Tanya Montoya IF

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How Connected Path Facilitation Supports Participants

How the Process Works

Navigating the Self-Determination Program can feel overwhelming at first—but you don’t have to do it alone.

With experience supporting individuals and families through the SDP journey, I help bring clarity to each step of the process. Together, we build meaningful, person-centered plans, identify the right support team, and coordinate services that truly reflect each participant’s goals, strengths, and vision for their life.

A Person-Centered Plan (PCP) is the foundation of the Self-Determination Program. This plan captures what is important to the individual, including their strengths, goals, interests, and preferred lifestyle.

We work with participants and their families to develop thoughtful plans that clearly describe the supports needed to help the individual pursue meaningful opportunities and build the life they want.

For individuals interested in entering the Self-Determination Program, I provide guidance through the transition process. This includes helping families understand the steps involved, preparing for planning meetings, and coordinating communication with the Regional Center as participants move toward enrollment.

Once a participant enters the Self-Determination Program, I help organize and maintain the participant’s program and spending plan.

This includes identifying appropriate services and providers, aligning supports with the person-centered plan, and helping ensure the participant’s program remains organized and effective over time.

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A neatly organized wooden desk displaying a thick, open spiral-bound planning notebook filled with colorful tabs labeled “Vision,” “Supports,” and “Budget.” Beside it lies a silver laptop showing a clean, minimalist dashboard with charts and timelines, and a stack of crisp manila folders labeled “Self-Determination Plan.” Soft, natural daylight from an unseen window washes across the desk, creating gentle shadows and a calm, focused atmosphere. Shot at eye level with photographic realism, the background softly blurs to reveal shelves with binders and a small green plant, emphasizing clarity, organization, and professional support in a serene, modern home office setting.
A large whiteboard mounted on a pale blue wall, filled with neatly handwritten goals, timelines, and color-coded sticky notes under headings like “Home,” “Community,” and “Learning.” Below, a smooth wooden credenza holds an orderly array of labeled binders, a small potted succulent, and a ceramic mug filled with pens. Diffused afternoon light filters in from the side, creating a soft glow and barely-there reflections on the whiteboard surface. Captured with a slightly wide, eye-level composition in photographic realism, the scene feels structured yet welcoming, evoking thoughtful planning and collaboration in a professional, accessible environment.