SDP Resource Center
Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from the Law's Creators
SDP Resource Center
Accurate, Up-to-Date Information from the Law's Creators
(03/02/2020) Funding to Support Implementation of SDP
March 2, 2020
DVU Brief:
LVAC funding 19/20
Directive
March 2, 2020
TO: REGIONAL CENTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
SUBJECT: FUNDING TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM
In accordance with Welfare and Institutions (W&I) Code section 4685.8(g), funds have been allocated to regional centers to support implementation of the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The purpose of this letter is to provide guidance on the use of these funds, including the required collaboration with local volunteer advisory committees (LVAC) in determining local priorities for the funding.
W&I Code section 4685.8(g) specifies these funds shall be used to maximize the ability of SDP participants to direct their own lives. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS), in consultation with stakeholders, identified priority areas for the funding including:
- Recruitment and training of independent facilitators;
- Joint training for participants, families, regional centers, LVAC members and others;
- Support or coaching in making the transition to SDP;
- Assistance with spending plan development;
- Orientation support which could include costs for speakers/presenters, and development of modification of materials; and
- Collaborative groups/workshops to foster ongoing, shared learning and problem- solving opportunities.
The LVACs play an important role in the implementation and oversight of the SDP. Therefore, regional centers and LVACs must work collaboratively to prioritize the use of the available funds to meet the needs of participants in their local area. Funds may only be expended after agreement is reached on the local needs. See Enclosure 1 for more information about the potential uses of the funds, the amount available in each regional center area, and suggested steps to determine the use of the funds.
If you have any questions regarding this correspondence, please contact sdp@dds.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Original signed by:
JIM KNIGHT
Deputy Director
Federal Programs Division
cc: Regional Center Administrators Regional Center Chief Counselors
Regional Center Community Services Directors Association of Regional Center Agencies
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Brian Winfield, DDS
LeeAnn Christian, DDS
Karyn Meyreles, DDS
Mike Sakamoto, DDS
Ernie Cruz, DDS