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DDS Press Release

Governor Schwarzenegger has appointed Nicole Patterson as the Coordinator of Consumer Services for DDS

The Office of Human Rights and Advocacy Services is please to announce that Governor Schwarzenegger has appointed Nicole Patterson as the Coordinator of Consumer Services for DDS. Following is the Governor’s announcement of Nicole’s appointment:

"Nicole Patterson, 29, of Stockton, has been appointed coordinator of consumer services for the Department of Developmental Services. She has served as a coordinator for the Self-Advocacy Council VI since 2000 and was previously an assistant with Serve Work Services and the Independent Living Center. This position does not require Senate confirmation."

Nicole will be joining DDS on October 17, 2005.