DDS Public Meeting Notice – Reducing Disparities

The Department of Developmental Services will hold three public meetings to consult with stakeholders, including consumers and families, advocates, providers, and protection/advocacy agencies, to review purchase of service data and develop recommendations to help reduce disparities. Discussion areas will include identifying cultural barriers and challenges in obtaining regional center services and the areas that need clarification for people to understand the service delivery system, as well as, plans and recommendations to promote equity and reduce disparities in the purchase of services.

Oakland, Monday, November 6, 2017 9:00AM – 12:00PM On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, and Cantonese State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Bay Area Office 1515 Clay Street, Auditorium Oakland, CA 94612

Los Angeles, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:00AM – 12:00PM On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Cantonese Ramona Hall Community Center 4580 N Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90065

Fresno, Thursday, November 9, 2017 9:00AM – 12:00PM On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Hmong, and Russian Central Valley Regional Center 4615 N Marty Ave Fresno, CA 93722 *Conference room entrance and parking is located on the north east corner of the building.

For more information or to request translation accommodations, please contact DDS via phone at: (916) 654-2297 or by email at [email protected].