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The California Department of Developmental Services is a state agency of California, headquartered in Downtown Sacramento. [1] The agency provides services for California residents with developmental disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, intellectual disability and conditions related to intellectual disability.
Special schools in California (2 C, 11 P) Pages in category "Disability organizations in California" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act (AB 846), also known as the Lanterman Act, is a California law that was initially proposed by Assembly member Frank D. Lanterman in 1973 and passed in 1977 and gives people with developmental disabilities the right to services and supports that enable them to live a more independent and normal life.
Californians with disabilities would receive a new savings account with $250 in it, under a bill introduced by Sen. Josh Newman, D-Fullerton, and sponsored by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma.
Instituted a new hiring program for people with severe disabilities at the University of California, Berkeley. Developed the first Operational Plan for the Department. Appointed Dr. Carolyn Vash as Chief Deputy Director. Dr. Vash was the first person with a severe disability and the first female to hold a top-level position in the Department.
A year before I-Ting Quinn's son was old enough for kindergarten, she and her husband had the option to enroll him in “transitional kindergarten,” a program offered for free by California ...
Early childhood intervention came about as a natural progression from special education for children with disabilities (Guralnick, 1997). Many early childhood intervention support services began as research units in universities (for example, Syracuse University in the United States and Macquarie University in Australia) while others were developed out of organizations helping older children.
Children with disabilities have challenges in accessing play and social interactions. [26] Play is essential for the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all children. [ 27 ] The use of assistive technology has been recommended to facilitate the communication, mobility, and independence of children with disabilities. [ 28 ]