In April 2022, the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) announced ongoing funding for regional centers to improve and promote Language Access and Cultural Competency to better support the linguistic and cultural needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, their caregivers, and their family members.

Welfare and Institutions Code §4620.4 requires that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) implement this initiative through its contracts with regional centers. These funds shall not supplant any existing efforts or funds for similar purposes but are intended to augment and provide maximum additional benefit to the greatest number of persons served, their caregivers, and their families.

View the DDS Directive to Regional Centers in it’s entirety.