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Dr. Jesse Weller, incoming Executive Director of Tri-Counties Regional Center.

TCRC Welcomes Dr. Jesse Weller as Incoming Executive Director

Dr. Jesse Weller will begin serving as TCRC’s Executive Director on December 14, 2026. Join us in welcoming Dr. Weller and honoring Dr. Omar Noorzad’s 25 years of dedicated service as he prepares for...

Flier for Informed Decision Making conference in Santa Maria at the Venterans' Memorial Center on November 3, 2026.

The In’s & Outs of Informed Decision Making & Independence

Join us for a day of high-energy learning, highlighting how Choice + Information + Access to Resources = Greater Advocacy for ALL! Event will include Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of State Council of Developmental Disabilities who will hold a community...

Shelter-in-Place -Lanterman & Friends

Shelter in Place with Lanterman & Friends

As we recognize National Preparedness Month, we’re highlighting one of the most important emergency safety skills: knowing when and how to shelter in place. While some emergencies require evacuation, others may call for staying indoors until conditions...

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Lanterman and Friends Supports Wildfire Preparedness

Lanterman and Friends, the California Regional Centers’ animated short initiative, recently played a critical role during the Simi Valley wildfires within TCRC’s catchment area. Available in English, Spanish, and ASL, the episodes provide clear,...

TCRC Executive Director Omar Noorzad

Executive Director Omar Noorzad to Retire this December

To all of the TCRC staffers, vendors, people served and their families, we the Board of Directors wanted to advise you that after 25 years of exceptional leadership, our executive Director, Dr. Omar Noorzad has advised us that he will be retiring in December...

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What are California Regional Centers?

Welcome to the Lanterman & Friends world created by California’s Department of Developmental Services and the Regional Centers to give cape-less superheroes like you thrilling videos that explain how we work and what supports are available for YOU! This...

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Immigration Resources

Find links to immigration resources,...

TCRC Emergency Resources logo with flame, wind-blown tree, damaged house.

RESCUE Tri-Counties Disaster Preparedness Program

Tri-Counties Regional Center is pleased to announce the official launch of our in-house disaster preparedness program designed for those served by Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC), their families, and their service providers. But what does RESCUE mean?...

Child with Disability in a swimming class. Good example of social rec.

Camping and Social Recreation

Changes in the law now allow regional centers to pay for camping services and social recreational activities. Your service coordinator can work with you to determine if these services should be part of your Individual Program Plan (IPP). Camp and Social Rec...