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Toolkit
Practical Tools for Everyday Empowerment
Welcome to the Bella Stella Toolkit—your collection of downloadable guides, checklists, and planning materials designed to support independent living and lifelong learning. Whether you're preparing for a transition, organizing daily routines, or learning a new skill, these tools are here to help you move forward with confidence.
Independence isn’t just a goal—it’s a journey made easier with the right tools in hand.
Helpful History - California’s Journey of Inclusion
Helpful History - California’s Journey of Inclusion
California's Regional Centers: The Birth of Innovation (2006)
Chad - History of Lanterman Act
Welcome to California’s Journey of Inclusion, a growing video library celebrating the people, programs, and progress that have shaped our state’s commitment to supporting individuals with developmental differences. From the early days of advocacy and the creation of the Lanterman Act, to today’s innovative Supported Living Services and self-determination initiatives, these videos honor the families, professionals, and self-advocates who turned vision into action. Each story highlights California’s unique history of empowerment — where inclusion, independence, and community are not just ideals, but rights. Whether you’re a family seeking guidance, a service provider building understanding, or a self-advocate exploring your own journey, this library connects past lessons to present possibilities.