Self-Determination Program
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About Self-Determination
The Self-Determination Program is intended to offer people more freedom and control over how their services are provided and more freedom and control in who supports them.
Established by California State Law in 2013, the statewide Self-Determination Program seeks to ensure that those who participate have:
- Freedom to exercise the same rights as all citizens
- Authority to control a budget in order to purchase services and supports of their choosing
- Support, including the ability to arrange resources and personnel
- Responsibility, including making decisions in their own lives
- Confirmation in making decisions in their own lives
Eligibility and Enrollment
As of June 2021, the Self-Determination Program became available to all eligible persons served by the regional center and their families on a voluntary basis with no limit on the number of participants.
Interested participants should inform their service coordinators of their interest in the Self Determination Program for more information.
SDP Local Advisory Committee
The Self-Determination Program Community Advisory Committee provides input and oversight for the future implementation of the SDP. Agendas for the SDP CAC will include review of legislation; updates on the status of the Department of Developmental Services’ federal Waiver application, and on the work of Statewide Advisory Group including materials (video, training and implementation guidelines) as they are made available.
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Contact Information
For questions and more information about Self-Determination, including meeting schedules and trainings, send an e-mail to: