RIO was established in 1950 to serve the multi-faceted needs of persons with functional disabilities caused by birth defect, disease, medical conditions or accident. Services are provided without regard to age, race, creed, sex, or economic status.

Mission:

RIO attains its goal of improving the quality of life of disabled persons by providing comprehensive, coordinated programs which increase the ability of disabled individuals to function at home and school, on the job, and in the community.

Tax Status:

RIO is incorporated as a tax-exempt organization in California, under the Internal Revenue Service Code 501 (c)(3) and is not classified as a private foundation as defined in Section 509 (a).

Funding:

RIO receives its support from voluntary organizations, bequests, special gifts, fees for service, and grants. The agency is supported in part by the United Way of Orange County through annual allocations and donor designations.

Credentials:

RIO's programs are licensed by all appropriate governing agencies. RIO is an approved service provider for the Area Agency on Aging, the Department of Rehabilitation, MediCare, MediCal, the Developmental Disabilities Center, Insurance companies, and the Crippled Children's Society of Orange County. RIO is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is certified by the California State Department of Education. The Institute's staff are all appropriately trained, licensed, and credentialed.

Governance:

RIO is Governed by a voluntary Board of Directors whose members serve without monetary compensation.