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Community Presentation on the Draft 2010 Performance Plan

Individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and our service providers are key partners with the Center. This partnership is only successful when all parties involved have an opportunity to provide feedback on the future direction and long-term goals of the Center. One avenue utilized by the Center to ensure that all persons interested in participating have an opportunity to provide feedback and comments is at our annual community meeting. This year’s community meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 7 p.m. at Lanterman Regional Center. 

Download flyer for more information
View the draft 2010 Performance Contract
Check out the community meeting presentation

Post Date: September 14th, 2009

Special Community Meetings: “The California Budget Crisis – How It Will Affect People with DD

As you may know, the serious budget challenges facing the state of California create equally serious challenges for budgets of regional centers. 

Post Date: April 21st, 2009

Take the California Budget Challenge

Next 10 is inviting all Californians to take the California Budget Challenge, a nonpartisan Internet tool that lets you roll up your sleeves and create your own state budget. 

Post Date: April 16th, 2009

Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action Lawsuit and Hearing Date for Final Court Approval

The Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda has authorized this notice of proposed settlement of class action lawsuit and hearing date for final court approval in Capitol People First v. Department of Developmental Services. This notice sets forth the basic terms of the proposed settlement agreement in the case and advises class members of their procedural rights relating to the settlement. This notice is for all persons with a developmental disability who reside in California and now live in, or have lived during the last year in, a government or privately operated facility with 16 or more other people. Please read this notice carefully. It may affect your legal rights. If you wish to object to the settlement agreement or appear at the April 24, 2009, court hearing regarding final approval of the settlement agreement, you must follow the directions in this notice. In addition to reading a PDF of the notice, you can also access the notice on the DDS Web site at www.dds.ca.gov/CapitolPeopleFirst/.

Read the notice in PDF format
Read the full text of the proposed settlement agreement

Post Date: March 03rd, 2009

DDS Stakeholder Meeting Will Be Held on Monday, March 2 in LA

Language accompanying the new budget calls for the Department of Developmental Services to gather input from stakeholders as to how cost-saving changes could be made to the developmental services system while maintaining the entitlement and ensuring program services and integrity.

Attend an open meeting for Southern California stakeholders in Los Angeles on Monday, March 2, 2009, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan State Office Building Auditorium located at 300 South Spring Street in Los Angeles. We encourage you to attend this meeting and bring your ideas about how regional centers can save money while still meeting the needs of our clients and families. You can also participate in this meeting via conference call at 800.230.1074.

To learn more about proposed cost containment strategies read the report “Controlling Regional Center Costs” on the DDS Web site at www.dds.ca.gov/publications/docs/controllingrccosts2007.pdf. 

Post Date: February 25th, 2009

Learn CPR and First Aid at Super CPR Day April 17

The time to learn CPR and first aid is now, so take advantage of this opportunity to get trained and certified in CPR and First Aid by the American Red Cross on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Angel Stadium Exchibition Center in Anaheim. Pre-registration is $10 each for CPR and First Aid or $15 each at the door. RSVP today as space is limited at www.oc-redcross.org. 

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Post Date: March 08th, 2010

Sensory Friendly Showing of “How to Train Your Dragon”

The Autism Society of America - Los Angeles and AMC are presenting a sensory-friendly showing of “How to Train Your Dragon” on Saturday, March27, 2010 at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.asa-la.org. 

AMC will provide the venue and several adaptations. The auditoriums will have their lights brought up, the sound turned down, and families will be able to bring in GFCF snacks. Additionally, audience members may get up and walk around, talk, sing, etc.; in other words, the “Silence is Golden” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience members is questioned. This monthly screening affords families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment.

Post Date: March 08th, 2010

Share Your Photos with Lanterman - Looking for Pictures of Children Birth to 3 Years

Lanterman Regional Center has several projects in the works related to Early Intervention and we’re looking for recent pictures of Lanterman clients between the ages of birth to 3 years:

• with their families
• with their friends
• at home
• at preschool or daycare
• out in the community, such as at a mommy and me class, the park, the beach, on vacation, etc.

If you have any photos that you’d like to share for possible use in these projects, including several publications and for online media, please e-mail them to . Also, the higher the photo resolution and the larger the file size (i.e. 1 MB, 2 MB) the better, but lower resolution and file size photos can be used for digital/online media.

Photo Consent
Following is the text from the Center’s photo consent release, and by sending the photos in via e-mail, you hereby give consent for the use of your or your family members’ likenesses in photographs/video recordings to Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center. The photographs/video recordings will be used for any/or all purposes related to publicity, promotion and education. And you hereby agree to hold harmless Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center and the photographer/video recording personnel for any liability that may arise from the use of these photographs/video recordings.

Additional Information
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Vinita Anand at 213.252.4996 or . 

Post Date: March 04th, 2010

Mark Your Calendars for Abilities Expo 2010

People with disabilities find solutions at the Abilities Expo and the 2010 expo is coming Friday to Sunday, April 9 to 11, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Designed for people with disabilities, seniors, vets, family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals in mind, the expo features the latest products and services; free dynamic workshops to stay tuned to the issues affecting the disability community; interactive sports; fun events for the whole family; essentials for people with physical, sensory or developmental issues; and low cost daily living aids. Additionally, attendees will find cutting-edge technologies that will enhance their lives at the Assistive Technology Pavilion. There is free admission. For more information and to pre-register for priority access, visit www.abilitiesexpo.com. 

Post Date: February 25th, 2010

Free Income Tax Preparation

The Greater Los Angeles Economic Alliance in collaboration with SPA 4 and in partnership with a number of local organizations is offering free income tax preparation at five sites throughout the LA area. These services are available for individuals and families with incomes under $50,000 per year, however, certain conditions apply. There are a number of benefits to filing. An appointment is required and can be made by calling 877.335.3482 or 310.693.6530.

View flyer in English or Spanish.

View tax preparation checklist in English or Spanish.

Post Date: February 08th, 2010