Consumer Advocates Congress

Some of our meetings are held only virtually, and others are hybrid (virtual and in-person). Join these meetings from wherever you choose - all you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The Consumer Advocates Congress (CAC) is made up of adult individuals who are served directly by the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. The role of the CAC is to provide input to the Board of Directors on all matters that are important to the individuals served. We also seek to empower members through discussions, presentations and education on the power of Self Advocacy. The CAC is committed to growing its membership and making an impact in the community.

The CAC meetings have social community-based time where individuals can meet each other and discuss problems or issues and brainstorm to find solutions. The CAC will also provide important updates on what has happened between meetings and answer questions that individuals have. The CAC also has an information and education time where a guest speaker presents on a specific topic that was chosen by the members of the CAC.

To learn more about the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center see our Consumer Advocates Congress Brochure in the following languages:

Consumer Advocates Congress Brochure (English(PDF, 2MB) , Spanish(PDF, 2MB) , Traditional Chinese(PDF, 1MB) , Korean(PDF, 2MB) , Vietnamese(PDF, 2MB) )

CAC Meetings are held in English only. If you wish to participate in a language other than English, please RSVP to Patrick Schattilly at pschattilly@elarc.org or at (626) 299-4854 two weeks prior to the meeting to allow sufficient time to make every attempt to meet your request.

Upcoming Events

View our 2026 Save the Date Flyer for the Consumer Advocates Congress(PDF, 128KB)

  • Where to Live in the Community:  January 20, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).
  • Governor's Budget:  March 17, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).
  • SDP Ambassadors:  May 19, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).
  • Employment:  July 21, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).
  • Voting Rights:  September 15, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).
  • The New IPP:  November 17, 2026 (Flyer coming soon).

Join us for our Caffeinate,  Advocate and Network sessions (Flyers coming soon!).

  • Alhambra Office: February 5, 2026, from 9:30-11:30am
  • Whittier Office: May 28, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30am
  • Alhambra Office: August 20, 2026, from 9:30-11:30am
  • Whittier Office: October 29, 2026, from 9:30-11:30am

Join our information sessions on the topic of "Understanding Regional Center" (Flyer coming soon!). 

  • April 2, 2026 (More details coming soon!).
  • October 15, 2026 (More details coming soon!)

Request for Proposals (RFP)

View a document which includes information on Request for Proposals based on 3 areas which ELARC and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) seek a community partner, or partners.(PDF, 697KB)

For further information, please checkout our Request for Proposals & Funding Opportunities section of the website. 

Access Services

  • Access now has a brand new website: accessla.org
  • Masks are strongly encouraged but no longer required for Access Riders.

Additional Information

View information on the state Consumer Advisory Committee to the Department of Developmental Services and other important self-advocacy news.

CAC Minutes

CAC Agendas

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