Self-Determination Program Overview

Is your loved one a regional center client? Do you want to hear about a program that may bring them more freedom of choice and independence before and after their transition to adulthood? The Self-Determination Program (SDP) provides individuals and their families with more control and responsibility in choosing services and supports to help them meet their life’s goals. The SDP is available to all eligible individuals receiving services from a regional center. Please join an SDP representative from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as they: – Explain what the SDP provides participants – Introduce the 5 principles of self-determination: freedom, authority, support, responsibility, confirmation​ – Discuss how to begin your SDP journey – Describe the transition process from traditional services to the SDP A representative from the Office of the SDP Ombudsperson will also participate in the discussion. This is a Connections California event. Connections California is a project of Parents Helping Parents – Silicon Valley. Connections California: Transition to Adulthood is a free online resource hub for any person with any disability. Everything is organized into five main categories. The goal is to help you find the information you need easily for this complex and exciting life transition! https://www.php.com/transition-to-adulthood/ About Parents Helping Parents (PHP): Parents Helping Parents, https://www.php.com/, supports and trains you to help your family members with special needs, including learning differences, chronic illness, mental health challenges, developmental or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and more, at all stages of a person’s life. Serving families in Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey & San Benito counties in California. Multilingual staff is always available by contacting [email protected]. PHP is a non-profit 501(c)3 agency. Most services are free. If you live outside the Silicon Valley area, there are similar parent centers in California and every state in the US. Find a parent center near you: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a nonprofit organization that provides information, training, individual assistance, and resources. PHP is not a law firm or legal service agency, and as such, the information contained in this video is provided to inform the viewer, but should not be considered legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.