DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
* American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Part C
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Implicit Bias Training for Regional
Centers
Implicit Bias training to all regional center personnel, as well as
contracted staff involved in intake and assessment and eligibility
determinations.
Began Fall 2023
Independent Evaluation of the
Service Access and Equity (SAE)
Grant Program
Contracted with Georgetown University National Center for
Cultural Competence and Mission Analytics group for an
independent evaluation of the SAE grant program.
Language Access and Cultural
Competency Orientations and
Translations
Promote language access and cultural competency across the
regional center system through orientations and specialized
group and family information sessions, culturally sensitive
outreach efforts, and translation services.
Currently available, ongoing
Began Summer 2022
Lanterman Act Provisional
Eligibility - Birth through age 4
Establishes provisional eligibility for Lanterman Act services for
infants and toddlers who meet specified eligibility requirements.
Currently available, ongoing
Began July 2021 for ages 3 & 4
Expanded in July 2023
Lanterman Information Packet
Packet will be focused on information related to the Lanterman
Services Act and will be helpful for individuals, parents and other
caregivers of individuals over the age of 3 years who may have,
or are at risk to have, developmental delays or disabilities. This
packet will provide details about the regional center system,
resources, consumer rights and other information about how to
become eligible for services.
Incentive Program
Multi-year process for rate adjustments and implementation of
rate models, consistent with the 2019 Rate Study, which shall
include a quality incentive program, create an enhanced
person-centered, and outcomes-based system by July 1, 2025.
Reduced Caseload Ratios Ages
0-5 to 1:40
Reduce caseload ratios for children birth through age five to
support access to services and through early childhood
transitions.
Currently available, ongoing
Began July 2023