If this is the first time you have visited our site, welcome! the Area Board is a Federally and State funded organization that provides, among other things, Advocacy supports to families who have children receiving special education services and supports from school districts as well as those who receive services from the regional center system.

The Area Board also provides clients rights advocacy services for the men and women who live at Sierra Vista Development Center. Additionally, the Area Board has developed a "mentor" program at Sierra Vista which matches volunteers with the men and women living at the facility; the project is called Volunteer Advocacy Services and as you explore our site you will find our coordinator Mary Agnes Nolan's phone number if your interested in learning more about the program opportunities.

The Area Board under contract with the Department of Developmental Services also provides a Life Quality Assessment to more than 1100 individuals on an annual bases living in the 10 counties we serve. The assessment is a snap shot of life's interest and goals and is used as a tool by many individuals in developing a guide for the future. Again, as you explore our site you will find more information out about the project as well as the projects coordinators Sonya and Kathy.

If your interested in knowing more about the Area Board take a few minutes and search our site or feel free to call our office and talk with us about your interest in knowing more about what the Area Board does as well as how we might assist you and your family with advocacy services.