DDS continues to work to strengthen accessibility, quality and equity for all individuals served by regional centers.
They are asking for your comments by the end of April 2024 about possible updates to the information collected about race, ethnicity, language, residence and status codes, and sexual orientation and gender identity.
More details on how you can submit comments on the proposed changes are on the “Public Comment” tab of this webpage: CLICK THE LINK
Thank you in advance for contributing your thoughts on these foundational topics.
Registration required. Click the link in our profile to visit our website for more info and to register.
Informational webinars:
*Webinars will be recorded and posted on the DDS Website
Overview
Monday, April 8, 2024 from 12-1 p.m.
Preferred Language(s)
Monday, April 8, 2024 from 2-3 p.m.
Residence Codes
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 4-5 p.m.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 9-10 a.m.
Race and Ethnicity
Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
In addition to the five informational webinars below, there are two webinar opportunities for you to share your input or comments on the proposed changes with DDS verbally.
Race and Ethnicity Only
Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
AND
All other topics
Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9-11 a.m.
Written comments are accepted any time through the end of April 2024 via e-mail: dtf@dds.ca.gov