The videos on this page introduce you to several topics related to the diverse developmental disability community. Videos are added regularly!
1 hour 3 minutes
The film captures for the first time the fascinating, challenging, and dramatic story behind the development of the regional center system – told by the pioneers who lived it. A remarkable historical achievement stands as a testament to the ability of committed individuals to effect social change.
8 minutes
An Introduction to the Regional Centers and how they provide services in California for people with developmental disabilities.
6 minutes
Meet Anna, her family, and her Harbor Regional Center service coordination team. This video is primarily in Spanish, with English subtitles.
40 minutes
The film celebrates the California Regional Center system’s remarkable 40-year history and continues the story begun by “We’re Here to Speak for Justice.” Through the voices of those who have lived the Lanterman vision, this documentary explores the regional centers’ many accomplishments and their impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Lanterman and Friends is an animated video series that makes California’s Regional Center system easy to understand for families and professionals. Hundreds of short episodes help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities—and those who support them—discover the tools, services, and opportunities that help everyone thrive.
California Regional Centers have launched a new website for the animated series Lanterman & Friends!
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With its multilingual access and friendly storytelling, Lanterman & Friends helps families and providers connect with services—clearly, quickly, and in their own language.
“Individuals and families deserve clear, easy-to-understand information in their own language,” said Amy Westling, Executive Director of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA).
The inclusive project also features videos created for California’s Mixtec community, respecting their 3500-year-old history by using Mixteco speaking actors and incorporating culture specific traditions in the storytelling.
“We wanted something short, helpful, and welcoming—something families could use right away,” said Diva Johnson, Associate Executive Director at Tri-Counties Regional Center.
The current and future series features first-time voice actors who are Regional Center clients themselves as well disability advocate RJ Mitte (Breaking Bad). Produced by Public Pixels Media, the project combines animation, accessibility, and lived experience to make complex systems easier to navigate.
“Lanterman & Friends is exactly what I wish we had when my son began receiving services,” said producer and Regional Center parent, Mark Wolfe.
This short video tells you a little bit about how Service Coordinators support you.
1 minute
We are continuously working to add and improve communication aids for those within our community. Harbor Regional Center has several assistive and communication aids to enhance communication with individuals in our community while you are visiting our offices, which include Go Talk 20s, Pocket Talkers, a UbiDuo, portable hearing loops, and a video phone. Let the receptionist know if one of these aids are needed while you are visiting our offices.
Harbor Regional Center hosts several trainings and workshops throughout the year. You can view our current schedule on our Events calendar. Did you miss a recent training? Some of our trainings are recorded and offered to our community here. Videos are added regularly within 30 days of a scheduled training or workshop.
