The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Lanterman Act for short), which was passed in 1969, is the California law that says people with developmental disabilities and their families have a right to get the services and supports they need to live like people who don’t have disabilities. You can read the complete Consumer's Guide to the Lanterman Act by clicking here.

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Below is a list of just some of the resources available for our clients. Should you need assistance with contacting any of these organizations or you aren’t sure where to start with locating a resource, please contact us. Thank you and we look forward to assisting you!

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Advocacy

• State Council for Developmental Disabilities-SCDD

• Disability Rights California

• San Diego LGBT Community

Education

• College-to-Career San Diego Community College District

Employment

• Department of Rehabilitation-DOR

Financial

• Social Security-SSA

Food/Nutrition

• Cal Fresh

Health/Medical

• Drowning Prevention Tips

• Health and Human Services Agency

Housing

• Housing and Development Services

• Section 8 Wait List

Legal 

• Office of Clients Rights Advocacy-ORCA

Mental Health

• Behavioral Health Services Crisis Line

• Center for MediCare and MediCaid Services 

• It's Up To Us

Recreation

• Therapeutic Recreation Services

Resources

• Exceptional Family Resource Center-EFRC​

• Flourishing Families (special needs resource guide)