DDS Wellness and Safety Bulletin – Safe Medication Management

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to share the latest Wellness and Safety Bulletin posted on the DDS Wellness Toolkit.  This bulletin addresses Safe Medication Management.  Safe and accurate medication management is an important component of care and supervision.  Medication errors are the second most frequent special incident reported to DDS. This bulletin provides relevant health and safety information as part of DDS’ ongoing effort to improve our collective management of risks to the wellness of the individuals that we serve.

For Self-Advocates and Families:

For Vendors and Direct Service Providers:

Early Start Eligibility Changes as of June 30, 2022

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Restoration of Camping, Social Recreation and Other Services

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PROVISIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR REGIONAL CENTER SERVICES

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DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE 01-030921

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COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

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New Department Directive

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DDS Informational Event for Self-Advocates and Families: Saturday 11/21/2020

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is hosting a Self-Advocate and Family Member Information Event this Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This virtual event will include:

  • updates from DDS,
  • information about Participant-Directed Services (PDS), and
  • an opportunity for DDS to hear from you

This meeting will be presented in Spanish with simultaneous English interpretation.

Click here to register: https://cal-dds.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtcOurrD0rGtLP2Udr15k60Nht_zOzYCj1 

DDS Informational Event for Self-Advocates and Families: 11/7 & 11/10

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) invites you to a self-advocate and family member informational event. This virtual event will include: updates from DDS; information about participant-directed services; and an opportunity to hear from you!

The presentation will be in English with simultaneous interpretation in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Tagalog and American Sign Language (ASL).

Choose which date and time to attend:

Saturday, November 7, 2020

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Click here to register: https://cal-dds.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUlf-yvrD0jGd3FmQCkdv73P2hW_g61o0uo

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

5:30 PM – 7:00PM

Click here to register https://cal-dds.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodeqsqzgvHNTxV4hFgCUF5Postgsr1F_L

Alternative Delivery of Nonresidential Services Town Hall Series

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