Self-Determination Lab
COLLABORATIVES
HYPOTHESIS
If families and self-advocates are provided opportunities for person-centered practices, more will be served with freedom, authority, support, confirmation and responsibility.
OUTCOMES
Transitioning to
Self-Determination
Education Spectrum was awarded a grant to assist families to transition successfully to this revolutionary, person-centered program. The California SDP program became available to all qualified families in July 2021.
Path Forward Facilitation
Path Forward Facilitation guides families through the person-centered planning process who are transitioning from traditional services in the Regional Center system to the Self-Determination Program. Families and participants are provided Independent Facilitation and ushered through the entire transition process.
The CA Self Determination Network
The SDP Network is a tool that connects self-determining individuals and families with Independent Facilitators and other service providers. Participants and families can search for traditional and non-traditional services in their area on this new platform that is universally designed and speaks more than 200 languages. Thanks to Public Partnerships (PPL), the largest Financial Management Service (FMS) in the United States, and the Local Volunteer Advisory Committee at the San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center, Education Spectrum was able to launch this website for Californian's.
Artwork created by Ethan Altshuler
RESOURCES
CALIFORNIA
For Self-Determining Families
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) provides for three service delivery options by which individuals who are enrolled for services can receive these services.
PENNSYLVANIA
For Self-Determining Families
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) provides for three service delivery options by which individuals who are enrolled for services can receive these services.