SDCF - CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire ) CERT is partnering with the Pine Valley Branch Library (San Diego County Library) to host a FREE Fire Extinguisher & Completing Personal Disaster Plans Training. There are still several openings in the training. Join the training and score free door prizes.

🗓️ Saturday, March 28 at 10am
📍 Pine Valley Branch Library – 28804 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, 91962
To register, call or text (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov to reserve your spot in the training

03/26/2026

March 26th is Purple Day! Purple Day is a day to increase awareness for individuals with epilepsy, 8% of the individuals we serve at SDRC. Across the globe, people wear purple, they educate, offer resources about seizures, and share their personal stories of epilepsy.

Today, we're highlighting Tristan. Tristan is a proud uncle, loves Legos, the Chargers, and creating art. Tristan also owns his own Business, Kasa Succulents and Plants, where he sells beautiful plant arrangements and artwork.

At 9 years old, Tristan was diagnosed with epilepsy. At first, we found it really difficult to make friends, as he wasn't able to do things that a lot of other kids could do, like swim in the ocean and learn to drive. Something Tristan wishes people understood about epilepsy is that: "I'm different than them. Epilepsy is more than the moments that you are having a seizure; it affects you all the time."

Despite many barriers in his life, Tristan is proud of getting a job and continuing to create art for his business that he sells at our SDRC Holiday Craft Fairs and conferences.

As everyone's experience living with epilepsy is different, Tristan's journey shows how success, in whatever form that may be, is obtainable. We encourage you to spread the word about epilepsy, no matter the day!

03/25/2026

In honor of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, we asked Dennis to share his experience as an individual living with cerebral palsy.

Throughout Dennis’s life, he shared that “fitting in” didn’t come easily to him. He expressed that his cerebral palsy often presents differently than most individuals he's met with the same diagnosis, which led to him feeling isolated from this community as well as many of his peers without a disability. Despite this, Dennis forged his own path both personally and professionally as an award-winning photographer.

Over the last few years, through photography workshops he hosts for organizations supporting individuals with disabilities, Dennis has been able to reconnect with this community. He reminds us that people with disabilities may communicate differently than what you may be familiar with. But what’s most important is to speak to the person as you would anyone else. Equity is essential to building inclusive communities where everyone belongs.

This Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, we invite you to lead with inclusion.

03/24/2026

Watch films created by neurodivergent filmmakers, artists, and musicians at the Blue Star Film Festival! Films shown will include a few of our very own talented San Diego creators from Outside The Lens and Options For All.

The event will take place both in-person at the Frida Cinema in Santa Ana and online on Saturday, May 2nd.

Show your support for inclusion in film and media at Blu Star Productions. Purchase a ticket: https://blustarfilmfestival.eventive.org/welcome

03/24/2026

April is nearly here, and our Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Team invites to their April Power Hour!

This month's topic: Provider Expectations File Review
Wednesday, April 1st at 10am
Register on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/5hrjjnyh

03/24/2026

"Just Evolve." This year's World Down Syndrome Day campaign focuses on the use of the R-word and shows real-life examples to compare how this word reinforces harmful stereotypes. Using language that creates a more equitable world for everyone is how we all can evolve.

Watch the campaign below. ⬇️

Using disability-related words as insults is a thing of the past. Update your language to build a more equitable world for everyone. ...

03/23/2026

Take a look at the Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) Calendar for upcoming events!

This month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month their focus will be on transportation resources.
Join today Monday, March 23 at 8pm on Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/5n6mkxjp
Browse other EFRConline events: https://efrconline.org/events/

03/23/2026

Join us for our last Purchase of Services (POS) meeting! Learn how much funding was used on SDRC services and how many of the approved services were actually used.

Tuesday, March 24 (hybrid) | 6-7:30pm
4355 Ruffin Rd. San Diego, CA 92123
Register on Zoom: https://bit.ly/4udVFeP