Parent Hospital Association
an Association of Families and Friends
Sonoma Developmental Center
P.O. Box 237
Eldridge, CA 95431
800-745-7515
email
The Eldridge Gazette
Download issues of the PHA newsletter here (pdf files):
Jan/Feb 2012
Nov/Dec 2011
Sept/Oct 2011
July/Aug 2011
May/June 2011
Mar/April 2011
January/February 2011
December 2010
October/November 2010
July/August 2010
Service and Support
Sonoma Developmental Center: Developmental center operated by the California Department of Developmental Services and located in Sonoma Valley
North Bay Regional Center: Promoting opportunities and supporting choices for people with developmental disabilities
Disability Scoop: Developmental Disability News
VOR: Speaking out for people with mental retardation and their families
SF Chronicle coverage of developmental center news and issues from 1997-1998, including award-winning articles by Edward W. Lempinen.
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Lanterman Act) is the part of California law that defines the rights and responsibilities of people with developmental disabilities.
Public Agencies
California Dept. of Developmental Services: Providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Resources for Healthcare Providers: Helping to improved the health of persons with developmental disabilities in California
DDS SafetyNet: Helping to assure that Californians with developmental disabilities are safe and healthy
State Council on Developmental Disabilities: Established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need
Additional Links
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center: Providing copies of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals, and other technical assistance documents
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration on Developmental Disabilities: Information on developmental disabilities programs
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - President's Committee on Intellectual Disabilities: Information about the President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) including its role, composition and reports.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Fair housing information and resources for people with disabilities
