All About Regional Center Services
All About Regional Center Services
Join us for a live webinar
This webinar is part of a monthly series hosted by the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) Team. The series explores a wide range of topics, from tools to support school-aged children with disabilities to resources that help adults navigate employment and public benefits. Each session is guided by direct feedback from community partners, ensuring the webinars address the issues they consider most important.
Disclaimer: The following presentation is meant for education only and does not constitute legal advice nor counsel. Your situation may be unique and require careful attention.
Keep in mind that the information in these slides could become out of date, as the laws and local practices relating to these matters are constantly developing.
Note: We may cancel or reschedule workshops based on enrollment levels. We may adjust dates and times to accommodate participant availability and ensure optimal group dynamics.
When:
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pacific Time
This event will also be offered in Spanish on January 8, 2026.
Click here to register for the Spanish event.
About the webinar:
Understanding the Lanterman Act & Regional Center Services
The Lanterman Act is a California law that gives people with developmental disabilities the right to services that help them live as independently as possible—just like anyone else their age. Regional Centers are nonprofit agencies that work with the state to provide these services. They help with the following: determining eligibility, assessing needs, creating a personalized plan, offering support and services. What you’ll learn in this training:
- Your rights under the Lanterman Act;
- How to access services through your local Regional Center;
- What services are available, like help with daily living, job training, and learning new skills;
- How to advocate for yourself or a loved one; and
- How to work with your service coordinator to build a plan that fits your goals
Speakers:
Daniel Hernandez, (he, him el) is an attorney with the non-profit organization Disability Rights California (DRC), which provides legal assistance to people with disabilities in California. He has been part of the organization since 2022 and is based in San Diego, California. In his role serving people with disabilities across the state, Daniel conducts outreach, develops legal clinics, and engages in direct client services. He is a generalist with some legal experience in the following areas: healthcare and related programs; social security; special education; housing; and civil rights.
Alejandra Orate works at Disability Rights California (DRC) as an Advocate with the Advocacy and Community Engagement (ACE) team. She has focused her work on areas related of health, regional center, mental health, and civil rights matters. Alejandra has been an advocate with DRC for the past 10 years and truly enjoys helping those who cannot advocate for themselves.
