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Why We’re Investing in Unlocking Regional Center Services: What Every Parent Should Know

The Autism Society Inland Empire is committed to empowering families with the knowledge they need to help their loved ones thrive. In 2025, major federal and state changes are taking effect that will impact how Regional Center services are accessed, planned, and delivered. Families deserve to understand these changes—clearly, confidently, and in plain language. Thanks to a grant from Inland Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services, we have created a new training series which we will hold in person all over Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Our Unlocking Regional Center Services training series helps parents learn:

New IPP Requirements: Updated Individual Program Plan templates and a stronger focus on person‑centered planning mean your voice—and your child’s voice—matters more than ever.
Home and Community‑Based Services (HCBS): New rules support inclusion, independence, and community‑based options. We’ll break down what this means for your family.
Your Rights and Choices: With system changes, it’s important to know how to advocate, what services are available, and how to ensure the IPP reflects your child’s true needs.

As the Regional Center system evolves, our goal is simple:
to make sure every family understands the process, feels supported, and can confidently secure the services their loved one needs.

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Person-Centered Tools

Person-centered tools can help families prepare for their Regional Center Individual Program Plan (IPP) by making the process easier and more meaningful. These tools help you organize your thoughts about your loved one’s strengths, needs, and goals so you can walk into the meeting feeling confident and prepared.

They can make it easier to communicate what is most important for your family member—what helps them thrive, what challenges they face, and what supports truly make a difference. By reviewing this information ahead of time, families can clearly explain what is working, what is not, and what changes or services are needed.
Person-centered tools may also reduce stress by giving families a simple structure to follow. They help capture everyday examples that Regional Center staff may not see, such as routines, safety needs, communication styles, sensory preferences, or strategies that help at home and in the community.
Most importantly, these tools ensure the IPP stays focused on the individual—not on paperwork or programs. They help the Regional Center team understand your child or adult family member as a whole person and support a plan that reflects what matters most to your family.