SDRC

What SDRC does

SDRC (San Diego Regional Center), legally San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Inc., is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1966 that operates as one of 21 California regional centers contracted by the California Department of Developmental Services under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. It serves more than 48,000 individuals with developmental disabilities (intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and similar conditions) and their families across San Diego and Imperial counties, delivering intake and eligibility determination, Individual Program Plan (IPP) development, service coordination, Purchase of Services, the Early Start program for ages 0-3, the Self-Determination Program, clinical consultations, the Paid Internship Program, and Coordinated Family Support, with a staff of approximately 1,000 and a combined annual budget of $1.2 billion.

The organization's technology stack is centered on case management and provider-facing systems rather than client-facing software products. SDRC's IT department develops and maintains SANDIS, the regional-center-system IT infrastructure used for case and provider management, and operates the DDS E-Billing portal for service-provider invoicing. The organization is currently rolling out LOIS (Life Outcomes Improvement System), a new online system for case management and financial information that will allow clients to manage regional-center communications, schedules, and provider details. No public APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

SDRC's business model is government-funded rather than commercial: it does not charge clients for services and has no published pricing. Operating revenue consists of state contract funding from the California Department of Developmental Services, supplemented by program-specific grants (e.g., $1,287,423 in Language Access and Cultural Competency funding for FY2025-2026). Distribution runs through seven physical offices across San Diego and Imperial counties, a network of vendored service providers, and partnerships with the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA), the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), the California Departments of Education and Rehabilitation, and Financial Management Service providers for the Self-Determination Program.

Name

SDRC

Legal name

San Diego-Imperial Counties Developmental Services, Inc.

Website

https://sdrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

SDRC is a private non-profit California regional center that delivers intake, eligibility, service coordination, and Purchase-of-Services to over 48,000 individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across San Diego and Imperial counties under the Lanterman Act.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Developmental Disability Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Regional center services
• Case management services
• Early intervention programs
• Supported employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Funding: SDRC is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that contracts with California to provide services outlined in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Operating as one of 21 regional centers in California, SDRC receives government funding for services to persons with developmental disabilities. Combined budget of $1.2 billion annually.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SDRC is a private non-profit regional center that delivers person-centered support services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families in San Diego and Imperial counties. Core offerings include eligibility determination, Individual Program Plan (IPP) development, service coordination, purchase of services (residential, day programs, supported employment, respite, transportation), early intervention (Early Start, ages 0-3), clinical consultations, the Self-Determination Program, and a Paid Internship Program. Operations are funded through California state contracts under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, serving over 48,000 clients with a staff of 1,000 and a $1.2 billion annual budget.

Product overview

SDRC (San Diego Regional Center) is a private non-profit organization that serves as one of 21 regional centers in California, providing support and services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families in San Diego and Imperial Counties. The organization operates under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and offers a portfolio of coordinated services including intake and eligibility assessment, service coordination, purchase of services (POS), clinical services, Early Start (ages 0-3), Self-Determination Program, Paid Internship Program, and Coordinated Family Support. SDRC also maintains internal operational systems including an E-Billing portal, Service Provider Portal (SANDIS), and the upcoming Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS). The organization serves over 48,000 individuals with a staff of 1,000 and an annual budget of $1.2 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Start Program A federally-funded early intervention program for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 with developmental delays or disabilities, providing evaluations, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), and coordination of services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and family training.
• Service Coordination / Case Management Ongoing support services assigning a dedicated service coordinator to each client to develop and monitor Individual Program Plans (IPP), coordinate services, and advocate for client rights throughout their lifespan.
• Purchase of Services (POS) Funding and coordination of purchased services including adult day programs, behavioral training, independent living services, residential placement, respite services, supported employment, supported living services, and transportation.
• Self-Determination Program (SDP) A voluntary program offering clients more authority over their services, including choice of providers, control over budgets, and person-centered planning, with Financial Management Services (FMS) as the only required service.
• Clinical Services Interdisciplinary consultation including psychology, medical, nursing, behavior, and nutrition specialties, with referrals to contracted providers for speech/language, pharmacology, oral health, genetics, and physical/occupational therapy.
• Paid Internship Program Employment program under Welfare & Institutions Code Section 4870 providing up to 1,040 hours per calendar year of paid internships to help individuals with developmental disabilities gain work experience toward competitive integrated employment.
• Coordinated Family Support (CFS) Support services for families providing assistance with coordinating resources, navigating service systems, and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities within family settings.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDS is the state agency that contracts with SDRC to provide regional center services under the Lanterman Act. DDS provides funding, regulatory oversight, policy guidance, and monitoring for the regional center system. SDRC operates as one of 21 regional centers under DDS supervision.
• Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARCA provides legislative advocacy and representation for the 21 regional centers in California. ARCA interacts regularly with policymakers to represent the needs of the regional center system including clients, families, regional centers, and staff.
• State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCDD conducts the NCI (National Core Indicator) surveys with regional center participants to help understand how services and supports impact participants and families. SCDD representatives reach out to SDRC participants who qualify for surveys.
• California Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough the Local Partnership Agreement (LPA), SDRC collaborates with the California Department of Education and California Department of Rehabilitation to implement the Competitive Integrated Employment Blueprint, a five-year initiative supporting employment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• California Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Local Partnership Agreement (LPA) to provide opportunities for Californians with intellectual/developmental disabilities to prepare for competitive integrated employment through coordinated service delivery with SDRC and LEA/school districts.
• Service Providers/VendorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSDRC works with hundreds of service providers who deliver direct services to clients including residential facilities, day programs, employment services, therapy providers, and transportation services. Providers must complete vendorization process and comply with Title 17 regulations.
• Financial Management Service (FMS) ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFMS agencies are required partners for Self-Determination Program participants. They help manage participant budgets and process payments for services purchased through self-determination. SDRC partners with multiple FMS agencies listed by DDS.
• Disability Rights CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProtection and advocacy organization providing legal advocacy services for individuals with developmental disabilities served by regional centers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tri-Counties Regional Center: California regional center serving San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Direct peer operating the same regional center model with comparable mix of Early Start, IPP, POS, and Self-Determination services funded through DDS.
• Inland Regional Center: One of California's 21 regional centers serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties under the Lanterman Act. Operates the same case-management / IPP / POS model with a similar budget scale, making it the closest direct peer to SDRC in terms of structure and regulatory environment.
• San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center: California regional center serving the San Gabriel Valley and Pomona area under the Lanterman Act. Direct peer with identical service mandate, IPP framework, and POS funding mechanism.
• Westside Regional Center: California regional center serving western Los Angeles County under the same DDS/Lanterman model. Direct peer providing IPP-based service coordination and POS funding to a similar population.
• Golden Gate Regional Center: California regional center serving San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. Direct peer operating under identical DDS/Lanterman funding and regulatory regime, providing IPP-based service coordination for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center: One of the largest California regional centers by client count, serving eastern LA County under the same Lanterman Act. Directly comparable business model, customer base, and funding mechanism as SDRC.
• Regional Center of Orange County: California regional center serving Orange County with the same Lanterman Act framework, IPP-based case management, and POS funding model. Comparable in size and service mix to SDRC, with overlapping Southern California service area characteristics.
• Alta California Regional Center: California regional center serving Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Nevada, Sierra, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, and El Dorado counties under the same Lanterman Act framework. Direct peer comparable in service scope and regulatory exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals Southern California: Large national disability services nonprofit (Easterseals Inc. is one of the largest in the U.S.) providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities across the lifespan. Operates as a vendored service provider in the Southern California regional center system, including SDRC's catchment.

Emerging players

• Home of Guiding Hands (HGH): San Diego-area nonprofit service provider delivering residential, day program, and supported employment services to persons with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Functions as a direct vendor to SDRC; SDRC's Marketing Director came from HGH. Comparable mission and client base with overlapping service area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SDRegionalCenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/109074375793908
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/san-diego-imperial-counties-developmental-services-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/sdregionalcenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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