Self Determination Program Eligibility

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...

How will the IPP process be different under SD?

In Self Determination you will have the opportunity to be more active in creating IPPs and taking on more responsibility in the decision-making process for selecting services and supports. You will receive information and training about managing services and supports...

 How are budgets determined in Self Determination?

You will receive a budget based on the amount of money the regional center spent on your services and supports for the past 12 months.  The budget amount may be changed by the planning team if the you have had a change in your circumstances, needs or resources. For...

What services are included in SD?

In the Self Determination Program, planning teams will use a person-centered planning process to develop all Individual Program Plans (IPPs). Persons served, and those who support them, will see many changes in the choice of services and supports available to them....