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title: November 13, 2025 - Families Webinar - Making SDP Personal
description: Join our session to learn how to hire your ideal support staff through the Self-Determination Program, ensuring your team aligns with your unique needs and lifestyle.
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 HEAR FROM INDEPENDENT FACILITATORS

# Making SDP Personal: **Hiring Your Dream Team**

****### Hiring support staff through the Self-Determination Program is one of the most empowering (and sometimes most challenging) parts of building a fulfilling plan.

From finding the right people to understanding service codes and staff roles, there’s a lot to navigate — and everyone's approach will look a little different.

Join us for a supportive, practical session designed for individuals & families already enrolled in SDP. We’ll walk through how to identify your support needs, recruit and hire the right people, and structure your team in a way that reflects your unique goals and lifestyle.

#### What You’ll Learn

- **Defining your team:** understanding the different types of staff (example: those providing personal assistance in the home versus those teaching skills in the community) and how their titles connect to service codes and budget categories
- **Finding great support:** our process for recruiting staff — and creative ways you can do it yourself through neighbors, local job boards, and your community
- **Setting fair pay:** how to suggest a reasonable salary for personal assistants or higher-paid roles with added responsibilities like managing timesheets or filling in when staff are out
- **Personalizing your plan:** why roles, titles, and vendor codes don’t have to be “one-size-fits-all” — it’s all about matching support to your real needs
- **Practical examples:** how everyday supports, like cooking classes or help from a trusted neighbor, can align with Independent Living Skills (ILS) goals under SDP

 

#### Why Attend

This session focuses on the people side of SDP — helping you understand not just who to hire, but *how* to create a team that truly supports your life. You’ll leave with practical tools, examples, and confidence to make your plan work for you.****

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