The Self-Determination Program empowers individuals to take control of their lives by allowing them to make their own decisions, manage their resources, and choose their supports and services.

You have:

• Freedom: The right to make your own decisions and live on your own terms.

• Authority: The power to tailor services and supports to meet your unique needs and preferences.

• Support: The necessary assistance and resources to achieve your goals.

• Responsibility: Accountability for your choices and a valued role in your community.

• Confirmation: Validation for your decisions and accomplishments

An independent facilitator (IF) guides you through the complex SDP process, ensuring that you understand all options, and that your choices are effectively implemented. IFs are experts in SDP and traditional services, and advocate for you throughout the journey.

If services are provided with no out-of-pocket cost to the participant.*

The Person Centered Plan and Transitional Supports are funded directly by the regional center. Ongoing IF services are funded through the Spending Plan.

*If a participant over-spends their budget and there are no funds available for ongoing IF support, the family may choose to pay out-of-pocket to maintain IF services.