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The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) is a private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The regional center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and support to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. RCOC serves over 25,000 Orange County residents with autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual cognitive disabilities.

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Getting Started: Am I Eligible for Services?

Who is Eligible for Regional Center Services? Being diagnosed with a developmental disability is not solely enough to qualify. Select an age category below for more information regarding eligibility criteria, […]

Our Services

The Regional Center of Orange County provides a wide array of services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Below is a list of resources and information regarding options […]

Self-Determination Program

What is Self-Determination? In October 2013, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law the Self-Determination Program, which provides individuals and their families more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing […]

News and Announcements

In The News

August 16, 2023

Special Ed Meeting Notices

The meeting notice provides critical details about the meeting environment the meeting notice is an important tool for parents to understand because it can support them in having a successful […]

Announcements

August 16, 2023

Need Help Paying for Water?

If you need help paying your water bill, the Community Action Partnership of Orange County may be able to help. Assistance ranges from $200 to $2,000 for Orange County residents […]

Director's Report

August 16, 2023

Social & Recreational Services

As noted in the spring issue of the Dialogue newsletter, RCOC is making it easier to access social and recreational services. Executive Director, Larry Landauer, writes that social and recreational […]

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Resources

Resources & Support Groups

Families and loved ones of individuals with developmental disabilities have various community resources available. Check out our Recreation Resource Guides Recreation Resource Guide Guía de Recursos de Recreación – Español […]

Community Resource Development

Making Plans for the Future The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) considers the following areas to be priorities when submitting proposals to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) for […]