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Hard of... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/sdp-ideas-deaf-plus-community) [![An independent facilitator discussing personalized service options with an individual in the Self-Determination Program (SDP).](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/50.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/questions-to-ask-independent-facilitator) [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp), [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - May 8, 2025 ### [7 Questions to Ask a Potential SDP Independent Facilitator](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/questions-to-ask-independent-facilitator) Through California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP), individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities... 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[Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/fms-models-sole-employer-model) [![An adult with a disability handing a yellow envelope across a desk](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/42.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/fms-models-co-employer-model) [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp), [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - April 10, 2025 ### [Understanding SDP FMS Models: Co-Employer Model](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/fms-models-co-employer-model) Financial management services (FMS) are essential to the Self-Determination Program process. Depending on how you plan... [Read more](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/fms-models-co-employer-model) [![An adult in a wheelchair wearing headphones and typing on a desktop computer](https://neuronav.org/hubfs/41.png)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/things-california-will-pay-guide-autistic-adults) [Self-Determination Program (SDP)](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/self-determination-program-sdp), [Wellness](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/wellness), [Independent Living](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/tag/independent-living) - [NeuroNav Self-Determination Specialist](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/author/neuronav-self-determination-specialist) - April 8, 2025 ### [5 Things You Didn't Know the State of California Will Pay for: A Guide for Autistic Adults](https://neuronav.org/self-determination-blog/things-california-will-pay-guide-autistic-adults) We all want to lead fulfilling, independent, self-determined lives. Some autistic adults need unique, specialized... 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