| October 18, 2024

Are you an Early Start Family?

The Family Outcomes Survey focuses on the helpfulness of early intervention. Your feedback is crucial so the department can learn about your experience and improve the Early Start program. If […]


| September 19, 2024

What are the California Regional Centers?

Learn more about California’s regional centers, our history, and the services we provide in a fun, animated way! Special thanks to Tri-Counties Regional Center for their leadership and support in […]


| July 26, 2024

Director Nancy Bargmann to Retire from Department of Developmental Services

Please join us in celebrating and congratulating DDS Director, Nancy Bargmann, on her upcoming retirement. To read the full announcement, please visit the DDS website.


| July 26, 2024

New DDS Provider Directory launching in September 2024!

In September 2024, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is launching an online Provider Directory. Its full capabilities will be released in phases. Service provider owners and designated regional center […]


| July 25, 2024

Happy 34th Birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act!

This historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that […]


| 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 […]


| 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 […]


| 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 […]