California State Council on Developmental Disabilities - North State

Area Board 2 advocates for the legal, civil and service rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families to promote genuine, education, employment, relationships and community inclusion.;Program;Help connect people to needed services and supports;Provides information about available services and supports;Informs people about their rights and how to be their own advocate;Advises people on their appeal rights if a service they need is denied;Strive to improve services and supports;Review policies and practices of publicly funded agencies;Identify the types of services and supports that are needed but not available;Monitor legislation significant to individuals with developmental disabilities;Help people become part of their communities;Encourage and assist citizen advocacy organizations;Educate the public about disabilities and the importance of full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community