Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation – Two-Part Series
The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), in partnership with the California Department of Developmental Services (Department), offers statewide SDP Orientations for people interested in the Self-Determination Program (SDP).
Beginning April 1, 2026, the SDP Orientation will be offered in two parts. Each part is two hours. You must complete both parts before beginning the SDP transition. If you completed the orientation before April 1, 2026, or are already enrolled, you do not need to retake it.
Certificates are provided to participants who attend the full session and submit the required information. Required information includes the first and last name of the person served by the regional center and their Unique Client Identifier (UCI).
Once all information is confirmed, certificates are typically sent within two weeks. Information about certificate recipients is shared with the Department to support enrollment.
For more information, see the California Department of Developmental Services Directive.
Who should attend?
- Parent or legal guardian of a minor
- Adult receiving regional center services
- Conservator or authorized representative of an adult receiving regional center services
SDP Orientation – Part A
Topics:
- California’s Developmental Disabilities System
- Regional Center Service Delivery Models
◦ Traditional
◦ Participant-Directed
◦ Self-Determination Program - The Self-Determination Program
◦ Person-Centered Plan
◦ Individual Program Plan
◦ Individual Budget - Next Steps & Resources
SDP Orientation – Part B
Completion of Part A is required before attending Part B.
Topics:
- Part A Takeaways
- Spending Plan
◦ Independent Facilitators - Financial Management Services Vendors and Models
- Getting Ready
- Next Steps & Resources
Part A Recording (For Viewing Only, No Certificate)
Part B Recording (For Viewing Only, No Certificate)
Resources
Visit your local SDP Volunteer Advisory Committee (SDAC/LVAC) to connect with people and resources in your area.
SDP Orientation Registration
SCDD staff trainers and co-trainers with lived experience work together to deliver SDP Orientations. Trainers and co-trainers rotate across sessions and languages. Join an upcoming session to meet the team leading SDP Orientations across California.
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Reminders
- Attend full 2-hour session(s)
- Complete Part A before Part B
- Monthly sessions in English and Spanish
Need another language?
- Arabic
- Armenian
- ASL
- Chinese
- Farsi
- Hmong
- Korean
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese