Our Mission
The mission of the Association of Regional Center Agencies is to represent the autonomous regional centers in supporting and advancing the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
The Association shall function 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 shall also participate in the development of public legislative policy and serve as a focal point for communication, education, training and prevention services.
The mission statement envisions an Association that:
- Is a leader in the field of developmental disabilities and advocates on behalf of people served by regional centers.
- Analyzes systemic issues and promotes ideas and strategies that lead to a more seamless and user friendly system.
- Actively participates in public policy arenas, including the California Legislature, where issues related to developmental disabilities are deliberated.
- Develops and disseminates information related to developmental disabilities as well as the California developmental services system.
- Reviews information related to regional centers and prepares and disseminates responses or opinions.
- Represents regional center interests with the Department of Developmental Services and other state agencies.
- Works in cooperation with other groups and associations to promote services for persons with developmental disabilities and the regional center system.
