In 1969, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, now known as the Lanterman Act, was passed by the California Legislature. This piece of the legislation stated the following: “services ...

It was a yearlong battle, Maribel Ahumada said, to get her teenage son into the program that changed his life. The Gardena mother was dissatisfied with the traditional system that arranges supportive ...

For the first time in California, people with developmental disabilities and their families will soon have more control and flexibility over the services and supports they need under a new program ...

Spurred by increasing public recognition of the dangers posed by police responses to mental health and substance use crises—particularly for people of color and individuals with ...

In this webinar, panelists will walk families through the Self-Determination Program models and enrollment process. Attendees will be empowered to stay ahead of potential roadblocks by having a better ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. D'Angelo Ahumada, 18, right, works with mentor Matthew Pena at home in Gardena. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) It was a ...