Thursday, August 18, 2016

What the Public is Saying About Regional Center Service Disparities to Latinos and Blacks

If you are concerned about the differences in how regional centers are providing services, particularly to Latinos and African-Americans, we encourage you to attend:

PUBLIC HEARINGS
on Service Disparities

Sponsored by 
the California Department of 
Developmental Services

The Department of Developmental Services will hold four 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.

THERE WILL BE TWO HEARINGS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ATTENDED BY SENIOR DDS OFFICIALS:

INLAND EMPIRE:
Thursday, August 25, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Molina Healthcare
Molina Aliso Beach Conference Room
550 East Hospitality Lane, Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
On-site translation will be provided in the following languages: Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY:
Friday, August 26, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
2500 S Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90018
On-site translation will be provided in the following languages:  Spanish, Cantonese, and Korean.

For more information - Click here

Let's get a big turnout.  Please join us!

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