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SELF-DETERMINATION PROGRAM with Kelly Kulzer-Reyes

Self Determination

Self Determination

What is California's Self-Determination Program?

The Self-Determination Program allows participants the opportunity to have more control in developing their service plans and selecting service providers to better meet their needs.

INTRODUCING OUR SDP TOGETHER PROGRAM

TARGET AUDIENCE: Those currently enrolled in the Self-Determination Program

Are you already enrolled in SDP, but could benefit from a monthly interactive meeting to ask your questions, bounce ideas, and increase your knowledge and understanding? Then you're in the right place and our SDP Together program is the perfect place for you. 

What to expect:
  • Develop supportive relationships with fellow SDP families
  • Contribute to community brainstorming
  • Support community
  • Receive support
  • Brainstorm solutions to everyday challenges
  • Empower each other with Solutions
  • Solve problems
  • Learn updates to the SDP program
When: Meets virtually once a month for 10 months (No meeting in October and dark in July) 
7:00 - 8:30 PM: 
  • November 6, 2026
  • December 10, 2026
  • January 14, 2027
  • February 11, 2027
  • March 18, 2027
  • April 15, 2027
  • May 13, 2027
  • June 10, 2027

 

Cost: $240 
  • Annually - If using your SDP funds to pay for, write it under Spending Plan 371 (Unpaid Training) or 366 (service code for training when the participant in SDP is over 18 if parents are in the spending plan.

Presenter: Kelly Kulzer-Reyes

Kelly Kulzer-Reyes (she/her/ella) is a mom to three children, one of whom has Down syndrome. Shortly after her daughter’s birth, Kelly became involved in legislative advocacy surrounding issues that impact people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Her advocacy has focused on the federal ABLE Act, CalABLE legislation, and California’s Self-Determination Program. 

Kelly teaches ESL, English, and Disability Services at Taft College in Taft, California, and she lives in Bakersfield, California. Recently, she created the first California Community College noncredit certificates for professionals working in California’s Self-Determination Program as independent facilitators and person-centered planners.

Kelly serves on the National Down Syndrome Congress's policy advisory committee, California's Master Plan for Developmental Services, Kern Regional Center's Self-Determination Program Local Volunteer Advisory Committee, and the board of Cal-IF, a professional organization for independent facilitators.

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