*About Us

*(PCP) Person Centered Planning Discovery Services and (IF) Independent Facilitator Services - Imagine reaching that untouchable dream and so we push on through with truth and justice, making a dignified functional path forward

*Consulting on how to build toward and build-on the existing support team in place for you the participant in charge/transitioning in SDP: developing functional improvements in the management of one's multifaceted life, recruiting supports, training for direct professionals to support the person in the principles of the program - freedom, authority, support, responsibility and confirmation. Coordination of team members is rooted in the persons - person centered plan and how we as members can impact the outcomes as desired by the participant. Moral is critical and when real life happens to folks, people work best together when relationships are respectful and communication is reliable, a system is in place they can depend on to follow through.

Meaningful efforts, hard fought, hard knocks learning and key alliances have been made to bring about ground breaking change, and this has brought with it the necessary justice and attention to address the needs of folks and families thinking outside the box.

The Civil Right Act of 1964 outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin,. The Lanterman Act is unique to CA, choice, inclusion, freedom from harm,... and was codified in law in 1977. The ADA was signed into law in July 1990,. equal opportunity..., prohibiting discrimination based on disability,. CA’s Senate Bill 468 legislation Self Determination Program was signed into law in October 2013,. freedom, choice, control,...

*Community services for folks with special needs: partnering with ally's to bring about change in your person centered self determined best interest.

* Since 1998 advocating for individuals with Intellectual disabilities, autism, supporting folks in order to reach desirable outcomes. With an open mind and an organic approach we provide safe and dignified support-services to the community. So by the end of the day you can have your cake :-)

"what people want is agency, self determination, the ability to play a core role in the architect of there future along with the rest of society, the freedom to think and express one's ideas and to the best of one's ability create something meaningful for themselves. I want a world where we all get to play a role in driving the future forward. Finding a way of sharing ownership in the future." (quote..?)

Frequently Asked Questions

"Where can I go to get the most accurate information

about this program"?

Vist Disability Voices United at https://disabilityvoicesunited.org/ here you will find a world of inspiration,facts of the matter,guidance to support you with folks that see the future as wide open.(SeeAlso/drop-down/NLACRC

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION for folks seeking services, community-based, Early Start services for infants and toddlers with certain delays and established risk conditions may go to the North Los Angeles County Regional Center (NLACRC) one of 21 private, non-profit organizations under contract with DDS. NLACRC serves people who live in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys. https://www.nlacrc.org/faqs/how-can-i-apply-to-receive-regional-center-services/

SDP INFO /NLACRC: https://www.nlacrc.org/consumers-families/self-determination-program/

ALSO SIGN UP FOR NLACRC E-News You Can Use: https://www.nlacrc.org/news-events/news-enews/

SDP ORIENTATION LINK / ALL Orientations GO TO - for eligible participants go thru THIS LINK (SCDD)(!)

https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/

Current Events / Calendar

Please "join me" /an appointed volunteer Member on the committee (every 3rd Thursday of the month) at 6:30PM - The Self Determination Advisory Committee - The North LA County Regional Center and together we build on this program. See Zoom Link (+Event Details-below)

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YES on Prop 50 - a valid defense of our democracy

Medicaid cuts will be devistating to folks receiving services/Prop50 will help remedy the matter

Volunteer Today! at https://linktr.ee/cadem Why? The President has asked his Republican majority in Congress to give him an unfair advantage...

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in your neighborhood/ across this great state

3rd Thursday's (of the month)

SDAC Monthly Meetings (+Event Details)

6:30pm

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8:30pm

San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley's

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3rd Thursday's (of the month)

SDAC Monthly Meetings (+Event Details)

We invite you to Zoom in at https://www.nlacrc.org/ Link to the monthly meetings to share your public comment and help us improve the progra...

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6:30pm

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8:30pm

San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valley's

Future

DVU Hosted events!

Los Angeles

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Future

DVU Hosted events!

I hope to attend future important DVU hosted event - Tickets!

Vist Disability Voices United - Go To: https://disabilityvoicesunited.org/sdp-i...

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Los Angeles

The Program is offered by
in the state of CA, the Department’s (DDS) Self-Determination Program (a government program) is one on offer, among the community based services, to eligible participants via contract through your Regional Center - that which provides advocacy oversight coordination planning, assessments and purchase of services; there are (21)twenty-one private, non-profit regional centers though out the state. In turn, they contract with local service providers, professionals, business owners, Facilitators, Vendors, advocates, direct supports professionals.
Community Services Division of The Department of Developmental Services.
As defined
“Self-determination” means a voluntary delivery system consisting of a defined and comprehensive mix of services and supports, selected and directed by a participant through person-centered planning, a map to pursue one's objectives, a living document that informs the (IPP) Individuals Program Plan that which memorializes one's services/the contract with the state. Self-determination services and supports are designed to assist the participant to achieve personally defined outcomes in community settings that promote inclusion. The Self-Determination Program shall only fund services and supports provided pursuant to this division that the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services determines are eligible for federal financial participation.
Participation in the Self-Determination Program is fully voluntary.
Office of the Ombudsperson - if you need help https://www.dds.ca.gov/initiatives/office-of-the-ombudsperson/
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by federal law as an independent state agency to ensure people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need.

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Meet us over coffee, tea, boba, fruit smoothy, juice bar "on us", just let us know your choice your favorite spot to meet, along with a couple of dates good for you.

Jon Francis, Director

Functional Determination Alliance

Granada Hills, California, United States

For general inquiries only: we ask for your patience and understanding in the event of delays in responding promptly, go to support@fxdalliance.com and you may also make contact with Jon, see Calendar of events

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*About Us

*(PCP) Person Centered Planning Discovery Services and (IF) Independent Facilitator Services - Imagine reaching that untouchable dream and so we push on through with truth and justice, making a dignified functional path forward

*Community services for folks with special needs: partnering with ally's to bring about change in your person centered self determined best interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Events / Calendar

YES on Prop 50 - a valid defense of our democracy

Medicaid cuts will be devistating to folks receiving services/Prop50 will help remedy the matter

All day

YES on Prop 50 - a valid defense of our democracy

Medicaid cuts will be devistating to folks receiving services/Prop50 will help remedy the matter

All day

3rd Thursday's (of the month)

SDAC Monthly Meetings (+Event Details)

6:30pm

-

8:30pm

3rd Thursday's (of the month)

SDAC Monthly Meetings (+Event Details)

6:30pm

-

8:30pm

Future

DVU Hosted events!

Future

DVU Hosted events!

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