Special Education and Regional Center Blog

Way back in 2014, when I began volunteering at the Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy, I have been told that the Self-Determination Program is coming. From that day, I started planning for my own daughter to enter the program. I have also become an Independent Facilitator to help families navigate the Self-Determination Program.  The big news that starting June 7, 2021, all regional center clients can choose to enter the Self-Determination Program. Here is a …

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This is a presentation by Melissa Amster given to The Clubhouse about the California Self Determination Program starting for Regional Center Clients in June 2021. For more information please contact us. Click here to Download the Outline on the Presentation This is a more in-depth presentation given to the Beverly Hills Bar Association  entitled “The New Self-Determination Program and How to Maximize it for your Regional Center Clients.”   Click here to Download the Outline …

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