You live in a rural, mountainous area and your child is badly injured from a fall. They need to be flown to the nearest hospital 150 miles away.

Your disability now requires you to use a wheelchair. You need a service that can install grab-bars, wider doorways, modified bathroom facilities, or special electric and plumbing systems.

You have identified a respite worker that you would like to use for your adult child when you go out to run errands. You feel it would be much more efficient if you are vendored with the regional center so that you can hire and pay the respite worker directly

Your child needs cloth diapers.

You use ASL and your family or support staff need help learning signs to communicate about daily routines, feelings, safety, and choices.

Your supported living staff are paid by the program, which has administrative staff to handle timesheets, paychecks, billing the regional center, and other business-related activities needed to keep the program running.

You use a wheelchair and have been advised to see a heart specialist whose office would require four bus rides and more than three hours of travel. The regional center may pay for a medical transportation service equipped to transport wheelchairs to get you to and from the appointment.

Your adult family member has challenging behaviors that require extra supervision when being transported in the van to the day program. They like to stand up, sometimes kick the seat in front of them, and have been known to disrobe. The van driver cannot safely drive the vehicle without an assistant to support them.

You go to a day program where you travel to different locations to do various jobs, such as a senior center, a park, and a pet store. A van is provided to take you to the different work locations.

You will be starting a day program that teaches acting, singing, and dancing. It will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The regional center may pay for a van to pick you and other program participants up from your homes and take you back when the program is over.

You will be out of town for a few days for a vacation or to take care of your ill parent. You don't feel comfortable having someone you don't know well taking care of your child and living in your home while you are away. A residence whose only business is providing out-of-home respite seems to most closely fit the needs of your child.

Your family member attends a large day program that provides transportation to and from the program in its fleet of vans. The program does not have the technology or staff expertise needed for efficient routing and scheduling of shared rides for its participants. Therefore, the program uses a regional center-vendored broker that specializes in this type of work.

You want to be able to visit your friend who lives 5 miles away and there is no one to drive you. You want to learn how to take the bus, learn bus schedules, figure out when and where to get on and off, how to walk to your friend's house after you get off the bus, and how to stay safe.

A 73-year old individual with severe intellectual disabilities, seizures, heart problems, and diabetes needs a residential facility that can tend to their medical needs as well as their daily personal care needs, social/recreational needs and other services.

You need a dentist who is skilled in handling your child's extreme anxiety and agitation. There are none in your area who accept Medi-Cal. The regional center may pay for the dental work from one of the dentists on the list of vendored (approved) dentists.

Your child doesn't make progress in meeting developmental milestones such as speech delays and/or maintaining their health, and you need training in how to best help your child.

My child has seen their psychologist for 2 years and has made good progress. The psychologist thinks applied behavior analysis might be a useful approach to explore with them and has the training and experience to implement it.

Your child has severe asthma and allergies that are interfering with their stamina, physical activities, and overall health.

My obsessive-compulsive disorder is getting worse and I don't think the medication I take is helping. Sessions with a psychiatrist could bring some relief.

You have been having stomach pain every time you eat, which is a new problem. A doctor can examine you, run tests, prescribe medication, and refer you to a specialist if needed.

My back aches whenever I stand in one place more than two minutes, and also when I sit down or get up from a chair. My doctor thinks I sprained a back muscle and recommended physical therapy for eight weeks.

Your doctor told you that you have an infection and prescribed antibiotics. You want to get the medication at a nearby pharmacy.

You need someone who can set up IV antibiotics at home for your child who is just returning from the hospital.

I have noticed my hearing is getting worse, especially in one ear. I need a specialist to test me and help figure out what I can do to hear better.

You are an adult and you want somewhere to go during the day where they can give you medication, monitor your vital signs, and do minor medical procedures (such as insulin injections, change bandages, etc.)

You want to lose some weight and to feel better. You like the treadmill and working out with weights at your local gym.

You notice your child is having difficulties that are not typical to a child their age, such as speech delays, behavioral problems, sensory issues, poor hand eye coordination, decreased attention span, or other similar issues.

Your 23-year old niece has a special bond and skill with your child with disabilities. You want to pay them for doing some basic self-care tasks with your child, such as transfers, bathing, feeding, dressing, and transportation to after-school activities.

Your child's IPP meeting takes place every April. They live in Los Angeles because they like their job there, and you live in Florida on a very limited income. They have depression and mild intellectual disabilities and they really want you to be at his IPP. The regional center may reimburse your travel expenses to attend the IPP, especially if the IPP identifies that a parental visit could help ease their depression.

You want to be more independent and want to learn how to plan meals, budget, grocery shop, cook and similar skills. The independent living program sets up a schedule for a staff member to work with you on these skills.

Your child is having trouble focusing and keeping up in school and could use additional support with schoolwork in your home.

You like to paint, or do ceramics or other kinds of art. It helps you get your feelings out and makes you feel better.

You enjoy dancing and expressing yourself with movement. It helps you get your feelings out and makes you feel calmer.

You love listening to hip hop, jazz, classical, or rock music. Music helps you express how you feel. Playing different instruments also exercises your motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and listening skills.

You notice your child is having difficulties that are not typical for a child their age, such as speech delays, behavioral concerns, sensory issues, poor hand-eye coordination, decreased attention span, or other similar issues. This service may be needed if your child learns best through one-to-one direct therapy without other children present.

Your usual supply of diapers paid by the regional center did not arrive. You were out of diapers, so you had to purchase them at the local store. Since diapers are included in the IPP, the regional center can pay you back for the expenses you paid.

The federal rate is currently $994 per month. The current SSP amount added to that is $239.94 per month, for a total cash benefit combining SSI and SSP of $1,233.94 per month.

Your regional center participates in a DDS-approved wellness project that teaches people about exercise, nutrition, preventive health, safety, or healthy living.

A child has significant medical needs that cannot be safely supported in the family home. The child lives in a licensed home with trained staff who provide 24-hour health care and support.

You own a lift-equipped van for your son who uses a wheelchair. You are willing to drive him to and from his day program on a daily basis. You would need to get paid to cover gas and related transportation costs. This arrangement is in your child's IPP and the regional center has agreed to fund it.

You are a self-advocate with a 6-month old baby and you are going back to work soon. You have visited day care services and have chosen the one you like the best. You can be vendored to purchase that day care program directly.

You choose a trusted adult to help you with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, safety support, and community outings based on your IPP needs.

You want a part-time job at a grocery store. You choose a job coach who helps you prepare for interviews, learn job tasks, communicate with your employer, and keep the job.

You want to attend a city recreation class, YMCA program, summer camp, dance class, or music activity that supports your social skills, wellness, and community participation. The FMS pays the provider directly when the service is approved.

You are a self-advocate or the parent of a minor and you have found a nurse you really like. You are vendored by the regional center to purchase and pay directly for the services of a qualified nurse of your own choosing.

You are a self-advocate with a 9-year-old son with developmental disabilities. You will need a respite worker for him when you go to your friend's wedding. The respite worker you want is not vendored with the regional center, but if you are the vendor, you can hire whomever you want that is qualified.

You are a self-advocate who becomes vendored with the regional center. You can then pay yourself or someone else that you select to drive you to places in the community.

You want someone who can take you to the supermarket and help you learn to count change. Or you might like to be a bagger at a grocery store, but first you want to try by volunteering to bag food at a food bank. OR You want to learn how to find books at a library on a research topic, if you want to go to college.

A ramp, grab bars, widened doorway, or bathroom modification is added so the participant can safely access and use the home.

A participant with persistent pain receives acupuncture as part of their approved support plan.

A participant uses a medical alert button or emergency response device to call for help after a fall or emergency at home.

An adult participant receives approved home health aide support for personal health-related care needs at home.

A participant receives communication support during appointments, meetings, or community activities so they can understand and be understood.

A participant receives nursing support for medication-related needs, health monitoring, or other skilled care listed in the care plan.

A nutrition professional helps create guidance for a participant with diabetes, swallowing concerns, allergies, or other special dietary needs.

A crisis support provider helps a family develop immediate safety strategies after serious behavioral escalation at home.

A behavior specialist develops a positive behavior support plan for home, work, or community situations.

A participant receives specialized equipment or supplies needed to safely complete daily activities or manage a health-related need.

A licensed provider trains the family on how to follow through with therapeutic strategies at home.

An adult participant receives approved dental treatment needed for oral health and overall well-being.

An adult participant receives replacement prescription glasses needed for daily functioning and safety.

A participant receives an eye exam, lens prescription, and fitting support for glasses.

An adult participant receives approved psychological services to address anxiety, coping, behavior, or emotional regulation needs.

A parent or trusted friend receives training on how to support communication, routines, safety, or behavior strategies.

A participant receives speech therapy to improve communication or audiology services to address hearing needs.

A participant receives approved chiropractic care as part of a pain management plan.

A participant receives massage therapy to support comfort, mobility, or pain management as part of an approved care plan.

A participant works with an occupational therapist on dressing, feeding, fine motor skills, sensory supports, or daily routines.

A participant receives physical therapy to improve balance, walking, strength, or safe transfers.

A van is modified with a wheelchair lift or adaptive controls so the participant can travel safely to work, appointments, or community activities.

A child receives approved day care support so the parent can work or attend required appointments while the child remains safely supervised.

A participant wants to become more independent in the community. The support provider helps them learn to ride the city bus to a weekly art class, practice interacting with peers, and build the confidence to attend a local faith-based group on their own.

A participant uses an approved good or service, such as a class, membership, or item, that supports an IPP goal and increases independence.

A participant attends a self-advocacy workshop to learn how to direct services, understand rights, and make informed decisions.

A participant receives job coaching, help preparing for interviews, and support learning workplace expectations.

A participant receives an assessment and obtains assistive technology that helps with reminders, communication, scheduling, or daily tasks.

A participant moving into an apartment receives help with basic household set-up items needed to live safely.

A participant uses non-medical transportation to attend a job training program, community class, or volunteer opportunity.

A participant practices following directions, time management, communication, and task completion before pursuing a paid job.

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.

A parent schedules in-home respite for a weekend so they can rest while the participant keeps their normal routine safely at home.

A participant stays overnight at an approved respite facility while their family caregiver attends an out-of-town family obligation.

An adult participant rents an apartment and has an unrelated live-in caregiver; the budget helps cover the caregiver’s added household costs.

A homemaker helps prepare meals and do routine household tasks while the participant’s usual caregiver is recovering from surgery.

A participant gets help completing rental applications, understanding a lease, setting up utilities, and creating a plan to avoid eviction.

A participant takes weekly cooking classes at a local community center and uses a regional center vendor for job coaching. They do not hire any direct employees. The FMS vendor confirms both services are on the certified spending plan, pays the invoices, and sends a monthly budget statement.

A participant hires a personal care attendant they choose and manage. The participant interviews, supervises, and approves timesheets, while the FMS vendor verifies eligibility, processes payroll, and handles taxes. The participant doesn't have to manage the paperwork on their own.

A participant is the employer of record for a personal attendant and job coach, with full control over hiring and directing them. They obtain an Employer Identification Number and workers' compensation insurance as required. The FMS vendor verifies worker eligibility, processes payroll and taxes, and sends a monthly budget statement.

A support worker helps a participant practice grocery shopping, meal planning, personal care routines, and using community resources.

A participant living in a residential setting receives help with routines, community outings, personal goals, and independence skills.

You are a parent of a child with severe medical challenges. You will be taking a much-needed vacation. There is a small community hospital nearby with staff who know them and are skilled in handling their sometimes sudden or urgent medical issues.

You are a registered nurse with many years of experience. Your child needs intermittent nursing care at home. You feel you know your child's needs the best, and would like to get paid in that capacity.

You will be out of town for a few days for a vacation or to take care of your ill parent. You don't feel comfortable having someone you don't know well taking care of your child and living in your home while you are away. You would like to find a placement in a group home that has a vacant bed.

You are friends with another parent of a child with developmental disabilities who is very satisfied with their respite worker. You would like the regional center to pay that person to care for your child while you take a break for a few hours.

You need to run errands or you have a doctor's appointment, or you need a little free time without your child with disabilities. You want a respite agency to send a qualified person for the job.

You have physical or cognitive disabilities which prevent you from cleaning your house, so the regional center may pay for a program that can coordinate, hire, supervise and pay someone to do that for you.

You will be moving into a residential home in the community after 21 years living at a developmental center. You need some new clothes, furniture, personal care items, and other things to help your transition and address health and safety needs.

Your friend was letting you live in his apartment rent-free, but now he wants his space back and you have no place to go other than live on the streets.

You are preparing to move from a locked or highly structured residential setting into a community home. A transition team helps assess risks, create a person-centered plan, train your support team, and provide extra help before and during the move.

There is a residential home in Oregon that is the only home of its kind in the country that specializes in the unique needs of my child's combination of multiple disabilities.

You work out an arrangement with the regional center for your child's cousin to be their supported living staff in an apartment your child lives in. The cousin would be with your child from a few hours to 24 hours a day, depending on their need. Support provided could include keeping your child safe, helping redirect challenging behaviors, meal planning, cooking, cleaning and getting out into the community. This service must be approved by the Department of Developmental Services.

You want to participate in Special Olympics bowling, track, swimming, or basketball. A provider helps you train, prepare, and participate in the event.

You are interested in fine art, like drawing and painting; theatre arts, like acting and singing; and writing stories and poems. You would like to find a day program where you can do all of those things possibly in preparation for a future job.

Your mother died and you need 3 death certificates for the bank, the auto insurance company, and her employer. You need help paying the fee for each death certificate.

I am expecting a baby in 2 months and I will need someone who can teach me how to calm a crying baby, change diapers, and give them proper stimulation and activities.

My child does not use traditional speech. They use an old communication board, but they are frustrated because it is very limiting. We would like them evaluated for and provided more advanced computer assistive technology.

My adult child has profound intellectual disabilities as well as self-injurious behaviors and needs more intensive support than most residential facilities provide. That might include attendant care, physical therapy, speech therapy, medication administration and transportation in order for them to maintain and improve the skills they have learned.

My child has a substance abuse problem and mental illness. He needs a specially trained therapist to work with them and consider staging an intervention.

You have an intellectual disability and need a residence that will provide skills training, care and supervision, but also nursing care for your diabetes and kidney problems.

You have an intellectual disability and need a residence that will provide skills training, care and supervision, but also nursing care for your intermittent asthma attacks.

A person owns two homes. They live in one and had the other licensed to serve up to six children with developmental disabilities. Since the owner does not live there, they hired staff to live in that home so staff are there whenever the children are there.

A person owns two homes. They live in one and had the other licensed to serve adults with developmental disabilities. Since the owner does not live there, they hired staff to live in that home so someone is there whenever the residents are there.

A person owns a home that they want to turn into a residence for children with developmental disabilities. They plan to live there, be the caregiver, and also hire additional staff to help out. The home has been licensed for up to six children.

A couple owns a home that they want to turn into a residence for adults with developmental disabilities. They plan to live there, be the caregivers, and also hire additional staff to help out.

A family has 2 children and a spare bedroom. They have received special training to care for people with I/DD and would like to have someone live with them and be part of their family. This is a good option for self-advocates who want to move to a more family-like setting.

Your adult family member has needs that are beyond the level of support that other residential settings can provide. They are at risk of going to a psychiatric hospital or out-of-state placement.

You have an evening committee meeting at your church. You do not feel safe taking the bus at night. The regional center may pay for a taxi ride, if the committee participation is in your IPP.

I have frequent manic episodes where I do not sleep, go on shopping sprees I cannot afford, drive recklessly, and talk nonstop. Since this can happen unpredictably, I need a company I can call anytime that can come to intervene and help keep me safe until I stabilize.

You interview and hire the staff you want to help you learn independent living skills. You supervise them and purchases the necessary insurance. The FMS/EA will process payroll and withholding taxes.

You have been prescribed a new drug to help reduce your tremors and it is not part of Medicare's list of covered medications.

You are a female self-advocate who is bothered by a man at work who keeps looking at you and making sexual comments. It would be helpful to learn more about healthy relationships, appropriate boundaries, and how to prevent sexual abuse or mistreatment.

You have a job outside of the home, you rely on public transportation, and are living on a low income. You need to hire a day care provider who can care for your child with developmental disabilities in your own home.

Your child needs a special nutritional supplement or paper diapers.

You have lots of anxiety about your job situation and you have been depressed since the death of your father. It would help to discuss this with a licensed professional in hopes that you can better handle the stress and feel better.

You like playing basketball, but when you go to the park, people there do not include you. You want help learning how to be part of a team. You also want to learn more about appropriate behavior in community activities.

Instead of learning skills for a job, you want a program you can go to for a meal(s), some social interaction, staff who can monitor your health and safety, and assist you with daily needs (feeding, toileting, simple exercise, etc.)

You have visited a licensed day care owned by a neighbor down the street. You like how the provider treats the children, the schedule is convenient, and you like the activities and setup. You think it would be ideal for your young child.

Your family member is working with a psychiatric technician at the psychiatric hospital. The psych tech is helping him plan next steps once he is out of the hospital.

My anxiety is preventing me from going out and meeting people. I need someone to talk to who can help me find strategies to manage my stress.

Since my hand injury, I need help figuring out new ways to brush my teeth, feed myself, button my shirt, and tie my shoes.

My doctor said I need to have fluid drained from an old sore on my arm to prevent an infection.

My eyesight is getting worse and my eye doctor has given me a prescription for stronger lenses. If there is no other way to pay for them, the regional center may purchase them.

You need some help at home monitoring and handling personal care for your medically fragile child so you can get some sleep.

My child needs someone to come to our house daily to change dressings from a surgical wound and take vital signs.

You are scheduled for surgery to repair your broken ankle. Before surgery, you meet with the licensed nurse anesthetist, who explains that they will give you medication so you do not feel pain during the procedure.

My child with a developmental disability has had a constant cough for almost two weeks. The doctor suggests they get a chest X-ray and a blood test to rule out any serious illness.

I would like to go to a hearing center where I can be seen by hearing specialists about my hearing loss.

There is no dentist in my area who accepts Medi-Cal and I am having dental pain that is preventing me from eating.

Your adult family member has serious mental health challenges and is in a psychiatric facility. While undergoing medication evaluation and therapy, they need more activities to stay engaged during the day.

I have cerebral palsy and people have a hard time understanding my speech. I need help forming words and expressing myself.

My child’s seizures seem to be getting more frequent and more intense. They may need to be closely monitored and have their medications re-evaluated.

You receive SSI and you need help planning a monthly budget for rent, food, transportation, clothes, and entertainment so that you don't spend more than your income.

You have problems with balance and tremors and you need a personal assistant who can help you with your daily care such as bathing, toileting, dressing and feeding.

Your adult child is non-ambulatory, has frequent seizures, has a feeding tube, is nonverbal, and requires total care. You want the stimulation and learning opportunities of a day program in the home, since the challenges of transporting them outside are so great.

You are learning how to prepare a simple meal, follow a schedule, interact with others, and participate safely in community activities. The main goal is building the skill, not just completing the task.

Sometimes you have a hard time managing behaviors such as hurting yourself or kicking a wall. You could benefit from a program with extra staff who can give you more attention.

You need support for a seizure protocol, feeding tube, medication needs, or other health condition during the day. A medical day service program provides activities and supervision with medical oversight.

I have been working and I have saved enough to buy a used car, but I need to learn to drive first.

You are learning how to prepare a simple meal, follow a schedule, interact with others, and participate safely in community activities. The main goal is building the skill, not just completing the task.

You have a neighbor who is willing to drive you to errands, appointments, and social activities. They have asked if there is a way to help pay for some of the costs.

You have physical or cognitive disabilities which prevent you from cleaning your house. The regional center may pay for an individual to do that for you.

You need someone who can help you with basic care for your medically fragile child, such as bathing, maintaining a sterile environment, preparing food, or taking vital signs (like blood pressure or temperature).

Your child has a hard time making friends and them rarely gets out for activities besides school. You wish you could do more with them, but you work full-time and are also caring for an aging parent. A Foster Grandparent can provide extra support by being a companion, mentor or tutor for your child.

You are an adult living with your parents, and your family needs help coordinating medical appointments, transportation, backup support, and future planning. A CFS provider helps your family organize supports and build a plan that respects your language and culture.

You need help finding an apartment or house to rent that you can afford. Once you find the right place, you will need someone to support you with all of the details and arrangements. This might include moving, setting up utilities, and getting to know the property manager so you know what to do if something breaks, and how to pay your monthly rent.

You hope to get job in a hospital stocking supplies. In preparation, you would like to get certified in first-aid and learn to drive so you will have more independence and can get to work easier.

You live in a care home and need clothing, toiletries, or personal items while your SSI is still being processed. The regional center helps make sure you have money for basic personal needs.

You would like to spend a few weeks in the summer going to a camp in nature for some fun activities during the day and coming back to your home each night. OR You would like to spend a week in the summer going to an overnight camp where you live at the camp all week and do fun activities. OR You choose a trip you would like to take for a short vacation, such as Las Vegas, and you go with a travel company that makes all the travel arrangements and provides staff.

You want to learn or improve skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, using transportation, and managing your home. You help choose the person who supports you.

A company that sells plastic forks, knives and spoons needs these utensils packaged with 20 in each bag. The work activity program gets the contract to do the work. You are one of many workers doing the job. When that contract is completed, there are usually other jobs that can last several weeks, months or years. These often involve assembling parts, packaging, labeling or other tasks.

An office hires a self-advocate to fold, stuff and mail many thousands of envelopes to its mailing list. The job coach makes sure the employee understands the job, teaches the needed skills, helps the employee develop relationships with other employees in the office, and figures out accommodations that may be needed for the person.

A college campus hires a group of people to weed and clean up trash in its many outdoor areas. The job coach makes sure everyone understands the job, teaches the needed skills, makes sure the group works well together, and figures out accommodations that may be needed for individuals within the group.

You have frequent grand mal seizures, a feeding tube, and a chronic heart condition. You require a residence that provides 24-hour nursing care by staff trained to care for your medical needs.

Your child is deaf and communicates using American Sign Language (ASL). There are no teachers, administrators, or students at your neighborhood school who know ASL. In order to be able to receive an education and have communication with peers, the regional center may pay for a Special School for the Deaf and/or Blind, if there is no other way to fund it.

Your child is having a hard time keeping up with math and reading at school. The regional center may pay for a tutor to provide extra help after school either at home or at a community location.

You notice your child prefers to be alone, does not like to make eye contact with other people, or repeats the same actions over and over (rocking, shaking hands, playing with the same toy). Or you may have a child who has frequent tantrums, hurts themselves or others, or is difficult to take out in public.

My child's ability to interact with others is limited because of their lack of mobility due to the disability. Equestrian therapy may be able to help with better muscle control to reduce the effects of the disability.

Your local market carries the special nutritional drink recommended by the doctor for your child. You cannot afford to pay for it out of pocket. The regional center has an agreement with the store to cover the cost of the item so you do not have to pay for it yourself.

You notice your child is having difficulties that are not typical to a child their age, such as not understanding simple instructions or not processing cause and effect. A developmental specialist may work 1:1 with your child towards achieving developmental milestones.

Your child loses their homework, forgets to study for tests, and does not take school seriously. An educational psychologist can do testing to help identify skill deficits and strategies to improve the child’s learning outcomes. Counseling sessions with the educational psychologist may help identify causes of and solutions to school-related problems, such as bullying.

You need a credentialed teacher experienced in inclusion who can continue your child’s lessons at home because, due to health reasons, they cannot attend a full day of school.

Your child needs extra support in the classroom besides the teacher. The extra person can help reinforce the teacher's lessons.

The regional center may fund the services of a special education teacher in unusual situations where the school district is not providing it.

You notice your child is having difficulties that are not typical for a child their age, such as speech delays, behavioral concerns, sensory issues, poor hand-eye coordination, decreased attention span, or other similar issues.

A family member just found out they have breast cancer. I want to know if I may be at risk too.

Your child may participate in a program where they meet other people their age who have disabilities, they learn social skills (such as healthy boundaries, how to be a good friend) and may have supervised outings to parks, movies, restaurants, or other community settings.

A program to help you learn how to make friends, participate in your community, or become independent.

You have an opportunity to be paid while you learn to do filing in a law office, as a paid intern. But you need someone to help teach you the filing system and be there to support you and help you get to know other people who work in the office for the first few months.

Your adult child stopped taking their anti-psychotic medication. They refuses it, saying it makes them feel worse. Their hallucinations have returned, them is banging the walls, and them is threatening to run out into the street into traffic. You feel they would be safest if they is in an out-of-home placement with experts who can help stabilize them.

You are having an especially bad episode of depression. The staff at your residence are always busy with the other residents or preparing meals or other activities. One of the objectives in your IPP is to work on ways to better handle your depression. The regional center may provide you with extra staff for a limited time, to help you achieve this goal.

You want to learn pre-vocational skills so you can work towards getting a job or creating your own business.

You don't know many people outside of your program, you find it hard to make new friends. You would like to have people you can go with to the movies, restaurants, and other fun places.

You attend a weekday day program where you practice communication skills, community safety, volunteering, self-care, and social participation.

You attend a day program where trained staff follow your behavior support plan, help you practice coping strategies, and support safe participation in activities.

You need someone to help you with transferring, dressing, bathing, toileting, and feeding. They must also be able to cook, take you to medical appointments, and help feed and bathe your companion dog.

My child had surgery to remove a growth in their abdomen. They are home now but very weak and losing muscle tone. The doctor may arrange for a home health agency to provide a physical therapist twice a week and an occupational therapist twice a week.

A regional center identifies a need for a new specialized home or crisis support resource so people can live safely in the community instead of a restrictive setting. Start-up funds help develop that new service.

You found someone you want to hire to be your supported living worker, but you don't want to do all of the paperwork and accounting that is necessary. The Fiscal Management Service can be a co-employer of the worker and do the payroll and administrative work for you.

Your mother just died and you are feeling extremely depressed, even suicidal. You urgently need someone who can evaluate you, develop a treatment plan including medication, and be with you until you feel safer and more in control.

You are having repeated crises and your family is worried you may need hospitalization. A START team helps create a crisis prevention plan, trains your family and providers, and provides support to help you stay safely in the community.

Your child has a therapist working with them who uses an Applied Behavior Analysis or Floortime approach. You want to learn what they are doing so that you can work with your child on the same skills when the therapist or behaviorist is not there.

You want to move into your own apartment but need help completing applications, talking with landlords, understanding your lease, setting up utilities, and learning how to avoid eviction.

You want to learn pre-vocational skills so you ca work towards getting a job or creating your own business. This includes skills such as learning to be clean and neat, learning about your rights, making choices, being on time and knowing how to count.

My child's Individual Education Plan says that the school district will provide 6 hours per week of speech therapy and 5 hours per week of physical therapy for my child. They haven't been providing it and they keep making excuses. An attorney can help you file a complaint against the school district.

Your adult family member has needs that are beyond the level of support that other residential settings can provide. They are at risk of going to a psychiatric hospital or out-of-state placement.

Your family member seems to be in their own world, isolates themselves, and plays the same video game over and over all the time. A behavior analyst can work with the individual over time to gradually introduce other options that might interest them and to engage them in more social interaction.

Your family member seems to be in their own world, isolates themselves and plays the same video game over and over all the time. An associate behavior analyst who is supervised by a certified analyst can work with the individual over time to gradually introduce other options that might interest them and to engage him in more social interaction.

My child is working with a behavior management assistant who is supervised by a psychologist. It has been a good match with this person, and our son seems to be gradually coming out of his shell.

My child's psychologist has a community college student that they supervise in doing applied behavior analysis. My child is very comfortable with the student and is making progress with them, especially with their social skills.

The enhanced behavioral supports home is working with your family member to reduce physical and verbal aggression, wandering, and/or disruptive behaviors. They may also require a one-to-one staff ratio for some hours of the day or more individualized services tailored to their needs.

Your adult family member has been diagnosed with a mental illness and I/DD and may be at risk of criminal involvement due to anger, substance abuse, and aggression. You are looking for a home that can address challenging behaviors that are beyond what most community homes can provide.

Your adult family member has needs that are beyond the level of support that other residential settings can provide. They are at risk of going to a psychiatric hospital or out-of-state placement.

You need someone with you who can stop you from banging your head or kicking the walls or running into the street when there is traffic. You also need help with shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, budgeting, and getting out into the community. A supported living program can provide staff who rotate to be with you as many hours as needed to keep you safe, up to 24 hours a day.

Your uncle is giving you a hand-me-down van. Since you use a wheelchair and do not have use of your feet, you will need it equipped with a lift and with adapted steering and braking devices. If there is no other agency or way to pay for it, the regional may consider funding this, if it is in your IPP.

Your apartment needs a deep cleaning, including windows, walls and floors; or you need help moving heavy furniture to make it easier for you to move around; or you need someone to tack down a loose rug so you don't fall.

You live on your own and manage well independently. However, since you are hearing impaired and have poor balance, you need a blinking-light system to warn you of fires or other emergencies, and a life-line device to wear around your neck to press for help in case you fall.

Routine procedures such as dental hygiene or g-tube care are anything but routine when coupled with my child's extreme mental illness, which includes a fear of being touched and unpredictable aggression.

Your adult child frequently runs away or becomes aggressive. In order for them to be able to continue participation in their social/recreation program, they need a second support person with him at all times.

You want to be more independent and want to learn how to plan meals, budget, grocery shop, cook and similar skills. The independent living specialist is a staff person who can come to where you live to help you with these skills on a scheduled basis.

Our adult child has severe hearing impairment in both ears. They have grown up using American Sign Language (ASL). They need an ASL interpreter at their IPP so that they can fully participate as independently as possible.

You need some written translation of the new Self-Determination law from English to Vietnamese, so that you can better understand if it is the best choice for your family member.

You will be starting a new job and you don't want to rely on the Paratransit service which is sometimes late. You want to learn how to take the bus, learn bus schedules, figure out when and where to get on and off, how to walk to the job after you get off the bus, and how to stay safe.

My assistive technology communication device uses a special microphone that needs to be replaced. The part is only available from a small manufacturer in Texas.

When my teenager was 10 years old, they had to have a leg amputated as a result of their disability. They have successfully used an artificial leg since that time. However, they have outgrown it, and it is causing severe pain. They need a new one to accommodate their growth.

My eye doctor diagnosed my left eye as "lazy eye" meaning it tends to be turned to one side. I am advised to do eye exercises to correct the problem.

My wheelchair is broken beyond repair after it was hit by a car. I haven't been able to go out for 2 months. Medi-Cal says they won't pay for a new one because it is only 2 years old. I need to be able to get out in the community and be independent again.

I recently found out I have diabetes. I need help learning what is safe for me to eat and what foods to avoid.

If you have no savings and there is no other way to pay for it, the regional may pay for your funeral expenses.

Your child has been diagnosed with a rare bone disorder, which is part of his developmental disability. There is only one specialist in your area with expertise in this disorder. You need to see this specialist to learn about treatment options and get a written assessment to justify needed adaptations at your child's school.

You would like to participate in a running club in your community but you aren't sure exactly how to start. The regional center may provide a service to you that will match you with a volunteer. That person will help you find a club and possibly attend with you at first until you meet the others in the group and become comfortable.

You are 61 years old and it is harder for you to take care of yourself, to remember to take your medication, and maintain friendships. You are looking for a residential facility that can keep you safe, but still treat you with dignity and allow you as much independence as possible.

You completed the Self-Determination Program orientation but need help understanding your goals, thinking through services, preparing for your spending plan, and getting ready to enroll.

You are sometimes aggressive, destroying property or harming yourself or others, and you sometimes run away. You need the support of extra staff who know how to calm you, keep you safe, and prevent harm.

You recently left school or a work activity program and want a paid job in the community. A career pathway navigator helps you explore interests, build skills, coordinate supports, and move toward competitive integrated employment.

Because of your intellectual disability, you need extra help with skills for everyday living, like reading a menu adapted with pictures or figuring out your grocery total using a calculator or learning to better communicate with others.

You have an intellectual disability and need a residence that will provide skills training, care and supervision, but also some healthcare support for your seizures.