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The Lanterman Act says that the regional center must give you information that you can understand. About Communication: To make good choices and decisions about your Individual Program Plan (IPP), you must get information and tell people what you want. There are many different ways to do this. • Some people use signs or communication tools • Some people point to what they want or nod “yes” and “no” • Some people use a facilitator or an interpreter 24
An interpreter is someone who speaks your language and English. A facilitator is someone who helps you read things, explains things to you, and helps you decide what you want. If you do not speak with words, the law says that regional center staff and your service providers must find out from you what you want and need. Tip If you need help with communication and speaking up: • Have someone you trust (like a friend, family member, or service provider) go to your IPP meeting with you and explain what you want • Ask for an interpreter or facilitator to help you communicate at your IPP • Ask for some extra meetings to find out what you need to know and to explain what you want • Bring this book with you and point to the tip that you want 25
Page 2 and 3: State of California Gray Davis Gove
Page 4 and 5: I am IMPORTANT I KNOW what I want I
Page 6 and 7: IIThis book was written for ADULTS
Page 8 and 9: IIIHOW TO READ THIS BOOK The i n La
Page 10 and 11: The Lanterman Act says that you mus
Page 12 and 13: 2Your Rights Under The Lanterman Ac
Page 14 and 15: The Lanterman Act says you have a r
Page 24 and 25: The Lanterman Act says the regional
Page 28 and 29: 4Services and Supports The Lanterma
Page 30 and 31: 5The IPP-How You Get Services & Sup
Page 32 and 33: Your IPP Meeting/What Happens There
Page 34 and 35: Signing your IPP: Your services can
Page 36 and 37: 6Disagreements with the Regional Ce
Page 38 and 39: Remember The law says you have the
Page 40 and 41: The Lanterman Act says the regional
Page 42 and 43: Give your Opinion at Public Meeting
Page 44 and 45: Acknowledgments Statewide Advisory
Page 46 and 47: Project Director Barbara Wheeler, P
Page 48 and 49: Notes 46
Page 50 and 51: Notes 48
Page 52: Printed on Recycled Paper

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