Self-Determination Program

Let your Regional Center service coordinator know that you are interested in transitioning to the Self-Determination Program. Contact your Regional Center to find and attend an orientation.

Participants have three options for support in creating their Self-Determination plan: hire a facilitator, use your Regional Center service coordinator, or manage it yourself.

Those who have a developmental disability and receive services from a Regional Center are eligible for SDP, but children who are enrolled in the Early Start Program are not eligible.

Families will likely need approval to add social-recreational services and therapies to their budget unless they are shifting around less than 10% of the total. If you aren’t currently using SDP, you can request an IPP meeting to access these services.

The Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives people with disabilities more freedom, control, and responsibility to choose the services and supports that help them meet their goals and be fully included in their community.