Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center

Temporary Office Closure for Lanterman’s Glendale Location

Our Glendale offices will be temporarily closed for construction starting Monday, June 8. We anticipate the closure to last through July 2026. We will update our community as we get closer to that date.

Lanterman Regional Center will remain open for business during regularly scheduled hours at our main office located on Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Individuals and families should contact their service coordinator on our main line at 213.383.1300 for assistance and should follow prompts for assistance after business hours or on weekends.

June is here and it's a busy month leading up to the start of summer filled with valuable trainings and events at Lanterman’s Koch-Young Resource Center - both online and in-person, including trainings on the and basic tech, as well as the Play Dough Hour , and workshops on building independence in personal care and potty training, plus a public meeting on National Core Indicators (NCI) and join us for a coffee chat; along with monthly meetings.

Here’s a handy calendar summarizing it all for you. Download a PDF copy here:https://lanterman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/KYRC-June-Calendar-2.pdf

You can learn more about any one of these events by visiting the Lanterman website at www.lanterman.org

Lanterman 60 for 60 ~ Highlight 16 of 60 – Civic Engagement and Advocacy

For 60 years, Lanterman has helped individuals and families become informed, confident advocates. In this “60 Highlights for 60 Years” post we focus on the resources available to help you access the services you need and deserve.

Lanterman: If you’ve been denied IHSS or SSI support or feel the level offered is less than you’re entitled to, we can connect you with legal professionals who will review your situation and determine how to assist you. In many cases, our referral assistance has been able to help individuals secure additional IHSS hours or SSI assistance. Talk to your service coordinator to find out if you qualify for a referral.

Disability Rights California (DRC): Founded in 1978, DRC is the largest disability rights organization in the U.S., designated under federal law to protect and advocate for Californians with disabilities. DRC aids with a myriad of issues, including civil rights discrimination, education, employment, housing and regional center services. Questions about your legal rights? Contact: 1.800.776.5746 | https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/

Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA): Part of DRC, OCRA employs specialized Clients’ Rights Advocates (CRAs) assigned to every regional center in the State. They can assist with legal issues such as special education, IHSS, regional center services and alternatives to conservatorship. OCRA has provided free legal information, advice and representation to regional center clients since 1999. Contact the local CRA office: 213.213.8180.

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is an independent state agency guided by the core values of self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, inclusion and advocacy. SCDD provides advocacy, training and community partnerships to work towards ensuring people with developmental disabilities receive the services they need. Contact the LA Regional Office: 818.543.4631 | https://scdd.ca.gov/losangeles/

Advocacy starts with knowing your options. Don’t wait – reach out to your service coordinator or any of the organizations above – remember, help is available.

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We invite you help us celebrate 60 years as partners in lifelong support by sharing your own story with all of us! Journey alongside us through our “60 Highlights for 60 Years” social media series that will showcase the people, professionals, partnerships and community that make up Lanterman Regional Center. We will share information and resources, elevate the people behind and at the forefront of our system, and spotlight achievements and advancements.

Together, let’s celebrate the achievements, services, partnerships and community that together make up 60 years of advocacy and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Share your story here: bit.ly/60for60form

Submissions will be reviewed for consideration to be included in the series.*

More info here: https://lanterman.org/60for60/

Join Lanterman’s Koch-Young Resource Center, in collaboration with Monarch Center for Developmental Services, on Wednesday, June 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. via Zoom for Ready, Set, Grow: Building Independence in Personal Care.

This workshop aims to empower parents with essential tools, strategies and adaptations to enhance skill reinforcement at home, leading to more successful and less stressful daily routines. It focuses on educating parents about personal care, helping children cultivate the skills and independence necessary to manage their personal care routines with confidence and efficiency.

Register online: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bzoUzrs_QImqFiB4WnN-GQ
Interpretation services available upon request.

Contact: Thrawlynne Lopez | 213.212.8292 | [email protected]

A statewide Standardized Individual Program Plan (SIPP) has been developed by California Department of Developmental Services using person-centered planning process. Starting January 1, 2025, all regional centers have been using the new SIPP Template for all new IPP meetings, amendments, reviews, and renewals.

There are three remaining Individual Program Plan (IPP) presentations being held throughout the year via Zoom in various languages:

- Thursday, June 4 – 4 to 6 p.m. – English with interpretation
Register for the June workshop: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T7LpiFDQSIKcNgoKvmshew
- Thursday, September 3 – 4 to 6 p.m. – Spanish only
- Tuesday, November 3 – 4 to 6 p.m. – English with interpretation

The presentation will cover:

- Overview of Regional Center’s IPP Process
- What is the IPP?
- Components of the IPP
- Strategies for an Effective IPP including Person Centered Planning
- New IPP Guides: Your Plan, Your Youth’s Plan, Your Child’s Plan

For questions in Korean/English, contact Yoobin Liz Huh at 213.252.8350 and in Spanish/English, contact KYRC Help Desk at 213.252.5600.

Lanterman 60 for 60 ~ Highlight 15 of 60 – Civic Engagement and Advocacy

Lanterman Regional Center’s advocacy is rooted in its many community and professional partnerships united by a common goal – helping the people we support, and their families achieve the best outcomes. In this “60 Highlights for 60 Years” post we highlight advocacy available through Lanterman’s Special Education Law Clinic.

For children and young adults under 22 who are receiving school district services, Lanterman Regional Center may not be the primary funding source for therapies and specialized educational supports, but our commitment remains the same – to advocate for families, provide guidance, and support individuals and families on navigating the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) systems to access appropriate services to make academic strides (or progress).

In a one-of-a-kind partnership, Lanterman Regional Center has operated the Special Education Law Clinic for more than 30 years. Law students from the top five law schools volunteer to provide educational advocacy and IEP supports. The clinic’s dedicated attorneys who guide the Law Clinic, Marjan Kermani and Meredith Goetz, also offer instructional training through conferences on critical aspects of IEPs and ITPs.

Ms. Kermani and two law student volunteers also participate regularly in Lanterman's biannual Transition to Adult Services conferences. There, they help families prepare for the ITP process and understand what services are available as they transition from school to adult services.

To learn more about conferences or educational resources to support your school age children, visit https://lanterman.org/client-and-family-services/school-age/.

To find out more about educational advocacy through the Special Education Law Clinic, contact your service coordinator for eligibility criteria.

Together, through professional and community partnerships, Lanterman staff is here to support and advocate for you and your loved ones.

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We invite you help us celebrate 60 years as partners in lifelong support by sharing your own story with all of us! Journey alongside us through our “60 Highlights for 60 Years” social media series that will showcase the people, professionals, partnerships and community that make up Lanterman Regional Center. We will share information and resources, elevate the people behind and at the forefront of our system, and spotlight achievements and advancements.

Together, let’s celebrate the achievements, services, partnerships and community that together make up 60 years of advocacy and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Share your story here: bit.ly/60for60form

Submissions will be reviewed for consideration to be included in the series.*

More info here: https://lanterman.org/60for60/

Join us for Play Dough Hour Playgroup for children ages 2 to 5 years on Mondays, June 8, 15 and 22 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Come join us for an hour of play with play dough.

This is only for children receiving support from Lanterman Regional Center.

In-person at KYRC-Wilshire, 3303 Wilshire Blvd., First Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010.

Register: Thrawlynne Lopez at 213.212.8292 or [email protected]

Lanterman 60 for 60 ~ Highlight 14 of 60 – Civic Engagement and Advocacy

You've met a couple of the members of Lanterman’s Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) in posts earlier this week, so now we spotlight what is the CAC for this “60 Highlights for 60 Years” post.

The CAC is made up of adults served by Lanterman Regional Center who report to and advise the Board of Directors. The committee typically includes no more than 10 members, led by a staff advisor.

The CAC provides input, advice and counsel on policies, services and programs offered to individuals and families by Lanterman Regional Center. As adults served by the Center, their perspective is invaluable in the monitoring and review of the Center's performance plan. Their input is regularly sought prior to performance plan, caseload ratio, Purchase of Service data, and other presentations made to the general public.

Beyond their board advisory role, CAC members support other self-advocates and their families by providing informational videos, sharing resources, and bridging connections to one another. Members receive education and training on topics such as voting rights, client's rights, employment options, Self-Determination and more. Through this training, they become equipped to help other individuals, families and professionals better understand the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

CAC Monthly Meetings

The Consumer Advisory Committee meets:
- on the second Monday of the month from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- in-person alternating between Glendale and Los Angeles locations
- or online via Zoom
- more info at https://lanterman.org/client-and-family-services/adult/client-advisory-committee/
- contact Jacqueline Nunez for registration or interest at 213.252.4926 | [email protected]

View the meeting calendar:
https://lanterman.org/series/consumer-advisory-committee-cac-meeting/

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We invite you help us celebrate 60 years as partners in lifelong support by sharing your own story with all of us! Journey alongside us through our “60 Highlights for 60 Years” social media series that will showcase the people, professionals, partnerships and community that make up Lanterman Regional Center. We will share information and resources, elevate the people behind and at the forefront of our system, and spotlight achievements and advancements.

Together, let’s celebrate the achievements, services, partnerships and community that together make up 60 years of advocacy and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Share your story here: bit.ly/60for60form

Submissions will be reviewed for consideration to be included in the series.*

More info here: https://lanterman.org/60for60/

Reminder, this estate planning workshop is tomorrow.

Lanterman 60 for 60 ~ Highlight 13 of 60 – Civic Engagement and Advocacy

For this “60 Highlights for 60 Years” post, we feature the second of several self-advocates who are making a meaningful impact in our community - James Li, a Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) member at Lanterman Regional Center and a volunteer at the Koch-Young Resource Center (KYRC).

James is a 47-year-old self-advocate with cerebral palsy. Originally from New Jersey, James has a master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Relations and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He worked as a library assistant in his hometown for seven years and spent 15 years as a substitute teacher, an experience that deepened his ability to connect with and interact with young people. From an early age James knew he needed to develop strong advocacy skills, as many people doubted him throughout his educational journey.

James has lived in Los Angeles for the past 10 years. He is currently volunteering at the KYRC for the second time, having previously served there for three years before the pandemic - putting his library experience to good use. At the KYRC, James helps clean and shelve toys, organize and shelve books, conduct shelf reading, and assist his colleagues whenever needed. He greatly enjoys volunteering alongside a team he describes as dedicated, reliable, friendly and supportive.

In addition to his volunteer work, James serves on the CAC at Lanterman. During the committee’s monthly meetings, members discuss important issues impacting the community and shape the agenda based on their shared priorities and experiences. James appreciates that every committee member brings valuable insight and lived experience to the conversations.

What James enjoys most is the opportunity to exchange ideas, perspectives, and experiences in a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice is valued.

James shares, “I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the KYRC and working with my fellow CAC members. Everyone is wonderful, dedicated, and empathetic toward helping people with disabilities. I could not ask to be part of a better team!”

Learn more about the CAC: https://lanterman.org/client-and-family-services/adult/client-advisory-committee/

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We invite you help us celebrate 60 years as partners in lifelong support by sharing your own story with all of us! Journey alongside us through our “60 Highlights for 60 Years” social media series that will showcase the people, professionals, partnerships and community that make up Lanterman Regional Center. We will share information and resources, elevate the people behind and at the forefront of our system, and spotlight achievements and advancements.

Together, let’s celebrate the achievements, services, partnerships and community that together make up 60 years of advocacy and empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Share your story here: bit.ly/60for60form

Submissions will be reviewed for consideration to be included in the series.*

More info here: https://lanterman.org/60for60/