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Self-Determination Program (SDP)
Saturday. October 3, 2026
10 AM- 11:30 AM

Thinking about the Self-Determination Program (SDP) for your son or daughter?
Not sure if it’s the right fit?
This workshop breaks it down in a simple, clear way

You’ll Learn:
What SDP is in simple terms
How it differs from traditional services
Pros & considerations
What the transition process looks like
First steps to get started
Gain the confidence to decide if SDP is right for your family and how to begin.

SDP Saturday Seminar Agenda
- 10:00–10:30 AM Christine C. Tolbert: SDP Overview & Orientation — Understanding the Self-Determination Program and how it works
- 10:30–10:45 AM Adrian Jimenez: Navigating SDP — Independent facilitation, budgets, spending plans, and Regional Center processes
- 10:45–11:00 AM Marc Zimmerman: Financial Management Services (FMS) — Understanding the role of an FMS in SDP
- 11:00–11:15 AM Fanfan Wang: Supporting Parents & Children — Parent Coaching, Creative Community Integration through Filmmaking & Dance Coaching
- 11:15–11:30 AM Linda & Eden Rapp: Living the SDP Experience — Personal experiences, lessons learned, and helpful resources

Main Presenter:
Christine C. Tolbert leads the statewide Self-Determination Program (SDP) Orientation project at the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD). The SDP Orientation project is a partnership between SCDD and the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). She brings more than 25 years of experience advocating alongside people with disabilities, their families, and the providers who support them.

Guest Speakers:
Adrian Jimenez, Independent Facilitator
Adrian Jimenez has 10 years of Regional Center experience, with the past 5 years focused on the Self-Determination Program (SDP). He has experience launching and supporting SDP programs and helping families navigate the Regional Center system. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Marc Zimmerman is the CEO and Co-Founder of ARCH Financial Management Services. Prior to starting this company, Marc started and sold various companies in the Software, Real Estate, and Financing sectors. In addition to being an entrepreneur, Marc attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston. He is a highly accomplished keyboardist, pianist, and composer with worldwide recording and touring credentials.

Fanfan Wang, Parent Coach, CEO of Soul River
Fanfan Wang, Founder & CEO of Soul River, is a Certified Professional Life Coach specializing in supporting parents of children with developmental disabilities. She provides Parent Coaching (371), helping parents strengthen emotional well-being and build sustainable routines. She also provides Community Integration Support (331) through creative coaching—filmmaking and dance—to foster self-expression and community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities.

SDP Participants: Linda & Eden Rapp
Linda and Eden Rapp will share their personal experience with the Self-Determination Program, along with helpful resources and insights from their journey. Their firsthand perspective will give families a real-life look at navigating and making the most of SDP.