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A Unified Guide to Self-Determination,�Career Readiness & Support for Inclusive Higher Education�

Adam Logue College Living Experience (CLE)

Suzy Requarth NeuroNav

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Today’s Agenda

Introductions and agenda
Post-secondary life
College living experience (cle)
What is the Self-Determination Program (SDP)?
What makes SDP different?
What does enrollment look like?
How can I get ready for my SDP journey?
Q&A

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Post-Secondary Life

Opportunities for Success

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The Hard Facts: College Completion Rates

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60% of first-time, full-time undergraduate students

completed a bachelor’s degree at the institution where they started within 6 years.

(National Center for Education Statistics,2019)

Students with disabilities who graduate within 8 years:

~33% of students from a four-year college or university.

~41% of students from a two-year school.

(Hechinger Report, 11/15/2017)

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Student with a Disability

Has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; or has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such impairment.

vs.

Qualified Student with a Disability

Student with a disability who meets the academic and technical standard requisites for admission or participation in a college’s education program. In other words, attending college is not an entitlement.

Differences Between High School and College

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IEP (K-12)

School districts identify and evaluate
Annual goals to measure progress
Case manager to facilitate communication
Direct instruction in areas of need, which may include organizational skills, as well as social skills and self-advocacy
Accommodations automatically given in class and in testing situations

ADA (Post Secondary)

Students must self-identify and are responsible for evaluations
Progress incumbent upon student
DSS counselor – student must initiate support and self-advocate
No specialized instruction
Accommodations must be requested and scheduled by the student
Approximately one-third of students who self-reported LD received accommodations

Differences Between High School and College

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The University Experiences of Students with Learning Disabilities, McGregor et al, 2016

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Roles and Responsibilities in College

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Student�Responsibilities

Faculty�Responsibilities

Disability�Support Services�Responsibilities

Register with DSS

Provide current�documentation

Discuss accommodation needs with coordinator

Give accommodation letter to professors

Communicate with faculty as needed

Provide accommodations on accommodation letter

Respect student privacy

Questions about accommodations?�Contact DSS

Determine eligibility �for services

Authorize appropriate academic accommodations

Assist faculty �with regard �to disability specific issues

Going to College • VCU-RRTC • www.going-to-college.org

Questions about accommodations?�Contact DSS

Communicate with faculty as needed

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Typical College Accommodations

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Extra time and/or testing center for exams
Class notes
Accessible class materials
Assistive Technology in class
Document conversion
Interpreters and services for deaf and hard of hearing students
Reader/Scribe for classes, exams, and/or library research
Priority Registration
Allowing full-time student status for part-time schedule

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Resources on a �Traditional Campus

Disabilities Support Services Office

Determine eligibility for resources
Authorize appropriate academic accommodations
Assist faculty regarding disability specific issues

Campus

Academic/Guidance Counseling
Tutoring Services
Professors’ Office Hours
TA/Small Group Study Groups
Mental Health Services
Clubs/Planned Social Activities/Opportunities

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What is NOT Required

by Colleges?

Colleges do not have to change any academic requirements that:

Are essential to instruction
Are necessary for licensing requirements
Alter the fundamental nature of a program
Present undue financial or administrative burdens
Are not considered reasonable
Accommodations are not required to produce identical result or level of achievement; but must afford equal opportunity to obtain the same result, gain the same benefit, or reach the same level of achievement.

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Colleges with Integrated Programs on Campus: (often requires additional tuition)

LEP at University of Denver
SALT Center at University of Arizona
PAL Program at Curry College

Private In Person or Virtual Coaching for Executive Function, Life Management, Social Engagement Service Providers:

Life Skills Advocate
Beyond Book Smart
My CORE Strategy (a CLE Company)

On Campus Support

Options Beyond DSS

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Providing post-secondary wraparound supports for students with learning differences on a college or career path for over 32 years.

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College Living Experience (CLE)

We Meet You Where You Are!

CLE provides individualized post-secondary guidance and instruction in:

Academics
Career Development
Social Development
Independent Living Skills

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What We Do

Academic Support:

Tutoring
Mentoring/Academic Planning
Executive Function Skills Coaching
Self-Advocacy

Career Development:

Career Assessment/Exploration
Interview Prep/Resume Development
Internships and Part-Time Employment

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Independent Living Skills:

Executive Function/Routine Independence
Domestics/Self Care
Financial Literacy

Social Skills:

Scheduled Social Activities
Social Coaching
Self Confidence/Self Advocacy/Healthy Relationship Building

What We Do

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Transition Planning

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Don’t worry, I got this…

Only 36 percent of youth with ASD had ever participated in postsecondary education or training of any kind between high school and their early 20’s, according to the 2017 Report to Congress on Young Adults and Transitioning Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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What is the Self-Determination Program (SDP)?

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More life options, more flexibility

Self-Determination Program (SDP)

Take charge of your California Regional Center budget and customize care to meet your unique needs and goals.

Every person’s journey is different, and how you spend your Medicaid dollars should reflect that.

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What is SDP?

SDP is a California program that lets you:

Control how your Medicaid (HCBS) funds are used
Choose providers, supports, and services that fit your life

Through SDP, you:

Receive an individual budget based on your needs
Create a spending plan centered around your goals
Work with an FMS to manage services and payments

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Who is SDP right for?

SDP often works well for people who:

Want their services to reflect their real life
Have needs that aren’t met by traditional services
Have had trouble getting services approved
Are looking for better-fitting support options

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Transition to Adult Life & SDP

Overview on Transition to Adult Services

There is a major transition happens after someone receives their high school diploma, or ages out of school district services
Many SDRC clients are offered three pathways: employment services, adult day program, or college/higher education
SDP allows for more flexibilty with these choices

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How can SDP support transition-aged youth?

Creative programming

Flexibility: combine employment, day services, and education
Choice: control over service providers and capacity
Customization: tailored options for non-traditional needs

Independent Living/Housing options

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What makes SDP different?

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SDP vs. Traditional Services

Traditional Model:

Service options are limited
Flexibility in supports often lacking
Regional Center pays providers

SDP Model:

You choose your providers
Supports are flexible and personalized
Financial Management Service (FMS) pays providers
You direct the decisions

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What Stays the Same

Public funding rules still apply
Supports must match your assessed needs
Regional Center oversight continues
Budgets stay cost-neutral
Not all expenses are allowable

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What does enrollment look like?

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Closing in on entry into SDP!

Select FMS

Select PCP/IF

Person Centered Plan

STEP 02

Budget

STEP 03

Spending

Plan

STEP 04

Finalize

IPP

STEP 05

Orientation

STEP 01

Updating IPP

SDP

Start Date

STEP 06

	1:1 Expert Navigator		Person-Centered Planning (PCP)		Budget & Spending Plan		SDP Enrollment

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How can I get ready for my SDP journey?

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YOU are at the center

What Matters Most?

Health & Safety Needs?

Strengths & Abilities?

Goals & Dreams?

Support Network?

Preferred Support Style?

The most important voice

PERSON-CENTERED PLAN

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How to Prepare for SDP

Be

Be ready to take on new roles and responsibilities

Note

Note what’s working and what you want to change

Gather

Gather your current service information

Clarify

Clarify your goals and priorities

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How do I get started and do I need help?

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Let’s get started

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Schedule a Free Consultation: neuronav.org/free-consultation

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Attend an Orientation: scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/

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Set up your first Person-Centered Plan Meeting

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Start Building Your Plan

Schedule a Free Consultation

To begin the process, we’ll schedule a 30-45 minute consultation with you to better understand you and your family’s specific needs. We’ll answer any questions you have about the Self-Determination Program and help you figure out if it’s the right fit for you / your loved one.

Discovery Meeting

You and your Service Navigator will meet together to discuss more about your wants, needs, interests, and dreams. We’ll talk about what you want your planning process to look like, who you want to be involved, what you want to focus on, and how you want the meetings to be structured.

Start Building Your Plan

After the Discovery process, you and your Service Navigator will meet together over a period of 2-4 hours for person-centered planning activities. These meetings can be spread out in whatever way works best for you, and you can have as many guests attend as you want.

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We offer free 1:1 consultations

Want more SDP info?

Book time here:

https://neuronav.org/free-consultation

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Additional Resources

(will send via email)

Regional Center Eligibility: https://www.dds.ca.gov/general/eligibility/

Regional Center Websites: https://www.dds.ca.gov/rc/listings/

Statewide Orientation: https://scdd.ca.gov/sdp-orientation/

Schedule a Free Consultation - neuronav.org/free-consultation

Schedule a Free Consultation

To begin the process, we’ll schedule a 30-45 minute consultation with you to better understand you and your family’s specific needs. We’ll answer any questions you have about the Self-Determination Program and help you figure out if it’s the right fit for you / your loved one.

Discovery Meeting

You and your Service Navigator will meet together to discuss more about your wants, needs, interests, and dreams. We’ll talk about what you want your planning process to look like, who you want to be involved, what you want to focus on, and how you want the meetings to be structured.

Start Building Your Plan

After the Discovery process, you and your Service Navigator will meet together over a period of 2-4 hours for person-centered planning activities. These meetings can be spread out in whatever way works best for you, and you can have as many guests attend as you want.

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Q&A