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Self Determination Advisory Committee Call for Proposals
Purpose: The Self Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) is looking for creative proposals and ideas to support Alta California Regional Center clients with transitioning into the Self Determination Program. We want to hear from you!
Eligibility: Seeking proposals from service providers, contractors, organizations, company, or self-advocates willing to provide training, services, or supports for clients interested in or pursuing the Self Determination Program.
SDP Statewide Orientation
Join the Self-Determination Program Statewide Orientation hosted by the Department of
Developmental Services in 
partnership with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.
During the 2 hour orientation, you will learn:
What is the Self-Determination Program?
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) is an opportunity available to all regional center clients to determine how they want to implement services based on their needs. It gives clients:
Independent Facilitator
Participants in the Self-Determination Program may choose an Independent Facilitator to help them in the following ways:
Financial Management Service (FMS)
Information and Contact List
You can see which FMS providers are available and their contact information by visiting the DDS website.
What is FMS?
Participants in the Self-Determination Program (SDP) will receive support from a person or business to help them pay for services they need. This person or business is called a Financial Management Services provider. There are three different models of Financial Management Services available in the SDP.
Person-Centered Planning
For Self-Determination Program (SDP) participants, the individual program plan (IPP) must be developed utilizing a person-centered-planning process.
Recorded Video Information
for the Self-Determination Program (SDP)
Alta California Regional Center hosted multiple virtual question and answer sessions to review and provide insight on topics related to SDP. Links to view the previously recorded sessions are available below:
Acronym and Term Definitions
General information and definitions for acronyms and
terms in the Self-Determination Program
FMS: Financial Management Services help participants manage their individual budgets by paying bills and managing the payroll for support workers.
IBCCT: Individual Budget Calculation and Certification Tool calculates the amount of money that participants will be able to use to purchase services and supports in their Spending Plan.
History of the Self-Determination Program
In October of 2013, Governor Edmund
G. Brown Jr. signed into law the Self-Determination Program (SDP)
as another option for clients and families to
receive services. As authorized in Welfare and Institutions
Code, Section 4685.8, “the Self-Determination Program is a
voluntary delivery system consisting of a mix of services and
supports, selected and directed by a participant through
person-centered planning, in order to meet the objectives in his
or her Individual Program Plan (IPP).
Submitting a Public Comment
For the Self-Determination Advisory Committee
If you would like to submit a public comment for the next SDAC meeting, email SDACPublicComments@altaregional.org. Prior to submitting a comment, please be advised:
Information for Providers
The Self Determination Advisory Committee (SDAC) Ad-Hoc Team responsible for developing and delivering training to providers recorded a session held on November 3, 2021 that is available for viewing.