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April 24, 2009
 Settlement in Capital
People First et al., v. Department of Developmental Services et al. California Superior Court
Capital People First et al., v. Department of Developmental Services et
al., was filed in January 2002. The plaintiffs sought to ensure that
Californians with developmental disabilities had access to the services
necessary to live in and participate as members of their communities. The
class includes about 2,300 children and adults who reside in state-run developmental centers and
about 4,500 individuals who live in
privately-owned institutions such as skilled nursing facilities or other
congregate care settings for 16 or more people. No individuals will be
required to move.
The settlement requires the following:
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Additional funding for case management to help class members in
state-run developmental centers
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Improved information to class
members and training for state developmental center staff about community
living options
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Increased state-level coordination of services for
people diagnosed with developmental and mental health disabilities
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Continued funding and program efforts to provide community living
alternatives for class members
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