An Independent Facilitator (IF) is a person chosen by the participant to help plan and access services listed in their Individual Program Plan (IPP). The IF is not a service provider, their role is to help the participant identify goals, understand their budget options, and advocate for the supports they need. The participant directs the IF.

A person selected by the participant to assist with planning and accessing services in the IPP, including identifying needs and goals, making informed budget decisions, and advocating in the planning process. Does not duplicate the service coordinator role.

A young adult needs extra support planning SDP services and supports. They hire an Independent Facilitator to help identify long-term goals, understand budget options, advocate for needed services and find new service providers, programs, or employees.