Author: Heather Wennergren

Introduction to RESCUE Tri-Counties RESCUE stands for Readiness, Education, Safety, Collaboration, and Understanding in Emergencies. Developed by Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC), this disaster preparedness program is designed to strengthen safety,...

Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Student Services DOR Student Services can work with you to help you prepare for a job, learn job skills and get real-world work experience. Students can participate if they: Are 16 through 21 years old. Are enrolled in a...

What is Person Centered Thinking? Person Centered Thinking (PCT) is the philosophy behind everything we do at Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC). At its core, PCT is a simple idea: Put individuals first, listen carefully and learn who they are and what they...

What is Self Determination? Self Determination is a way of receiving services with more flexibility than ever before.  The program offers people more freedom and control over how their services are provided and in who supports them.  It is a...

Services for All Ages The regional center provides life long services and supports for people with developmental disabilities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. The diagnoses that qualify for services are Intellectual Disability, Autism,...

A Public School Education The primary provider of services for school aged children with developmental disabilities is the publicly funded educational system. Children are entitled to free appropriate public education with non-disabled peers of similar ages....

Transition to Adult Services There are many options and choices to consider as youth enter their final years of high school and begin preparing for adulthood. School services will eventually end, and transitions to new living, educational, and work...