Whistleblower Complaint

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Whistleblower Complaint Policy(PDF, 93KB)

Contact Angelica Salas if you have any concerns.

Please be advised that the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has an established process for handling whistleblower complaints regarding alleged improper activity by regional centers or vendors/contractors. The DDS Whistleblower webpage outlines the process and includes contact information.

Whistleblower Complaint Process Notice(PDF, 389KB)

Please note that DDS has a variety of complaint and appeal processes available to vendors/contractors, agencies, facilities, parents, and consumers. These include:

  • Consumer Rights Complaints
  • Early Start Complaints, Due Process Requests, and Mediation Conference Requests
  • Lanterman Act Fair Hearing Requests
  • Title 17 Complaints
  • Citizen Complaints and Comments

See the Appeals, Complaints & Comments DDS webpage for a complete list. Each of these complaint and appeal processes have separate and distinct procedures for resolution.

ELARC Booklet