Self-Determination

Upcoming Self-Determination Events

10/19 Orientation

Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

For those chosen to participate in the Self Determination Program, please RSVP by 10/16 by emailing your name and the client’s name to SDP@nbrc.net. You will then get the zoom link sent to you. *RSVP is required to attend*

11/9 Self Determination Advisory Committee Meeting

Monday, November 9, 2020 at 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83064829014?pwd=NDArWXZGMmFEVmhTbGxLSU5nL0ROZz09

or you can call in.

Call-in: (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 833 9686 5788 | Password: 138624

10/27 WEBINAR: HOW FMS PROVIDERS CAN SIMPLIFY THE SELF-DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA

GT Independence Shares Ways to Stay Ahead of the SDP Enrollment Process

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 3:30 pm

Click here to register: https://finnpartners.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bVnz6O79R26HmQ9GmuearQ

Registration: Please contact rebecca.sitorus@finnpartners.com with registration questions, conflicts, and needs.

Overview: In this webinar, panelists from GT Independence will walk families through the Self-Determination Program and enrollment process. Attendees will be empowered to stay ahead of potential roadblocks by having a better understanding of requirements during each step, as well as the available resources and those who can provide support and assistance throughout.

The webinar will include a 60-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer period. Webinars will be recorded. Spanish translation and English captioning will be available.

October 1, 2018 –The Department is pleased to announce that the initial 2,500 participants for the Self-Determination Program have been selected.

The Department will mail notification letters to all individuals to communicate their selection status. To find out if you were selected to participate, you may enter your UCI (Unique Client Identifier) number at https://www.dds.ca.gov/SDPverification/index.cfm.

Please view this updated information at https://www.dds.ca.gov/SDP/SDPUpdates.cfm

copy of notification letters: SDP Selection Letter 10 1 18

SDP Not Selected Letter 10 1 18

June 7, 2018 – The Department is very pleased to announce that the application for federal funding, or Waiver, for the Self-Determination Program was approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This news represents an essential step toward providing people who receive regional center services and their families an alternative way to coordinate their services, with more freedom and control over how the services are provided and the individuals who support them. We would like to express sincere appreciation for the assistance and guidance from the Department’s self-determination advisory workgroup and other stakeholders, which has been instrumental in gaining CMS’ approval of the Waiver. We also thank and recognize the work and technical assistance received from many representatives of CMS and California’s Department of Health Care Services.

more information on Self Determination can be found here: https://www.dds.ca.gov/SDP/index.cfm

On October 9, 2013 Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 468 into law, amending the Lanterman Act and mandating Regional Centers to implement a Self Determination Program. Per the law, the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has applied for approval of federal funding for this new Self Determination Program as of December 31,2014.

This could be a good option for individuals and families wanting more freedom, control, as well as responsibility in choosing services and supports. NBRC, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities regional office, and Disability Rights-CA are working together to get information on SDP out to our community. For more information and/or to join the stakeholder group, click on the flyers below and read more about Self-Determination here. Check out the video about Self Determination here. SD in Plain Language Self-Determination Program (En Espanol) Self-DeterminationEnrollment: instructions regarding enrollment in the Self-Determination Program and how participants will be selected.

Scheduled Meetings

Required Orientations

Monday, October 19, 2020 at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

SDP Orientation Flyer | Spanish SDP Orientation Flyer

Napa Office Orientations

~~610 Airpark Rd., Napa, CA 94558~~ (Both offices are currently closed to the public due to the current pandemic. Orientations will be conducted via Zoom)

Santa Rosa Office Orientations

~~2351 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403~~ (Both offices are currently closed to the public due to the current pandemic. Orientations will be conducted via Zoom)

Informational Sessions

*attending an informational presentation is a requirement in order to be considered for the Self Determination Program and added to the Interest List

Alternative to attendance:

SDP Informational Sessions Flyer

SDP Informational Meeting PowerPoint

SDP Informational Meeting PowerPoint Spanish

Napa Office Informational Sessions

610 Airpark Rd., Napa, CA 94558

Dates: TBD

Santa Rosa Informational Sessions

2351 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Dates: TBD

Please rsvp to: SDP@nbrc.net

Advisory Committee Meetings

For those interested in becoming an Advisory Committee member, please complete this application:

SDAC Application

Self Determination Advisory Committee Meeting on November 9, 2020 at 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83064829014?pwd=NDArWXZGMmFEVmhTbGxLSU5nL0ROZz09

or you can call in.

Call-in: (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 833 9686 5788 | Password: 138624

CONTACT: SDP@nbrc.net

SDAC Meetings are the 2nd Monday of every other month at 12:30 pm.

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Self-Determination

Upcoming Self-Determination Events

10/19 Orientation

11/9 Self Determination Advisory Committee Meeting

10/27 WEBINAR: HOW FMS PROVIDERS CAN SIMPLIFY THE SELF-DETERMINATION PROCESS FOR FAMILIES IN CALIFORNIA

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