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 regional center 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:

Complete Guide to SDP

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2026 Schedule:

To be announced.

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SDP Community Lunch Series

Every 3rd Tuesday
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

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:

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Mon
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Kern Regional Center (KRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Monday of each month from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Teleconference via Zoom Webinarhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82033422256?pwd=TaKCp5feF6i0rO4CrbkaP7VwypGRnq.1Passcode: 815825Or Telephone:Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):Webinar ID: 820 3342 2256Passcode: 815825
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Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) – Local Self Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Monday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
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KRC-Independent Facilitator Roundtable (Professional IFs only)

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Meeting for professional independent facilitators working with Kern Regional Center 1st Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Zoom Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 886 3914 6388 Passcode: 621245 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88639146388?pwd=QQ71o00cLKmt3cwVgge7tBMQBrqI4L.1
Wed
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Westside Regional Center Independent Facilitator Roundtable (Professional IFs only)

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To receive the Zoom link please contact AnthonyD@westsiderc.org
Wed
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Westside Regional Center – SDP Support Group

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Westside Regional Center (WRC) Self-Determination Program Support GroupWestside Regional Center in Collaboration with Phoenix Facilitation of California LLC Invite you to join the new Self-Determination Support Group. Discuss the challenges and rewards of Self-Determination, problem solve, get your questions answered and build a Self-Determination community. The 1 & 3 Wednesday of each month from 6pm […]
Wed
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The Independent Facilitator Network Monthly Meeting

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You’re invited to The Monthly IF RoundtableWednesday, August 3rd, 11AM-12:30PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4445794196?pwd=YXFncUc2cXpteTJJOCsveS9FVVVaUT09Meeting ID: 444 579 4196+1 444″>+1 444-579-4196 via Google Voice” target=”_blank”>Passcode: ALOHAMORA
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NLACRC – SDP Support Group

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Come and meet other NLACRC SDP participants! Bring your questions!!! 1st Wednesday 4:30-6:00 Zoom Spanish Interpretation Available Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84214512801?pwd=jb0eKhjpFhJ14X6qOjcplLWCV9Siaw.1 Meeting ID: 842 1451 2801 Passcode: 031944
Wed
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Harbor Regional Center (HRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm.
Thu
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San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month. Check the website for time. Agenda will be posted 3 days in advance.
Thu
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Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center (FDLRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
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Far North Regional Center (FNRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm.

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