Self Determination
Overview of the Self Determination Program:
This video is approximately 34 minutes long. It is a quick overview of the Self Determination Program and watching it does not fulfill the requirements to be part of the program.
SELF DETERMINATION
Self Determination is here! This exciting program will allow for a new way for the people we serve to have more authority and freedom in how their services and supports are planned and implemented.
What is Self Determination?
Self-Determination was developed as a voluntary alternative to the traditional way of providing regional center services and is intended to offer people more freedom and control over how their services are provided and more freedom and control in who supports them.
Self-Determination is having a choice in all areas of your life including where you want to live, how you will spend your time each day and who you will spend your time with. It’s about having hopes and dreams for the future and developing goals to go after them. It’s about being in control, making your own decisions, spending money your way.
The statewide Self-Determination Program adheres to the following principles to ensure those who participate have:
Freedom – You plan your own life and make your own decisions, just like people without disabilities are able to do
Authority - You decide how money is spent for your services and supports
Support – You pick the people and supports that will help you live, work and play in your community
Responsibility – To make decisions in your life for using public money and to accept your valued role in the community
Confirmation – You are the most important person when making plans for your life. You are the decision maker about your services. Self-Determination means “nothing about you without you.”
How is the Self Determination Program different than the traditional program?
Self-Determination provides the flexibility in choosing your services, supports and providers. In the Self Determination Program, you can buy different services from almost anyone in your community, not just those through the regional center. In the traditional program, your service coordinator from the regional center is the person who helps you find the services you need. In Self-Determination, you get to decide who you want to help you. This can be your family, friends, or an Independent Facilitator. You will be given a budget and you will choose which services and supports to use to meet your goals.
To participate in the Self Determination Program, a person must:
- Be eligible for Regional Center services
- Attend an Orientation to the Self Determination Program
- Use Self-Determination Program funds only when generic services are not available
- Only purchase services necessary to implement the Individual Program Plan
- Manage services and supports within an individual budget
- Use a Financial Management Services provider
View our Self Determination Fact Sheet in the following languages:
View the most recent Self Determination directives from the Department of Developmental Services
Orientations:
Attending an Orientation is required if you wish to join the Self Determination Program.
These orientations are conducted virtually and they are separated into two parts (Part 1 & Part 2). In order to register for these orientations, please view the flyer and register by clicking on the dates of your choice. Once you register, your registration will be reviewed.
After your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the instructions on how to join. *You must attend Part 1 of the Orientation before taking Part 2*
View the Self Determination Orientations scheduled from July to November 2024 in the following languages:
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JANUARY
9:00am to 12:00pm |
FEBRUARY
1:30pm to 4:30pm |
MARCH
9:00am to 12:00pm |
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APRIL
9:00am to 4:30pm |
MAY
9:00am to 12:00pm |
JUNE
3:00pm to 6:00pm |
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JULY |
AUGUST
SATURDAY, 8/17/24 |
SEPTEMBER |
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OCTOBER |
NOVEMBER |
DECEMBER
(No orientations this month) |
Please reach out to your Service Coordinator if you have any questions.
Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientations are Now Available!
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has partnered with California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to provide statewide orientations and trainings to all participants and families who are interested in participating in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation is one (1) Module that is two (2) hours in length:
For more information and to REGISTER, visit the SCDD web page, https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/
Module 1: Self-Determination Program Orientation.
- Define the Self-Determination Program
- Introduce the Principles of Self-Determination
- Discuss the steps to join the Self-Determination Program
- Introduce key roles and parts of the Self-Determination Program
- Talk about next steps
A certificate of completion will be provided at the completion of each module.
View and share these flyers in English and Spanish
¡Ya Están Disponibles las Orientaciones del Programa Estatal de Autodeterminación!
El Departamento de Servicios de Desarrollo (DDS) se ha asociado con el Consejo de Estado para brindar orientaciónes y capacitaciónes en todo el estado a todos los participantes y familias que estén interesadas en participar en el Programa de Autodeterminación (SDP). La Orientación del Programa Estatal de Autodeterminación es un (1) Módulo de dos (2) horas de duración:
Para mas informacion y para registrarse, visite al pagina del Consejo Estatal, https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation-espanol/
Módulo 1: Programa de Autodeterminación Orientación
- Definir el Programa de Autodeterminación
- Introducir los principios de la autodeterminación
- Discutir los pasos para unirse al Programa de Autodeterminación
- Presentar roles y partes clave del Programa de Autodeterminación
- Habla sobre los próximos pasos
Se entregará un certificado al finalizar cada módulo.
Mire y comparta este folleto.
Person Centered Planning Workshops:
The Person Centered Planning Workshop is for anyone who would like to learn more about the foundational elements of any person centered plan as well as examples of different plan types.
To view the upcoming workshop dates and/or to find the One Page Profile templates, visit our Person Centered Practices page.
DDS's FAQ Page:
Do you know that the DDS website has a Self Determination Frequently Asked Questions webpage? You may have questions that these FAQ's could answer! Look at the DDS FAQs here. If you don't find an answer to your question, please reach out to your Service Coordinator or write to us at sdp@elarc.org.
Updates on the status of the program will be posted to the DDS page as they become available by visiting the DDS website. If you want to be notified when updates are made, please email sdp@dds.ca.gov and ask to be included on the notification list.
More Information:
Questions regarding Self Determination? Please email us at SDP@elarc.org.
Visit our Self Determination Local Advisory Committee webpage for more information about the committee and their meetings.
To receive emails when we post about Self Determination on our website, view the E notifications sign up page
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Office of the Ombudsperson for Self-Determination- The Ombudsperson assists regional center consumers and Self-Determination participants and their families to participate in the program.