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Key Principles of the Self-Determination Program

The Self-Determination Program is guided by principles that encourage individuals to play an active role in planning their own services.

• Participant Choice

  Participants decide which services they receive, who provides them, and how supports are delivered based on their personal goals.

Person-Centered Planning

Services are developed around each participant’s strengths, preferences, interests, and desired outcomes instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.

• Flexibility

  Participants have greater flexibility to select approved services that support independence, skill development, employment, education, recreation, and community involvement.

• Collaboration

  Successful planning often involves collaboration between participants, families, Regional Centers, Independent Facilitators, Financial Management Services, and service providers.

• Community Inclusion

  The program encourages meaningful participation in community life while supporting individual dignity, choice, and independence.

How the Self-Determination Program Works

Beginning the Self-Determination Program may seem overwhelming at first, but the process follows several straightforward steps.

Step 1: Notify Your Regional Center

Speak with your Service Coordinator and let them know you would like to participate in the Self-Determination Program.

Step 2: Complete the Required Orientation

Participants must attend an approved Self-Determination Program Orientation and receive a Certificate of Completion before moving forward.

Step 3: Gather Supporting Documents

Helpful documents may include:

• Individual Program Plan (IPP)
• Purchase of Service (POS) history
• Assessments or evaluations
• Documentation supporting identified needs

These documents help establish an appropriate individualized budget.

Step 4: Develop a Person-Centered Plan

Working together with your planning team, you will identify your goals, priorities, strengths, and support needs while creating a plan that reflects the life you want to build.

Step 5: Create Your Spending Plan

Your individualized budget is organized into a Spending Plan that outlines the approved services and supports you wish to receive.

Step 6: Select a Financial Management Service (FMS)

An FMS helps manage payments, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting required under the program.

Step 7: Begin Receiving Services

Once your plan is approved, you may begin receiving services from the providers you have selected.

Benefits of the Self-Determination Program

The Self-Determination Program offers participants greater flexibility than traditional service delivery models by allowing supports to be tailored to individual goals and circumstances.

Benefits may include:

• Greater control over services and supports
• Flexibility in selecting service providers
• Individualized budgeting
• Services based on personal goals
• Increased independence
• Enhanced community participation
• Greater involvement in decision-making
• More personalized support planning

Because every participant has different needs, services can evolve over time as goals and circumstances change.

How Building Bloch Pathways Supports SDP Participants

Building Bloch Pathways provides individualized services that help participants work toward meaningful goals identified in their Person-Centered Plan.

We collaborate with participants, families, Independent Facilitators, and Regional Centers to provide community-based supports that encourage greater independence while respecting each individual’s strengths and preferences.

Depending on the participant’s approved plan, services may focus on:

• Independent living skill development
• Community participation
• Social skills
• Daily living routines
• Communication skills
• Personal growth
• Goal-based support
• Family collaboration

Our team works closely with participants to promote confidence, independence, and meaningful progress through individualized support.

Our Person-Centered Approach

At Building Bloch Pathways, we believe meaningful support begins with understanding the individual. Every participant has unique strengths, interests, preferences, and goals, which is why our services are guided by a person-centered approach rather than a one-size-fits-all model. We work collaboratively with participants, families, Independent Facilitators, and Regional Centers to help ensure supports reflect each individual’s priorities and long-term goals.

Our team provides individualized services that align with each participant’s Person-Centered Plan while encouraging choice, self-advocacy, and active participation throughout the support process. By focusing on each person’s abilities, aspirations, and pace of growth, we strive to create opportunities that promote confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday community life.

Why Choose Building Bloch Pathways?

Choosing the right provider is an important part of your Self-Determination journey.

Families choose Building Bloch Pathways because we are committed to delivering individualized, person-centered services that respect each participant’s goals and encourage long-term growth.

Our approach emphasizes:

• Individualized support plans
• Person-centered care
• Community integration
• Collaborative communication
• Respect and dignity
• Evidence-informed practices
• Meaningful skill development
• Ongoing support for participants and families

We believe every individual deserves opportunities to build confidence, strengthen life skills, and participate more fully in their community.

Helpful Resources

If you’re exploring the Self-Determination Program, these official resources provide additional information about eligibility, program requirements, orientation, and statewide guidance.

• California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – Official information about California’s Self-Determination Program, including eligibility requirements, participant resources, and program updates.
• California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) – Self-Determination Program orientation schedules, educational resources, and support materials for participants and families.