The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

In 1969, the Lanterman Mental Retardation Act established the regional center system. In 1973, this legislation was expanded to include additional conditions that would be eligible for services. This legislation was renamed the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (The Lanterman Act).

View the legislation in it’s entirety here.  This link is searchable and allows for printable sections of the California Welfare and Institution Code cited as the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and related statutes that define the rights of persons with developmental disabilities and establish how these services will be delivered.