A Consumer's Guide to the Lanterman Act - California State Council ...
A Consumer's Guide to the Lanterman Act - California State Council ...
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you<br />
What is <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lanterman</strong> <strong>Act</strong>?<br />
The<br />
<strong>Lanterman</strong><br />
<strong>Act</strong> says<br />
The <strong>Lanterman</strong> <strong>Act</strong> is a <strong>California</strong> law that promises<br />
services and supports <strong>to</strong> people with developmental<br />
disabilities and <strong>the</strong>ir families. Because it is a law,<br />
people who help you with services and supports<br />
must do what <strong>the</strong> <strong>Lanterman</strong> <strong>Act</strong> says.<br />
The <strong>Lanterman</strong> <strong>Act</strong> tells you:<br />
• What your rights are<br />
have a right <strong>to</strong> services and<br />
supports <strong>to</strong> help you live <strong>the</strong><br />
most independent and productive<br />
life possible.<br />
• How <strong>the</strong> regional centers and service providers<br />
can help you<br />
• What services and supports you can get<br />
• How <strong>to</strong> use <strong>the</strong> Individualized Program Plan (IPP)<br />
<strong>to</strong> get <strong>the</strong> services you need<br />
• What <strong>to</strong> do when someone says you can’t<br />
get what you need<br />
• How you can make <strong>the</strong> system better<br />
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