The State of California is preparing to implement a Self Directed Services Program at all 21 Regional Centers.  Individuals who choose to participate in this program are responsible for securing their own supports and services, with support, from a predetermined individual budget.  Traditional Regional Center purchase of service standards will not apply to service purchase decisions.

ELARC, in partnership with Area Board 10 (ABX),  has been a pilot center for the Self Directed Services program.  Called “Self Determination,”  a small group of ELARC consumers and families have been managing their budgets, securing services, and working with staff and the community to pioneer this very different service delivery model.

For the latest information from the State of California on the implementation of Self Directed Services, please visit: http://www.dds.ca.gov/SDPP/Home.cfm  

The Department of Developmental Services released new proposed draft regulations for the Self Directed Services Program and a draft proposal to the federal government to fund the program.   They are posted at the DDS Website 

Underlying Principles of Self Determination/Self Directed Services

The History of the Self Determination Pilots in California

The ELARC Self Determination (Self Directed Services)

The Local Advisory Committee