The DDS is the organization that oversees programs for individuals with developments disabilities. The offer a great deal of valuable information in their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/frequently-asked-questions/
List of California Regional Centers and other information
A California Regional Center is a great place to start. Check the list above using the link for the regional center serving your geographic area. In order to qualify for services from a regional center, an individual covered under the Lanterman Act must have been accepted as a client with a regional center before the age of 18 or have a documented history of the disability before reaching the age of 18. This documentation would be from a medical professional and the school system.
Self Determination is an innovative program that allows a disabled individual to develop an individual plan for specialized services. A plan is carefully created using person-centered planning to focus the services on the specific needs of the individual being served. The types of services allowed are endless. They can be basics like behavioral, specific types of therapy, independent living skills (ILS) or they can be something like singing lessons. Regardless of the type of services, the individual has a hand in deciding and arranging the specific services all the way to hiring the service provider.
The process is multi-step. The majority of the steps can be handled by the individual and perhaps their family, but the option exists to hire an independent facilitator who has received specialized training.
Self Determination Interchange by Disability Voices United - What is Self Determination
https://disabilityvoicesunited.org/interchange/self-determination/what-is-self-determination/
This site offers a great deal of information regarding Self Determination such as:
There are other relevant topics covered and addressed at this site that should answer a majority of your questions and conerns.
California Self-Determination Program
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CA.SDP
California Self Determination Program
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