Serving individuals and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Our Mission
To serve and empower persons with developmental disabilities and their families to achieve their goals with community partners.
Discover how we can make a positive difference in your life.
Individuals & Families
We are here to support you and your family with a wide range of services and opportunities to help you reach your full potential in your community, at school, at work, and in everyday activities.
Our programs and services are based on age, needs, and individual choice.
+ infants & toddlers
Serving children from birth to 36 months. Early intervention helps eligible infants and toddlers get support early, when it can make the biggest difference in their development.
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+ school age
Serving children age 3 and up.
During the last six months of your child’s Early Start program, there may be decisions you need to make for your child’s continued success and development.
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+ transition age
Serving adolescents transitioning out of school. The transition to adulthood is an exciting time with new opportunities. We encourage you to start planning around age 14, to give you plenty of time to prepare before leaving school.
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+ adults
Serving adults 18 and up. Turning 18 is an important milestone and can bring many questions about adult responsibilities. SDRC is here to support individuals as they move into adulthood and through each stage of life.
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service providers
Our service providers are valued partners and committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with the support they need.
They help people build independence, make choices, reach goals, and improve their quality of life.
News & Events
Explore our calendar of events to stay informed about the latest happenings at SDRC and opportunities from our community partners.
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Careers
Build your career with us!
This is more than a job – it’s meaningful work where language, culture, and compassion make a real difference.
Explore our fantastic perks and benefits package like:
15 vacation days / 10 days of sick leave / 12 annual holidays / Flexible work schedules and more!
We value our teams and strive to provide a comprehensive benefits
package that supports both personal and professional well-being.
About Us
The San Diego Regional Center helps people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families get the support they need.
SDRC connects people to services and resources that can help with everyday life, health, school, work, and independence.
This support helps people build skills, make choices, reach their goals, and be included in their community.
Key partners of the regional center system
State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)
SCDD is an independent state agency that helps make sure people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need
Learn more at https://scdd.ca.gov
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
DDS works to make sure Californians with developmental disabilities have choices and the support they need to live as independently as possible in their communities.
Learn more at https://www.dds.ca.gov
Association of Regional Center Agencies
(ARCA)
ARCA’s mission is to support and strengthen regional centers as they carry out the goals of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
Learn more at https://www.arcanet.org
Persons with developmental disabilities will live productive and satisfying lives as valued members of their communities
