Self Determination Program: latest implementation updates

White the implementation of the Self Determination Program (California’s SB486) is still contingent on federal approval of matching funds, the following is the latest to come down the pike regarding the status of the […]

Explaining the nuts and bolts of Self Determination: Individual Budget

Once the Person-Centered Planning (PCP) is done, your IPP (Individual Program Plan) team will determine the individual budget to be used in your Self Determination Program.   What is an […]

Explaining the nuts and bolts of Self Determination: Person-Centered Planning

One of the most salient changes from the traditional model of Regional Center services to the new Self Determination Program is the move to Person-Centered Planning (PCP). PCP is a planning […]

Traditional Regional Center services versus Self Determination Program: a quick comparison

There are a few key differences between the traditional Regional Center service provision and the upcoming Self Determination Program, the most prominent of which is who selects the services you need […]

Proposed number of participants in each regional center for phase-in of Self Determination Program

Once federal approval of matching funds is received, the Self Determination Program (SB486) will be available in every regional center in California. For the first three years (2015 to 2018, […]