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

View our previous YouTube videos:

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.

Register Here

View our previous YouTube videos:

Self-Determination Program Providers Collaboration Meeting

presented by
SDI and My Best Social Life

Join Kristianna and Jeremy for the SDP Providers Collaborative, where you’ll meet fellow SDP providers and local businesses interested in SDP. We’ll get together to share ideas, trade best practices, network, learn, and grow together.

12:00-1:00 pm
Zoom

2026 Schedule:

April 20, July 20, and October 19

Register here

This week in SDP:

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Tue
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SDI- SDP Community Lunch Series

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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.
Tue
17

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) – Local Volunteer Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87238460624 ?pwd=zWn3uwR8RcmAbnllcDX7I I0w7XUmMu.
Wed
18

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 […]
Thu
19

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am-12:00pm. Once a Quarter, the meeting will be held from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Thu
19

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
19

NLACRC Professional IF Monthly Meeting

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Professional Independent Facilitators ONLY! Hosted by Claudia Cares Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BdP2EptkSiO8A2LsPkniSw?fbclid=IwY2xjawQERUdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEewSLPy53jn9AOqj4QpYrzFY-eZ0_vMWnr9-_r1iFbX1-bLZnyZ-FHvmEiMFM_aem_lnrgBB8bVKoHH-RugUF_aQ#/registration
Thu
19

Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Thu
19

San Gabriel Pomona REgional Center – SDP Support Group – The Waiting Room

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San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center SDP Support GroupClick Here to Register Education Spectrum in collaboration with the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center announce this monthly support group.  The Waiting Room is designed to be asafe place to share, listen and learn for all Participants, Families, Parents and Caregivers of the Self-Determination Program.  Meetings will be facilitated by independent moderators.  […]
Thu
19

North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Fri
20

Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Fri
20

ACRC Independent Facilitator Roundtable (Professional IFs only)

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Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMZoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84322494583
Fri
20

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) Independent Facilitator Meeting

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Hosted by SDI – Join us for a monthly Independent Facilitator meeting to stay informed, build community, and problem-solve together! 3rd Friday of every month 11:45-12:45 Zoom Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CVRCIFMeeting

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