California Self-Determination Services
We provide individualized communication and social participation services that help individuals express themselves, build relationships, make their own choices, and take part more fully in everyday life at home and in their communities.
Our services are functional supports focused on participation, independence, relationships, and everyday interactions. We meet people where they are, in the places where life actually happens, and we honor every form of communication.
What We OFFER
Communication Partner Services
We provide direct, in-the-moment support as individuals share their needs, interests, opinions, emotions, and choices during everyday activities, using their existing AAC devices, apps, visual supports, and other communication methods. Our team’s background in AAC allows us to successfully support individuals using a wide range of communication systems.
This may include:
• Sharing wants, needs, choices, and opinions
• Using their communication system during real activities and conversations
• Having their communication recognized, respected, and responded to
• Communicating for many different purposes throughout the day
Social Skills and Relationship Building
We support individuals in connecting with the people around them and building meaningful relationships.
This may include:
• Starting and maintaining interactions
• Participating in shared activities
• Navigating social situations
• Connecting with family, peers, and community members
Community Participation
We support individuals during outings, recreational activities, and social events so they can take part in the experiences that matter to them.
This may include:
• Expressing preferences and advocating for their needs
• Taking part in group and community activities
• Interacting with community members
• Participating in recreational and social outings
Daily Living Participation
We support individuals in taking an active role in their daily routines and responsibilities.
This may include:
• Participating in daily routines
• Managing transitions between activities
• Problem-solving in everyday situations
• Taking on tasks with greater independence
Family and Support Team Coaching
We work with parents, caregivers, and direct support providers so they can confidently support the individual’s communication, social participation, and daily routines throughout the day, including when our team is not present.
Where Services Take Place
Services happen in natural, everyday environments, including:
Home
Community spaces
Recreational activities
Social outings
Other places that are part of the individual’s daily life
Our Approach
Our services focus on the practical, everyday use of communication and social participation in natural settings rather than therapeutic or medically necessary interventions. We emphasize:
Personal choice and autonomy
Independence and inclusion
Meaningful relationships
Participation in the activities that matter to each individual
Who We Work With
We collaborate with:
Individuals and their families
Caregivers and direct support providers
Independent facilitators
Regional Center teams
Our Commitment
We believe everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and in charge of their own life. Our self-determination services are individualized, strengths-based, and designed to support each person’s vision for a more self-directed and connected life.