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Independent Living

Recent Articles

Two adults facing a wall with post-it notes stuck to it.
Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

The Pros and Cons of Working with an SDP Independent Facilitator (vs. Becoming One Yourself)

Navigating California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) can be incredibly rewarding, but also overwhelming. That’s why...
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Two adults with disabilities in a kitchen preparing food together
Wellness, Independent Living

Culinary Corner: Disability-Friendly Recipes & Cooking Tips

Cooking is an incredibly valuable life skill, but that doesn’t mean it’s always accessible for everyone. Certain...
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Two adults with disabilities smiling and sitting together on a bench outdoors
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living, Self-Advocacy

Transitioning into Adulthood With Autism: 5 Independent Living Skills to Practice

Independent living skills describe a wide range of skills that people use to care for themselves on a day-to-day basis....
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An autistic adult drives his car and smiles while looking out the side window.
Wellness, Independent Living, Neurodiversity

Autism and Driving: What You Need to Know

For many autistic adults and teenagers, learning to drive can feel like a major roadblock to independence. But autism...
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An autistic man standing in his garden holding a crate of tomatoes, bell peppers, and other vegetables.
Wellness, Independent Living, Neurodiversity

Understanding Autism and "Picky Eating"

Many people associate being a picky eater with being childish, but this is an unfair and inaccurate connection to make....
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A man holds his smartphone outside of a red-brick building
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

Can My SDP Budget Cover a Phone Plan?

Cell phones are scarcely considered a luxury these days; for many people, smartphones are a necessity. You might even...
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A disabled adult in a wheelchair with a service dog
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Wellness, Independent Living

Can SDP Cover a Service Dog or Service Animal?

The California Self-Determination Program (SDP) aims to provide individuals with disabilities more freedom and...
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A hard of hearing adult with a hearing aid smiling at a cell phone
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living, Representation

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 Program (SDP), Independent Living

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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A desk set up showing a graphic designer’s tools for creative brainstorming.
Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Neurodiversity

Chase Your Career Dreams: Resources for Learning Graphic Design (for Autistic Adults)

Starting a new skill is always intimidating. For example, graphic design—which has so many theories, foundations, and...
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