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The Self-Determination Program (SDP) guide California
has been waiting for.

For self-advocates, families, independent facilitators, and service providers navigating the Self-Determination Program.

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Built by community members in the Self-Determination Program with firsthand experience supporting families, self-advocates, and facilitators in this system.

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SDP participants statewide and counting
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Languages supported with more to come
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About Ask Addi

Ask Addi is built by a California-based team with direct, firsthand experience supporting families, self-advocates, independent facilitators, and service providers in the Self-Determination Program. We built this because we live and work in this system, and we know how hard it is to find clear, trustworthy answers when you need them most. Our goal is simple: make sure no one has to navigate SDP alone.

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Built for the SDP community

Ask Addi covers enrollment, budgets, provider hiring, and more across 6 languages, with more on the way. Get answers anytime, 24/7.

SDP Guidance

Get clear answers to your SDP questions, from orientation and enrollment to spending plans and provider hiring. Ask Addi knows the program.

SDP Knowledge Base

Tap into a curated knowledge base covering regional center processes, FMS options, allowable expenses, rights, appeals, and more.

Always Available

Get answers whenever you need them. Ask Addi is available 24/7, no appointments needed.

Private & Secure

Your conversations stay yours. No personal data is shared with third parties. Ask Addi never stores your name, case number, or identifying information.

Multilingual Support

No translator needed. Ask in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Tagalog and Ask Addi answers back in your language. More languages on the way.

Accessibility First

Designed for all abilities: adjustable text size, high-contrast mode, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader friendly throughout.

On our roadmap

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Portal

At a glance view of your SDP journey: see and track progress milestones, upcoming meetings, budget remaining, and recent activity.

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PCP Builder

Build your Person-Centered Plan with guided prompts. Save versions, share with your team, and update as goals evolve.

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Spending Plan

Allocate your individual budget across services, log expenses, and see what's left in real time.

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Community Connect

Find and connect with local support groups, therapists, and SDP advocacy organizations in your area.

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A clean, simple interface available in 6 languages and more to come — no training required.

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