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San Diego Regional center
San Diego Regional center
What is the Regional Center?
The San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) is one of 21 regional centers in California that provides support and services to uniquely-abled persons. This is the starting point to determine eligibility for you or a loved one to receive services.
Click HERE for a list of all 21 Regional Centers.
What Services do they offer?
Services for Children Ages 0-3:
Early Intervention Services are based on the needs of the child. Services may include:
Assistive Technology
Audiology
Family Training/Counseling
Medical Services
Nursing Services
Nutrition Services
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Psychological Services
Social Work/Service Coordination
Speech & Language
Transportation
Vision Services
Ages 3 to Adult:
Behavior Intervention Training
Dental Services (under special circumstances)
Medical Services (under special circumstances)
Nutrition Services
Nursing Services
Psychological Services
Residential Services (parental fee may be required)
Respite
Social Work/Service Coordination
Transportation (under special circumstances)
Who qualifies?
Any San Diego or Imperial County resident believed to have a developmental disability may apply for services. Eligibility is determined by the social, medical, and psychological information gathered during the intake process.
For general information about SDRC, click HERE.
To submit the initial contact form (ages 3-17), click HERE.
To submit the initial contact form (ages 18+), click HERE.
*The Regional Center recommends a CalAble account for individuals receiving public benefits. (Example: Supplemental Security and Medi-Cal). Individuals with a disability that occurred before age 26 are eligible to open a CalAble account. For more information about CalAble accounts, click HERE.
Department of rehabilitation
Department of rehabilitation
What is the Department of Rehabilitation?
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.
What Services do they offer?
Student Services Program (Ages 16-21): (includes job exploration and post-secondary counseling):
Explore and discuss career interests
Learn about the job market
Understand what jobs are popular right now and pay the most
Review options for different kinds of work
Find out what jobs lead to better jobs
Discover what jobs could be right for you
Understand what you need to do to get the career you want
Explore education programs:
What programs are available?
What programs are connected to local jobs?
What classes or credentials do you need for the career you want?
Learn about the admissions process at college, technical, and trade schools.
Discover resources to succeed in school.
Identify options to help pay for school.
Get support in completing the FAFSA financial aid application.
To request a Student Services Plan online, click HERE or you can fill out the PDF and send it to DOR personally, click HERE. (the online application is streamlined and does NOT require a signature)
Other service programs include:
Assistive technology
Assistive Technology Supplier Directory (Cal-ATSD)
Older Individuals Who Are Blind
Blind Field Services
Orientation Center for the Blind
Business Enterprises Program
Talent Acquisition
Career Counseling & Information and Referral Services
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cooperative Programs
Student Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Supported Employment Program
Web Accessibility Toolkit
Who qualifies?
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals getting services from Regional Centers or Independent Living Centers
Individuals who are blind/visually impaired or deaf/hard of hearing
Students (ages 16+) with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a barrier to employment
For general information about DOR, click HERE.
Vocational Rehabilitation information:
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