The Self Determination Program is available to all individuals served by San Andreas who are over the age of 3 and who are eligible for Lanterman Act Services. For more information, contact your service coordinator. Please visit the Self Determination Page<\/a> for more information and an informative Q and A.<\/p>\n San Andreas is offering SDP orientations from July through October. Please click on the appropriate date to register. SDP Orientation Schedule; 0722-1022<\/a><\/p>\n Join advocates and others for a monthly self determination meeting. This meeting is for self-advocate adults who are thinking about, planning to, or are in self-determination. It’s a chance to meet and socialize, and share experiences with others going through self-determination. This meeting occurs the 3rd Thursday for every month from 10:30am – 12pm. Register here for the meeting: ZOOM SDP <\/a><\/p>\n To check this month for Self Determination Program, please check out the calendar here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The following flowchart explains the process for self determination: SDP_Flowchart 62019 <\/a><\/p>\n SDP Flowchart other languages: SDP Flowchart Languages <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n More information: Self Determination Information Network <\/a><\/p>\n Information of the Office of the Ombudsman at DDS: 2021 10 20 Office of the Ombudsperson for Self-Determination<\/a><\/p>\n Rate information with Self Determination: Rates and Self Determination – Powerpoint. 2021<\/a><\/p>\n SDP Budget tool: Individual_Budget_Calculation_Certification_Tool<\/a><\/p>\n The Five Principles of Self Determination: The Five Principles of Self Determination <\/a><\/p>\n The following are questions and answers from the Department of Developmental Services webpage regarding the self determination program: \u00a0 Self Determination FAQ\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As authorized in Welfare and Institutions Code, Section 4685.8, \u201cthe Self Determination Program (SDP) is a voluntary delivery system consisting of a mix of services and supports, selected and directed by a participant through person-centered planning, in order to meet the objectives in his or her Individual Program Plan (IPP). Self-determination services and supports are designed to assist the participant to achieve personally defined outcomes in community settings that promote inclusion.\u201d<\/p>\n The Self Determination program has been approved for federal funding and is currently being implemented.\u00a0 Each regional center has a select number of participants during the \u201csoft roll out stage\u201d for the first three years.\u00a0 The total participants for all regional centers is 2500, with San Andreas beginning with 125 people.\u00a0 The program will be available to all on-going eligible individuals after the first three years of implementation.<\/p>\n Updates will be posted as they become available on the Self Determination website. If you want to be notified when updates are made, email sdp@dds.ca.gov<\/a> and ask to be included on the update notification list.<\/p>\n An individual must meet the following eligibility requirements:<\/p>\n Enrollment in the Self Determination Program (SDP) is completely voluntary. Just like any other program offered under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act in California, an individual chooses what is best for him or her. An individual may choose to participate in, and may choose to leave, the Self Determination Program (SDP) at any time.<\/p>\n The participant will need to develop a person-centered plan and select individuals or members from their planning team to help implement the plan. The individual will work with their Service Coordinator and the planning team through the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process to develop goals and objectives to identify the needs of the person.\u00a0 The participant will also need to choose a Financial Management Services (FMS) entity that will work with him or her to monitor their individual budget.<\/p>\n Financial Management Services (FMS) assist the participant to manage and direct the funds contained in the individual budget, and ensure that the participant can implement his or her Individual Program Plan (IPP) throughout the year. Financial Management Services (FMS) may include bill paying services and activities that facilitate the hiring of support workers for the participant.<\/p>\n It is the amount of money a Self Determination Program (SDP) participant has available to purchase needed services and supports.<\/p>\n The individual budget is determined by the Individual Program Plan (IPP) team, and is based upon the amount of purchase of service (POS) funds used by the individual in the most recent 12-months. This amount can be adjusted, up or down, if the Individual Program Plan (IPP) team determines that the individual\u2019s needs, circumstances, or resources has changed. Additionally, the IPP team may adjust the budget to support any prior needs or resources that were not addressed in the Individual Program Plan (IPP).<\/p>\n For these individuals, the individual budget amount is determined by the Individual Program Plan (IPP) team, and is based upon the average Purchase of Service (POS) cost of services and supports, paid by the regional center, that are identified in the individual\u2019s Individual Program Plan (IPP). The average cost may be adjusted, up or down, by the regional center, if needed to meet the individual\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\n Yes, a participant can only purchase services and supports as described in the Self Determination Program (SDP) [Medicaid Home and Community Based Services] Waiver and in the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Services funded through other sources (e.g., Medi-Cal, schools) cannot be purchased with Self Determination Program (SDP) funds.<\/p>\n Yes, participants enrolled in the Self Determination Program (SDP) will have the same rights established under the traditional service model (e.g. appeals, eligibility determinations, all rights associated with the Individual Program Plan (IPP) process).<\/p>\n Interested participants, families, or others are encouraged to visit the Self Determination website (at www.dds.ca.gov\/sdp<\/a> ) to find out more information about the Self Determination Program (SDP). The site will be updated as more information is available.<\/p>\n Speak with your Service Coordinator about your interest to participate in Self Determination.\u00a0\u00a0 During the first 3 years of initial implementation, your name will be given to the Department of Developmental Services for possible selection in the first group of 125 San Andreas Regional Center participants.\u00a0\u00a0 If your name is selected, you will be required to attend an orientation to find out more details about the program, and make your final decision to participate.\u00a0\u00a0 Following the initial implementation, there is no limit to the number of participants and the Department of Developmental Services is not involved in a selection process.<\/p>\n FACILITATOR TRAINING\u2013 Imagine SLS, in cooperation with Premiere Health Care Services and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will host Facilitator Training on the first Wednesday of every month. Click on the flyer for details: SD Program Learning and Professional Development<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The\u00a0following information\u00a0explains the program<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SDP FLYER in Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SDP FLYER in English<\/a><\/p>\n SDP FLYER in Tagalog<\/a><\/p>\n SDP Flyer in Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n SDP Flyer in Vietnamese<\/a><\/p>\n FACILITATOR TRAINING\u2013 Imagine SLS, in cooperation with Premiere Health Care Services and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will host Facilitator Training on the first Wednesday of every month. Click on the flyer for details: SD Program Learning and Professional Development<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Participants in the Self-Determination Program may choose an Independent Facilitator to help them in the following ways:<\/p>\n Assisting the individual with making informed decisions regarding their individual budget<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Locating, accessing and coordinating services and supports consistent with the participant\u2019s individual program plan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Identifying immediate and long-term needs and developing options to meet those needs<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Leading, participating, and\/or advocating on behalf of participants in the person-centered planning process and development of the IPP<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obtaining identified services and supports<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is not required that an independent facilitator have a certification or licensure. However, an independent facilitator is required to receive training in the principles of self-determination, the person-centered planning process, and the other responsibilities consistent with coordination of services for consumers\u2019 individual program plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n More Information: SDP Network<\/a><\/p>\n You can see which FMS providers are available and their contact information by visiting the\u00a0DDS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n What is FMS?<\/p>\n Participants in the Self-Determination Program (SDP) will receive support from a person or business to help them pay for services they need. This person or business is called a Financial Management Services provider.\u00a0 There are three different models of Financial Management Services available\u00a0in the SDP.<\/p>\n FMS Models Comparison Chart<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read more regarding FMS from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS<\/a>) directive<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DDS released\u00a0Guidance Regarding Waiver of Self-Determination Program Budget Restrictions for Payments for Financial Management Services<\/a> on February 3, 2<\/p>\n For Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants, the individual program plan (IPP<\/a>) must be developed utilizing a person-centered-planning process.<\/p>\n Person-centered planning is about the individual\u2019s future and reaching their goals. The process should be driven by the individual and reflect what is important to and for that person. Person-centered planning can include other people, such as family or friends, only if the individual chooses to include them in the process. Once the individual has made choices about what they\u00a0want\u00a0and need,\u00a0the IPP\u00a0is written based on their\u00a0decisions. The IPP lays out the their goals and what is needed to reach those goals, including necessary services and supports.<\/p>\n The individual or organization providing person-centered planning services are expected to demonstrate they have received training or certification in the person-centered facilitation process. If the selected individual or organization has been trained in any specific approaches (Planned Facilitation, Liberty Plans, MAPs, etc) the participant has the option to request and receive proof of such training.<\/p>\n Learn more about PCP here: \u00a0The Learning Community\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Individual Budget: The total amount of regional center funds available to the SDP\u00a0participant each year.\u00a0The individual budget is determined by the individual program planning team, and is based upon the amount of purchase of service funds used by the individual in the most recent 12-months. This amount can be adjusted, up or down, if the individual program planning team determines that the individual\u2019s needs, circumstances, or resources will change. Additionally, the individual program planning team may adjust the budget to support any prior needs or resources that were not addressed in the individual program plan.<\/p>\n DDS Directive on Individual Budget: sdp_individualbudget_jan19<\/a><\/p>\n An Individual Budget Calculation and Certification Tool has been developed in follow-up to the Department\u2019s directive issued on Initial Person-Centered Planning Services (above) to assist regional centers in calculating an individual budget for the SDP. The tool will identify the amount of money that participants will be able to utilize to purchase services and supports detailed in their spending plan. Regional center staff assisting SDP participants that are still in the process of developing their individual budgets should begin using this tool.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Individual_Budget_Calculation_Certification_Tool<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SDP_Service_Definitions<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n SDP_Service_Codes_02142019<\/a><\/p>\n Self-Determination-Beyond-the-Orientation-of-the-Program-Vietnamese<\/a><\/p>\n Self-Determination-Beyond-the-Orientation-of-the-Program-Spanish1<\/a><\/p>\n Self-Determination-Beyond-the-Orientation-of-the-Program<\/a><\/p>\n FACILITATOR TRAINING\u2013 Imagine SLS, in cooperation with Premiere Health Care Services and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, will host Facilitator Training on the first Wednesday of every month. Click on the flyer for details: SD Program Learning and Professional Development<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\nSelf-Determination Flyers:<\/h6>\n
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What is the Self Determination Program?<\/h3>\n
When does the Self Determination Program (SDP) start?<\/h3>\n
How can I keep updated on the progress of the Self Determination Program (SDP)?<\/h3>\n
Who is eligible for the Self Determination Program (SDP)?<\/h3>\n
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What if participants are happy with their current service delivery program and not wish to enroll in the Self Determination Program (SDP)?<\/h3>\n
How much responsibility will participants or their family have if they choose to participate in the Self Determination Program (SDP)?<\/h3>\n
What are Financial Management Services (FMS)?<\/h3>\n
What is an individual budget?<\/h3>\n
How does the individual budget amount get determined?<\/h3>\n
How does the individual budget amount get determined for an individual, who is either new to the regional center, or does not have a 12-month history of Purchase of Service (POS) costs?<\/h3>\n
Are there restrictions on what the individual budget can be used for?<\/h3>\n
If I choose to participate in the Self Determination Program (SDP), will I still have the same rights?<\/h3>\n
How can someone learn more about the Self Determination Program (SDP)?<\/h3>\n
Can I enroll in Self Determination now?<\/h3>\n
Self Determination Flyers <\/h4>\n
Spanish <\/h3>\n
English <\/h3>\n
Tagalog <\/h3>\n
Chinese <\/h3>\n
Vietnamese <\/h3>\n
Self Determination Principles <\/h4>\n
Independent Facilitator <\/h3>\n
Independent Facilitator<\/h1>\n
Financial Management Service <\/h3>\n
Financial Management Service (FMS)<\/h1>\n
Person Centered Planning <\/h3>\n
Person-Centered Planning<\/h1>\n
Individual Budget <\/h3>\n
SDP Budget Tool <\/h3>\n
Self Determination-Beyond the Orientation <\/h3>\n
Self Determination Agenda and Meeting Minutes<\/h4>\n