Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill aims to improve services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by updating language in the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Specifically, it replaces gendered terms with more inclusive language and expands the definition of ‘in-home respite services’ to include care provided in the community. It also makes technical changes to existing provisions to ensure clarity and consistency.
Key provisions
- Replaces ‘consumer’ with ‘person eligible for regional center services’ throughout the act.
- Expands the definition of ‘in-home respite services’ to include care provided in the community.
- Makes technical changes to various sections of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
- Updates the process for developing individualized family service plans.
- Requires regional centers to conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals in developmental centers.
- Establishes a community placement plan to facilitate transitions from developmental centers to community living.
- Requires regional centers to notify the client’s rights advocate of meetings and assessments.
- Mandates ongoing follow-up services to ensure successful community integration.
Who is affected
- Individuals with developmental disabilities
- Families of individuals with developmental disabilities
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