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Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Recent Articles

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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 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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A woman kisses a girl wearing headphones on the cheek with their faces framed in a pink heart cutout
Person-Centered Planning, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy

Person-Centered Planning: How to Start Drafting a PCP

We all want the freedom to make important choices about our lives. Unfortunately, the opinions, dreams, and aspirations...
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A woman and her case manager sit together at a table and review program plans over a laptop
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy, Representation

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
Person-Centered Planning, Relationships, Self-Determination Program (SDP), Self-Advocacy

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 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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Two people sitting at a table with a laptop and phone calculating bills
Self-Determination Program (SDP), Independent Living

Understanding SDP FMS Models: Bill Payer Model

Financial management services (FMS) are an essential aspect of the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The bill payer FMS...
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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.