Resources

www.arcanet.org

California’s regional centers are a network of 21 community-based non-profits, represented by the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA). The regional centers coordinate services for, and advocate on behalf of, nearly 400,000 Californians with developmental disabilities. The mission of ARCA is to promote, support, and advance regional centers in achieving the intent and mandate of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act in providing community-based services that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and highest level of self-sufficiency. The Association functions as a leader and advocate in promoting the continuing entitlement of individuals with developmental disabilities to all services that enable full community inclusion. The Association also participates in the development of public legislative policy and serves as a focal point for communication, education, training, and prevention services.

www.dds.ca.gov

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) works to ensure Californians with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to make choices and lead independent, productive lives as members of their communities in the least restrictive setting possible. Under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, DDS is responsible for overseeing the coordination and delivery of services and supports to more than 360,000 Californians with developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy and related conditions.

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 944202
Sacramento, California 94244-2020

General Information
833-421-0061

www.disabilityrightsca.org

Disability Rights California (DRC) is a nonprofit agency. They are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established DRC to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities.

350 South Bixel Street, Suite 290
Los Angeles CA 90017
(213) 213-8000

The Office of Clients Rights Advocacy (OCRA) is part of Disability Rights California. OCRA provides free legal information, advice, and representation to regional center clients. OCRA serves clients of all 21 regional centers throughout California, and has been serving them since 1999. OCRA has a Clients’ Rights Advocate (CRA) serving each regional center. The CRA helps protect regional center clients’ rights.

Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy
17215 Studebaker Road, Suite 195
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 623-9911

www.scdd.ca.gov

The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. Through advocacy, capacity building and systemic change, SCDD works to achieve a consumer and family-based system of individualized services, supports, and other assistance.

Los Angeles Regional Office
411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 620
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 543-4631

If you have or are supporting a young child who needs specialized care or has a disability, or if you have a concern about the child’s development, there is help and support through our Early Start services!

Parents, caregivers, and families can find a comprehensive overview of the Early Start Program in the Early Start Information Packet:

Early Start Info Packet – English

Early Start Info Packet – Spanish

Early Start Info Packet – Korean

Early Start Info Packet – Tagalog

Additionally, visit the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Website on Early Start for more information. You can also find the Early Start Information Packet on DDS’ Webpage.