Intellectual Disability support in California

Respectful stable support for adults with
Intellectual Disabilities.

Adults with Intellectual Disabilities deserve support that is patient, consistent, and deeply respectful. bttr gives families a reliable partner who knows how to teach skills slowly, clearly, and without pressure.

Intellectual Disability ILS · CFS · TDS · SLS · IHR Regional Center and Self Determination Bay Area and statewide through SDP Communication, safety, and daily living
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Understanding Intellectual Disability

What families of adults with ID often want to know.

Intellectual Disability affects reasoning, learning, problem solving, and communication. Adults may need support understanding schedules, money, safety, or complex instructions. Support must be clear, honest, and paced in a way that respects the person's ability to learn and grow.

How ID can impact adulthood

Difficulty understanding steps or abstract ideas Need for help with money choices and community tasks Safety awareness challenges at home or in the community Difficulty reading social cues or understanding boundaries Need for slow, predictable routines and repetition to build skills

What never changes

Adults with ID deserve dignity and real participation in their own life Families deserve support, understanding, and genuine relief Growth happens when support is clear, steady, and deeply respectful Intellectual Disability does not define who someone is

Why bttr

Support that strengthens independence without removing choice.

Adults with ID learn best through real experiences, clear teaching, and predictable routines. bttr creates plans that build independence while protecting dignity and family stability.

Clear process

One referral, one organized plan

Families send one referral and bttr manages intake, scheduling, communication, and updates so families are not chasing ten different people.

Skill based

Practical skills for real life

Adults practice real life tasks in home and community with coaching that matches their pace — not someone else's expectations or timeline.

Deeply respectful

Respect for the person and the family

Support is built around culture, language, boundaries, and what is realistic and meaningful in each person's life and home.

bttr services for Intellectual Disability

Services that build real skills for real life.

Available through Regional Center and the Self Determination Program depending on the service and the person's plan.

ILS

RC · SDP

Independent Living Services

Coaching in cooking, cleaning, scheduling, communication, money skills, and safe community navigation for adults with ID.

CFS

RCEB · GGRC

Coordinated Family Support

For adults with ID living with family. Keeps care organized, builds communication and safety routines, and reduces family overwhelm.

TDS

SDP · Statewide

Tailored Day Services

Community based support focused on hobbies, volunteer work, connection, and meaningful daily routines. Billed in 4 hour units, minimum one per week.

SLS

SDP · Statewide

Supported Living Services

For adults with ID living or planning to live independently. Safety, communication routines, decision making, and daily stability at home.

IHR

SDP · Statewide

In Home Respite

Planned caregiver relief with supervised in home care. Minimum 4 hours per day, at least one day per week.

Additional ID supports at bttr

Supported decision making and self advocacy practice Money skills and simple budgeting coaching Safety routines at home and in the community Communication support — all styles respected Visual supports, checklists, and routine tools Healthy relationships and boundary coaching Self Determination Program planning and service delivery IPP and SDP meeting preparation and advocacy Coordination with Regional Center service coordinators Transition planning from school services to adult life

Focus areas

What bttr focuses on with adults who have Intellectual Disabilities.

Supports follow bttr Skill Tracks in Life, Money, Tech, Connect, Express, and Health — mapped to real IPP goals.

Life track

Daily living skills

Cooking, cleaning, hygiene, and steady routine buildingUnderstanding schedules, reminders, and time managementHome safety and emergency basics

Money and Express tracks

Decision making and boundaries

Practicing supported decision making in real situationsSimple budgeting, money choices, and safe spendingUnderstanding healthy relationships and personal boundaries

Connect and Express tracks

Communication and connection

Practicing expressing wants, needs, and concerns clearlySupporting communication systems and daily routinesBuilding confidence in community interactions

Life and Connect tracks

Community skills

Grocery shopping, bus practice, and safe transportationPracticing real world interactions with confidenceVolunteering or exploring simple work related tasks

Where we serve

ID support across the Bay Area and statewide.

ILS and CFS through RCEB and GGRC. TDS, SLS, and IHR available statewide through the Self Determination Program.

RCEB — Regional Center of the East Bay

Alameda County

OaklandFremontHaywardBerkeleyAlamedaSan LeandroNewarkUnion CityCastro ValleyDublinPleasantonLivermoreAlbanyEmeryvillePiedmont

Contra Costa County

Walnut CreekConcordRichmondEl CerritoHerculesPinoleMartinezLafayetteOrindaDanvilleSan RamonAntiochPittsburgPleasant Hill

GGRC — Golden Gate Regional Center

San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo

San FranciscoDaly CitySan RafaelNovatoMill ValleySan MateoRedwood CityBurlingameFoster CityBelmont

Statewide through SDP — all 21 Regional Centers

Los AngelesSan DiegoSacramentoSan JoseRiversideFresnoBakersfieldSanta BarbaraAll of California

From the founder

"Many adults with Intellectual Disabilities learn best through slow, steady repetition and real experiences. Families often feel alone in supporting communication, routines, safety, and independence. At bttr we build support that respects the person's pace, protects dignity, and gives families real relief. You do not have to do everything by yourself anymore."

Giovanny Sarabia

Founder and CEO, bttr Living

Common questions

Questions families ask about Intellectual Disability support.

Always happy to answer more at info@bttrliving.com or (510) 709-5809.

Can bttr help adults with limited speech?

Yes. We support all communication styles and work with families and providers to create consistent, respectful communication routines.

Does bttr help adults who need help with money or safety?

Yes. Many adults with ID benefit from coaching in safe choices, budgeting, understanding boundaries, and community safety. These are core areas of our work.

Can bttr support adults with more complex needs?

Often yes. We coordinate with families and Regional Center teams to understand what is safe, appropriate, and realistic for each person.

Is support available through the Self Determination Program?

Yes. Many adults with ID use the Self Determination Program to design flexible, personalized support with bttr as their provider.

Does bttr support adults with ID who also have other diagnoses?

Yes. Many adults have co occurring conditions like Autism, Down syndrome, or Cerebral Palsy. bttr tailors support to the full picture of the person's needs.

How quickly can services start after a referral?

Most participants begin within 5 to 14 days after Regional Center or SDP approval. Our team guides families through every step of the process.

Ready to explore ID support with bttr?

One referral starts a clearer, more supportive path for adults with Intellectual Disabilities across the Bay Area and statewide through the Self Determination Program.

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