NEW! - Governor's May Budget Revisions
In his May budget revisions the Governor announced that there are no additional cuts at this point to the developmental services beyond what was proposed in January, which includes an extension of the 3% reduction that was set to expire June 30, 2010 to continue at least through June 30, 2011, and an additional 1.25% cut to most regional center provider payments, and to regional center operations amounting to about a $50 million reduction (including federal funds). The budget proposal will now go back to the Legislature for their consideration.
>> visit the DDS Web site for additional budget information


Schwarzenegger Administration Releases Draft Implementation of Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver
When finalized this plan would be submitted to the federal government as the next major step toward gaining approval of renewing and dramatically expanding the State's Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver. The proposal calls for shifting tens of thousands of children and adults with disabilities and seniors into "organized delivery systems of care" that could use existing managed health care systems or create new systems. Depending on how it is finalized, it could have a major impact on Medicaid funded services and programs including In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), regional center services and mental health community-based services and children's health services. The existing Section 1115 Waiver is set to expire in August. For more information you can also visit www.cdcan.us.
>> view the draft implementation plan


California Voter Information Guide Available on Audiocassette
We have available several sets of the English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese audiocassette version of the California Voter Information Guide for the June 6th Statewide Direct Primary Election. If you would like us to mail you the cassettes, please send an email to
webmaster@nlacrc.org. If you would like to obtain the cassettes in other languages and/or other formats, please visit the Web site link below.
>> Information about the audiocassettes

>> Web site link to the Voter Guide in other languages and formats.


NLACRC's Prevention Program Plan
In accordance with the recent trailer bill language, NLACRC has developed a Prevention Program Plan.
>> View the plan


What Are My Medi-Cal Choices?
This is a guidebook for people with disabilities and seniors who have Medi-Cal. It is not for people with Medicare. This guidebook can help you choose which kind of Medi-Cal is right for you: Regular Medi-Cal or Medi-Cal Health Plans. Each guidebook comes with county-specific information.  This information includes phone numbers, websites, hospitals you can go to in your county, and more. 
>> View the English LA County guidebook

>> View the Spanish LA County guidebook

>>Go to the Dept. of Health Care Services to view other languages or for other formats


Family Support Training LEND Program Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
The USC University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles, is offering an in-house training program for parents of children with special needs, which is part of the 8-month interdisciplinary training program that they operate for students from up to 15 other disciplines. For more information, please view the flyer. Application deadline is June 18, 2010.
>> View the flyer


Revised 2010 Uniform Holiday Schedule
NLACRC has received new directives from the Department of Developmental Services with regards to holiday closures. Please view the revised schedule below.
>> Revised 2010 Uniform Holiday Schedule

>> Letter from NLACRC Community Services Manager regarding change in schedule

>> Letter from DDS regarding revised Uniform Holiday Schedule


Be Counted! United States Census 2010
The census is a count of everyone, both citizens and non-citizens, residing in the United States. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years to count the population and determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives. The federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based in part on census data. Your participation is very important. You can view a sample questionnaire at either of the web site links listed below.
>> Consumer-friendly information about the Census (English)

>> Consumer-friendly information about the Census (Spanish)

>> Visit the LA Counts 2010 web site for more information

>> Visit the United States Census 2010 web site
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Proposals to 2010-2011 Budget

>> View an easy-to-read document with information about the 2010-2011 budget

>> Visit the DDS Web site for more information about the 2010-2011 budget


Updated Procedures for Reporting Privacy Breaches & Security Incidents
All vendors should go to the Service Providers page to view information about these updated procedures.
>> Go to the Service Providers page


H1N1 Vaccine Clinics To Be Held Throughout Los Angeles
Several H1N1 Vaccine Clinics are being held throughout Los Angeles. A list of dates and locations can be found on the County of Los Angeles Public Health department Web site.
>> Go to the County of L.A. Public Health department Web site


California Mayors Join First Lady Maria Shriver in her commitment to provide jobs for individuals with developmental disabilities
Inspired by her WE Include program, several California mayors are joining in the effort to open the door to enable individuals with developmental disabilities to connect to employment opportunities.
>> Go to the WE Include site and view the press release


Disneyland Community Involvement Program
Disneyland offers discounted admission tickets to people with disabilities through its Community Involvement Program. In order to participate you must be a NLACRC consumer. We anticipate that information about the 2011 program will be available around early September 2010. Please check our web site often for further information.
>> View the 2010 Frequently Asked Questions document

>> 2010 Frequently Asked Questions (Spanish)


Notice of Proposed Settlement (Jacob A. et al. v. L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Jacob A. et al. v. Departamento de Servicios para Ninos y Familias Condado de Los Angeles (DCFS), et al.
The Notice of Settlement provides information about the Jacob A. v. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services settlement. All adopting/adoptive parents of Dual Agency Children (children who are both adopted from foster care or adoptively placed foster children and also consumers of California regional centers due to diagnoses of developmental disabilities) who did not receive the Adoption Assistance Payment (AAP) benefits at the Alternative Residential Model (ARM) rate any time from May 12, 2005 through the present may be entitled to receive money for the missing AAP payments at the higher ARM rate.
Si Usted recibe/ o ha recibido pagos de Asistencia de la Adopción (AAP) en la tarifa del Modelo Residencial Alternativo (ARM) porque Usted adoptó a un niño que es un cliente del entro Regional, Usted puede tener derecho a recibir dinero adicional. Los demandantes se quejaron de que el demandado DCFS no pagó los beneficios del Programa de AAP a la tarifa ARM catidad que debería haber comenzado ya sea en la fecha de la adopción del Niño de Agencia Dual o en la fecha que el niño se determinó elegible para servicios del Centro Regional si es una fecha posterior. Como resultado, algunos demandantes pueden no tener el importe total de los beneficios AAP adeudados a ellos desde Mayo 12, 2005 hasta el presente.
>> (Revised document posted 8/4/09)
View the Notice of Settlement & additional information (English & Spanish)


Early Start Due Process System Changes
As required by the federal Office of Special Education Programs,the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has made changes to the Early Start due process system effective July 1, 2009.
>> Go to the DDS Web site to view the Early Start Due Process System Changes


WE Include
WE Include aims to open the door to opportunities and raise awareness of resources that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in order to enable them to live a fulfilling and purpose-filled life through inclusion in opportunities such as employment, education, independent living and financial empowerment.
>> Visit the Web site
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WE Connect Campaign connects families to helpful resources
WE Connect is a public/private partnership designed to help California's working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources. This statewide campaign connects those eligible with the information and tools they need to access valuable resources.
>> Go to the WE Connect Web site