Acronyms

A

ABA: Applied Behavior Analysis

ADC: Adult Developmental Center

ADHC: Adult Day Health Center

ADL: Activities of Daily Living

APE: Adaptive Physical Education

APS: Adult Protective Services

ARCA: Association of Regional Center Agencies

ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder

B

BHT: Behavioral Health Treatment

C

CBAS: Community Based Adult Services

CCS: California Children’s Services

CIE: Competitive Integrated Employment

D

DCFS: Department of Children & Family Services

DC: Developmental Center

DDS: Department of Developmental Services

DOR: Department of Rehabilitation

DRC: Disability Rights California

E

EI: Early Intervention

F

FBA: Functional Behavior Assessment

FHA: Family Home agency

FRC: Family Resource Center

H

HCBS: Home & Community Based Services

I

ICF: Intermediate Care Facility

IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IFSP: Individualized Family Service Plan

IEP: Individualized Education Plan

IHSS: In Home Supportive Services

ILS: Independent Living Services

IPP: Individual Program Plan

L

LEA: Local Education Agency

LRE: Least Restrictive Environment

LTC: Long Term Care

M

MCP: Managed Care Plan

N

NOPA: Notice of Proposed Action

O

OT: Occupational Therapy

P

PCP: Person Centered Planning

PT: Physical Therapy

POS: Purchase of Service

S

SC: Service Coordinator

SDC: Special Day Class

SDP: Self Determination Program

SDS: Self Directed Services

SELPA: Special Education Local Plan Area

SG/PRC: San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center

SI: Sensory Integration

SLP: Speech and Language Pathology

SLS: Supported Living Services

SNF: Skilled Nursing Facility

SSA: Social Security Administration

SSDAC: Statewide Self-Determination Advisory Committee

SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance

SSI: Supplemental Security Income