What is the Self-Determination Program (SDP)?
- • The self-determination program (SDP) allows individuals with an individual program plan (IPP) the ability to freely choose the services and supports that help them meet the goals described in their IPP.
This program provides individuals The right and responsibility to make decisions about:
- • What support they want to help them achieve their goals.
- • Who they want to provide that support.
Who can participate in the Self-Determination Program?
- • All eligible individuals receiving services from a regional center.
- • To obtain additional information about the SDP, please reach out to the regional center that is currently providing services to you.
What is an independent facilitator?
- • An independent facilitator is a person selected by the individual in the SDP who assists the individual in making informed decisions about various aspects related to the SDP.
- • ABS clinicians are trained as independent facilitators in the principals of: selfdetermination, person-centered planning, and other various components of the SDP program (e.g., service provision, budget creation, advocacy, etc.)
What does an independent facilitator do?
- • The independent facilitator can provide information about the individual’s budget, and locating, obtaining, and scheduling services related to the IPP.
- • The independent facilitator can also assist the individual by helping identify long-term and short-term needs and creating a plan to address those needs.
- • An independent facilitator may also lead or advocate for the individual in the creation of the IPP.
What will we do?
- • Provide you with all relevant information to:
- - Create a budget for services and other important resources
- - Advocate and help develop a person-centered plan that best fits your needs
- - Identify, obtain, and schedule the appropriate services that you want to help you meet your long and short-term goals.
- • Provide long-term planning & support
- - We can consult monthly or as needed to:
- • Manage and track your budget
- • Make changes spending plans
- • Assist with the Financial Management Service (FMS)
- • Track goals on the person-centered plan
- • Provide caregiver, staff, and resource support through training, meetings, and consultations
How will we support you?
- • Respect your wants and needs. We provide you with the information to make an informed decision that best fits your life. We are here to support you in building the life that you want.
- • Deliver information in a timely manner. We will provide you with all of the information you need to make decisions in a timely fashion.
- • Identify services that align with your personal goals.
- • Develop and advocate for the creation of a person-centered plan that aligns with your wants and needs.
- • Create a budget that fits your lifestyle
How do we proceed?
- Feel free to contact us for an intake and consultation on your personal needs