Nonprofits Serving Californians With Disabilities Must Make Records Public Under New State Law | KQED
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The new law proves that regional centers are doing the government's business and should be as transparent as other government agencies, according to Judy Mark, president of Disability Voices United.
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With the bill's passage, regional centers are now evaluating the operational changes required and assessing new statewide training needs, said Amy Westling, executive director of the Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA).
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Vivian Haun explained that the Lanterman Act established regional centers as independent nonprofits to serve individuals with developmental disabilities, delineating their responsibilities to comply with transparency.
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The passage of AB 1147 signifies a commitment to transparency in the services provided to Californians with developmental disabilities, driven by self-advocates and families.
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