Understanding the Proposal for a New Grievance Process for Regional Center Clients
Understanding the Proposal for a New Grievance Process for Regional Center Clients
Join us for a live webinar
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is creating a new grievance process that would go into effect in July 2026. The new process will allow people to complain about alleged violations of the federal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule, and overhaul the 4731 complaint process. Join DRC to learn more about these proposed changes, why they are happening, and how they may affect you.
When:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Pacific Time
About the webinar:
The regional center system will have a new type of complaint process starting in July 2026. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is implementing this in order to comply with some new federal requirements. And, they are also using it as an opportunity to make changes to the existing 4731 complaint process. DDS is now proposing a new "grievance process" it believes will improve 4731 complaints while also meeting new federal requirements regarding the enforcement of person-centeredness, dignity, privacy and other key principles of the HCBS Settings Rule. How would this new grievance process work under DDS's proposal? How can the community help shape the proposal before it is finalized? Join DRC for this timely discussion.
Speakers:
Vivian Haun, Senior Policy Attorney, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Practice Group
Will Leiner, Managing Attorney, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Practice Group
Claudia Menjivar, Senior Attorney, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Practice Group
