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DSPT End of Year Report (12/31/08)

A summary of the Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Program for fiscal Year 2007-2008.

Thinking Ahead: My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End (12/22/08)

This is a consumer friendly workbook to assist people in making decisions about the end of their life.

Bay Area Quality Management System - National Core Indicators Survey Results (12/08/08)

The survey was administered in 2005 to a randomly-selected sample of Medicaid Waiver recipients across the three Bay Area Regional Centers (individuals who already were living in the community that did not transition from Agnews Developmental Center).

DDS Fact Book - Eleventh Edition (12/04/08)

The DDS Fact Book offers a look at the demographics and characteristics of individuals served by DDS.

77th Annual State Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (12/02/08)

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver kicked-off the holiday season on Tuesday, December 9, 2008.

Restraint Data for Developmental Centers and State-Operated Community Facilities (12/02/08)

Behavioral restraint-related data for the five developmental centers and two community facilities.

Jobs Available, Apply Now! (10/21/08)

The Department of Developmental Services is looking for people who want to be a Maintenance and Service Occupational Trainees.

Budget Highlights (10/07/08)

2008-09 Budget Act Highlights for the Department of Developmental Services.

Family Cost Participation Program Policy for Early Start (09/02/08)

The department will implement the Family Cost Participation Program (FCPP) on October 1, 2008. The FCPP will be implemented through the regional center Early Start service system.

Supported Living Services Statistics Report (07/23/08)

This annual report contains statewide Supported Living Services consumer population numbers and purchase of service costs.

Regional Center Wellness Initiative Projects (07/22/08)

Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Wellness Initiative Projects

Early Start Personnel Development Fund (07/22/08)

Training scholarships and grants offer to assist early intervention personnel in local programs and agencies to enhance the quality of Early Start services.

SB 391 Report to the Legislature (07/17/08)

2008 Evaluation of People with Developmental Disabilities Moving from Developmental Centers into the Community

Self-Directed Services - Request for Qualifications (07/15/08)

DDS is inviting entities interested in providing Fiscal Management Services for Self-Directed Services participants to submit a verification of qualifications as set forth in the Request for Qualifications to obtain an Affidavit of Certification as a Financial Management Service provider.

Risk Management and Mitigation Report (07/09/08)

This report is intended to fulfill the reporting requirement to the Legislature for Fiscal Year 2005-2006. State regulations require DDS and the regional centers track adverse events called special incidents that occur to consumers with developmental disabilities.

Schedules of Residential Care and Treatment Costs (07/02/08)

Charges for services in facilities maintained by the Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Mental Health.

Agnews Developmental Center Closure Report Update (05/19/08)

May 2008 Report on the Plan for the Closure of Agnews Developmental Center

Service Coordinator's Handbook - Transition (04/09/08)

This is an excerpt from the Service Coordinator's Handbook, Section 10 - Individualized Service Plan Process.

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.

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.