FAQ

According to Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4512, “a developmental disability” means a disability that originates before an individual attains 18 years of age; continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely; and constitutes a substantial disability for that individual. As defined by the Director of Developmental Services, in consultation with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, this term shall include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and autism. This term shall also include disabling conditions found to be closely related to intellectual disability or to require treatment similar to that required for individuals with an intellectual disability, but shall not include other handicapping conditions that are solely physical in nature.”

Intellectual Disability (ID) (formerly known as Mental Retardation) is defined as significant sub-average level of intellectual functioning. IQ levels are 70 or below with concurrent deficits or impairments in adaptive functioning such as areas of self-help and safety awareness. Levels are as follows: Mild ID, IQ is between 50-70; Moderate ID, IQ is between 35-55; Severe ID, IQ is between 20-40 and Profound ID, IQ is below 20.

Global Developmental Delay: diagnosis is given when the child is under age 5 and level of severity is unable to be assessed but there is suspicion of possible ID. Re-evaluation is necessary to confirm diagnosis

Unspecified Intellectual Disability: diagnosis given when an individual is over the age of 5 and standardized testing is unable to be completed due to physical, motor, behavioral, or mental health factors but there is a suspicion of ID. Re-evaluation is necessary to confirm a diagnosis.

Please see the following pages located in our Consumers & Families page for intake and eligibility information:

Early Start / Intake Ages 0 - 3

Intake for Ages 3 and Above

• Assist persons with developmental disabilities and their families in securing those services and supports which maximize opportunities and choices for living, working, learning, and recreating in the community.
• reflect the maximum cost effectiveness possible and are based on a service coordination model.

Yes. ELARC has official Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WeChat accounts. ELARC's social media outlets exists to provide consumers and their families, vendors, and other stakeholders a way to stay up-to-date on news and events that relate to ELARC or the developmentally disabled community. Information about health & safety, community events & opportunities, and advocacy & legislation will also be posted. Please find us and "like" or "follow" our pages to receive our updates!

Click on the social media logos to be connected to ELARC's pages:

For WeChat, find us by using our code: ELARCforDD

Please note: If you are not on social media, you still will be able to see our pages and view the various items that will be posted.

• annually reviews the performance of the director of the regional center.
• reviews and approves the budget for the regional center.
• reviews and approves policies and procedures of the regional center.
• reviews and approves the performance contract for the regional center.
• listens to and responds to the public input of the regional center community.
• may appoint a consumers' advisory committee composed of persons with developmental disabilities representing the various categories of disability served by the regional center.
• is required to appoint an advisory committee composed of a wide variety of persons representing the various categories of providers from which the regional center purchases client services (Vendor Advisory Committee).

Members of the Board of Directors shall not be permitted to serve more than 7 years within each 8 year period.