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Inland Regional Center (IRC)

A person is eligible for Regional Center Services if they have a “substantial developmental disability” that originates before the age of 18, and will likely continue indefinitely. The criteria includes intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and disabling conditions, similar to intellectual disabilities, that require comparable treatment. Disabling conditions, which are solely physical or psychiatric in nature, or solely a learning disability, are not eligible for services.

A parent, guardian, conservator, or a person with a developmental disability who is over 3 years of age, may begin by contacting the Intake Coordinator for your county. The Intake Coordinator will ask a series of questions to establish possible eligibility, and, if appropriate, you may then receive a packet of information with forms that need to be completed and returned to IRC. For San Bernardino County, call (909) 890-3053, and for Riverside County, call (909) 890-3370.

California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers, and other stakeholders, to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Social Security Administration (SSI Benefits)

SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources, and are blind or disabled. If you are applying for SSI, you also should ask for What You Need To Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (Publication No. 05-11011). You can get more information in Benefits For Children With Disabilities (Publication No. 05-10026).