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Directives

The Department frequently distributes guidance and instructions on policy issues to regional centers (RC). All directives, program guidelines, guidance documents, and correspondence are shared here.

  • Directives are instructions RCs must follow.
  • Program Guidelines are rules RCs must follow for specific programs.
  • Guidance documents share details on items RCs are encouraged to do or approaches to consider, but are not mandated.
  • Correspondence documents are how the Department shares helpful information with the RCs.

Access the latest directives, guidance, and policy updates from the Department.

Filter Directives

  • April 14, 2023

    Payments and Claims for Social Rec Grants – Updated

  • April 14, 2023

    Monthly Reports from Vendors to DDS: Incidents of Behavioral Restraints, Seclusion, and Involuntary Emergency Medication

  • April 12, 2023Regional Center Performance Measures

    Regional Center Performance Measures – Employment, Participation in Competitive Integrated Employment

  • March 29, 2023

    Regional Center Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • March 27, 2023

    Update on Public Health Topics

  • March 27, 2023

    Ending Special Incident Reporting for COVID-19 and Mpox

  • March 21, 2023

    Position Statements and Exchange of Evidence in the Appeal Process

  • March 20, 2023Self-Determination Program

    Self-Determination Program: Standardized Vendorization Packet for Pre-Enrollment Supports

  • March 13, 2023Regional Center Performance Measures

    Regional Center Performance Measures – Equity and Cultural Humility, Service Coordinator Competency in Cultural and Ethnic Diversity

  • March 13, 2023

    Update on Enhanced Service Coordination

  • March 10, 2023Home and Community-Based Services

    Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule: Action Required For Non-Compliant Service Providers

  • March 7, 2023

    Requirements Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Provide Effective Communication to Deaf Consumers

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