July 15, 2021

DVU Brief:

Enrollment support extension.

 

Directive

July 15, 2021

TO: REGIONAL CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

SUBJECT: SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM: CONSUMER SUPPORTS FOR TRANSITIONING INTO THE PROGRAM

With the statewide rollout of the Self-Determination Program (SDP), the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is providing regional centers with this guidance regarding initial person-centered planning and supports for individuals interested in enrolling or transitioning in SDP.

Until further notice, DDS directives on supports for enrolling into SDP issued on February 13, 2019, September 3, 2019, and October 30, 2020 are still in effect. In addition to supports laid out in these directives, transition supports are also available in the following ways:

• Regional center service coordinators assisting individuals and families with the transition.
• Regional centers working with their Self-Determination Local Volunteer Advisory Committee to arrange for entities to assist with person-centered planning or transition.
• Beginning in fiscal year 2021-22, funding is available for regional centers to employ Participant Choice Specialists to assist with individuals pursuing self-direction through the Self-Determination Program or through use of participant-directed services. More details on these resources are forthcoming.

Additional information on enrolling in SDP and person-centered planning are posted in the DDS webpage https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/sdp/frequently-asked-questions/

Consumers, family members, or providers should contact their local regional center with questions regarding this program directive. If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please contact sdp@dds.ca.gov.

 

Sincerely,

Original signed by:

MARICRIS ACON

Deputy Director

 

cc: Nancy Bargmann, DDS

Brian Winfield, DDS

Erica Reimer Snell, DDS

Tim Travis, DDS

Regional Center Board Presidents

Regional Center Administrators

Regional Center Directors of Consumer Services

Regional Center Community Services Directors

Association of Regional Center Agencies

 

Link to Directive 

Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program (English)

Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program (Spanish)

Self-Determination Program: Consumer Supports for Transitioning into the Program (Korean)