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Self-Determination Program Kickoff Campaign
On June 24, 2021, NLACRC hosted the Self-Determination Program Kickoff Campaign Virtual Town Hall with over 100 people attending. We wish to thank all of the panelists and attendees for making it a very successful event. For those of you who missed it, you can watch the video recording and view the information and resources from the event.
Self-Determination Program Kickoff Campaign Town Hall Video
  • Hear stories about why people want to participate in the Self-Determination Program and how it has been a benefit to them
  • Meet members of the Self-Determination Local Volunteer Advisory Committee (SDLVAC) and why they joined
  • Learn about some of the supports and resources available to you
View the video recording from the Self-Determination Program Kickoff Campaign at https://youtu.be/X5SGRG6jqjA
Self-Determination Program Awardees
Here is information presented by the awardees at the Town Hall:





The SDP Awardees look forward to starting their projects soon. We will provide updates on when they will begin once their contract phase is completed.
The Self-Determination Program is Now Open to All Eligible Individuals Served by
the Regional Centers
To be eligible for the program, you must:

  1. Have a developmental disability and currently be receiving services from a regional center or be a new consumer to the regional center.
  2. Be over the age of three, or if under age three, be qualified for services through Lanterman.
  3. You are not eligible if you live in a licensed long-term health care facility.

If you would like to participate in the SDP, here is what you will need to do:

  •  RSVP to attend an Orientation (see information below for the next Orientation)
  • Contact your Consumer Services Coordinator (CSC) to let them know you are ready to start the transition process. 
  • Complete a Person-Centered Plan (PCP) (optional)
  • Complete a budget meeting, and certify the budget. 
  • Develop an Individual Program Plan (IPP). 
  • Select your Financial Management Service (FMS) agency.
  • Develop the spending plan and obtain final approval from NLACRC. 
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Upcoming NLACRC Self-Determination Activities
Self-Determination
Informational Meeting
The next Self-Determination Informational Meeting is on Tuesday, July 6th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. RSVPs are not required.

For more information, please visit the following link:
Self-Determination Local Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting
Join us at the Self-Determination Local Volunteer Advisory Committee Meeting on Thursday, August 19th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

This meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend to learn more about the Self-Determination Program.

For more information including the meeting agenda, visit the following link:
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Self-Determination Orientation
Anyone interested in learning about the Self-Determination Program is welcome to attend an orientation.

The next Self-Determination Orientations will be held on Tuesday, July 6th and Monday, July 12th.

RSVPs are required. RSVP to [email protected] or call 818-756-6314.

For more information, please visit the following link:
SDP Service Codes and Service Code Definitions
SDP Service Codes and Service Code Definitions
For a list and description of services that are approved in the Self-Determination Program, view the SDP Service Codes and the SDP Service Definitions.
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Financial Management Service (FMS)
Service Models
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FMS Models
Comparison Chart
Each Self-Determination Program participant must use a regional center vendored Financial Management Services (FMS) provider.

There are three types of FMS providers:

1. Bill Payor or Fiscal Agent, this model is used when goods or services are purchased from a business;

2. Co-Employer, this model is used when the participant wants to share some of the employer roles and responsibilities with an FMS and

3. Sole Employer, also known as the Fiscal/Employer Agent), this model is used when a participant wants to be the direct employer of those providing services.

This chart shows how tasks and responsibilities are divided between you and your FMS provider.


For more information about FMS, visit the DDS website.
The Department of Developmental Services ("DDS") Self-Determination Newsletter
Click on the Self-Determination newsletter below to download the PDF
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