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The Lanterman Act says the regional center will help you find and get the services and supports you need and want. To make sure you get the help you need, the regional center gives you a service coordinator. Your service coordinator will: • Help you get ready for your Individual Program Plan (IPP) meeting • Help you get the services and supports in your IPP • Help you if you are having problems The service coordinator is usually someone who works for the regional center. But your service coordinator can also be: • A family member • A friend • Even YOU 22 Tip 1. 2. Your service coordinator has an important job. Make sure this person listens to you. If you are not satisfied with your service coordinator, the law says you can ask for a different one.
The Lanterman Act says each regional center will get services and supports for you that are “cost-effective.” What does “cost-effectiveness” mean? The law says regional centers and other agencies must work hard to find services which meet your needs for the least amount of money. This sometimes means regional centers will find other agencies to provide services to you. Regional Centers do not always have to pay for your services, but regional centers must find and get you services that meet your needs. Chapter 4 talks about this more. Tip 1. 2. If you feel your needs are not being met, talk to your service coordinator. If you talk to your service coordinator and you are still not satisfied, talk to your clients’ rights advocate. 23
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