Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act

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The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act is a landmark California law that guarantees individuals with developmental disabilities the right to receive community-based services and supports tailored to their needs.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf California state law
disability rights legislation
social services law
aimsTo prevent unnecessary institutionalization of people with developmental disabilities
promote independent, productive, and normal lives for people with developmental disabilities
appliesTo individuals with developmental disabilities in California
characterizedAs landmark disability rights law in California
country United States of America
surface form: United States
emphasizes community integration
least restrictive environment for services
person-centered planning
establishes a system of regional centers in California
focusesOn developmental disabilities
guaranteesRightTo community-based services for people with developmental disabilities
receive services and supports for people with developmental disabilities
hasShortName Lanterman Act NERFINISHED
implementedBy California Department of Developmental Services NERFINISHED
California regional centers NERFINISHED
influenced developmental disability policy in California
jurisdiction California, United States
surface form: State of California
legalBasisFor entitlement to certain developmental services in California
legalRightType right to services based on individual need rather than family income
policyGoal maximize opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live in typical community settings
promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities
protects rights of people with developmental disabilities in California
requires coordination of services across multiple agencies
individual program plans for eligible individuals
individualized services and supports tailored to the needs of each eligible person
services to be provided in the most integrated setting appropriate
serviceModel community-based services model
serviceSettings community-based programs
home-based services
serviceSettings supported living arrangements
subjectMatter developmental services and supports
supports early intervention and lifelong services continuum
family support services for people with developmental disabilities
targetPopulation adults with developmental disabilities
children with developmental disabilities
typeOfRight statutory entitlement right

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California Department of Developmental Services follows Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act