Tectonic Fitness & the Self-Determination
Program (SDP)
The California Self-Determination Program (SDP) gives individuals with developmental disabilities and their families more control, choice, and flexibility in designing services that support their goals. Instead of being limited to a traditional vendor list, families can partner directly with trusted providers like Tectonic Fitness to create a program that truly fits their needs.
Recreation Philosophies
+ Service Model Overview
At Tectonic Fitness, Social Recreation is defined by participation — not group size.
We provide structured, adaptive fitness programming that ensures every individual has access to safe, meaningful physical activity in the format that allows them to succeed. Some athletes thrive in group settings. Others require individualized support to participate safely and confidently.
We are not a medical provider or therapy clinic. We are adaptive recreation focused on strength, coordination, independence, and community engagement.
Access comes first. Format follows.
How Tectonic Fitness Supports Families in SDP
At Tectonic Fitness, we work hand-in-hand with families, Independent Facilitators (IFs), and Financial Management Services (FMS) to make the process smooth, transparent, and stress-free.
How to Get Started with Tectonic Fitness Under SDP
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Talk with your IF or Service Coordinator
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Let them know you’d like to include Tectonic Fitness in your spending plan.
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Share our program descriptions and pricing (we’ll provide this).
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Build Your Spending Plan
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Your IF will place our services into the right budget categories (e.g., Community Integration, Health & Safety, Fitness & Recreation).
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We’ll support them with any documentation needed.
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Connect Us with Your FMS
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If we are already a vendor with your FMS, we’ll begin billing directly.
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If not, we’ll quickly complete their vendor paperwork so billing can start.
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Begin Training at Tectonic Fitness
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Choose from our 1:1 personal training, small group classes, or specialty programs.
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We’ll create a welcoming, structured, and fun fitness plan tailored to your goals.
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Receive Ongoing Support From Us
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We’ll continue to work with your IF and FMS to keep your billing smooth and your services uninterrupted.
Our Programs Eligible for SDP Funding
Not in Self-Determination? We Can Still Work With You!
Even if you’re not in the Self-Determination Program, you may still be able to use traditional
Regional Center funding for Tectonic Fitness services.
North Los Angeles County Regional Center
We currently work with
NLARC families and have experience coordinating fitness services through their authorization process.
Case Manager Collaboration
If you are with NLARC, we’ll work directly with your Service Coordinator to determine the best funding pathway for our programs.
Other Regional Centers in Surrounding Area
While NLARC is where most of our families come from, we are open to working with families supported by other Regional Centers as well.
Private Pay + Regional Center Support
If Regional Center hours do not fully cover services, some families choose to combine authorized hours with private pay.
Future Transition to Self Determination Program
Many families who begin with Regional Center funding later move into Self-Determination. Starting with NLARC support can make this transition much smoother.