INDEPENDENT FACILITATION
Guiding individuals and families through California’s Self-Determination Program with personalized support, advocacy, and coordination to help them achieve their goals.
What is Independent Facilitation?
Independent Facilitation is a service available through California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) that helps individuals and their families navigate the program with confidence. An Independent Facilitator works alongside the participant to develop, implement, and manage a person-centered plan that reflects their unique goals, preferences, and vision for the future.
Through this service, we help you:
Understand and navigate the Self-Determination Program.
Develop and implement your Person-Centered Plan.
Identify and coordinate services and supports that align with your goals.
Build and manage your individualized budget.
Connect with service providers and community resources.
Advocate for your choices while promoting independence and self-direction.
Coordinate with your Regional Center and your Circle of Support to ensure your plan continues to meet your evolving needs.
Our approach is centered on choice, flexibility, collaboration, and empowerment, helping each individual maximize the opportunities available through the Self-Determination Program and live the life they choose.
PERSON-CENTERED PLANNING
Helping individuals identify their goals, strengths, and dreams while creating a personalized plan with the support of their Circle of Support.
What is Person-Centered Planning?
Person-Centered Planning is all about you—your strengths, interests, goals, and vision for the future. Together, we create a personalized plan that reflects what is important to you and identifies the supports needed to help you achieve your goals.
Through this process, we help you:
Identify your hopes, dreams, and priorities.
Explore where and how you want to live, work, and participate in your community.
Develop realistic, achievable goals and action steps.
Build a Circle of Support made up of the people you choose, including family, friends, service providers, and Regional Center staff.
Our approach is built on the values of choice, independence, respect, inclusion, and self-determination, empowering each person to live a meaningful and fulfilling life on their own terms.
SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM COACHING
Empowering individuals and families with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to successfully navigate California’s Self-Determination Program through personalized individual and group coaching.
What is Self-Determination Program Coaching?
Our Self-Determination Program (SDP) coaching services provide individuals, families, and support teams with practical guidance to better understand and navigate California’s Self-Determination Program. Whether you prefer one-on-one coaching or the shared learning experience of a group setting, we provide the tools, resources, and support needed to make informed decisions and confidently direct your services.
Through our coaching services, we help you:
Understand the Self-Determination Program and how it works.
Learn about your rights, responsibilities, and available resources.
Develop the skills to make informed decisions and advocate for yourself.
Gain confidence in managing your individual budget and services.
Navigate common challenges and identify practical solutions.
Connect with other participants and families through engaging group learning opportunities.
Build the knowledge and confidence needed to successfully direct your own supports.
Our coaching approach is built on education, empowerment, collaboration, and self-advocacy, helping individuals and families confidently embrace the opportunities available through the Self-Determination Program.
SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM TRANSITION SERVICES
Helping individuals and families successfully transition into California’s Self-Determination Program with personalized guidance, planning, and ongoing support every step of the way.
What are Self-Determination Program Transition Services?
Transitioning into California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Transition Services are designed to guide individuals and families through every stage of the process, helping them move from the traditional Regional Center service model into Self-Determination with confidence and clarity.
Through our transition services, we help you:
Understand the Self-Determination Program and determine if it’s the right fit for your goals.
Prepare for enrollment and successfully complete the transition process.
Identify services, supports, and community resources that align with your goals.
Understand your individual budget and spending plan.
Navigate meetings, planning, and implementation with confidence.
No Cost
There is no cost to participants or their families for these services. Self-Determination Program Transition Services are funded by your Regional Center as part of California’s Self-Determination Program, making expert guidance and support available throughout your transition.
Our approach is built on education, collaboration, choice, and empowerment, ensuring individuals and families have the knowledge and support they need to successfully transition into the Self-Determination Program and create a life that reflects their personal goals and aspirations.
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