State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Family Support & Advocacy
About
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities () is 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.
The Council is comprised of 31 members appointed by the Governor, including individuals with disabilities, their families, federally funded partners, and state agencies.
In addition to headquarters in Sacramento, the Council supports 12 regional offices that provide services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families including, but not limited to, advocacy assistance, training, monitoring, and public information. By providing these services, regional offices ensure that appropriate laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the rights of individuals are observed and protected. Each regional office participates in developing and implementing the Council’s goals and objectives.
Los Angeles regional office
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
411 N. Central Avenue, Suite 620
Glendale, CA 91203
Phone: (818) 543-4631
Fax: (818) 543-4635
General Email: losangeles@scdd.ca.gov
Website: https://scdd.ca.gov/
Office staff
| NAME | PHONE | |
| Christofer Arroyo
(Manager) |
Christofer.Arroyo@scdd.ca.gov | (818) 903-1864 |
| Sofia Cervantes
(Advocate) |
sofia.cervantes@scdd.ca.gov | (818) 543-4636 |
| Lia Cervantes-Lerma
(Advocate & QA Coordinator) |
lia.cervantes-lerma@scdd.ca.gov | (562) 550-0012 |
| Albert Feliciano
(Advocate) |
albert.feliciano@scdd.ca.gov | (562) 550-0792 |
State-Operated Facility Clients’ Rights Advocates
| NAME | FACILITY | EMAIL / PHONE |
| Robbin Puccio | State-operated Facility CRA Telephone Email Canyon Springs and Desert STAR |
rpuccio@cs.dds.ca.gov
(760) 770-6251 |
| Robbin Puccio | South STAR | rpuccio@cs.dds.ca.gov
(760) 770-6251 |
| Jozette Elizaldi | Porterville DC and Central STAR | jozette.elizaldi@pdc.dds.ca.gov
(559) 782-2431 |
| Holly Bins CRA/VAS Manager |
Headquarters SCDD | holly.bins@scdd.ca.gov
(408) 834-2458 |
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SCDD (State Council on Developmental Disabilities)
SCDD is an independent state agency that speaks up for people with developmental disabilities.
WRC’s definition
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is 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. Formerly known as Area Boards, WRC worked closely with Area Board 10 which was one of 13 agencies in the state that oversaw plans for people with developmental disabilities. Duties include advocacy and monitoring of programs.