San Diego Regional Center
Serving San Diego and Imperial Counties
What is Self-Determination?
Self-Determination is a new way to imagine, plan, and live your life. It offers more authority over what services you buy, what those services look like, and how much you pay for them. It's an opportunity to think outside the box and be creative - what do you want your life to look like and what do you need to make that happen? Whether you decide to use regional center providers or find your own, Self-Determination means YOU are in the driver's seat.
Self-Determination Program Team Charter
Established 8/30/23
We are the Self Determination Team of the San Diego Regional Center.
Although we work in different departments and play different roles,
we share common goals to work collaboratively with each other and our community partners to identify ways to improve the program for everyone involved,
to provide information and guidance to internal and external stakeholders,
and to increase access for all members of our community.
We recognize that we have the ability to affect change,
and that we are at the forefront of the future of service provision.
As a team, we support freedom of choice and embrace positive change.
We find great joy in making a difference in people's lives,
and building relationships within our community.
We celebrate our partnerships with those receiving SDP services and their families.
We achieve our mission when we learn about the amazing things people are doing that they may not have accomplished outside of SDP.
We still have barriers to overcome and improvements to make,
such as developing more resources, improving outreach, access, and efficiency,
and the continued development of the SDP infrastructure
to support the growing number of enrollments.
We will accomplish this with teamwork, a proactive approach,
training (both internally and externally), and continued outreach.
We have the ability to improve communication and clarity,
by serving as subject matter experts and continuing to share the most current information about the program with clients, families, staff, and community partners.
We will be accessible to those who need us, to help navigate the program.
We will live by example, to show others what it means to truly be person-first,
to ‘think outside the box,’ to engage in ethical practices,
and to reflect the mission and values of the San Diego Regional Center in our work.
We are here to support, collaborate, problem solve,
and do everything in our power to see people thrive.
We strive to help clients and families create a vision of a more meaningful life,
and to realize it through the Self Determination Program.
SDP at SDRC
SELF DETERMINATION
PROGRAM
QUICK GUIDE
PHASE 1
Attend Self-Determination Program Orientation
PHASE 5
Start Services
with the
Self-Determination Program!
PHASE 2
Create your Person-Centered Plan
Agree on your Individual Budget
PHASE 3
Develop Services & Spending Plan
Select your FMS
& Service Provider
PHASE 4
Hold SDP PCT
IPP Meeting
Complete the Self-Determination Orientation!
Choose the option that is most convenient to you!
You have the choice of either Option 1: SDRC in LEAP (two parts) OR
Option 2: SCDD (one part). You don’t need to complete both options - you only need to take either Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1
SDRC-led Official Orientation
Step 1: Create your LEAP account here to complete the online course at your convenience.
Step 2: Attend a 90-minute live session with your SDRC team (registration information provided upon completing Part 1).
Option 2
SDP Orientation from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)
Click Here to go to the SCDD website.
San Diego Local Advisory Committee
The San Diego Chapter meets on the 1st Thursday of every month and alternate between mornings and evenings - meetings are open to the public. The meeting agenda will be posted below prior to the meeting and will list the date, time and location. Currently, all meetings are held via Zoom. Meeting minutes are posted as they are approved. If you need translation please email us at sdp@sdrc.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting and indicate what language you need.
Join Us!
San Diego SDP
Local Advisory Committee Meeting
Upcoming Meetings: May 1 @ 10:00 am, June 5 @ 5:00 pm, & July 3 @ 10:00 am
Follow the link below to join ZOOM meeting
https://sdrc-org.zoom.us/j/83291058850
Meeting ID: 832 9105 8850
Please be aware, the Local Advisory Committee is not the Official SDP Orientation. If you are looking for the orientation, click HERE
Participant Testimonials
Additional Information
Self-Determination has rules and regulations just like any other service system in California. Want to see for yourself? Check out the Department of Developmental Services Self-Determination page here. Below, you will find links to some of the resources on the DDS website as well as other resources and information.
General Information
Financial Management Services (FMS)
A Financial Management Service (FMS) is the only required service for participants in Self-Determination. You can find a list of the FMS agencies that San Diego Regional Center partners with here.
Services
You can choose to use your Self-Determination budget on a variety of services. Check them out here:
Service Codes
Service Definitions
Person-Centered Planning
Creating a Person-Centered Plan is an important part of preparing for a self-determined life. While we don't know yet if funding will be available to help you develop your plan, you can find staff/ agencies available to discuss Person Centered Planning services (Service Code 024) to future Self-Determination Participants.
Independent Facilitator
An Independent Facilitator is an optional service and can help you identify and coordinate the services you choose to purchase.
Staff/ agencies available to discuss Self-Determination Pre-Enrollment Supports (Service Code 099) to future Self-Determination Participants.
Local Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 30, 2020
February 7, 2020
Service Providers:
Self-Determination needs YOU!
Stay tuned for more information and send any questions to sdp@sdrc.org.