The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is working hard to address inquiries from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members, and service providers related to alternative services. DDS has worked with several community partners to showcase real-world examples of innovative services that are specifically developed to meet the individual needs of people while making safety a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. The next two symposiums will be on November 4, 2020 in partnership with Friends of Children with Special Needs, and November 12, 2020 with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. You can learn more about the symposiums and register at https://www.dds.ca.gov/corona-virus-information-and-resources/.