ARCA - Association of Regional Center Agencies

ARCA - Association of Regional Center Agencies Advocating on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and CA's regional centers

The mission of ARCA is to promote, support, and advance regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act in providing community-based services that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and highest level of self sufficiency.

Meet Jose: from learning English as a second language in high school to earning his Bachelor's in Sociology from Sonoma ...
08/26/2026

Meet Jose: from learning English as a second language in high school to earning his Bachelor's in Sociology from Sonoma State University. With support from his family, the North Bay Regional Center and the Self-Determination Program, Jose proved that determination knows no limits.

Words matter. In this piece for Frontline Initiative's 30th anniversary issue, ARCA Associate Director Tony Anderson tra...
08/18/2026

Words matter. In this piece for Frontline Initiative's 30th anniversary issue, ARCA Associate Director Tony Anderson traces three decades of progress in disability language, from Rosa's Law to today's troubling resurgence of the R-word in public discourse. https://bit.ly/4fTIolx

To mark the 30th anniversary of Frontline Initiative, ARCA Associate Director Tony Anderson joins co-author Lisa Burck t...
08/12/2026

To mark the 30th anniversary of Frontline Initiative, ARCA Associate Director Tony Anderson joins co-author Lisa Burck to reflect on three decades of direct support work, what's changed, what hasn't, and why the field still needs "the next generation of torch runners. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yRGPgG

Today, we're spotlighting Parm, an Emotional Support Animal recently certified in honor of International Assistance Dog ...
08/07/2026

Today, we're spotlighting Parm, an Emotional Support Animal recently certified in honor of International Assistance Dog Week! Found at Sequoia Humane Society, Parm now supports Lex Valtenbergs, served by Redwood Coast Regional Center, building comfort and joy along the way. https://bit.ly/4hU4BlS

Starburst Cheer brings together 19 athletes served by the Inland Regional Center to learn routines, build friendships, a...
08/04/2026

Starburst Cheer brings together 19 athletes served by the Inland Regional Center to learn routines, build friendships, and grow in confidence, one practice at a time. At every rehearsal and every performance, these athletes cheer each other on and celebrate what makes each of them unique. https://bit.ly/4pHPBcC

Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed ARCA’s sponsored bill, AB2324, into law, setting in motion the state’s high ...
07/28/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed ARCA’s sponsored bill, AB2324, into law, setting in motion the state’s high school career pathway for direct support professionals. This represents a significant change in how California supports “youth caregivers' for family members who have disabilities, chronic illness, or are aging. AB2324 will clear the path for these students to enter the field of developmental services and other allied home and community services. https://bit.ly/4bKUlZm

Attention regional center families: Keep an eye out for the NCI Family Survey coming your way or already in your mailbox...
07/17/2026

Attention regional center families: Keep an eye out for the NCI Family Survey coming your way or already in your mailbox! Your voice matters, and participating is completely confidential and voluntary, and it won’t impact your services at all. Please take a moment to share your thoughts as soon as you can!

Your feedback helps shape better services statewide. Swipe for more information or check out the link here: https://bit.ly/4bPUxXc

California Department of Developmental Services California State Council on Developmental Disabilities Human Services Research Institute UC Davis

: ARCA was proud to co-host the statewide Direct Support Professional Workforce Summit in Sacramento where more than 15...
07/02/2026

: ARCA was proud to co-host the statewide Direct Support Professional Workforce Summit in Sacramento where more than 150 DSPs came together to share their stories, strengthen their profession, and shape the future of disability services. California Community Living Network California Disability Services Association California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

If you have an infant or toddler with a disability, California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabili...
06/16/2026

If you have an infant or toddler with a disability, California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD) is hoping to hear from you.

CPCIDD is researching how the early intervention workforce shortage is affecting families like yours. The insights you provide during the focus group discussion could directly shape policy, improve workforce planning, and strengthen systems across the state.

Check out the details here: https://bit.ly/3QLbevF

AB 2324 helps recognize caregiver contributions by encouraging CA career education programs to include youth caregiving ...
06/10/2026

AB 2324 helps recognize caregiver contributions by encouraging CA career education programs to include youth caregiving and explore opportunities for students to earn credit for in-home caregiving experience. The bill was unanimously approved in the Assembly committees and is headed to the Senate Education Committee on June 17.

We need your help! Urge your legislator to vote YES on AB 2324. https://www.votervoice.net/ARCA/campaigns/138022/respond

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