DDS հրահանգներ ծառայություններ մատուցողների համար

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) frequently distributes directives to regional centers providing guidance and instruction on various policy issues. NLACRC will keep you informed of all directives that may affect our vendor/service provider community via this page.

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OPERATIONAL AND SERVICE PROVISION FLEXIBILITIES

Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 4639.6 authorizes the Director of the Department of Developmental Services (Department) to issue directives to regional centers as the Director deems necessary to protect individual rights, health, safety, or welfare. Regional centers must comply with any directive issued by the Director pursuant to this section.

This directive follows the Department’s June 2025 Message to the Community, and provides guidance for regional centers to continue services and protections for individuals and families affected by fear of family separation, including direction and flexibility for regional centers and service providers in supporting individuals when circumstances may result in individuals needing or choosing to remain at home. The Lanterman Act establishes an entitlement to developmental disability services for ALL eligible residents of the State who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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DDS Directive – Access To Client Information

On May 14, 2025, the Department of Developmental Services issued a directive reinforcing protections for the privacy and rights of individuals receiving services and their families when unauthorized parties make requests to access client records or information.

At NLACRC, we take the privacy of individuals receiving services from our regional center seriously and are committed to protecting it. Regional Centers and service providers are legally required in accordance with federal and state privacy laws, to protect the information of all individuals receiving services.

This means that we are prohibited by law from disclosing any information about the individuals we support and their families to anyone who might call and ask about them, with some exceptions.

Disclosure of confidential information and records by the regional center requires written consent by the individual served or someone with legal authority to provide consent on behalf of the individual served.

Regional Centers and services providers are required to follow this directive at all times and at private facilities or public locations, including while providing services to individuals. They are also required to make their employees aware of the legal requirements and procedures outlined in this directive.

There are several resources available for further information about privacy rights and the laws and assist with answering questions