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Enrolling in SDP

Thank you for your interest in ACE FMS and the Self Determination Program (SDP).

Here is a step-by-step guide to successfully transitioning from the traditional program to SDP. 

1

Attend a mandatory Self Determination Program orientation.

  • Register for an orientation by clicking here.

    • Retain a copy of the SDP orientation certificate, as you will need to provide it to your Regional Center.

2

Notify the Regional Center of your decision to transition and identify your support team.

  • Notify your Regional Center to initiate the transition.

    • Contact your Service Coordinator/Case Manager at your Regional Center to inform them that you intend to transition from traditional to the Self Determination Program, and provide your orientation certificate.

  • Work directly with your Regional Center or seek the assistance of a CA Independent Facilitator (IF).

    • If you are in search of an Independent Facilitator, contact us at intake@acefms.com, and we’ll happily provide a list of active IFs working closely with your regional center.

  • Identify your Individual Program Plan (IPP) Team.

    • This team may include the participant, parents, legal guardian, Regional Center Service Coordinator/Case Manager, Independent Facilitator, and/or others that you choose (e.g., friends and family or other professionals).

3

The IPP Team develops the Person-Centered Plan (PCP), Individual Program Plan (IPP), budget, and spending plan.

If one is retained, an IF can provide valuable expertise in the development of the PCP and spending plan.

  • Create a Person-Centered Plan (PCP).

    • Develop a PCP that reflects the participant's goals, preferences, and aspirations.

  • Develop the Individual Program Plan (IPP)

    • The IPP is created by using the PCP. The IPP will detail the objectives and the specific services and supports that will assist in achieving those goals.

  • Develop and certify the individual budget.

    • The budget is a document based on the IPP and determines the amount of funds that will be allocated for use in your SDP budget year.

  • Draft the spending plan.​

    • Outline the specific services and supports the participant seeks to achieve their goals, by using funds granted through the certified budget.

4

Contact ACE FMS, finalize the SP, authorizations, and begin services.

  • Share the budget and spending plan.

    • Once the participant has a certified budget and a solid draft spending plan, email both documents to intake@acefms.com for review.

  • We will guide you step by step to finalize the spending plan and have authorizations issued to start in the Self Determination Program.

Have a question? 
Drop us a note and we'll be happy to answer. 

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