California State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Sacramento

Advocates for the legal, civil and service rights of individulas and their families. We are representative of the community, embracing and promoting the principles and practices of inclusion.;Works to ensure the provision of quality services by monitoring agencies and the supports that people receive.;Advocates for and facilitates systemic change, by building partnerships with organizations that support and share our vision.;Promotes, facilitates, and supports self-advocacy in local communities.;Empowers individuals and families through a variety of training opportunities, conferences, and sharing information/resources.;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