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Welcome to DDS
The California Department of Developmental Services is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Highlights
- Annual Part C Grant Application
- The Department of Developmental Services, as lead agency for Part C, submitted California's application package (application) for 2012 federal early intervention funds on September 28, 2012.
- Milestones for Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center
- The draft milestones for the closure of Lanterman Developmental Center are available for public input until November 5, 2012.
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