Self-Determination Program Orientation

Trainings

Department of Developmental Services (DDS) has partnered with State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) to provide a statewide orientation and training to all participants and families who are interested in participating in the Self-Determination Program (SDP). The Statewide Self-Determination Program Orientation is one (1) Module that is two (2) hours in length:

Module 1 includes:

  • Define the Self-Determination Program​
  • Introduce the Principles of Self-Determination​
  • Discuss the steps to join the Self-Determination Program​
  • Introduce key roles and parts of the Self-Determination Program​
  • Talk about next steps

The orientation is conducted in English and Spanish on varying dates throughout the year. Real-time translation in 200+ languages is available during English sessions. The SDP orientation is required by law in order to participate in the program. 

Orientation Dates for April:

Monday, April 6, 2026, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, PART A (English)
Friday, April 10, 2026, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, PART A (Spanish)
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, PART A (English)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 9:30 am – 11:30 am, PART A (Spanish)
Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, PART A (English)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, PART B (English)
Friday, April 24, 2026, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, PART A (English)
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, PART B (Spanish)

Click on your preferred date listed above to register for the orientation. Registration is required. Please note you must complete PART A of the orientation to do PART B. 

Presentation materials in multiple languages:

SDP Orientation Presentation - English
Resources - English
Steps to Enrollment - English
SDP Definitions -English
SDP Orientation Presentation - Chinese
Resources - Chinese
Steps to Enrollment - Chinese
SDP Definitions - Chinese
SDP Orientation Presentation - Tagalog
Resources - Tagalog
Steps to Enrollment - Tagalog
SDP Definitions - Tagalog
SDP Orientation Presentation - Korean
Resources - Korean
Steps to Enrollment - Korean
SDP Definitions - Korean
SDP Orientation Presentation - Hmong
Resources - Hmong
Steps to Enrollment - Hmong
SDP Definitions - Hmong
SDP Orientation Presentation - Armenian
Resources - Armenian
Steps to Enrollment - Armenian
SDP Definitions - Armenian
SDP Orientation Presentation - Farsi
Resources - Farsi
Steps to Enrollment - Farsi
SDP Definitions - Farsi
SDP Orientation Presentation - Arabic
Resources - Arabic
Steps to Enrollment - Arabic
SDP Definitions - Arabic

What is the Self-Determination Program?

The Self-Determination Program (SDP) is an opportunity available to all regional center clients to determine how they want to implement services based on their needs. It gives clients:

  • the freedom to plan their life and make decisions,
  • flexibility on how money is spent for client services and supports,
  • the ability to choose the people and supports that help clients live, work and play,
  • responsibility and accountability,
  • and centers the client as the most important decision maker in their life.

Learn more about SDP with this link.