Meeting Information
There are no meetings scheduled at this time.Membership
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and California Health and Human Services Agency have announced that a total of 157 individuals from across the state have been selected as members of the Developmental Services (DS) Task Force. The DS Task Force provides guidance on the delivery of services to Californians who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Forty-two individuals will serve on the Task Force, and an additional 115 people will serve on the Task Force’s five workgroups. In the past, 21 individuals served on the Task Force and workgroups combined.- DS Task Force Membership
- Community Resources Workgroup Membership The Community Resources Workgroup will discuss service development needs and opportunities, including housing, employment, workforce development, health, wellness, and technology.
- Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Workgroup Membership The Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Workgroup will review and explore ways to measure and monitor service and quality outcomes and enhance transparency.
- Safety Net Workgroup Membership The Safety Net Workgroup will continue evaluation of, and make recommendations on, the developmental services safety net, to include crisis services through person-centered approaches.
- Service Access and Equity Workgroup Membership The Service Access and Equity Workgroup will continue discussions on creating a culturally and linguistically competent service system, review funded disparity projects and outcomes, explore statewide strategies to improve access, and make data easy to understand for community discussions.
- System and Fiscal Reform Workgroup Membership The System and Fiscal Reform Workgroup will discuss system and fiscal reforms to better serve individuals, evaluate compliance with federal rules and discuss key system performance outcomes and measures
Past Full DS Task Force Meetings
January 2023
January 19, 2023 – Developmental Service Task Force (DSTF) & Stakeholder Budget Briefing
- PowerPoint Presentation (10 pgs)
- Meeting Recording
October 2022
- Agenda (1 pg)
- Presentation (13 pgs)
- Presentation by Shea Tanis Ph.D. (47 pgs)
- Meeting Recording
July 2022
July 14, 2022 – Developmental Service Task Force (DSTF) & Stakeholder Budget Briefing
- PowerPoint Presentation (14 pgs)
- Presentación de PowerPoint en español (14 págs.)
- Meeting Recording
April 2022
January 2022
December 2021
August 2021
August 5, 2021
June 2021
June 4, 2021 – Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan
- Presentation
- CHHS California Comeback Plan Fact Sheet (6-page PDF file)
May 2021
April 2021
March 2021
March 4, 2021
January 2021
January 28, 2021
January 15, 2021
Meetings Held in 2020
December 17, 2020
- Agenda
- Service Access & Equity Workgroup Recommendations
- System & Fiscal Reform Workgroup Recommendations
- Meeting Recording
October 29, 2020
August 27, 2020
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Family Engagement Guide
- DRAFT Self-Advocate and Family Survey
- Comments and feedback can be submitted to DSTaskForce@dds.ca.gov
- Options for All Presentation
July 30, 2020
June 23, 2020
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Community Resources Workgroup Summary
- Oversight, Accountability and Transparency Workgroup Summary
- Safety Net Workgroup Summary
- Service Access & Equity Workgroup Summary
- System & Fiscal Reform Workgroup Summary
- Draft Guide Questions Presented to DS Task Force Families
- Draft Re-Engagement Flow Chart
- Re-Establishing Services Presentation
- COVID-19 Re-Entry Plan Presentation
Meetings Held in 2019
December 9, 2019
July 31, 2019
Northern California: February 25-26, 2019 & Southern California: February 28-March 1, 2019
- Department of Developmental Services Vendor Rate Study Results Presentation
- Vendor Rate Study Development of Rate Models – Draft Rate Models
- DDS Vendor Rate Study: Accounting for Regional Cost Differences Related to Wages, Travel and Real Estate
- List of Service Codes Inclusion/Exclusion from Rate Study
- Recording of Live Stream from February 25 and 26 briefing sessions
- DDS Rate Study Public Comment Instructions and Template
- VAC and Designated Representatives for Public Comments on the Rate Study
Meetings Held in 2018
November 15, 2018
- Overview of Provider Survey Analysis – Vendor Rate Study
- Survey Analysis Appendix – Working Document
- Bridge Funding Scenario Update
- Audio Recording
- UPDATED: Overview of Provider Survey Analysis – Vendor Rate Study
- Meeting Summary
August 29, 2018
- Agenda
- Meeting Summary
- Budget Act Authority for Bridge Funding
- Bridge Funding: Comparing Sources for High Cost Counties
- Vendor Counts for Day Programs and Residential Services
- Community Care Facilities – Number of Facilities and Growth by Service Level
- Bridge Funding Scenario 1
- Bridge Funding Scenario 2
- Audio Recording
Meeting Archive
December 14, 2017
- Agenda
- DDS Vendor Rate Study
- Community Resources Development Funds
- DS Task Force Guiding Principles
- DS Task Force Subject Areas
- DS Task Force Report
- Audio Recording Part 1
- Audio Recording Part 2
- Audio Recording Part 3
- Audio Recording Part 4
July 18, 2017
- Agenda
- Draft DS Task Force Report July 17, 2017
- Chart Plan for Crisis and Other Safety Net Services
- Audio Recording Part 1
- Audio Recording Part 2
- Audio Recording Part 3
February 15, 2017
- Agenda
- Meeting Summary
- Community Supports and Safety Net Services Workgroup Summary
- Employment Workgroup Summary
April 13, 2016
October 28, 2015
June 5, 2015
- Agenda
- Meeting Summary
- Rates Workgroup Summary
- Regional Center Workgroup Points of Consensus
- Update on DC Task Force Recommendations
October 8, 2014
Past Workgroup Meetings
Community Resources Workgroup
June 12, 2023 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting
February 21, 2023 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting
June 30, 2022 – Community Resources Workgroup Housing Meeting
March 11, 2021 – Focus on Community Placement Plan and Community Resource Development Plan
February 22, 2021 – Focus on Employment
- Agenda
- Presentation
- Handouts
- DOR – Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Blueprint Update
- Meeting Recording
February 25, 2020
Oversight, Accoutability and Transparency Workgroup
October 04, 2022
February 10, 2022
March 29, 2021
December 14, 2020
Safety Net Workgroup
December 5, 2022
November 16, 2022
August 3, 2022
April 19, 2021
July 1, 2020
Service Access & Equity Workgroup
August 30, 2022
October 21, 2021
April 26, 2021
October 26, 2020
June 24, 2020
February 18, 2020
Last modified: April 17, 2024
