The San Diego Regional Center

The San Diego Regional Center is a fundamental organization in the State of California, serving and empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals. Established in 1969, it is one of the 21 Regional Centers for persons with developmental disabilities in the state, as per the legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Frank Lanterman. The Lanterman Act, effective since 1969, set up the statewide Regional Center network, with later expansions to encompass a wider range of disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other similar conditions. The center, which was the third to be established in California, is currently catering to over 40,000 people residing in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The San Diego Regional Center's mission, encapsulated in its slogan "To serve & empower persons with developmental disabilities & their families to achieve their goals," underscores its commitment to inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities.