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Master Plan for Developmental Services

About The Master Plan for Developmental Services

Over the last few years, in partnership with the Legislature, the Newsom Administration has made historic investments to increase rates within the developmental services system. The Master Plan will leverage these investments to strengthen accessibility, quality, and equity for all consumers.

In recognition that California’s developmental disabilities system is deeply connected to other health and social systems, the Master Plan will seek to create and strengthen bridges that connect the developmental services system to other critical systems across CalHHS, and other systems and services including education, housing, employment, transportation, and safety.

Individuals who receive services today are more diverse and live longer. They face affordable housing shortages, lower rates of employment, and the challenges of accessing services from other systems and sectors to address their physical, social, and behavioral health needs.

A 21st century developmental services system must increase its ability to provide culturally responsive services and to strengthen the accountability and standardization of the system so that it is easier for individuals and their families to navigate no matter where they live in California.

Master Plan for Developmental Services Committee

 

Spanish & ASL interpretation services will be available for this meeting. If you need other languages or disability-related accommodations, email DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov. Materials will be posted on the Master Plan for Developmental Services website.

本次会议将提供西班牙语口译及美国手语(ASL)传译服务。如果您需要其他语言协助或残疾相关的便利安排,请发送电子邮件至:DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov。

相关材料将发布在网站上:Simplified Chinese

本次會議將提供西班牙語口譯及美國手語(ASL)傳譯服務。如果您需要其他語言協助或殘疾相關的便利安排,請發送電子郵件至:DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov

相關材料將發佈在網站上:Traditional Chinese

회의 중 스페인어 및 ASL 통역 서비스가 제공됩니다. 다른 언어 또는 장애 관련 편의가 필요한 경우 DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov로

이메일을 보내주십시오. 자료는 다음 웹사이트에 게시됩니다. : Korean

Habrá servicios de interpretación en español y ASL para esta reunión. Si necesita otros idiomas o adaptaciones relacionadas con su discapacidad, envíe un correo electrónico a DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov.

Los materiales se publicarán en el sitio web: Spanish

Available ang mga interpretasyon sa wikang Espanyol at ASL para sa pagpupulong na ito. Kung kailangan mo ng ibang mga wika o kaluwagan na nauugnay sa kapansanan, mag-email sa DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov.

Ipo-post ang mga materyales sa website: Tagalog

Dịch vụ thông dịch tiếng Tây Ban Nha & Ngôn Ngữ Ký Hiệu Mỹ (ASL) sẽ được bố trí phục vụ cho cuộc họp này. Nếu quý vị cần các ngôn ngữ khác hoặc các biện pháp bố trí hỗ trợ liên quan đến tình trạng khuyết tật, hãy gửi email đến DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov.

Tài liệu sẽ được đăng trên trang mạng: Vietnamese

The Master Plan for Developmental Services Committee consists of a diverse group of individuals who bring varying backgrounds and experiences to help build the Master Plan. The members of the Committee have been appointed by the CalHHS Secretary for a one-year term with the intent that they collectively deliver a Master Plan by March of 2025.

For more information about each workgroup, to see when their monthly meetings are scheduled, and to view past meeting materials and meeting recordings visit the Committee Workgroup webpage.

The following five (5) Workgroups have been established based on the Vision for Success discussions and other Committee member and community input.

  • Workgroup 1 (Person-centered)
  • Workgroup 2 (Service Systems)
  • Workgroup 3 (Workforce)
  • Workgroup 4 (Data and Outcomes)
  • Workgroup 5 (Lifelong Services)

 *For a detailed list of potential priority areas for each workgroup, view slides 25-29.  

Whether or not you were appointed to a workgroup, we encourage you to stay engaged. There are many ways to participate and provide feedback:

  • Public comment opportunities are available at all committee meetings and workgroup meetings.  
  • Email your ideas to DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov
  • Let us know if you would like to host or join a roundtable discussion in your community.
  • All workgroup meetings are held online via Zoom and are open to the public.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Virtual Meeting Only – Zoom

Register to participate online or in-person.

Wednesday January 8, 2025 (Los Angeles)

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

In-Person Location – SNNLA 1968 Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018

Register to participate online or in-person.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 (Bay Area)

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

In-Person Location – TBD

Register to participate online or in-person.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (Sacramento)

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

In-Person Location – CA Lottery 700 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Register to participate online or in-person.

Full Committee Meeting Dates & Materials

December 11, 2024

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (Online only)

Para escuchar esta grabación en español: haga clic en el globo blanco en la parte inferior de la pantalla y seleccione “Español”.

November 6, 2024

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (Online only) 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Para escuchar esta grabación en español: haga clic en el globo blanco en la parte inferior de la pantalla y seleccione “Español”.

October 9, 2024

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (San Diego)

Para escuchar esta grabación en español: haga clic en el globo blanco en la parte inferior de la pantalla y seleccione “Español”.

September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (Fresno)

Para escuchar esta grabación en español: haga clic en el globo blanco en la parte inferior de la pantalla y seleccione “Español”.

August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024, 10:00 am

Para escuchar esta grabación en español: haga clic en el globo blanco en la parte inferior de la pantalla y seleccione “Español”.

June 5, 2024
May 15, 2024
April 24, 2024
April 10, 2024

Community Engagement

CalHHS has launched a public engagement campaign to engage individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families, and system partners in the communities and neighborhoods across the state to better understand their hopes and dreams for a 21st century developmental services system.

This Master Plan will not be developed in a vacuum in Sacramento, instead, we are meeting people where they are to collectively learn about their lived experiences and use that to help shape the future of this system—a system that looks to provide culturally responsive services which meet the diverse needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

If you would like to host a roundtable discussion in your community or have recommendations of places or communities for us to highlight, please email us at DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov.

Learn More

Are you interested in getting regular updates from us on the work of the Master Plan Stakeholder Committee? Sign up by contacting DSMasterPlan@chhs.ca.gov.