Parent LEADership & Advocacy Training Program: Module 2: Understanding & Navigating Regional Center System

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Module 2: Understanding & Navigating Regional Center System consist of 5 Chapter modules.

Each one with a wealth of information developed Xochitl Gonzalez the past Community Outreach Specialist at SGPRC.

These chapter modules will fill your mind with information that will equipped you to Lead & Advocate and make informed decision for your family.

As you now know Regional Centers operate slightly different in how they provide services BUT they all must abide by the Lanterman Law for Development Disabilities

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The Regional Center originated from the Lanterman Act as a result of a social justice movement started by parents.

LANTERMAN ACT

https://www.dds.ca.gov/transparency/laws-regulations/lanterman-act-and-related-laws/

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A Regional Center ____________. *

coordinates services through the lifespan fo the individual

is a government agency

only exist in California as an entitlement under the Lanterman Act

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A central role of the service coordinator is to _____ (click all that apply) *

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to make all the decisions about what is best for the family member receiving services

schedule the IPP with out the input of the family and expect you to arrive when the appointment is set

facilitate and guide the IPP process, develop goals, and suggest services

connect you to resources, services, and trainings

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Can our personal and or cultural experiences be a barrier to seeking services? *

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I have a better understanding why Person-Centered Thinking is important *

Strongly Disagree

Strongly AGREE

I have a better understanding that IPP is a legal contract with the State of California and it defines the goals and outcomes of the who, what and where of service delivery. *

Strongly Disagree

Strongly AGREE

I have a better understanding of the purchase of service policy and how it provides a list of services that may be purchased by the regional center. *

Strongly Disagree

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I better understand the process of communication if I can not get in contact with the service coordinator *

Strongly disagree

Strongly AGREE

I better understand what it means to feel and be empowered to advocate and lead related to regional center *

Strongly disagree

Strongly AGREE

I better understand that if my family member is denied services or denied even initial entry into regional center services that there is a process to appeal (this process is now under the control of DDS APPEALS PROCESS

https://www.dds.ca.gov/general/appeals-complaints-comments/fair-hearings-complaint-process/lanterman-act-appeals-information-packet/

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Did you know that there are additional resources outside of the Regional Center that will assist my family with services and advocating for our needs services ?

OFFICE OF CLIENTS RIGHTS/ DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA

https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/what-we-do/programs/office-of-clients-rights-advocacy-ocra/ocra-staff-links

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