May SDLAC Meeting 

Dear Community Partners,

The next meeting of the SDLAC is scheduled for Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00 pm. 

Draft Agenda/Meeting Notice
Please click here to join us on Zoom

  ~ Jennifer Walsh, SDLAC Chair 

Welcome! 

The Self-Determination Program (SDP) is a different way GGRC can help you receive the services and supports that you need to live an independent life.

SDP is open to all GGRC individuals who are three years old and older. Individuals who live in a licensed long-term health facility or developmental center are also eligible if they plan to move out within 90 days. In the Self-Determination Program, you can buy different services, not just those through the regional center.

Most importantly, the focus of the Self-Determination Program is YOU. You determine where you go and who you spend your time with. If you want to change your services to be able to do what you want, ask your social worker how SDP can help you to be more active in your life. 

Please feel free to reach out to us if we can help answer any questions about SDP. We're here to help. 

Jennifer Walsh
Chair, GGRC Self Determination Local Advisory Committee 

Members 

• Jennifer Walsh (Chair/Self-Advocate)
• Sascha Bittner (Self-Advocate)
• Elizabeth Grigsby (GGRC Consumer Rights Advocate/Self-Advocate)
• Connie Johnson (Parent Advocate)
• Christine Kantor (Parent Advocate)
• Charlie Fage (Office of Clients' Rights Advocate - Attorney/Clients’ Rights Advocate)
• Brenda Bachechi (Community Advocate)
• Sandy Chin (Parent Advocate)
• Alyson Sinclair (Parent Advocate)
• Ken Parekh (Parent Advocate)

SCDD Advisor

• Sheraden Nicholau (State Council on Developmental Disabilities - Regional Manager, Bay Area Office)

The Self-Determination Local Advisory Committee members are volunteers who have been chosen jointly by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Bay Area Office, and Golden Gate Regional Center.

Interested in joining the committee? 

Individuals with developmental disabilities, family members, advocates & community members are encouraged to apply.

Apply here now! 

Office of the Self-Determination Program Ombudsperson

The Ombudsperson assists persons served by regional centers, Self-Determination participants, and their families to participate in the program. For more information, please visit the Ombudsperson website.

Email the DDS Ombudsperson
(877) 658-9731

SDLAC Meeting Minutes