Introducing the California Self-Determination Program
Do you know about regional center’s best kept secret?
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) offers you choice in how you receive your regional center services.
There are two options in how to receive your service: the traditional system and the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Self-Determination Program is a voluntary choice for people who receive services from a California regional center. It gives individuals with developmental disabilities more choice and control over the help they get.
In SDP you are not required to use vendored services. You can choose who helps you—including family, friends, or community helpers.
The Self-Determination Program is based on five key principles:
1. Freedom
You have the right to make your own choices about how you live your life.
2. Authority
You control your budget and how your money is spent.
3. Support
You choose the people and services that help you reach your goals.
4. Responsibility
You use your budget in a safe and legal way to meet your needs.
5. Confirmation
You are the decision-maker in your life, and your voice is the most important..
These principles help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more control and live the life they want.
Learn More through our Monthly Meetings:
Join SDI as we walk through the enrollment process!
2025 Schedule:
June 3 – Pre-Enrollment Support
July 1 – Person-Centered Plan
August 5 – Budget
September 2 – Spending Plan
October 7 – Financial Management Service
November 4 – IPP and Transition
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Grab your lunch and join Kristianna to make connections and build a strong SDP community!
Meet financial management services and providers at each meeting.
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This week in SDP:
Kern Regional Center (KRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee
Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) – Local Self Determination Advisory Committee
SDI-Complete Guide to SDP
Harbor Regional Center (HRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee
San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center (FDLRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee
Far North Regional Center (FNRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee