Happy New Year!!
Good News - we are moving nearer to the Self-Determination Program, it looks like the waiver is getting closer to approval.
You may remember that for the first three years, there will be a phase-in period and only 2,500 regional center clients will be able to be part of the Self-Determination Program. (After three years, it will be open to everyone.) The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will be randomly picking the 2,500 participants based on diversity factors by regional center, such as gender, ethnicity, disability, and age.
To be part of that random selection, you must attend an information meeting about the Self-Determination Program.
In January, ASLA are sponsoring 2 sessions, we hope to see you there:
January 22 7pm - 9:30pm
Goldsmith Jewish Federation Building
6505 Wilshire Blvd, Sanders Board Room
January 29 10am - 12pm
Mychal's Learning Place
4901 W. Rosecrans Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Additional information sessions planned so far in the LA area, are included below and more will be released during the quarter.
Have a great month, hope to see you at an informational session or the Caring Parent Connection tonight!
The Autism Society of Los Angeles Team
