Otros sitios web
Other agencies offer a number of useful publications online, many of which are available in different languages.
Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)
ARCA has several public webinars and other materials about regional center services, and employment.
Children’s Benefits Access Guide
Published by the Disability Rights Legal Center and L.A. Care Health Plan, the guide sets out the health care and related benefits available under Medi-Cal and other governmental programs to children with disabilities, and analyzes agency’s responsibility to coordinate, provide and pay for services for eligible children with disabilities.
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: A Resource Guide for Parents
Published by the University of Southern California University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and the Epilepsy Foundation of America.
Denti-Cal FAQs: Elimination of Most Adult Dental Services Beneficiary Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Published by the California Medi-Cal Dental Program
Oficina de Defensa de los Derechos del Cliente
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Area Board 10 has several publications available on their Information and Resources page including Finding a Place to Live, I Need a Ride: Some Transportation Options You May Not Know About, What Happens to My Benefits if I Work?, Your Medications: What You Should Know, “IEP Strategy Guide, Housing Guide, and Ending Abuse.
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Several of the DDS publications are included on this page and there are many others available on the DDS Web site.
Early Start Program
The Early Start Program is for children ages 0-36 months who have a developmental disability or who may be at risk for developing a disability. Their publications include guides for families, the rights of parents, family resource centers, and a new publication called Reasons for Concern a brochure that was developed to facilitate finding and identifying infants and toddlers who may benefit from early intervention services and for encouraging appropriate referrals to Early Start.
Derechos de las personas con discapacidad en California
Disability Rights California is a nonprofit that works with people with disabilities to protect, advocate for, and advance human and legal rights. Their publications address issues such as advocacy, health benefits, housing, immigration, transportation, and several others.
State Agencies
Click on the links below to visit the California state agency web sites listed below.
- California Department of Developmental Services
- Establishment of The Office of the Ombudsperson – The Department of Developmental Services (Department) received funding through the 2022 Budget Act to establish an Office of the Ombudsperson to assist individuals and/or their families who are applying for or receiving regional center services regarding the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Beginning December 1, 2022, this new Office will be available to provide information, facilitate resolutions to disagreements and complaints, make recommendations to the Department, and compile and report data.
Developmental Disability Sites
The web sites listed on this page are for informational purposes and are not meant to serve as an endorsement of any organizations or agencies.