Self Determination is HERE! (It is a “phase-in” process over the next 3 years – open to all in fiscal year 2021-2022)

All information and materials for these meetings will be posted 10 days before each meeting and posted on www.vmrc.net and www.scdd.ca.gov

Committee Members: Mariela Ramos, Chair, Nancy Sanchez, Vice Chair, Lisa Culley, Secretary, FRN, Armelle Gueye, DRC, OCRA, Karen Bonacci, Mary Bonacci, Griselda Estrada, John Forrest, Claire Lazaro, Alphonse Mickahail, Dr. Bethany Mickahail, Mohamed Rashid, Veronica Segovia, Martha Arely Solano, Kerstin Williams, Dena Hernandez, SCDD.

Next Meeting (Every 3rd Thursday of the Month): The next Self-Determination Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 21, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom video meeting. For the Zoom information, click here.

November 19, 2020: DDS Directive Regarding the FMS
The Director of DDS says individuals don’t have to include the FMS fee as part of their budget. This is a temporary change to allow participants to use these fess for different and/or additional SDP services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency.

January 21, 2021
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)

November 19, 2020
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)

October 15, 2020
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)

September 17, 2020
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)
Amendment to the Funding Letter to DDS

August 20, 2020
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)
July Minutes: (English | Spanish)

July 16, 2020
Agenda: (English | Spanish)
When: 10: am to 11:30 am
Where: Zoom Meeting
Minutes: (English | Spanish)
April Minutes: (English | Spanish)
DRAFT Letter to DDS from Advisory Committee and VMRC
June 29, 2020 Extension Letter from DDS (Spanish Version)