Plan for the Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center

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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES’ ALL STAFF January 29, 2010 Page two The closure recommendation is viewed as a necessary step in preserving the quality of services throughout the developmental center system. Although a specific closure date has not been set, it is anticipated that the closure process will take approximately two years. Consumers will not move until appropriate services are available either in the community or at another developmental center. Sincerely, TERRI DELGADILLO Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES 1600 NINTH STREET, Room 240, MS 2-13 SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 TDD 654-2054 (For the Hearing Impaired) (916) 654-1897 January 29, 2010 TO: MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES The purpose of this letter is to notify the Legislature and other interested parties that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is initiating the process to plan for the closure of Lanterman Developmental Center (Lanterman), a DDS-operated facility located in Pomona, California, that provides 24-hour care and treatment to persons with developmental disabilities (consumers) pursuant to Division 4.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The decision to recommend closure of Lanterman was not made lightly, as it will impact the many consumers served, their families and representatives, and the staff, all of whom have worked hard to make Lanterman a caring and positive place to live. Please be assured that the well-being of all who live and work at Lanterman will be of our utmost concern and priority as we move forward. As specified in Welfare and Institutions Code section 4474.1, the planning process for closure of a developmental center requires that DDS prepare and submit a detailed plan to the Legislature by April 1, 2010, and receive approval prior to beginning closure activities in Fiscal Year 2010-2011. The Department considers it essential that interested stakeholders have an opportunity to participate in planning for the closure, including consumers, their family members, employees, regional centers, advocates, service providers, public officials, representatives from the communities surrounding Lanterman, and other interested parties. The Department will convene various stakeholder meetings and at least one public hearing will be held in the Pomona area to obtain input during development of the plan. DDS operates four large developmental centers and one small community facility serving approximately 2,145 consumers. Based on the State’s obligation and commitment to provide opportunities for consumers to live in the least restrictive environment that can meet their needs (Olmstead v. L.C., 527 U.S. 581 (1999)), the developmental center population has been steadily decreasing as consumers have moved into community settings and admissions have stabilized. Lanterman has the smallest population and the highest per consumer cost among the developmental centers. In addition, it is one of the oldest facilities and the infrastructure is in need of major repairs and capital improvements, which will drive a significant investment of state funds during the next few years. "Building Partnerships, Supporting Choices"
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Page 7 and 8: II. LANTERMAN RESIDENTS The highe
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Page 83 and 84: THE PLAN The plan must talk about:
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