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"At first, I felt that there were many procedures, but it is like everything to reach a goal requires work and effort, and it is motivating when one sees our children carried out in something productive and beneficial for their lives. We chose this bike with a color detail that lifts your spirits every day. My daughter bought the bicycle and laptop with her self-determination budget. There is still a camera, which I am looking for, which will be helpful for a future vocational career and motivate her always to do something beneficial. THE SELF DETERMINATION PROGRAM
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MERCIE J.

"I just want to thank you for being my son's independent facilitators. Excellent teamwork. We are delighted with their work and with the program. One of the benefits that will help my son is having the freedom to choose what he wants to work on and learn because he is included in everything. Thank you very much for helping us make a dream begin to grow in my son's life that I am sure will soon bear much fruit in the future. Thank you for being part of my son's life. Many blessings, Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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MARIA ANGELICA O.

"Carla has been an invaluable resource for our family in navigating the process of Self Determination and available services. Not just during the initial phases but on an ongoing basis to help us stay current with the ever-changing rules and regulations. She is knowledgeable, connected, and incredibly passionate about what she does. This is evident by the impact she makes for families and by her volunteer work on various committees to ensure self-determination is accessible for all. We couldn't ask for a better person on our team.
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AMANDA C

"I appreciate all of the support and work that Evelyn put into advocating for services for my girls. I am happy that my daughters participated in the creation of the Person-Centered Plan, a document that contains their dreams and goals. It has been a wonderful experience. Thanks for your excellent work Evelyn, God bless you always.
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ROCIO R.

"I am the mother of two children who recently entered the Self-Determination Program. I am very happy with this program because it gives me the freedom to seek different services for my children, it is not only respite like in the traditional system. I am very grateful to the work team, especially to Mrs. Evelyn Rodriguez, who has helped me a lot so that my children have the services they need, she is a great human being. I invite other moms to be part of this excellent program.
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GUADALUPE C.

"It has been of great pleasure for my sons David and Ryan as well as me to have found Carla Lehman (Independent Facilitator ) and become her clients. She has helped my sons move from the traditional system to the Self Determination Program with such rewarding benefits. she always supported us bringing new ideas and always looking out for our best interest. David and Ryan enjoy the advantages and benefits of the Self Determination Program to the fullest now. They have found inclusion, new friends and freedom to participate in society with other kids. We feel truly blessed..
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MARIA. R.

"Carla has a creative flair and adds inspiration to everything she does as our Independent Facilitator for my two children. Her performance at work is admirable when problems arise. I know that I can use Carla creatively to solve problems. The way she can view a topic from different sides is an excellent resource for her to be chosen as my children’s IF. Carla exceeded all of our IF requirements. She fulfills all the IF’s responsibilities and also maintains a culture of transparency for our family that is very important. She communicates openly with the rest of our team as our Independent Facilitator at all levels. Her recognition and accomplishments are always reflected.
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VIANEY G.

"I couldn't have navigated the complex self-determination process without Carla's guidance. She knows so much about the ins and outs of the program and how to tailor a spending plan that suits our family. Carla treated every question I had with care, urgency and detail. I felt like she was our true advocate and wanted to make sure we got all that we deserve from the SDP. I would highly recommend her.
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LILY F.

"Carla has been an invaluable resource forI hired Carla to do my daughter's Person Centered Plan for self determination. Carla is an excellent person with a lot of experience, knowledgeable about services through the Regional Center and generic services. She has experience navigating the system to come up with a good plan. She will advocate for your loved one since she is also a mother and knows the disparity that we as Latinos go through before the Regional Center. Carla also specializes in being an independent facilitator, she has the knowledge of how to make any changes that occur during self determination. Self-determination is very different from the traditional system since with self-determination you have the freedom to choose who you want to work with, how much you want to pay, you can also add other services that are not covered with the traditional system. Self Determination has come to change my daughter's life for the better.
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MARTA C.

"Working with Carla Lehmann as an independent facilitator for the SDP program is, in particular, being in a team with someone interested in you looking for and achieving what is appropriate for your loved one (RC client). She knows the system and shares with you her knowledge, in addition to his availability and attention is admirable. People like Carla in your work team are undoubtedly a strong link.
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PAULINA B.

"Carla is dedicated, knowledgeable and accessible. She’s easy to work with and is available to lead, participate or advocate on behalf of her clients. She communicates closely and frequently with her clients, helping them to understand the self-determination process and their options. Her diligence and creativity make her a seasoned and effective independent facilitator that is successful in identifying the services and supports for the immediate and long-term needs of her clients.
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FRANCINE S.

"Carla has been a joy to work with. She is so experienced, very responsive, and has been in the SD landscape for a while with her own son, so knows all the ins and outs. It was a fun process for my son and me, and we are very happy with the result. My son (16) has been doing extremely well on SD, he is taking singing and music lessons works out in the gym with a trainer, and has a wonderful team around him who take him to fun social activities which help him to integrate into the community. He couldn’t be happier.
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NATHALIE L.

FRANCINE S.

"Annat Dror-Sanchez is a mother of three. Her ten-year-old daughter has Autism and is currently in Self-Determination with the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center. As a parent advocate for children with learning differences, Annat has used her own experiences and knowledge to help others navigate through school IEP processes and Self Determination. Annat received a bachelor's in Psychology from UCLA and a Master's in Organizational Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She has trained with SCDD and the Autism Society of Los Angeles. Providing coaching and guidance to families so they may support and help their loved ones is Annat's passion.
Independent Facilitator. .
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Annat Dror-Sanchez

NATHALIE L.

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