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Delivering the Promise…
Guide to California’s Regional Center Services System
The Department of Developmental Services has released a new Information Packet with information about the Lanterman Services Act. It’s for individuals, parents and caregivers of children or adults over 3 years old who may have or are at risk of having developmental delays or disabilities. This packet is also for people who want to learn more about the regional center system, resources, rights and how to qualify for services.
Download the Guide
View more on the DDS Website.
Psychotropic Medications in Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Early Childhood
DDS Early Start Information Packet
The Department of Developmental Services has released its new Information Packet for Consumers and Families on Early Start Services. This packet focuses on children ages 0-3.
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The packet is also available in Simplified Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese. English and Spanish audio options, as well as an ASL version, will be available soon.
Family Service Guide for Early Intervention
School Age
Family Service Guide for Clients 3 Years of Age and Older
Adult
Guide to Living Options
History
50th Anniversary Edition of the History of the Regional Centers in California
Strengthening the Commitment… Reinvesting in the System: A Journey of Community Partnership
The history chronicles more than five decades of the regional centers’ journey – of learning from experience, gaining new knowledge, taking steps forward, and constantly facing new challenges. Print copies are available at the Koch-Young Resource Center but you can also download a PDF from the link below.
How Far We’ve Come (Film)
The film “How Far We’ve Come” celebrates the California regional center system’s remarkable 40-year history and continues the story begun by “We’re Here to Speak for Justice.” Through the voices of those who have lived the Lanterman vision, this documentary explores the regional centers’ many accomplishments and their impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The film was produced by Lanterman and Harbor Regional Center with support from City National Bank, 18 additional regional centers and the Association of Regional Center Agencies. The film was directed by Janas Communications.
Lanterman 50th Anniversary Video
Watch the video featuring Lanterman clients, families, services providers and staff celebrating the 50th anniversary of Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center that was edited by Exceptional Minds with music by The Miracle Project.
We’re Here to Speak for Justice: Founding California’s Regional Centers (Film)
The companion booklet to the film “We’re Here to Speak for Justice” is available as a downloadable PDF.
If you are interested in purchasing copies of the video and/or booklet, please contact the Koch-Young Resource Center at 213.252.5600 or kyrc@lanterman.org.
Stream the film under “Videos,” below (with Spanish subtitles or without subtitles),