Choice Forward

Choice Forward is a disability-support and advocacy organization that helps neurodiverse people and their families pursue greater choice, independence, and community participation. Its work is grounded in person-centered planning, with support plans shaped around each individual’s strengths, needs, goals, and priorities. The organization specializes in helping families navigate California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) and Regional Center services.

Services include pre-transition support, such as attending planning meetings, reviewing budgets, developing spending plans, choosing and coordinating with a Financial Management Service, and onboarding employees and providers. Choice Forward also provides ongoing Independent Facilitator support, offering guidance, problem-solving, service coordination, and help preparing for subsequent program years. Its support is tailored to each family’s needs.

Choice Forward says it has helped more than 60 families transition to the SDP since 2023 and brings 17 years of experience advocating for inclusion and supporting people with disabilities. The organization emphasizes integrity, cultural sensitivity, language access, and compassionate advocacy, aiming to help individuals and families build meaningful lives and make informed choices.