How do I know if I need a new Independent Facilitator in the Self-Determination Program?

How can you know if your Independent Facilitator (IF) is not working out? First, make sure to get familiar with the expectations of what an IF does, and see if your IF meets them. It's important to understand that the first year and even second year can be tough and bumpy.

You should be able to see if your IF is a good fit personality-wise. Are they asking questions about your PCP? Do they understand your Regional Center? Do they understand SDP? How much bulk of the work are you doing? They should be doing a lot during the transition from traditional Regional Center services to SDP. You'll want to definitely interview more than one IF to help you decide if you should switch IFs.

For more information about SDP, see our article Frequently Asked Questions about the Self-Determination Program.