ARCA - Association of Regional Center Agencies

Join us in congratulating the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center () Avengers basketball team for receiving an invitation to participate in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games this summer!

60 years ago, Golden Gate Regional Center and Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center, the first two pilot regional centers, changed the landscape for developmental services. Today, California's 21 regional centers serve nearly 500,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This week, the state reaffirmed that commitment with the introduction of SCR 174, a legislative resolution sponsored by ARCA, honoring this milestone alongside authors Senators Pérez and Scott Wiener.

We are proud to mark this milestone and reaffirm our commitment to the communities we serve. Here's to 60 years!

Press release: https://adobe.ly/4wstXw1

: Gabriel Rogin has joined the ARCA team as our new Director of Leadership Development! Gabriel will work closely with ARCA’s Board of Directors and regional centers across the state to further the Association’s learning development and mentorship priorities. Check out our Capitol Currents newsletter for more: https://bit.ly/3RkkXca

Now is a vital moment to get involved with the upcoming release of the May Revision, which will significantly speed up the Budget process. Your involvement can make a real difference! Register for VoterVoice to stay connected on how to get involved.
https://bit.ly/49vNuSm

ACTION ALERT! We need your support for AB 1670 (Dr. Joaquin Arambula) to help remove a major barrier to dental care for California's I/DD community.

With this bill, Medi-Cal providers would receive compensation when an individual’s physical, behavioral, developmental, or emotional condition requires significantly more time and attention to provide desensitization services to ensure safe dental care.

Send a support letter today! https://www.votervoice.net/ARCA/campaigns/136477/respond

We’re excited to share that ARCA is sponsoring AB 2324 (Gonzalez) to create a career pathway program in high school that leads the way to working as a Direct Support Professional and supports the youth caregiver family members who participate in the program. Submit your letter of support today! https://bit.ly/4e7wbu0

Join us in Sacramento for the 19th Annual DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference on May 18–19, 2026.
This powerful two-day gathering is presented by The Arc of California, Association of Regional Center Agencies, Easterseals SoCal and United Cerebral Palsy. It brings together self-advocates, families, service providers, and policymakers from across California to connect, learn, and advocate for inclusion and opportunity.

What to Expect:
• Inspiring speakers and community leaders
• Networking with advocates from across California
• A Capitol rally and meetings with legislators
• An unforgettable evening reception and Silent DisCo

Day 1 – May 18: Evening Reception with special guest presenters — $50 (includes apps, drinks and dessert)
Day 2 – May 19: Advocacy Conference, Rally & Silent DisCo — FREE
Lunch on Day 2 is included thanks to our generous sponsors!

👉 Registration is required to attend. Secure your spot today:
https://discoatthecapitol.org/

A special thank you to the sponsors who help make this event accessible to Californians disability community: Chick-fil-A, Waymo, Tierra del Sol Foundation, College of Adaptive Arts, Home of Guiding Hands, Law Offices of Chad Carlock, Station 16 Kitchen – Elk Grove, Therapy Services, UCP of the North Bay and benefactors Pat and Tim Hornbecker and Luther & Amy Nishimura in memory of Lori Nishimura.

! Gubernatorial candidate, Tom Steyer, will be sitting down with ARCA’s Associate Director Tony Anderson, to share his vision and commitment to Californians with disabilities! Tune in to the LantermanCoalition interview series on March 26. https://thelantermancoalition.org/events

We are excited to announce the launch of a 10-episode video series focused on emergency preparation and public safety for more than 500,000 people with I/DD served by California’s Regional Centers, and to the family members and direct service professionals who support them. Lanterman and Friends https://bit.ly/4b8tMxx