Data-driven profiles for all 21 California Regional Centers. Built to support LVAC funding decisions, SAE grantee partnerships, and statewide outreach.
This is why DAN exists.
Chair Nava described the exact gap DAN fills: families without resources trying to navigate a system that wasn’t built to be navigated. DAN is free, bilingual, available 24/7 — and every session ends with something the family can act on. No bachelor’s degree required.
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
San Fernando / Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley · nlacrc.org
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour
| WIC §4685.8(f) Eligible Use | How DAN Delivers It |
|---|---|
| Coaching & Training 1:1 and group coaching for enrollment, budgets, spending plans, FMS selection | DAN coaches every time someone uses it — just-in-time, step-by-step guidance on enrollment, spending plans, FMS selection, and how to work with their service coordinator. No class to schedule, no session to wait for. |
| IF Recruitment & Training Recruit, train, and support Independent Facilitators, especially bilingual/bicultural | DAN supports IFs at every experience level. Newer IFs use DAN to guide their clients through SDP processes with confidence. Experienced IFs use the draft emails and documentation DAN produces as time-saving tools and for record-keeping. And for families on IF waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support to keep moving forward until an IF becomes available. |
| Employer Readiness Hiring, onboarding, payroll, employment law compliance | DAN walks participants through what it means to be an employer under SDP — hiring, managing staff, understanding FMS responsibilities, and knowing when to use the co-employer vs. sole-employer model. Available the moment a family starts thinking about self-directing their services. |
| Community Outreach Events, resource fairs, multimedia reaching families who haven't heard of SDP | DAN actively introduces every user to SDP during intake — a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. This turns every session into SDP outreach, reaching families who might never attend a resource fair or open an email. Service providers are also sharing DAN with their clients to help ensure smooth onboarding with proper RC approvals and justifications in place. |
| Support Groups Recurring spaces for shared learning and problem-solving | Monthly usage reports show what families are actually stuck on — the real questions, the real barriers — shared back to the RC and LVAC. This is shared learning drawn from every conversation, not just the families who show up to a meeting. |
| Person-Centered Planning PCP training for families, self-advocates, and SCs — the required first step of SDP | DAN helps families crystallize their thinking before they walk into an IPP meeting. It knows what a strong goal looks like — tied to the covered disability, specific enough to support a service request, and grounded in person-centered principles. Families arrive prepared with clear goals and needs instead of trying to figure it out in the room. Strong PCP and IPP goals are essential to requesting and obtaining the right services, and DAN helps families build them. |
DAN is a free, always-available navigation program that helps individuals, family members, and circles of support navigate California's Regional Center system under the Lanterman Act. When someone hits a wall — a stalled request, a denial, a confusing policy — DAN helps them understand what they're entitled to, what to say, and what to do next.
DAN draws exclusively from vetted sources: the Lanterman Act, DDS directives, Title 17, and official RC guidance. Every session ends with something the person can act on — a draft email, call script, or talking points. No guessing, no generic internet advice.
DAN actively introduces people to SDP — every intake includes a warm welcome, how to get started, and how DAN can help along the way. For communities facing IF shortages or waiting lists, DAN provides navigation support for getting into and thriving in SDP without waiting for an IF to become available.
LVACs have until March 2028 to spend their current funding round. DAN is a high-impact investment that serves your entire catchment area — one investment, every family, always on.
Contact: Beth Martinko, DAN Project Lead · beth@captainsviewadvisory.com
Learn more at the DAN Feature Tour