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Welcome to the SG/PRC Information & Resources about the SDP Program.
This section of our website has been designed for individuals served and/or their families served by San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center that are pursuing or are already a participant of California’s Self-Determination Program.
What is the Self-Determination Program?
The self-determination program (SDP) is a different way to fund and plan Regional Center services, providing more flexibility and control. Under the SDP program, individuals and their families can coordinate and purchase services outside of the usual Regional Center system.
SDP provides individuals served and their families with more freedom, control, and responsibility in choosing services and supports to help them meet objectives in their Individual Program Plan. SDP participants have the power to manage their budget, choose and negotiate rates with community providers, and decide how to use public funds, giving them greater independence and responsibility. Participants are responsible for staying within their annual budget.
The Self-Determination Program is based on beliefs that people —
- Plan their own lives and make their own decisions
- Determine how funding is spent for their services and supports
- Plan and choose their own formal and informal supports
- Take responsibility for the decisions made
- Validate those decisions through maintaining ongoing control
The Five Principles of Self-Determination
Freedom- you havethe right to plan your own life and make your own decisions.
Authority- decide how your budget is spent for your services and supports.
Support- you select supports and people that help you live, work, and play.
Responsibility- tomake decisions in your life and have a valued role in your community.
Confirmation– to make decisions in your life by designing the service(s) that you rely on. You are the decision maker for your life.
How to get started
The SDP Process begins in traditional case management. Contact your service coordinator and notify them you are interested in exploring SDP.
The Self-Determination Program is a voluntary, alternative way to receive services and supports. SG/PRC offers training opportunities regarding the SDP Orientation, SDP Terms, SDP service codes and definitions; including, training videos to navigate through the enrollment process, Person-Centered Plan, Individual Budget, and Spending Plans. An SDP participant is responsible for choosing people to help and support them transition to the Self-Determination Program.
Required Supports
- Regional center staff and your Service Coordinator
- A vendored Financial Management Services Provider
Additional and Optional Supports
- Natural supports, family members and friends
- A person-centered planner
- An Independent Facilitator
- Transition supports paid for by the regional center
SDP Online Orientation-Now Available Online
Complete this course at your own pace. This Training Course is required as the 1st step for anyone interested in enrolling in the SDP Program
You will learn about:
- The California Self-Determination Program (SDP).
- Obtain an overview of SDP
- The Roles and Responsibilities with SDP
- What is “Person Centered Planning”?
- What is a person’s “Individual Budget” & how is it calculated?
- What is a “Spending Plan” and what does it include?
- What is a Financial Management Service (FMS) and why is it needed?
- How to get started?
For technical support, click here for instructions or contact Edwin Gamino, LMS Administrator at (909) 706-1225 or email egamino@sgprc.org. For other questions about this training requirement or the Self Determination Program, please email us at SelfDetermination@sgprc.org or contact your Service Coordinator
SCDD Statewide SDP Program Training
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has partnered with State Council to provide a statewide orientation and training to all participants and families who are interested in participating in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation is one (1) Module that is two (2) hours in length:
Module 1: Self-Determination Program Orientation
- Define the Self-Determination Program
- Introduce the Principles of Self-Determination
- Discuss the steps to join the Self-Determination Program
- Introduce key roles and parts of the Self-Determination Program
- Talk about next steps
For more Information and Registration Click the link below: https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/
Para más Información e Inscripciones Haga clic en el enlace: https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation-espanol/
Training Videos
San Gabriel / Pomona Regional Center has worked with GuideLight Group to develop a series of four (4) short training videos , with accompanying materials, to provide the individuals we serve and their families with an opportunity to learn more about the Self -Determination Program
Video #1 – Navigating the Self-Determination Program
Video #2 – Person-Centered Planning for the Self-Determination Program
Video #3 – Individual Budget for the Self-Determination Program
Video #4 – Spending Plan for the Self-Determination Program
SDP Local Advisory Committee
As required by law, each regional center must establish a Local Advisory Committee to ensure effective implementation of the SDP and facilitate the sharing of best practices effective consumer and family training materials, implementation concerns, systemic issues, and ways to enhance the program.
These meetings are open to the public. These meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. For questions about these meetings, please email selfdetermination@sgprc.org
The Waiting Room – (SDP Family Support Group)
Education Spectrum in collaboration with the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center announce this monthly support group. The Waiting Room is designed to be a safe place to share, listen and learn for all Participants, Families, Parents and Caregivers of the Self-Determination Program. Meetings will be facilitated by independent moderators.
Meetings will be held on the 3rd Thursday of the month – Starting at 5:30 p.m. In English, Spanish, Chinese and other preferred languages languages.
For general questions, please contact your Service Coordinator or email the SG/PRC SDP Team at SelfDetermination@sgprc.org
For questions about any of the SDP meetings, please contact:
SG/PRC SDP Leadership Team
Under the leadership of Salvador Gonzalez, Director of Service Access and Equity
Specialized services managers
Yaned Busch (909)710-8637 email at ybusch@sgprc.org
Jessi Romero (909) 710-8651 email at JRomero@sgprc.org
In the Self -Determination Program, participants, families or their selected Independent Facilitator may need access to the DDS rates that regional centers use to pay for services. This information may be helpful when negotiating for services or when determining the monetary amount for unmet needs.
For more detailed information the reimbursement rates paid to Service providers, please go directly to the DDS website at https://www.dds.ca.gov/Rates/
Below is a link to a presentation outlining the categories of traditional service rates. This can be used as a foundation to understand how to develop a baseline for rate negotiation under the Self-Determination Program.