Bridges Newsletter
Each issue of Bridges lifts up the voices and lives of Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Receive stories that reflect our community, along with the latest from the Department straight in your inbox every month.
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Together, a Team: Meet Ombudsperson Eden Rosales
Need to better understand a service decision or figuring out where to turn next? Ombudsperson Eden Rosales tells us how she supports individuals and families as they navigate California’s developmental service system.
Federal Updates: Social Security Benefits will increase by 2.8 Percent for 2026
November 20, 2025
Encourage Your Providers to Complete Surveys for the 10% Quality Incentive Rate Increment
November 20, 2025
A Season of Thanksgiving: Messages of Gratitude from Our STAR Homes
November 20, 2025
Shield of Dreams is Building its Workforce with Help from the DSP Internship Program
November 20, 2025
How the Tuition Reimbursement Program Helps Regional Center Staff Grow their Careers
November 20, 2025
New Affordable Housing Opens for San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Community
November 20, 2025
Honoring Native American Heritage Month and Native American Californians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
November 20, 2025