Contact Us.
Contact
info@adaptivesdp.com
Open Hours
Frequently Asked Questions.
The Self-Determination Program (SDP) is a way for you to have more control over your services and support. Instead of being assigned providers, you get to:
-
Choose who supports you
-
Build a plan based on your goals
-
Decide how your Regional Center budget is used
At Adaptive SDP, we help guide families through this process and create customized supports that work for them.
🔗 Learn more at the California DDS SDP Website
You may be eligible for SDP if:
-
You are a current client of a California Regional Center
-
You attend a required orientation
-
Your team completes the enrollment steps
Need help figuring out where to start? We can help.
🔗 Find your Regional Center’s SDP page
📩 Or contact us directly
We offer services that are built around each participant’s unique needs and goals, such as:
-
In-home support and life skills (ILS)
-
Community-based outings and integration (CIS)
-
Job readiness, employment support
-
Adaptive exercise and health routines
-
Customized, creative skill-building programs
🔗 Explore all services
With the SDP, you can:
-
Pick your own support staff
-
Design a plan that fits your life
-
Control how your budget is used
-
Create services based on what matters most to you
We’re here to help you make the most of that freedom.
🔗 Learn more from DDS
Here’s how it works:
-
We’ll reach out to learn more about your needs
-
We’ll explain the next steps and begin the intake process
-
We’ll help you build a personalized care plan
Whether you’re new to SDP or already enrolled, we’ll guide you through every step.
No, you don’t lose anything automatically. Many families:
-
Keep current services during the transition
-
Replace or add new supports as needed
-
Take it one step at a time
We’ll help you understand how the transition works and what makes sense for your situation.
No, you can start with us even if you don’t have an IF yet.
If you already have one:
-
We’ll collaborate with them
-
We’ll stay in communication as your services begin
If you don’t have one:
-
Or contact us and we’ll help connect you with someone great
💡 IFs help guide the planning and budget setup during your transition into SDP.
It depends on where you are in the process:
-
If you’re not yet in SDP, it may take a few weeks while your plan and budget are approved.
-
If you’re already approved, we can usually begin onboarding in just a few days.
We’ll guide you through:
-
Intake and planning
-
Starting services based on your schedule
🔗 Fill out our Interest Form to begin
We currently serve families across several Regional Centers in California, including:
-
ELARC
-
Lanterman
-
Harbor
-
Inland
-
North LA County
-
Orange County
-
San Gabriel/Pomona
-
South Central LA
If you’re not sure which Regional Center you’re part of, we can help you find out.
We support individuals of all ages — from children to teens to adults. We tailor our services based on:
-
Age
-
Developmental stage
-
Personal goals and learning style
We’ll work with you to make sure the services we offer are appropriate and meaningful for your loved one’s needs.
Yes — we have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of needs, including:
-
Nonverbal communication
-
Mobility challenges
-
Behavioral supports
-
Complex care or medical concerns (in collaboration with families)
We’ll work with you to build a team and plan that’s safe, respectful, and empowering.
Absolutely. Here’s a sample scenario:
Owen is a 21-year-old who recently exited school services. He’s nonverbal, has mobility challenges, and needs help with daily routines. His family is focused on building independence and community engagement. We provide in-home life skills training (like meal prep and hygiene routines), adaptive fitness, and weekly community outings to local libraries, parks, and stores. Our staff use gestures and visual supports to help Owen communicate and build consistency.
Every plan is different — but just like Owen, we’ll build services around what matters most to him.
Yes! One of the best parts of the Self-Determination Program is the flexibility to choose what works for you. We’ll:
-
Review your goals during intake
-
Help match you with the right support team
-
Create a plan that can grow and evolve over time
You’re in control — we’re here to help make it happen.
Great question! While both options provide support through your Regional Center, there are some key differences in how services are chosen and managed.
Here’s a simple comparison:
Traditional Services (Standard Regional Center Option):
-
Providers are assigned from a pre-approved (vendored) list
-
The Regional Center leads your planning meetings and makes most service decisions
-
You follow a set list of services and guidelines
-
The budget is managed by the Regional Center
-
You have less flexibility to create custom supports
Self-Determination Program (SDP):
-
You choose your providers — including people not vendored with the Regional Center
-
You create a Person-Centered Plan (PCP) based on your life goals
-
Services are more flexible and tailored to what you truly want
-
You control how your budget is used (with the help of an FMS)
-
You and your team make the decisions — not the Regional Center
