What are unmet needs?

One of the many benefits of the Self-Determination Program is that it addresses unmet needs. This refers to any services you couldn’t access for a variety of reasons, or needs that were not covered in your child’s Individualized Program Plan (IPP). Common examples include not being able to use your respite hours because you weren’t able to find a provider in your area, or not being able to take social skills classes because you could only use Regional Center vendors and the options weren’t a good fit.

For more information, check out Unmet Needs: What Are They and How Can Self-Determination Help?