In the state of California, all people above the age of majority are afforded the right to live as independently as they choose and direct the services they require.
Californians have the right to receive an appropriate education through the public school system through age twenty two.
Having a developmental disability does not reduce these rights and accessing appropriate programs and services should not be a daunting challenge. If this last statement was true, there would be no need for advocacy. While there are public schools and publicly funded regional centers that are focused on providing appropriate programs and services, there are also those that have adopted a very different approach. Too often, parents and conservators find the experience of dealing with schools and regional centers to be extremely challenging and experience adversaries when they expected advocates. Parents and conservators are the most important advocates. Often, this advocacy is sufficient for meeting the needs of the developmentally disabled.
You will find information on this website that we have used in identifying and obtaining services. The services and programs provided by law are not a gift from the government. Each taxpayer pays a portion of their income in taxes specifically allocated to funds designated for these services and programs to benefit the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
If you are seeking the services of an autism advocate in California, specifically the Northern California region, please take the time to visit our About Us and Our Services pages.
