Regional centers can pay for more types of services using the Participant Directed Services model so that individuals served, and their families have more choice and flexibility. Service needs are identified through the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Contact your service coordinator for further information.
What is Participant-Directed Service?
Participant-Directed Services let the individual served or family choose who to hire, schedule, and supervise the work for some types of Individual Program Plan (IPP) services. The services can be used by individuals who live in their own home, their family home and some community living arrangements.
How Can Participant-Directed Services Help Me?
Sometimes it may be hard for individuals or families to find providers through our traditional contracted vendors. Participant-Directed Services let you use providers or individuals you already know, or who speak in your language. You can also have the provider work for you when you need them.
Participant-Directed Services
Services eligible under PDS include respite, day care, non-medical transportation, day services and nursing. In order to meet the needs of our family affected by COVID-19, Participant-Directed Services temporarily include personal assistance, independent living skills and supported employment services.