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Welcome to DDS
The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Highlights
- DDS Statement Regarding the 2012 Part C Grant Application
- Annual Part C Grant Application
- DDS is providing the public the opportunity to review and comment on California's draft application for 2012 federal early intervention funds.
- Lanterman Developmental Center's Closure News
- Update on the Plan for Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center.
- DDS 2012-13 Budget: Stakeholder Process
- To address the budget year reductions, the Department is initiating a process to receive stakeholder input in the development of reduction proposals. Spanish
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