Self Determination Program

This is your life.
You get to lead it.

SDP gives you the power to choose who supports you, how they show up, and what your life looks like. bttr Living is here to walk alongside you — not ahead of you.

What SDP means for you

A budget that belongs to you

Your RC builds a personal budget from your IPP. You decide where it goes.

You pick who supports you

No one is assigned to you. You choose someone who actually fits your life.

Your goals drive everything

What matters to you shapes the plan — not a template, not a checklist.

Wherever you are in California — bttr Living works with all 21 Regional Centers, including RCEB, GGRC, Alta California, SDRC and all LA area RCs.

Serving Oakland San Francisco Fremont San Jose San Mateo Hayward Berkeley Concord Richmond Santa Rosa Stockton Modesto Fresno Bakersfield Los Angeles Long Beach Anaheim Santa Ana Riverside San Bernardino Fontana San Diego Chula Vista Sacramento Elk Grove Roseville Oxnard All 21 RCs →

SDP puts you
in the driver's seat.

A budget built around your life

Your Regional Center creates a personal budget based on your IPP. That money was calculated for you — and it follows your goals, not a one-size-fits-all plan.

You choose who supports you

Nobody gets assigned to you. You decide who earns the right to be in your corner — and if something isn't working, you have every right to change it.

Your plan, your pace, your terms

Your Person-Centered Plan is shaped by what matters to you — where you want to go, how you want to get there, and what kind of support actually feels right.

What does a
good life look like for you?

Living more independently

Managing your day, your home, and your routines on your own terms — with support that fades into the background as you grow.

See ILS support

Feeling connected to people

Real friendships, community moments, and the social confidence to show up as yourself — not just as a participant.

See TDS support

Working and building a future

Whether you're exploring what's possible or ready to take the next step — bttr supports you in finding meaningful work that fits you.

See TDS support

Taking care of your health

Building the habits and routines that help you feel well — medications, appointments, and health decisions that stay in your hands.

See ILS support

Getting comfortable with technology

Phones, apps, safety online — building digital skills that make everyday life easier and keep you more connected.

See ILS support

Speaking up for yourself

Knowing your rights, finding your voice, and feeling confident enough to say what you need — and have people actually listen.

See ILS + TDS

You've probably been
let down before.

01

You deserve someone who actually picks up.

If you've ever sent a message and waited days, or felt like you had to chase your provider for answers — that's not how it should be. In SDP, your provider answers to you. The bttr team is accessible, responsive, and genuinely here when you need them.

02

Your goals shouldn't have to fit into someone else's program.

Too many people receive support that was built for someone else. bttr starts with who you are — your IPP, your priorities, your life — and builds something that actually belongs to you. Every session has a reason, and that reason is you.

03

You and your family should never feel left in the dark.

Wondering what happened at a session, or whether progress is even being made — that uncertainty is exhausting. bttr documents every session the same day and keeps you and your family in the loop without you having to ask. You should always know what's happening.

Getting started is
simpler than it sounds.

01

Reach out — no pressure, just a conversation

Call (510) 709-5809 or email info@bttrliving.com. We'll listen, answer your questions honestly, and figure out together if bttr is the right fit for you.

02

Add bttr to your spending plan

Work with your FMS provider to add bttr Living as a vendor in your SDP spending plan. We'll give them everything they need — you won't have to figure it out alone.

03

We take care of the paperwork

Agreements, coordination, documentation — bttr handles it all directly with your FMS. We keep things simple so you can focus on what matters.

04

Support that feels like it was made for you

We match you with a coach who fits, build your goals together at your pace, and start when you're ready — not when it's convenient for us.

You've waited long enough for support that actually fits.

bttr is here when you're ready. Real people, no runaround — just an honest conversation about what you need.

Call (510) 709-5809
Email info@bttrliving.com Or use our contact form

Questions you might
be sitting with.

Hear it from
the people who know.

A
Alex
Participant · ILS + SDP
"For the first time, I feel like it's actually my life."
I've had providers before where I just felt like another person on a schedule. bttr actually asked me what I wanted. It sounds simple, but it changed everything.
Consent on file
R
Roberto
Participante · TDS
"Por fin alguien me escucha de verdad."
Antes sentía que los servicios eran para otra persona. Con bttr, cada sesión tiene que ver conmigo, con mis metas, con lo que yo quiero lograr.
Consentimiento archivado
S
Sofia
Participant · SDP
"I didn't know support could feel like this."
I came in not knowing what to expect. What I got was a team that actually saw me — not my diagnosis, not my file. Just me and what I'm working toward.
Consent on file

Ready when
you are.

You don't need to have everything figured out before you reach out. Just start the conversation — bttr is here to listen, with no pressure and no runaround.

bttr Living LLC · Newark, CA 94560 · info@bttrliving.com · bttrliving.com