TransparencyAppeals
For Clients or Applicants Age 3 and Older
The Lanterman Appeals Process is for resolving disputes with a regional or developmental center about eligibility or the nature, scope, or amount of services and supports. This process is not to be used by consumers to resolve issues related to denials of rights.
Community Resource Development Plan – Development Priorities
for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The 2017 Budget Trailer Bill, Assembly Bill 107, amended WIC Section 4418.25 and added WIC Section 4679, authorizing the Department of Developmental Services – when it determines that sufficient funding has been appropriated and reserved for a fiscal year for purposes of the Community Placement Plan (CPP) – to allocate the remaining CPP funds to regional centers for purposes of community resource development to address services and supports needs of consumers living in the community.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) has a Conflict of Interest Policy to assure that employees and members of the Board of Directors avoid any conflict of interest. Laws governing the regional centers require that any potential or present conflict of interest that cannot be eliminated must be submitted to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) with a plan that proposes mitigation measures. The DDS must follow a process as stipulated in Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations to review and approve proposed mitigation measures.
Home and Community Based Services Final Rule and Waiver Review
What are Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)?
Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are services and supports provided in home and community-based settings, with the intent of diverting or transitioning individuals from institutional settings into their homes and community. ACRC-vendored providers of Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) are subject to these changes in regulation. New ACRC vendorizations and service providers contracted through the Self Determination Program (SDP) are expected to be in compliance upon initiation of services.
Procedures and Assessment Tools
Per TBL 81 and Section 4629.5 of the Welfare and Institution Code, below are the Regional Center’s procedures and assessment tools for the noted categories below:
Procedures and Assessment Tools
Client Services Assessment Tool
Comprehensive Assessment
Independent Living Services Procedure
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Review Checklist
In-Home Respite Services Procedure
Out of Home Respite
Personal Attendant (PA) - Supported Living Services (SLS) Client Schedule
Personal Attendant (PA) Services Procedure
Personal Attendant (PA) Review Checklist
Residing in Support Living (SLS) - Individual Program Plan (IPP) Template
Respite for the Medically Fragile
Supported Living Services (SLS) Client Personal Monthly Spending Budget
Supported Living Services (SLS) Rental Exception Procedure
Supported Living Services (SLS) Rental Exception Retrofitting Request Requirements
Supported Living Services (SLS) Standardized Assessment Questionnaire
Supported Living Services (SLS) Vendor on Lease Waive Procedure
Support Living Services (SLS) Living Options Committee (LCO) Checklist
Supported Living Services (SLS) Procedure
Transportation Services Procedure
Purchase of Service Policies
The Purchase of Service (POS) policies below have been adopted by Alta California Regional Center’s Board of Directors and approved by the Department of Developmental Services.
POS Policies
Adult Services
Clinical and Medical Services
Conference Attendance
Client and Family Support Services
Day Care and After School Care
Durable Medical Equipment
Early Treatment Services for ASD
Employment Services
General Standards
Independent Living Services
Personal Attendant Services
Residential Services
Respite Services
Transportation
Request for Proposal Policy (RFP)
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) desires to develop resources to serve its clients. All funds utilized for the development or start-up of services and supports must be necessary for the establishment of new resources for the direct benefit of ACRC clients. It is the policy of ACRC to require a Request for Proposal (RFP) for all development of resources with an estimated annual expenditure in excess of $250,000 as well as for any project where Start-Up Funds will be provided by ACRC.
Transparency and Public Information Policy
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) recognizes the importance of transparency and accountability to the community it serves. ACRC is committed to reporting information with accuracy, transparency and maintaining full compliance with the laws, rules and regulations that govern ACRC’s business pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Service Act.
Whistleblower Policy
The Whistleblower Policy is intended to provide Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) employees, board members, service providers, contractors, individuals served and their families and other partners and friends with guidance and structure for reporting any perceived improper regional center activity and/or any perceived improper ACRC/contractor activity, without fear of retaliation. ACRC welcomes reports of reasonable suspicions, concerns or evidence of illegal, unethical or inappropriate activity so long as such reporting is in good faith.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Alta California Regional Center (ACRC) has a Zero Tolerance Policy for client abuse or neglect. The health, safety, and security of all ACRC clients is a top priority for ACRC and client abuse committed by ACRC employees or employees of service providers or long-term care facilities will not be tolerated. All such abuse or allegations of such abuse will be thoroughly investigated. Any ACRC employee found to have engaged in abuse against a client will be subject to severe discipline, up to and including discharge.