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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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Rainier’s Talent Shines at Phenix Fire Helmets
At Phenix Fire Helmets, Rainier Ewan Thorn helps make helmets for firefighters and first responders. Watch Rainier at work and discover why is supervisor calls him a “rock star.”
Lodi Career Connections: Laying the Foundation for Career Success Starting in High School
September 24, 2026
Now Available: Resources to Help California Families Understand the Latest Federal Public Charge Rule
September 24, 2026
Service Providers: Keep Your Provider Directory Information Up to Date! Improvements Continue
September 24, 2026
A Step in the Right Direction for California’s Early Start Program
September 24, 2026
Connecting Regional Center Information to Improve Access to Services
September 24, 2026
Clinical Corner: Understanding Epilepsy and Regional Center Services
September 24, 2026