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What's New

Budget Highlights (05/14/13)
2013 May Revision Highlights for the Department of Developmental Services.

1915(i) State Plan Amendment (SPA) Approved (05/07/13)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved California's 1915(i) SPA which provides federal funding for community services provided to consumers who do not meet the eligibility criteria of the current Waiver.

Press Release (05/01/13)
DDS Secures Expanded Federal Funding for Community-Based Services

Regional Center Purchase of Service Data (03/29/13)
DDS and regional centers are to annually collaborate to compile data relating to purchase of service authorization, utilization, and expenditure by each regional center.

Sonoma Developmental Center Program Improvement Plan (03/13/13)
Program Improvement Plan (PIP) between DDS and CDPH to address deficiencies in the ICF at Sonoma Developmental Center.

Press Release (03/13/13)
The Department of Developmental Services enters into a Program Improvement Plan with CDPH to address deficiencies in the ICF at the Sonoma Developmental Center.

National Core Indicators Project - Family Survey Results Report FY 2010-2011 (03/11/13)
This survey report is compiled from the responses of approximately 8,100 family members and guardians of adult consumers living in the community. It provides an overview of indicators measuring outcomes in areas such as information and planning, access and satisfaction with services, choices and control, and community connections.

Press Release (03/06/13)
The Department of Developmental Services Announces New Executive Director for Sonoma Developmental Center.

Annual Part C Grant Application (02/22/13)
The Department of Developmental Services, as lead agency for Part C, is providing the public the opportunity to review and comment on California's draft application for 2013 federal early intervention funds.

Early Start Part C Annual Performance Report 2011 (02/15/13)
This report provides the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) with a progress report of the State's Early Start Program as measured against the established targets for each of the indicators listed in its State Performance Plan.

Lanterman Developmental Center's Closure News (01/31/13)
Finalized Transition Guidelines

Quarterly CDER Client Characteristics Reports (01/22/13)
In January 2008, the Department began transitioning its CDER database to a revised instrument with more current diagnostic standards and updated evaluation questions. This transition took place in phases with the full transition completed in July 2011.

Press Release (01/18/13)
DDS Withdraws Four Living Units at Sonoma Developmental Center from Federal Certification

2013 Lanterman Act (01/11/13)
Available in PDF includes Supplemental Codes.

DSPT End of Year Report (01/10/13)
A summary of the Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Program for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.

Press Release (12/12/12)
Department of Developmental Services to Work with State, Federal Regulators to Address Sonoma Developmental Center Non-Compliance, ICF Decertification.

CalDuals (09/05/12)
Information on the Department of Health Care Services' demonstration to integrate care for dual eligible beneficiaries - individuals who receive both Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits.

Public Notice (08/14/12)
The Department will hold two conference calls and accept written comments until September 14, 2012, for public input on milestones to be achieved to measure the successful closure of Lanterman Developmental Center.

Proposed Regulations (07/27/12)
Regional Center Conflict of Interest Standards and Procedures

Implementation of June 2012 Trailer Bill Language (07/11/12)
Letter to the Regional Centers and Board Presidents regarding Trailer Bill Language Affecting Regional Centers.

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Renewal Approved (03/28/12)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has approved California's five year renewal of the HCBS Waiver for people with developmental disabilities effective March 29, 2012.

Press Release (03/13/12)
The Department of Developmental Services Strengthens Rules, Training and Oversight to Protect Residents from Abuse.

Department Policy and Initiatives For Continuous Improvement of Services for the Health and Safety of Consumers (01/31/12)
The Department's highest priority is the health and safety of all residents of developmental centers and the protection and quality of care including ongoing efforts to assess, improve and enhance the provision of supports and services. In order to ensure these individuals are protected, the Department has a number of systems in place as safeguards and standards.