California DDS Self-Determination Program Waiver Application

The document is a waiver application submitted for federal approval by the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). The state is finalizing a three-year self-determination program (SDP) pilot project that will be available for up to 2,500 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). DDS has been operating a small pilot SDP in limited areas of the state with about 100 participants. A state laws signed in October 2013, called on DDS to expand self-determination statewide . . .