bttr Self Determination Tailored Day Services
SELF DETERMINATION PROGRAM TDS

Your day. Your goals. Your way.

Tailored Day Services at bttr give adults real structure for real life. College work volunteering wellness community and home routines all supported through calm modern bttr coaching.

Available statewide through the Self Determination Program with remote and community based support.

TDS at bttr is built for adults who want hours and support to follow their goals not a program schedule.

Always aligned with your IPP person centered plan and Self Determination spending plan.

New to Self Determination?

Learn how the program works what freedom it gives how budgets get approved and what services you can choose. Clear language not confusing terms so families and adults understand every step.

Skill tracks that shape your tailored day

Every tailored day blends Life Money Tech Connect Express and Health support. Hours can move across home community campus work and remote coaching so the person builds real skills in real places.

Life

Daily home and community routines that feel calm and predictable.

  • Morning evening and weekly routine planning
  • Transportation meals and personal care preparation
  • Checklists calendars and visual supports
Money

Money skills connected to real goals not worksheets.

  • Budgeting for school work food and community activities
  • Safe practice with debit cards and electronic payments
  • Savings planning for classes hobbies tech or trips
Tech

Technology used as a real support for independence.

  • Phones tablets laptops for school work and reminders
  • Remote coaching on days in person support is not needed
  • Online safety for email social media and messaging
Connect

Relationships community and social life with clear boundaries.

  • Joining clubs support groups and community events
  • Coaching for friendships dating and communication
  • Building comfort in new places like gyms or campus centers
Express

Voice rights and self advocacy in every space.

  • Preparing for IPP meetings and SDP planning
  • Practicing asking for help and stating needs
  • Support with messages emails and services
Health

Wellness routines that support safety and independence.

  • Sleep meal hydration and movement routines
  • Preparing for medical and therapy appointments
  • Calming tools and safety planning in community settings

What tailored day services are made for

TDS is for adults who want their hours to match their goals. Instead of a fixed program the person builds days around college work volunteering health or creative projects with modern structured support.

  • Adults in Self Determination wanting real outcomes
  • People who benefit from step by step coaching
  • Families wanting structure and clear communication
  • Participants who learn best in real environments
Human first

Support matches the person pace energy and sensory needs. Remote and community coaching adjust to the day.

Team aligned

bttr keeps IF FMS family and SC aligned so hours and spending plan match the goals.

What bttr can support through TDS

Each plan is individualized and built around your goals.

College and learning
  • Exploring classes and campus supports
  • Planning schedules and transportation
  • Organization and communication coaching
  • Support meeting with campus offices
Work and volunteering
  • Career discovery and job shadowing
  • Applying for jobs and volunteer roles
  • Soft skills and workplace coaching
  • Routines for punctuality and boundaries
Community and social life
  • Weekly community planning
  • Clubs events gyms and interest groups
  • Transportation and navigation support
  • Friendship dating and social coaching
Health and wellness
  • Health routines and follow through
  • Preparing for medical visits
  • Therapy coordination when requested
  • Safety planning and coping tools
Home and living skills
  • Cleaning laundry shopping routines
  • Meal planning and simple meals
  • Landlord communication basics
  • Organizing benefits and documents
Advocacy and planning
  • IPP and SDP meeting preparation
  • Understanding what is working
  • Coordinating services across providers
  • Ensuring rights and dignity under Title 17

Inside a tailored week with bttr

Planning day

Review the week classes work schedules appointments and community plans.

Campus or learning day

Support on campus navigating buildings asking for help and executive function coaching.

Work or volunteering day

Transportation support workplace communication and real time problem solving.

Community and wellness day

Gyms classes peer groups cultural spaces parks and social goal practice.

Check in and adjust

Review what worked adjust strategies and align with family and team when needed.

Why families choose bttr

Human first clear structure modern documentation and real outcomes.

Goals first

Days are designed around what the person wants for school work home and community.

Flexible formats

Support can be in home community campus workplace or remote depending on the day.

Clear documentation

Notes explain progress safety and next steps in clear respectful language.

Aligned with Title 17

Rights dignity choice and privacy guide every part of tailored day services.

Who qualifies and how to begin

Who qualifies

  • Adults served by any California regional center
  • Enrolled or transitioning into the Self Determination Program
  • Want flexible support that follows real life goals
  • Benefit from structured coaching in real environments

Steps to begin

  • 1Talk with your IF or SC about choosing bttr for TDS
  • 2Update the PCP and spending plan with TDS hours
  • 3Submit a referral so bttr can plan skill tracks and schedule
  • 4Meet your coach and begin your tailored week

Ready to design your tailored day?

Our team is ready to help you your family or your IF build a Self Determination Tailored Day Services plan that feels modern clear and human first.

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