Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Legislation

Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

AB 445 - Developmental services: information collection
DRC Support

This bill will remove a barrier that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable Californian families and will help ensure that the benefits of the Lanterman Act can reach all people who are eligible for its services.

AB 445 Letter of Support (pdf)

 

AB 813 - Developmental services: service outcome pilot project
DRC Support

AB 813 establishes an innovative data-driven pilot project. It will develop and test measurable service standards with defined outcomes.

AB 813 Letter of Support (pdf)

 

SB 518 - Developmental services: Self-Determination Program
DRC Co-Sponsor

SB 518 will strengthen California’s Self-Determination law by adding transparency and oversight measures to improve its implementation as Self-Determination rolls out statewide in 2021.

SB 518 Letter of Support (pdf)

 

SB 562 - Health care coverage: pervasive developmental disorders or autism
DRC Support

SB 562 will allow parents the opportunity to receive insurance coverage for the physician and psychologist prescribed evidence-based behavioral health treatment that is the most appropriate for their child.

SB 562 Letter of Support (pdf)