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Initiatives

Initiatives
With support and input from DDS’ stakeholder community, DDS has a variety of long and short-term initiatives designed to innovate, educate, problem-solve, and improve services. Initiatives like the ones below address the changing needs of California’s service delivery system for people with developmental disabilities.

Service Access & Equity

Early Start

DDS Autism Resource Hub

Stakeholder Events

Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Developmental Services (DS) Task Force

Community Integration (Social Rec) Grants

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Programs

Competitive Integrated Employment

Employment Grants

Drowning Prevention

Office of the Ombudsperson

SDP Ombudsperson

Community Placement Plan (CPP)

Affordable Housing

DDS Wellness Toolkit

Workforce Initiatives

Enhanced Service Coordination


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Mailing Address

P.O. Box 944202
Sacramento, CA 94244-2020

Info: 833-421-0061
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1215 O Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Helpful Resources

Early Start BabyLine Referrals

Info: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229)
Email: earlystart@dds.ca.gov

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