Consumer Corner

Welcome to Consumer Corner. Here you can find:

• 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.

What's New

• These easy to read papers talk about the changes made to the developmental services system as part of the 2009-10 State Budget for children, adults and a new way for services to be delivered to consumers.
  • Lanterman Act Changes for Adults (PDF)
  • Lanterman Act Changes for Families (PDF)
  • Proposed Individualized Choice Budget (PDF)
• Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Presentation (PDF)
  
  
• September 15-16, 2009 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
• Summary of 2009-10 Budget Reductions (PDF)
• CAC Videos are available on the DDS YouTube Channel
• Leadership Through Personal Change: Think, Plan, Do is the foundational method the CAC used to identify personal leadership goals and carry out plans for achievement in everyday life.
• Spring 2009 Newsletter (PDF)
• State Council Employment Advisory Committee - "Learn About" Series
• Finding a Job (PDF)
• Incentives (PDF)
• Accommodations (PDF)
• Community Reflections: A video about people with developmental disabilities sharing their experiences and views about opportunities to work in their communities. (Play Video)
  
• Join the Consumer Advisory Committee

Contact Information

Department of Developmental Services
Office of Human Rights and Advocacy Services
1600 9th Street, Room 240
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 654-1888