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Self-Determination Program: Participant Guidelines and Information

Learn about eligibility, rights, and responsibilities to participate in the Self-Determination Program. Understand key requirements and what to do if you decide to leave or relocate. Get insights on budget management and support services.

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Self-Determination Program: Participant Guidelines and Information

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  1. Participant Eligibility, Rights, and Responsibilities Self-Determination Program Information

  2. Objectives • Eligibility requirements • Requirements for participation • Understand the rights of consumers and families as candidates for, and participants in, the Self-Determination Program Self-Determination Program Training to Regional Centers

  3. Eligibility Participation in the Self-Determination Program is available to people who: • Are regional center consumers • Agree to the following specified in the law: • Orientation • Use Self-Determination Program funds only when generic services are not available • Only purchase services necessary to implement the Individual Program Plan • Manage services and supports within an individual budget • Use a Financial Management Services provider Self-Determination Program Information

  4. Leaving the Program Someone can voluntarily choose to leave the Self-Determination Program at any time Regional centers must ensure that there is no gap in delivery of services and supports Self-Determination Program Information

  5. What if someone moves? Participants can continue to receive self-determination services and supports if he or she transfers to another regional center The balance of the individual budget follows them to their new regional center Self-Determination Program Information

  6. Number of Participants Per Regional Center Self-Determination Program Information *Number listed includes those currently in the Self-Determination Pilot Program

  7. Questions Self-Determination Program Information

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