This chapter explains:
• How to apply for regional center services
• How you will
receive services
• How to
transfer to a different regional center
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) is a private, nonprofit organization that
protects the legal, civil, and service rights of Californians with
developmental or mental disabilities. PAI provides a variety of advocacy
services, including, information and referral, technical assistance, and direct
representation.
For help or information, call PAI: 800.776.5746 Toll
free!
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PAI Office
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Tel.:
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PAI Office
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
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PAI Office
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The Office
of Clients’ Rights Advocacy (OCRA) is a statewide office run by Protection & Advocacy, Inc., through a
contract with the California Department of Developmental Services. OCRA employs
a Clients’ Rights Advocate (CRA) at each regional center. The CRA is trained to
help protect the rights of people with developmental disabilities. To find the
CRA at your regional center, see Supplement Z.
To find your regional center, call OCRA: 800.390.7032 Toll
free!
Chapter 3: The
1....... What are the
responsibilities of the regional center?.................................. 3-1
3....... Does the regional center reflect the diversity of the community?................. 3-2
7....... What if I cannot go to the regional center because of my disability?............ 3-4
10..... How long will it take to get my first appointment at the regional
center?........ 3-5
13..... How long does the assessment process take?........................................... 3-5
15..... How does the regional center decide if I am eligible for services?............... 3-6
16..... How will I know if the regional center decides that I am not eligible?............ 3-6