Discount Internet Program for Low-Income Households
The federal government is offering a discount on Internet service for low-income families through the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. The program will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands.
DDS Client Friendly Publications
View the Department of Developmental Service’s publications developed for and by clients.
Client Guide to the Lanterman Act
Connect to the DDS web page for a client guide to the Lanterman Act.
Client Emergency ID Cards
Client Emergency Identification Cards can be printed and carried by individuals served by Alta California Regional Center to be shown to emergency providers and/or law enforcement in the event of an emergency.
California’s Employment First Policy (AB 1041)
Informational material to help educate individuals and families.
In 2013 California’s Employment First Policy (AB 1041) was passed and signed into law by Governor Brown. One of the requirements of that law was that the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) would develop informational material to help educate individuals and families about the state’s Employment First policy. The flyer by SCDD has been completed and is now available by clicking on the links below (other languages should be available soon). SCDD is also working on enhancing a website on this topic, which can be found at the link below.
Our Sexuality, Our Health
A Disabled Advocate's guide to Relationships, Romance, Sexuality and Sexual Health
Published by the Office of Developmental Primary Care, University of California, San Francisco dedicated to improving outcomes for people with developmental disabilities.
The George F. Kelso Foundation: A Special Library
A resource library offering information on all aspects of developmental disabilities for parents, professionals, clients and the community.
Disability Rights California
Disability Rights California “Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.”
People First of California
People First® of California, Inc. Self-Advocates Training Self-Advocates “We are people first, our disability is second!”
Recreational Activities
City of Sacramento Access Leisure Program quarterly newsletter Sports and Leisure Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
Special Olympics of Northern California
Disabled Sports, USA A recreational website for people with disabilities. discusses information on the program and has a schedule of events.
Therapeutic Recreation Services Therapeutic Recreation Services year-round programs ages 5 – adult