How It Works

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Navigating the Self-Determination Program can feel overwhelming. You don't have to do it alone.

Complete our Get Started form, and we'll schedule a free consultation to understand your family's needs, answer your questions, and explore how AavionD can support you.

We're here to make this process clearer and less stressful — one step at a time.

Regional Center Authorization to Start PCP

With your permission, we will contact your Regional Center to inform them that AavionD will be representing your family as your Independent Facilitator (IF).

We will also confirm that all prerequisites required to begin the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) have been completed. In most cases, this includes submitting the SDP orientation completion certificate, though requirements may vary slightly from one Regional Center to another.

Our goal is to ensure everything is properly aligned before moving forward.

Intake Process: A Person-Centered Shift

After authorization and the signing of our agreement, we begin an intake process that marks a clear departure from the "System-Centered" model.

This comprehensive intake — covering your history, preferences, and current services — serves as the bedrock for every step that follows. By shifting the lens to your strengths, we ensure the final plan is a powerful tool designed by you, for you.

PCP Meeting: An Interactive Strategy Session

With the foundation set, we facilitate a dynamic, interactive online meeting with the individual and their circle of support. This isn't a one-way presentation; it is a collaborative dialogue designed to:

• Align the Circle: We engage in a two-way Q&A to ensure the individual, family, and professionals are all moving in the same direction.
• Challenge the Status Quo: We use this time to further shift the mindset away from system-centered "problems" and toward person-centered "possibilities."
• Finalize the Data: We gather the final, critical details needed to transform your "what is strong" into a concrete Roadmap to SDP.

By centering the individual's voice and encouraging open questions from all sides, we ensure the final plan is a powerful, accurate reflection of a life well-lived.

IPP Meeting — Advocating for the Plan

Once you approve the PCP, we schedule the Individual Program Plan (IPP) meeting with your Regional Center Service Coordinator. The PCP serves as our primary tool to share your vision and specific goals. While the final IPP is subject to Regional Center approval, we attend alongside you to provide strong, dedicated advocacy. We focus on shifting the conversation from "what is wrong" to "what is strong," negotiating to include the services and supports identified in your plan. Our goal is to ensure the official IPP addresses your unmet needs as closely as outlined in your PCP, as this document forms the basis for your budget.

Budget Certification

The Regional Center calculates your individual budget based on your updated IPP. We analyze this certified amount with you to ensure you understand it, review it for accuracy, and verify that it adequately supports the specific goals outlined in your IPP.

FMS Selection & Spending Plan Development

We guide you through selecting a Financial Management Service (FMS) provider and the model that best fits your life: Bill Payer, Co-Employer, or Sole Employer. Together, we develop a detailed Spending Plan that maps your certified budget directly to your services and goals. The FMS model you choose dictates your level of independence and control over how your funds are managed and allocated throughout the year.