If your child receives services through a California Regional Center, adaptive sports may be fundable as a community-based service. Here is a step-by-step guide to navigating the process.
One of the most common questions we hear from families is: "Can we use Regional Center funding for UDID Academy programs?" The answer is often yes — and this guide will walk you through exactly how to make that happen.
What Is a Regional Center?
California's Regional Center system provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. If your child has a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or another qualifying condition, they may be eligible for Regional Center services.
How Adaptive Sports Fits Into Regional Center Services
Adaptive sports programs can be funded as a community-based service under the Individual Program Plan (IPP). Specifically, programs like UDID Academy can be authorized when they support IPP goals related to:
- Social skills development and peer interaction
- Gross motor skills and physical fitness
- Following directions and structured routines
- Emotional regulation and frustration tolerance
- Community integration and participation
- Independence and self-advocacy
Step-by-Step: Getting UDID Academy Authorized
Step 1: Contact Your Service Coordinator
Reach out to your Regional Center service coordinator and express interest in enrolling your child in an adaptive sports program. Mention UDID Academy by name and explain how the program supports your child's IPP goals.
Step 2: Request an IPP Meeting
If adaptive sports is not already included in your child's IPP, request a meeting to add it. Come prepared with documentation of how the program supports specific goals. We can provide program descriptions and goal-alignment documentation to support your request.
Step 3: Get Authorization
Once the service is approved and added to the IPP, your service coordinator will issue an authorization. This authorization specifies the number of hours or sessions approved and the funding amount.
Step 4: Enroll at UDID Academy
Bring your authorization to UDID Academy and we will handle the rest. We are experienced in working with Regional Center billing and documentation requirements.
UDID Academy has experience working with Regional Centers throughout the Inland Empire. Contact us and we will help you navigate the authorization process from start to finish.
Contact UsOther Funding Options
If Regional Center funding is not available or does not fully cover program costs, UDID Academy also offers scholarships and financial assistance for qualifying families. Contact us to learn more about all available options.
