Lanterman Act
The Lanterman Act is a California law that promises services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Because it is a law, people who help you with services and supports must do what the Lanterman Act says.
The Lanterman Act tells you:
- What your rights are
- How the regional centers and service providers can help you
- What services and supports you can get
- How to use the Individualized Program Plan (IPP) to get the services you need
- What to do when someone says you can’t get what you need
- How you can make the system better
View the Lanterman Act.
Title 17
Title 17 is a portion of the California Code of Regulations that contains the regulations pertaining to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as well as other regulations. Those pertaining to DDS, starting with Section 50201, cover parental fees, conflict of interest code, rules for conducting research, client rights, fiscal audits and appeals, fair hearings, vendorization procedures, regional center administrative practices and procedures, standards and rate-setting procedures for community-based programs and in-home respite services, and residential facility care and services.