SFASA – Stanford Adult Autism Conference (with SDP track)

This is the 12th annual Adult Autism conference which provides planning and support for adults and parents with substantially disabling autism and related developmental disabilities. Topics include legal and financial planning, public benefits, regional center services, housing, medical and psychiatric care and a full track on Self-Determination Program — This year we have 4 panel discussions on Self-Determination and a Resource Fair:

SDP Track Panel Presentation – Self-Determination Program Overview (SDP 101)
This opening panel session will provide an overview of the SDP (what is it/pros/cons, is it worth getting into, the successes, challenges and its future) from multiple perspectives

SDP Track Breakout Session 1: SDP Lived Experience for Accessing Services and Supports
This session will give you a perspective from SDP participants and advocates who’ll share best practices and practical tools on how they use SDP to access services & supports to meet their goals

SDP Track Breakout Session 2: How to Develop a Budget under SDP
This session will provide insights on how to develop a budget under SDP from multiple perspectives (regional center, clients, independent facilitators and Financial Management Services)

SDP Track Breakout Session 3: SDP Spending Plan considerations – what are the practical considerations and what can be funded?
This session will give you multiple perspectives on how to develop a responsible Spending Plan