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TAILORED DAY SERVICES AT WAYS

Your day.

Your goals. Your way.

TDS at WAYS gives adults real structure for real life. College, work, volunteering, wellness, community, and home routines — all supported through calm modern coaching.

Available statewide through the Self Determination Program with remote and

community based support.

Billed in 4 hour units with a minimum of 1 unit per week. Flexible across home, community, campus, workplace, and remote.

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

New to Self Determination?

Learn how the program works, how budgets are approved, and what services you can choose. Clear language, no confusing terms.

SKILL TRACKS

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.

LIFE

Daily home and community routines

Calm and predictable routines for morning, evening, and the week ahead.

  • Morning, evening, and weekly planning
  • Transportation, meals, and personal care
  • Checklists, calendars, and visual supports
MONEY

Real money skills for real goals

Budgeting and financial skills connected to actual life, not worksheets.

  • Budgeting for school, work, food, and activities
  • Safe practice with debit and electronic payments
  • Savings planning for classes, hobbies, or trips
TECH

Technology for independence

Using technology in safe and practical ways that support real daily goals.

  • Phones, tablets, and laptops for school and work
  • Remote coaching on flexible days
  • Online safety for email, social media, and messaging
CONNECT

Social life and community

Relationships, community access, and social life with clear healthy boundaries.

  • Clubs, support groups, and community events
  • Friendships, dating, and communication coaching
  • Comfort in new places like gyms or campus
EXPRESS

Voice, rights, and self advocacy

Speaking up, sharing needs, and advocating in every setting.

  • IPP and SDP meeting preparation
  • Asking for help and stating needs clearly
  • Support with messages, emails, and services
HEALTH

Wellness and safety routines

Simple habits that support physical safety, mental wellness, and independence.

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

SKILL TRACKS

What TDS is 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

FLEXIBLE FORMAT

Support can be in home, community, campus, workplace, or remote depending on the day and what the person needs.

TEAM ALIGNED

WAYS keeps your IF, FMS, family, and SC aligned so hours and spending plan always match the goals in the IPP.

4 HOUR UNITS

TDS is billed in units of 4 hours each with a minimum of one unit per week. Plans can include multiple units based on approved hours.

IN PRACTICE

What WAYS can support through TDS.

Each plan is individualized and built around the person's goals

and IPP. These are examples of what can be included.

COLLEGE AND LEARNING
  • Exploring classes and campus supports
  • Planning schedules and transportation
  • Organization and communication coaching
  • Meeting with campus offices and advisors
WORK AND VOLUNTEERING
  • Career discovery and job shadowing
  • Applying for jobs and volunteer roles
  • Soft skills and workplace communication coaching
  • Routines for punctuality and professional boundaries
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL LIFE
  • Weekly community access 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 and therapy visits
  • Safety planning and coping tools
  • Wellness and movement habit building
HOME AND LIVING SKILLS
  • Cleaning, laundry, and shopping routines
  • Meal planning and simple cooking
  • Organizing benefits and documents
  • Landlord communication basics
ADVOCACY AND PLANNING
  • IPP and SDP meeting preparation
  • Coordinating services across providers
  • Understanding what is working and what is not
  • Rights and dignity under Title 17

IN PRACTICE

Examples of what CFS with WAYS can include.

Every family plan is different. These are examples based on the IPP

and CFS guidelines at RCEB and GGRC.

HEALTH COORDINATION
  • Shared list of doctors, therapists, and clinics
  • Appointment schedules and reminders
  • Visit plans in simple steps
  • Provider follow up when requested
HOME ROUTINES
  • Morning and evening routines for the whole family
  • Visual supports and reminders in the home
  • Shared expectations around chores and roles
  • Conversations about boundaries and privacy
BENEFITS AND PAPERWORK
  • SSI, IHSS, and related benefits guidance
  • Forms and notices in clear language
  • Important renewal and meeting dates
  • Worker coordination when families ask
SCHOOL AND WORK
  • Communication with schools and programs
  • IEP, IPP, and transition meeting prep
  • Transportation and safety planning
  • Updates on what is working and what is hard
BEHAVIOR AND SAFETY
  • Understanding clinical behavior plans
  • Consistent responses across helpers at home
  • Who to call and what to do in each situation
  • Safety tools and contacts easy to find
FAMILY COMMUNICATION
  • Simple updates between family and helpers
  • Meeting prep with RCEB and GGRC providers
  • Helping the person share their voice in planning
  • Culturally and language responsive planning

INSIDE WORK

Inside a tailored week with WAYS.

Support is steady, organized, and focused on small wins that grow into real independence. Each unit is 4 hours — flexible across settings.

Planning and check in

Review the week, classes, work, schedules, appointments, and community plans together.

Campus or learning day

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

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.

Adjust and align

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

ELIGIBILITY

Who qualifies for TDS

TDS with WAYS is available to:

Adults served by any California Regional Center
People enrolled in or transitioning to SDP
Adults who want flexible support that follows real life goals
People who benefit from structured coaching in real environments
GETTING STARTED

Steps to begin TDS with WAYS

Getting started is simple and fully supported by our team.

1

Talk with your IF or SC about choosing WAYS for TDS and adding hours to your spending plan.

2

Update your PCP and spending plan with TDS hours in units of 4 hours each.

3

Submit a referral to WAYS so we can plan skill tracks, schedule, and format together.

4

Meet your coach and begin your tailored week with clear structure and real goals.

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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