IRC Access Podcast

The Medicaid Waiver and our Clients

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:41:58 +0000

Join us in today’s episode as we chat with Carmelita Florentino, IRC’s Medicaid Waiver Manager, and discuss what Medicaid Waiver is, how it can Clients apply, and what IRC is doing to ensure Clients and families receive timely services by maintaining communication with their Consumer Service Coordinators, CSCs.

Episode 15: Memorial December 2, 2024

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this solemn day, we remember the events of December 2, 2015. As we mark the 9th anniversary, we honor the memory of the 14 precious lives lost.

Their absence is felt deeply within our hearts, and we extend our thoughts and prayers to the families, friends, and colleagues forever impacted by their loss.

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” —Kahlil Gibran

IRC New Service Access and Equity (SAE) Manager

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:22:49 +0000

Join us on today’s episode as we chat with Ruth Armstead, Service Access and Equity (SAE) Manager, and discuss IRC’s Service Access and Equity and the Language Access and Cultural Competency (LACC) projects. Stay tuned!

Episode 13: Technology, Atlas, and Our Clients

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:52:47 +0000

Join us on today’s episode as we chat with Marc Rinebolt, Information Technology Manager, and discuss IRC’s approach to technology software and how all these changes will be beneficial for our clients and their loved ones to improve communication and response times with IRC. Stay tuned!

Self-Determination Program: The Clients’ Experience

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:07:00 +0000

Join us on today’s episode as we chat with Alejandra Rivera, IRC’s Self-Determination Program Manager, and clients Tina, Greg, and Fernando. Discover how the Self-Determination Program or SDP empowers participants to shape their service plans and choose providers. Don’t miss these inspiring stories!

Nurturing Futures: A Deep Dive into Early Start Program at IRC with Robin Ferguson

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:34:12 +0000

Dive into the heart of early childhood development with Robin Ferguson, a dedicated Program Manager from Early Start at Inland Regional Center. Discover how this transformative program nurtures infants and toddlers with delays or disabilities, ensuring they receive the crucial support needed for a bright future. Join us for an enlightening conversation on early intervention’s vital role in shaping our young clients’ lives!

Episode 10: New Community Engagement Manager

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:48:08 +0000

Join us for an exciting episode as we unveil IRC’s revamped Community Engagement Unit, featuring the appointment of Monica Munguia as our dynamic Program Manager. Discover how this restructuring enhances our commitment to Community Engagement, Language Access, Cultural Competency Projects, Service Access, Equity, and Emergency Services under Monica’s leadership.

Episode 9 Memorial: "Ever Present"

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:58:31 +0000

In this episode, we gather to remember and honor those whose names and legacies were written with love and are forever present in our hearts. May this podcast episode serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of those forever present in our hearts.

Episode 8: BIPOC/LACC Project

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:05:17 +0000

In this episode, we’ll talk with Language Access and Cultural Competency Specialist, Martín Morales, and Nasaba Family Counseling Consultants Virgo and Stephen Garrett. We discuss about the LACC project and our current efforts to engage with our BIPOC community.

Episode 7: Coordinated Family Support Services (CFS)

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:15:57 +0000

In this episode, we’ll talk with Amanda McGuire, Resource Development and Transportation Unit Program Manager. We’ll talk about the Coordinated Family Support Services or CFS Pilot program, and our current need for innovative vendors.

Episode 6: Cultural Specialist, CBOs & POS

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:18:01 +0000

In this episode, we’ll talk with Cultural Specialist, “Mari” Rodriguez. We review the job of a Cultural Specialist, behind-the-scenes activities, and current and future plans to reduce disparities and improve access and purchase of services.

Episode 5: SAE Conference Review

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:45:27 +0000

In this episode, we’ll talk with IRC Events Developer, Tanialee “Tania” Sanchez. We review our recent Service Access and Equity (SAE) Conference 2023 and discuss our plans for next year’s conference and other upcoming events.

Employment Services

Wed, 24 May 2023 17:46:35 +0000

In this episode 4, we’ll review Client employment and meet IRC’s Employment Specialists, Beth Crane, and Andrew Burdick. We’ll discuss Client employment and what our Employment Specialists are working on to help increase employment outcomes for IRC’s Clients.

Episode 3: Enhanced Service Coordination and IRC

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:13:36 +0000

In this episode 3, we talk with the Program Manager of the new Enhanced Service Coordination Unit, Lilliana Garnica. We’ll discuss some of the most frequently asked questions and how the unit is designed to improve access and service delivery for the underserved population in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

Episode 2: Disaster Preparedness and IRC

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:05:19 +0000

In this episode 2, we talk with IRC’s Emergency Services Coordinator, Marquis Quinton, about disaster preparedness, specifically the issues our Clients in the I/DD Community face.

Episode 0.5: Why We Do It

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 01:48:31 +0000

The overall goal is to make inland Regional Center accessible, whether that’s through the website, through the podcast, through social media. We want our clients to have the ability to research, educate themselves, attend events, and really be more included in everything that happens in their community. That’s why this podcast exists.

Episode 1: History of The Regional Centers

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 01:48:18 +0000

In today’s episode, we’ll review a brief history of the Regional Centers in California. How They Came to Exist. What is the Lanterman Act? What Services Are Available for People With Intellectual Disabilities Nationwide? What Services Are Available in California? And most importantly, how can you and your loved ones access these services?