Advocating on Behalf of Californians with Developmental Disabilities and the Community-Based Regional Center System
California’s regional centers are a network of 21 community-based non-profits, represented by the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA). The regional centers coordinate services for, and advocate on behalf of, nearly 400,000 Californians with developmental disabilities. 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. The Association functions as a leader and advocate in promoting the continuing entitlement of individuals with developmental disabilities to all services that enable full community inclusion. The Association also participates in the development of public legislative policy and serves as a focal point for communication, education, training, and prevention services.
- ARCA’s response to Governor Newsom’s May Revise is now available.
- Read ARCA’s comments to the Little Hoover Commission.
- ARCA has a formal policy on conservatorship.
- Our ongoing public webinars are archived and available.
- Sign up for our regular news mailer, including info on upcoming webinars and events! The three most recent editions are:
- ARCA’s various infographics are all in one place.
Schedule of Board meetings
- October 20, 2023 – 9am-noon at the Wyndham San Diego. Click here to register and attend via zoom. Agenda available one week prior.
- January 19, 2024 – 9am-noon at the Embassy Suites, Sacramento. Zoom registration available one month prior. Agenda available one week prior.
- March 22, 2024 – 9am-noon in Sacramento, location TBD. Zoom registration available one month prior. Agenda available one week prior.
- June 21, 2024 – 9am-noon in Sacramento, location TBD. Zoom registration available one month prior. Agenda available one week prior.
- August 16, 2024 – 9am-noon in Southern California, location TBD. Zoom registration available one month prior. Agenda available one week prior.
- October 18, 2024 – 9am-noon in Southern California, location TBD. Zoom registration available one month prior. Agenda available one week prior.
To ensure a request for interpretation can be accommodated, registration must be completed seven days before the meeting. We will make every effort to provide interpretation if requested after this deadline, but cannot guarantee it will be available.