How do you qualify for regional center services?
Diagnoses that could qualify a person for Regional Center services include Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Intellectual Disability, and Epilepsy.
- Autism.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Intellectual Disability.
- Epilepsy.
- Conditions closely related to, or that require treatment similar to, that required for an intellectual disability.
What are regional center services?
Regional centers provide a wide array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Each center provides diagnosis and assessment of eligibility, and helps plan, access, coordinate and monitor services and supports.
What is Lanterman eligibility?
To be eligible for services under the Lanterman Act, you must have one of the following developmental disabilities: Cerebral Palsy. Epilepsy. Intellectual Disability. Other conditions closely related to intellectual disability or that require similar treatment.
Are regional centers only in California?
Regional Centers (California only): Each Regional Center can determine what services they fund. Generally, the Regional Centers fund ABA, respite, diapers, and day care subsidy. Children with a “substantial” developmental disability qualify for Regional Center services.
What is considered a developmental disability?
Developmental disabilities are a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas. These conditions begin during the developmental period, may impact day-to-day functioning, and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.
How are regional centers funded?
California’s 21 regional centers receive funding from the State of California, through the California Department of Developmental Services, as well as from other sources including the federal government. Learn more about our State budget by visiting the State of California, Department of Finance budget Web site.
How many regional centers are there?
21 regional centers
California has 21 regional centers with more than 40 offices located throughout the state. Both geographic accessibility and population density were considered when selecting locations for the 21 regional centers.
What services does Inland Regional Center provide?
We are a non-profit agency that has provided support to people with intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy since 1972. Today we provide case management and service coordination for more than 39,800 Consumers in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
What is a Lanterman?
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act of 1969 defines the rights of persons with developmental disabilities and establishes a service system to meet the individualized needs of consumers and when appropriate, their families, throughout the state.
Do other states have regional centers?
Presently our Regional Centers cover areas in 41 states, including most major metropolitan areas. Those states that are white do not currently have a regional center.
Which is better RCFE or ARF?
RCFEs provide non-medical care and supervision to persons 60 years or older who may need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Residents of RCFEs do not require 24-hour nursing care. ARFs provide 24-hour non-medical care and supervision to adults aged 18- 59.
