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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.
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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
- The Plain Facts about H1N1
- Easy to read information about H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- Summary of Budget Reductions (Updated)
- This summary consolidates all the budget proposals from April and June 2009 into a comprehensive list totaling $334 million General Fund savings in FY 2009-2010. Information was sent to the Regional Centers and others as indicated regarding statutory changes, implementation and requirements to various programs and services including the change to Uniform Holiday Schedule.
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