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DDS – Office of the Ombudperson

December 30, 2022 by

Office of the Ombudsperson

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) received funding through the 2022 Budget Act to establish an Office of the Ombudsperson to assist individuals and/or their families who are applying for or receiving regional center services regarding the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act. Beginning December 1, 2022, this new Office will be available to provide information, facilitate resolutions to disagreements and complaints, make recommendations to the Department, and compile and report data.

The following is contact and webpage information for the Office:

  • Toll-free telephone number: 1 (877) 658-9731. Calls will be answered on workdays by an Ombudsperson staff member during the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Outside of these hours, the caller will be able to connect to the Office’s voicemail via automated options. Ombudsperson staff will return the call by close of business the next workday.
  • Email address: Ombudsperson@dds.ca.gov
  • Webpage: Office of the Ombudperson
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New Lanterman Act Advisory Committee! Deadline is January 31, 2023

December 21, 2022 by

Are you interested in providing input regarding the mediations and hearings processes? DDS and OAH are accepting applications for the new Lanterman Act Advisory Committee (LAHAC)! The deadline for submission is January 31, 2023.

Please visit the following links:

For more information: https://bit.ly/LAHAC

For the online application: https://bit.ly/LAHACApplication

 

 

 

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DDS is Accepting Applications for Grant Funds! Deadline is October 25, 2022

September 7, 2022 by

The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is now accepting applications from community-based organizations (CBOs) and regional centers for grant funds available in FY 2022-23 to assist in reducing disparities and shifting the developmental services system to attaining improved outcomes for diverse communities! Visit the link to register for tomorrow’s conference Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 1:00pm to 2:30pm: https://bit.ly/DDSBidderConference

Visit the links for the following:

Grant Guidelines for Applicants: https://bit.ly/DDSgrantguidelines

Application Submission: https://bit.ly/DDSGrantVantage

Filed Under: Updates

DDS Provider Survey Request by June 30, 2022

May 10, 2022 by

DDS is collecting data from providers about what’s impacting the Direct Service Professional (DSP) workforce. Survey links will be emailed in May 2022, make sure you complete yours by June 30th! For more information please visit:

https://bit.ly/3K9vJsC

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2022 Equity & Disparity Presentations

April 7, 2022 by

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Wellness & Safety Bulletin: Crime Prevention

February 7, 2022 by

Learn what steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of becoming the victim of a crime, and what to do if victimized. Information is available on the DDS website in the Wellness Toolkits section: DDS Wellness Toolkit.

For Self-Advocates and Families:

For Vendors and Direct Service Providers:

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COVID-19 At-Home Tests Available for Free!

January 18, 2022 by
COVID-19 at-home tests are now available for free on USPS.com!
To order, visit the following link:
 
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