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About the Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC)
The Service Provider Advisory Committee (SPAC) provides input and feedback to the Lanterman Regional Center Board of Directors on policy, procedures and budget issues that may affect how services are provided. The Committee is comprised of providers representing Lanterman’s different geographic area, as well as the various services provided. Lanterman’s Board of Directors appoints committee members to a two-year term, with five members appointed each year. Members may serve a maximum of 10 years. The SPAC chair also sits on the board.
SPAC Monthly Meetings
SPAC meets on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Meetings are open to all Lanterman service providers. During SPAC meetings up to date information on community happenings, such as legislative, advocacy and budget updates, as well as quality assurance and training opportunities is presented.
SPAC meetings are held via Zoom. If you are not registered yet to receive the Zoom invite, contact Irma Padilla at ipadilla@lanterman.org or at 213.252.6006 to be added to the distribution list or if you would like an agenda e-mailed to you.
SPAC Committee Members
Andrew Day, Chair
Executive Director
Community Integration, FADE, SLS, ILS
805.375.9222
PCS Services
2586 Teller Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Bryan Chacon
Director
LVN Respite, Homemaker, Personal Assistance, Intensive Behavior Support Services
626.759.9154
Maxim Healthcare
3255 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Beatriz Diaz
Regional Director
Community Integration Training, Independent Living Services, Personal Assistance
562.789.8889, x. 232
In2Vision Programs, LLC
200 Riverside Drive, Suite 103
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Michaelann Gabriele
Owner & Director
Pediatric OT/PT/ST, Feeding Therapy, EI Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Summer Prog.
626.564.2700
Center for Developing Kids
2555 E. Colorado Blvd., Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91107
Kyra Griffith
Founder/President
Early Start Specialized Therapeutic Services
213.505.5589
TLC Speech Therapy
417 S. Hill Street., Suite 207
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Brian Nguyen
Program Director II
Residential, Employment, Day Program
818.551.0128, x. 26
Easterseals Southern California
505 E. Wilson
Glendale, CA 91205
Amber Perez, MA, BCBA
Clinical Director
ST, OT, PT, Early Start Denver Model & ABA, Feeding Services, Diagnostic Evaluations
323.644.9380
Smile Pediatric Therapy & Diagnostics
3031 Beverly Blvd., Suite B
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Sergio Rizzo-Fontanesi
President & CEO
Adult Day, After School, Community Integration, Employment Services, Supported Employment, College to Career, Camp
626.396.1024
AbilityFirst
789 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103
Gregorio Sanchez, Jr., Ph.D.
Owner and Director
Homemaker Services
626.486.0800
Home Instead Senior Care
200 E. Del Mar Blvd., #350
Pasadena, CA 91105
Kelly White
CEO
Residential/Day Program/Supported Employment/Specialist/ILS
626.449.2919
Villa Esperanza
2060 E. Villa Street
Pasadena, CA 91107
FAQ
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How do I become a Lanterman service provider?
Service providers must be vendored by a regional center before they can provide and be reimbursed for services. Please see our “How to Become a Service Provider” page, which provides detailed instructions.
How can I make a change to the services I provide?
Any change to your existing vendorization needs to be reviewed and processed by Lanterman’s Community Services Unit.
- Organizational changes require submission of a letter in advance of the change consistent with the parameters and process found here.
- If you are interested in providing additional services, use the contact form to connect with one of Lanterman’s Resource Developers.
How can I renegotiate my rate?
Rate setting rules are established both by the statute (Lanterman Act) and regulation (Title 17) and dictate the type of rate needed for a particular service type. Providers with negotiated/median rates or DDS set rates can adjust rates based on minimum wage ordinances, Health and Safety Waiver needs or statutory/regulatory changes. Providers with Medi-Cal set rates, can see rate changes consistent with Medi-Cal rate changes. Usual and Customary Services providers can request rate adjustments consistent with changes to their general fee schedule. Please click here for a full description of different rate types and a description of rate changes.
What is FDLRC’s service provider insurance requirement?
All service providers, whether vendored by Lanterman or another regional center that serve Lanterman individuals, must carry liability insurance and name Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center as additional insured consistent with the following insurance memo. Additionally, updated insurance certificates must be submitted to Irma Padilla at ipadilla@lanterman.org.
What is a DS1891 and why do I need to resubmit?
The DS1891 Disclosure Statement is a Department of Developmental Services (DDS) form which must be completed at the time of vendorization and subsequently every 2 years moving forward unless requested by the regional center sooner. In short, this statutory requirement (WIC Code § 4748.12) does not allow individuals or organizations convicted of fraud, abuse or neglect to be vendored. Regional centers are required to monitor vendorization requirements biennially per California Code of Regulations Title 17 § 54332(b).
How can I get help with e-billing?
Every regional center service provider has an assignment Accounting Associate who can help with all payment and billing issues. You can find your assigned Accounting Associate here and by logging into your e-billing portal.
How can I let service coordinators know about my services?
At the time of vendorization, Community Services notifies all of service coordination staff of the newly vendored service provider. Capacity and availability can be communicated to Quality Assurance Manager Sonia Garibay at sgaribay@lanterman.org or Director of Community Services Pablo Ibañez at pibanez@lanterman.org. In turn, Community Services will notify service coordination of your services.
How do I find out who is the service coordinator assigned to the individual we are serving?
For school aged individuals and younger, please contact Associate Director of Client and Family Services Rose Chacana at rchacana@lanterman.org. For adults served by the regional center, please contact Associate Director of Client and Family Services, Megan Mendes, at mmendes@lanterman.org.