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An adult with Down syndrome sitting on a couch and using a tablet.
Self-Determination, Person-Centered Planning, independent facilitator

Unlocking Choice: A Webinar Recap for Families Getting Started with SDP

If you’ve ever felt like traditional services don’t quite fit your or your loved one’s needs, you’re not alone. That’s...
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A woman and her case manager sit together at a table and review program plans over a laptop
Self-Determination, California Regional Center, independent facilitator

Case Manager May Webinar: 4 Common Myths About SDP

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP). Independent facilitators (IFs)...
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Five individuals with a variety of developmental disabilities gather for a jovial picture
Self-Determination, Person-Centered Planning, independent facilitator

Top Pieces of Advice for Starting SDP: Insights from Real Families

Reading all the information you can find about the California (CA) Self-Determination Program (SDP) can do wonders to...
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A person in an electric wheelchair holding books and a binder
Self-Determination, Person-Centered Planning, independent facilitator

How Does SDP Differ from Traditional Regional Center Services? Families Share Their Thoughts

When discussing the CA Self Determination Program (SDP), we strive to be informative, insightful, and encouraging. And...
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A hard of hearing adult with a hearing aid smiling at a cell phone
Self-Determination, independent facilitator

4 Things SDP Can Pay For: Ideas for the Deaf Plus Community

When it comes to navigating the world with a disability, services and supports are never one-size-fits-all. Hard of...
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An independent facilitator discussing personalized service options with an individual in the Self-Determination Program (SDP).
Self-Determination, independent facilitator

7 Questions to Ask a Potential SDP Independent Facilitator

Through California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP), individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
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Andrea Bonner, a NeuroNav independent facilitator.
Self-Determination, California Regional Center, independent facilitator

Tips from an Expert Independent Facilitator: Andrea Bonner

Andrea Bonner is a service navigator and independent facilitator with NeuroNav. What led her to this line of work was...
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Person at home in a wheelchair talking on a cell phone, facing a desk with a computer
Self-Determination, independent facilitator, Rental Assistance

How Do I Get a Housing Voucher From HUD (& What Does it Mean?)

Housing is a serious concern for many people. Finding housing can be extra challenging for people with special needs...
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Self-Determination, independent facilitator, Social Skills

A Quick Guide to Social Skills: Examples & Practice Tips

Social skills consist of countless unwritten rules and norms that generally guide what we might refer to as “polite...
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Self-Determination, independent facilitator, Adaptive Sports

Top 5 Places for Adaptive Sports in California

Everyone can benefit from getting physical activity. Some prefer running long distances; others might get their thrills...
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At NeuroNav, we aim to empower our clients to grow and flourish with solutions that make sense for them. We are here to help you through each step of California’s Self Determination Program and to support you as you pursue your goals.