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

Join SDI as we walk Step-by-Step through the enrollment process!

2026 Schedule:

To be announced.

Coming soon

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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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Orange County Regional Center – Local Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting

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Regional Center of Orange Local Volunteer Advisory CommitteeThe Zoom Link can be found on the RCOC Calendar.
Wed
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Inland Regional Center Independent Facilitator Meeting (Professional IFs only)

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Inland Regional Center Independent Facilitator (IF) MeetingThis meeting is for active professional IF’s only.The Zoom link changes monthly. Please contact SHerron@inlandrc.org to be added to a mailing list that shares the link monthly.
Wed
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FDLRC SDP Participant Support Group

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Come share your Self-Determination Program experiences! Open to current and interested SDP Participants! Welcome to the new support group for participants already in the Self-Determination Program. This group will meet every last Wednesday of the month on Zoom. We will alternate between open forum and guest speakers on topics chosen by the group. Self Determination is […]
Wed
25

Disability Voices United – Think Outside the Box Step by step training

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Think Outside the BoxDescription: Think Outside the Box offers step-by-step training to help Self-Determination Program participants and their supports transition smoothly. Learn key steps like transition supports, budgets, spending plans, and choosing the right financial management service. Hosted by Disability Voices United Interpretation is available in Spanish and Korean. Register Here:  Zoom Registration 
Thu
26

Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month (check website for time).
Thu
26

Disability Voices United Statewide Independent Facilitator Roundtable

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3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00-2:00 on Zoom Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcuugrD0rEtNfLyjkin26v0bYP_Q8VZOS#/registration Independent Facilitators (IFs) play an important role in helping people in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). This roundtable is a space ONLY for IFs to share ideas, talk openly about challenges, and work together to better support participants. Please note that this meeting is […]
Thu
26

Tri-Counties Regional Center (TCRC) – Local Volunteer Advisory Committee

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Join us in person at TCRC Santa Barbara: Join us via Zoom by clicking here: Committee Members: Christopher Benedict / Co-Chair (Self-Advocate) Marcia Eichelberger (Parent) Melissa Fitch (Parent) Ellen Hunt / Co-Chair (Parent) Cynthia Jew (Parent) Elizabeth Guho Johnson (Parent) Jennifer Luca Mara Rupert (Self-Advocate) Sandra Waterbury (Parent) Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy
Thu
26

Inland Regional Center (IRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:00pm-6:30pm.

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