Once you’ve transitioned into the Self-Determination Program, the real journey begins — one filled with evolving goals, changing support needs, and opportunities to refine your plan. SDP isn’t static; it’s designed to grow with you.

Ongoing support ensures participants don’t just “stay compliant” — they thrive, build resilience, and pursue their vision for a meaningful life.

Why Ongoing Support Matters

Life Changes

Needs shift with school, work, housing, relationships, and health.

Budget Adjustments

Spending Plans may need tweaking to match actual service delivery or explore new opportunities.

Participants may onboard new providers or need support navigating breakdowns with existing ones.

Provider Transitions

FMS Selection

Choosing the right Financial Management Service (FMS) is critical — participants must understand the options (bill payer, co-employer, employer model)

How Independent Facilitators Support Ongoing Success

Independent Facilitators become long-term collaborators — not just during onboarding, but throughout a participant’s Self-Determination journey.

Spending Plan Updates

Adding services, making budget changes, and ensuring plans reflect real-time needs and opportunities

Provider Outreach & Onboarding

Helping participants onboard new providers or troubleshoot relationship issues.

Quarterly or Annual PCP Reviews

Revisiting the Person-Centered Plan to reflect progress, setbacks, and new directions

FMS Coordination

Supporting adjustments to FMS roles and resolving paperwork or payment issues.

Regional Center Liaison Work

Communicating with service coordinators to ensure alignment and address administrative requests

Helping adapt the plan when emergencies or significant changes occur (hospitalizations, housing loss, etc.)

Crisis Planning & Response

Ongoing Services Facilitators Offer

Preparing for major transitions like moving, employment, education, and aging-related support changes.

Life Milestone Planning