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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. 

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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

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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.

Orientation

Done with orientation?

Help with your Person-Centered Plan is available!

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WHAT

NEXT?

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.

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Join Us!

San Diego SDP
Local Advisory Committee Meeting

Upcoming Meetings: December 5 at 5:00 pm & Thursday, January 2 @ 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  

Testimonials Needed

We'd love the opportunity to feature brief testimonials from individuals who are using the self-determination program at our annual San Diego Self-Determination Conference. It's vital that our communities hear directly from those whose lives are changing for the better because of self-determination.

Participant Testimonials

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"My goal is to be a professional wood artisan.

I've started my own micro-business, Poli's Woodcraft, where I sell my hand turned wood & acrylic pens online and at face-to-face markets and fairs.

I use my spending plan to learn from small business owners and craftsmen, attend workshops, set-up my home woodshop, and receive assistance to operate my small business.

I plan social activities, attend craftsmen trade events, practice the skills for future independent living, and keep up on my health & fitness. The Self-Determination Program makes all these things happen."

Poli, Wood Artisan

Latest Updates

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

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.

 Services 

You can choose to use your Self-Determination budget on a variety of services. Check them out here:
Service Codes
Service Definitions

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.

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Local Advisory Committee
Meeting Minutes

April 28, 2022

March 24, 2022

January 27, 2022

October 27,2021

July 15, 2021

June 17, 2021

April 30, 2020

February 7, 2020

January 3, 2020

November 22, 2019

October 30, 2019

September 27, 2019

August 29, 2019

July 19, 2019

June 25, 2019

May 28, 2019

April 30, 2019

March 15, 2019

January 11, 2019

April 30, 2020

February 7, 2020

January 3, 2020

November 22, 2019

October 30, 2019

September 27, 2019

August 29, 2019

July 19, 2019

June 25, 2019

May 28, 2019

April 30, 2019

March 15, 2019

January 11, 2019

Service Providers: Self-Determination
needs YOU!

Stay tuned for more information and send any questions to sdp@sdrc.org

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