Self-Determination Program (SDP) - CA Department of Developmental Services Welcome to the Self-Determination Program (SDP) homepage! We are excited about the possibilities and opportunities this program provides for individuals who receive regional center services In October of 2013, Governor Edmund G Brown Jr signed SB 468 (Emmerson) into law to create the SDP SDP provides individuals and their families with more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing
Thank You for Your Feedback on SDP Orientation Updates Thank you to everyone who joined our January webinar for community input about the Self-Determination Program (SDP) orientation Your feedback helps us improve how we share information with individuals, families, and community partners
Resources and Tools - CA Department of Developmental Services Regional center staff assisting SDP participants that are still in the process of developing their individual budgets should begin using this tool Individual Budget Calculation and Certification Tool California Self Determination Waiver Self-Determination Program Law Welfare Institutions Code 4685 8 Service Definitions Service Codes
SDP Meeting Information - CA Department of Developmental Services Self-Determination Program (SDP) trainings and other community engagement meetings will be posted to this page on an ongoing basis Please check back regularly for a list of upcoming meetings or check the DDS events page
Independent Facilitators (IFs) - CA Department of Developmental Services An independent facilitator shall receive training in the principles of self-determination, the person-centered planning process, and the other responsibilities described in this paragraph at the independent facilitator’s own cost 4685 8 (c) (2) Independent Facilitator
Self-Determination Program - Good and Services Enclosure B Self-Determination Program (SDP): What can or cannot be paid for and why? The following information is intended to assist a participant and their team with the most common questions about SDP goods and services to date; it is not all-inclusive For reference, the more comprehensive list of service descriptions can be found here If you have questions, please contact your regional center
Self-Determination Program Enrollment - CA Department of Developmental . . . Self-Determination Program Enrollment During the first three years of the Self-Determination Program, enrollment is limited to 2,500 people The Self-Determination Program advisory group developed the following process for people interested in being a part of the program during the first three years
Person Centered Planning and Self Directed Supports Guidance SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM: INITIAL PERSON-CENTERED PLAN AND PRE-ENROLLMENT TRANSITION SUPPORTS GUIDANCE The purpose of this correspondence is to outline services available to potential Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants and their families who have completed an SDP orientation and who are transitioning to enrollment in the SDP
D-2025-Self-Determination Program-001 Self-Determination Program . . . This directive establishes additional requirements for entities applying for vendorization to be a Self-Determination Program (SDP) Financial Management Service (FMS) provider This guidance is issued pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 4685 8(p)(2), which authorizes the Department of Developmental Services (Department) to issue program directives or similar instructions