Navigating Autonomy Advocacy & Consulting Group

Navigating Autonomy Advocacy & Consulting Group SUPPORTS

Navigating Autonomy empowers and advocates for individuals, families, and providers to effectively navigate disability support systems.

Regional Center Navigation: Support with understanding and utilizing Regional Center services.
IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services): Assistance with accessing in-home care services.
SSI/SSDI Benefits: Guidance on Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance.
IEPs (Individualized Education Programs): Support for navigating the special education system.
Housing Assistance: Help with finding affordable and accessible housing options.
DOR (Department of Rehabilitation): Assistance with accessing vocational training, job placement, and other employment supports.
Community & Agency Awareness and Consulting: Outreach, and consultation for community organizations, agencies, schools, and provider networks to improve accessibility, equity, and inclusion in disability services.

BCBA Navigation Services and Supports for Adaptive Skills Training:

Navigating Autonomy offers person-centered, waiver-compliant behavior consultation and support led by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Our services are designed for individuals eligible through California’s Regional Center system, including both Self-Determination and traditional services.We specialize in adaptive skills training that supports meaningful independence across home and community settings.

Our model is expert guidance from a BCBA to build real-world skills.

Our services include:

Behavioral assessments tailored to individuals needs
Start-up training and ongoing coaching for bachelor level parents, family members, and support staff
Progress monitoring and documentation
Annual, biannual and quarterly report writing

All services are provided via secure telehealth, making support accessible across California. We work with SDP FMS's and our services are fully fundable through your Spending Plan or traditional authorization.

Navigating Autonomy Now Offering Parent Mentor Service

Parent Mentor Services

At Navigating Autonomy, our Parent Mentor Navigators are self-advocates, parent advocates, family advocates, and mentors with lived experience supporting individuals and families through complex systems.

Our services are person-centered and designed to help families understand their options, access needed resources,

Parent Mentor Services

Our services are person-centered and designed to help families understand their options, access needed resources, and build confidence in their advocacy journey. We meet each family where they are and provide support that respects their goals, culture, language, and vision for the future.

Our Services Include:

One-on-one mentoring and guidance
Parent, family, and self-advocacy support
Education on IHSS, SSI, Medi-Cal, housing, and community resources
Step-by-step assistance understanding systems, applications, forms, and next steps
Support preparing questions, organizing documents, and understanding notices
Advocacy coaching to help individuals and families communicate clearly and confidently
Support navigating Regional Center, school, healthcare, benefits, and social service systems
Ongoing support to strengthen self-advocacy, independence, and long-term confidence

Every plan is shaped around your strengths, needs, priorities, and desired outcomes. We do not take over your journey — we walk beside you, helping you make informed choices and advocate with confidence.

Payment Options

Self-Determination Program funding
Private Pay

You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone

Navigating Autonomy is here to support, guide, and empower individuals and families every step of the way.

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HCBS Compliance, Provider Consulting, and Program Design

Navigating Autonomy offers HCBS Compliance, Provider Consulting, and Program Design services to support providers, organizations, and teams in developing person-centered, compliant, and sustainable programs and services.

Our consulting approach focuses on helping providers strengthen service quality, align with Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) requirements, and create meaningful supports that promote dignity, choice, autonomy, and community inclusion.

Consulting and Program Design Services Include:

HCBS Final Rule education and compliance guidance
Person-centered practices and service planning support
Program development and service design
Customized program structure and implementation support
Review and development of policies, procedures, and documentation systems
Staff training and professional development
Coaching on participant rights, informed choice, and self-determination principles
Support with community integration and autonomy-based service models
Assistance preparing for HCBS assessments, reviews, and corrective action plans
Quality improvement planning and compliance support
Guidance for new and existing providers navigating Regional Center systems and expectations
Development of inclusive, person-centered service environments
Consultation for independent providers, agencies, and emerging programs

We collaborate with providers and organizations to design services and programs that are practical, sustainable, person-centered, and aligned with HCBS standards and best practices.

Available Services

Individual Provider Consultation
Organization and Agency Consultation
Program Design and Development
Staff Training and Workshops
Ongoing Compliance and Quality Improvement Support
Private Consultation Sessions

Services are available through customized consultation and support plans tailored to the needs of each provider or organization.

Contact Navigating Autonomy to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.