The DD Ombuds reviews complaints on behalf of people with developmental disabilities who receive state services. Complaints may relate to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or the quality of, or access to services.   The DD Ombuds provides general rights information for those who use DD services.    DD Ombuds services include: -  Information or referral. -  Tips or ideas for an individual to resolve an issue at the lowest level possible. -  Informal resolution of complaints on behalf of an individual, group, or in response to observations of the DD Ombuds. -  Monitoring facilities or residences, which includes record review and witness interviews. -  Advocacy on behalf of an individual or group to resolve a complaint. -  Data collection of non-identifying information and statistics, to recommend service improvements to the State Legislature, Governor, and service systems.