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Consumers

Who are "Consumers?"

DDS serves more than 330,000 individuals, also known as consumers, who have developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy and related conditions. The programs, services and resources here are designed to empower consumers who have developmental disabilities and help guide the families, advocates and professionals who help them live their best lives.

Family Fee Programs

Regional Center Eligibility & Services

Regional Center Lookup

Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Emergency Preparedness

Lanterman Act

Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC)

Consumer-Friendly Publications

Information & Resources

Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

Individual Program Planning (IPP)

Information Packet for Consumers & Families

DDS Wellness Toolkit

Consumer Rights, Appeal & Complaints

Lanterman Ombudsperson

California Achieving a Better Life Experience (CalABLE)

Employment Spotlight

Karla giving it her best at her job.

Karla Yeung

Nicole working at the Veterinary.

Nicole Lambert

John at his job.

John Riva

Candice working at Sprouts Family Market.

Candice Calone

Celestine, happy at work.

Celestine Glover

Merrell standing in front of the Capitol building.

Merrell Chapman

Larissa, happy at work on the Boardwalk

Larissa Hunter

Matthew doing his job as a Utility Worker

Matthew Seymour

Matthew providing art instruction.

Matthew Switzgable

Contact

Physical Address

1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
Email: info@dds.ca.gov
TTY: 711

Early Start BabyLine Services and Referrals

Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov

Location

Our Leaders

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Gavin Newsom

California Governor

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Secretary Ghaly

Mark Ghaly MD, MPH

Secretary, California Health & Human Services Agency

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Nancy Bargmann

Nancy Bargmann

Director

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