Introducing the California Self-Determination Program

Do you know about regional center’s best kept secret?

The Self-Determination Program (SDP) offers you choice in how you receive your regional center services.

There are two options in how to receive your service: the traditional system and the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Self-Determination Program is a voluntary choice for people who receive services from a California regional center. It gives individuals with developmental disabilities more choice and control over the help they get.

In SDP you are not required to use vendored services. You can choose who helps you—including family, friends, or community helpers.

The Self-Determination Program is based on five key principles:

1. Freedom

You have the right to make your own choices about how you live your life.

2. Authority

You control your budget and how your money is spent.

3. Support

You choose the people and services that help you reach your goals.

4. Responsibility

You use your budget in a safe and legal way to meet your needs.

5. Confirmation

You are the decision-maker in your life, and your voice is the most important..

These principles help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more control and live the life they want.

Learn More through our Monthly Meetings:

Complete Guide to SDP

Every 1st Tuesday
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

Join SDI as we walk through the enrollment process!

2025 Schedule:

June 3 – Pre-Enrollment Support
July 1 – Person-Centered Plan
August 5 – Budget
September 2 – Spending Plan
October 7 – Financial Management Service
November 4 – IPP and Transition

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SDP Community Lunch Series

Every 3rd Tuesday
12:00-1:00pm
Zoom

Grab your lunch and join Kristianna to make connections and build a strong SDP community!
Meet financial management services and providers at each meeting.

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This week in SDP:

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DDS – Quality Incentives Program (QIP) Workgroup Meeting

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Event Date & Time December 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Event Materials Location Zoom Registration: https://cal-dds.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AE4lILccR8aecr42tY00Jg#/registration Quality Incentive Program (QIP) Overview The QIP is designed to improve individual outcomes, service provider performance, and the quality of services. Service providers who participate in QIP are eligible for incentive payments when their performance meets […]
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SDI- SDP Community Lunch Series

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Grab your lunch and join Kristianna to make connections and build a strong SDP community!Meet financial management services and providers at each meeting.
Tue
16

Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) – Local Volunteer Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
Thu
18

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30am-12:00pm. Once a Quarter, the meeting will be held from 7:00pm-8:30pm.
Thu
18

Disability Voices United Statewide Independent Facilitator Roundtable

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3rd Thursday of every month from 1:00-2:00 on Zoom Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcuugrD0rEtNfLyjkin26v0bYP_Q8VZOS#/registration Independent Facilitators (IFs) play an important role in helping people in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). This roundtable is a space ONLY for IFs to share ideas, talk openly about challenges, and work together to better support participants. Please note that this meeting is […]
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Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC) – Independent Facilitator Meeting

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Every 3rd Friday Every other month Zoom Register here:
Fri
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Redwood Coast Regional Center (RCRC) – Local Self-Determination Advisory Committee

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Meets on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Fri
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Central Valley Regional Center (CVRC) Independent Facilitator Meeting

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Hosted by SDI – Join us for a monthly Independent Facilitator meeting to stay informed, build community, and problem-solve together! 3rd Friday of every month 11:45-12:45 Zoom Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CVRCIFMeeting

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