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Drowning Prevention Month (05/07/08): Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared May 2008, as ''Drowning Prevention Month.''
Regional Center Local Program Performance Ratings (Early Start) (04/28/08): These performance ratings are required by the Office of Special Education Programs to be posted on a states website under the authority of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004.
Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting (04/24/08): The Consumer Advisory Committee provides advice to DDS on policies, programs, legislation, and regulations that affect the lives of consumers in California.
Early Start Month (04/18/08): Our Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has signed a new proclamation to recognize April 2008 as '''Early Start Month.''
Interagency Coordinating Council Meeting (04/18/08): The ICC May 2008 meeting date has changed. It will now be held on May 29-30, 2008 at the Holiday Inn, Northeast Sacramento. ICC meeting notices will be posted and mailed April 23, 2008.
DDS Fact Book - Tenth Edition (04/14/08): The DDS Fact Book offers a look at the demographics and characteristics of individuals served by DDS.
Annual Part C Grant Application (04/14/08): Amendment to the initial Part C Grant Application proposing to implement the Family Cost Participation Program for Early Start.
Service Coordinator's Handbook - Transition (04/09/08): This is an excerpt from the Service Coordinator's Handbook, Section 10 - Individualized Service Plan Process.
Self-Directed Services Waiver Application (04/07/08): The Self-Directed Services Waiver Application was submitted for review and approval to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on April 2, 2008.
Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Primer and Policy Manual (04/07/08): This manual provides information on California's Waiver for individuals with a developmental disability.
Controlling Regional Center Costs (PDF) (04/07/08): This report to the Legislature provides prior and impending cost-containment options for regional centers.
Proposed Respite Care Rate Increase Regulations (03/18/08): This proposed regulations is to amend Title 17, sections 57310 and 57332, as a result of the minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2008.
Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Best Practices in Inter-Organizational Collaboration (03/05/08): A how-to manual for organizations working to integrate services for persons with autistic spectrum disorders and their families.
Office Occupations Clerk Exam (02/27/08): The final filing date for this exam has been extended to March 19, 2008.
Governor's Budget Highlights (01/11/08): Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Governor's Budget for the Department of Developmental Services.
Agnews Developmental Center Closure Report Update (01/11/08): January 2008 update on the status of the plan for the closure of Agnews Developmental Center.
76th Annual State Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (11/30/07): Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver kicked-off the holiday season on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.
Health Advisory - Potential Ash and Wind Event, Southern California (11/28/07): Health Tips for People in Fire Areas.
Rebuild Your Life (11/26/07): Resources and information about rebuilding your home and life after disaster strikes.
California Fires - Government Information and Assistance (10/25/07): Information and services from the U.S. government's official web portal.

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