Adulthood

Overview

elderly adult smilingAlta California Regional Center (ACRC) is committed to providing clients and families the resources and information they need to navigate the transition to adulthood and throughout their adult life up until end of life.

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National Core Indicators In-Person Survey

Adults (18+) may be invited to participate in the National Core Indicators (NCI) In-Person Survey. This survey is held throughout California for clients of the 21 regional centers. The purpose of the survey is to give clients an opportunity to evaluate the services and supports they receive through the regional centers and service providers. The results of the survey will help California and regional centers establish goals and make changes. 

The survey will address topics like:

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What is a developmental disability?

Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, and Autism

The term “Developmental Disabilities” applies to a whole group of conditions that may cause physical, learning, language, or behavioral impairment. According to the CDC, about one in six children in the United States have “one or more developmental disabilities or other developmental delays.” These conditions begin before the age of 18, have an impact on daily life, and generally last throughout a person’s life.