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June 15, 2010

Resources: California Department of Developmental Services

Posted by CRM,LLP under losr California, losr Developmental Disablities, losr San Francisco Bay Area CA
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“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.

The Consumer Corner has:

  • Information about the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC)
  • Materials developed by DDS and CAC committee for consumers, families and professionals
  • Advocacy resources to help consumers ensure their rights are protected
  • Links to other resources available to individuals with developmental disabilities”

Phone: (916) 654-1888
Link: California Department of Developmental Services
Updated: 21 Apr 2010

 

April 27, 2010

Resources: Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)

Posted by CRM,LLP under losr Conservatorship, losr Developmental Disablities, losr Limited Conservatorship, losr Resources, losr San Francisco Bay Area CA
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“The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) is a private, non-profit corporation providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services.”

Phone: (510) 383-1200
Link: Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB)
Updated: 21 Apr 2010

 

April 20, 2010

FAQ: Special Needs Trusts

Posted by Katherine A. Montgomery under losr Developmental Disablities, losr FAQ, losr Special Needs Trust
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Special Needs Trusts may be useful for a person who meets all these criteria:

  • Physically or mentally disabled
  • Receiving or might receive needs-based public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medi-Cal
  • Expected to receive assets that will disqualify him or her from SSI or Medi-Cal

Following are some commonly asked questions and answers about Special Needs Trusts:

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April 8, 2010

FAQ: Limited Conservatorships for the Developmentally Disabled

Posted by Srinoi G. Rousseau under losr Conservatorship, losr Developmental Disablities, losr FAQ, losr Limited Conservatorship
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Limited Conservatorships for the Developmentally Disabled may be useful for families who have a child who is: near or at legal adulthood; in need of help with decision making; in need of an advocate; or incapable of giving consent.

Following are some commonly asked questions and answers about Limited Conservatorships:

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March 17, 2010

Resources: Thinking Ahead Workbook

Posted by Srinoi G. Rousseau under losr California, losr Conservatorship, losr Developmental Disablities, losr Resources
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The California Department of Developmental Services has published a workbook entitled THINKING AHEAD, My Way, My Choice, My Life at the End. This workbook is a simplified version of an Advanced Health Care Directive which can be used by some developmentally disabled persons to plan end-of-life choices.