The oak tree symbolizes strength, protection, and endurance. At Mighty Oak, these values are at the heart of our work—providing steady guidance, practical solutions, and trusted support for families navigating disability services and planning.

Person-Centered Planning

Independent Facilitation

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Mighty Oak supports individuals with disabilities and their families at every stage of the Self-Determination Program (SDP).

Whether you’re just learning about Self-Determination Program or already participating and need ongoing support, we meet you where you are. We provide guidance and advice so you can make informed choices with confidence.

Independent Facilitation service comes at no direct cost to you—services are funded by the Regional Center or included in your SDP spending plan.

Professionalism, trust and partnership

Our Services

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Getting Started with SDP

Support begins with person-centered planning. Through one or more facilitated meetings, goals, priorities, and support needs are clarified and documented. The outcome is a comprehensive Person-Centered Plan that reflects the individual’s voice and provides a strong foundation for SDP discussions with the Regional Center.

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Transition into SDP

Once a Person-Centered Plan has been shared with the Regional Center, support continues through the SDP transition process. This includes guidance to ensure required steps are completed, such as finalizing an authorized budget, developing an approved spending plan, and establishing a Financial Management Services (FMS) provider.


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Ongoing SDP Support

After enrollment in SDP, ongoing support is available to help navigate changes and requirements over time. This may include assistance with spending plan updates, annual renewals, and review of expense reports to support continued alignment with program guidelines and individual goals.

Why Mighty Oak?

We bring certified independent facilitation expertise and results-driven approach to empower your voice and bridge the system gap.

  • Our Experience

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    Sophia is a Certified Independent Facilitator who provides person-centered planning and facilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. She helps clients clarify goals, understand their rights, explore options, navigate services, and successfully implement their Self-Determination Program plans.

    Driven by her family’s own experience navigating complex systems, Sophia is committed to helping individuals build lives on their own terms. She is an active member of The IF Collective Community, staying current on policy updates and best practices. Sophia is fluent in English and Mandarin.

    Prior to becoming an Independent Facilitator, Sophia spent more than 20 years in communications, marketing, and client advocacy roles at top global agencies and a Fortune 50 technology company, developing the project management, communication, and advocacy skills she brings to her work today.

  • Our Focus

    We serve families and individuals served by Golden Gate Regional Center, including parents and guardians navigating services for their children with disabilities (ages 3-17), plus adults with disabilities and conservators who need strategic support and facilitation.

  • Our Framework

    Results-driven and client-centered, Sophia helps identify system gaps, find your voice and turn your goals into compelling action plans that systems understand and respond to.

    Person-Centered Planning & Independent Facilitation
    -Orientation follow-up and pre-planning support
    -Facilitation of person-centered planning meetings
    -Development of a clear, usable person-centered plan
    -Coordination with multiple stakeholders as needs evolve


    Financial & Budget Support
    -Guidance in choosing the right service and FMS model
    -Support understanding FMS options and processes
    -Budget and spending plan alignment with your goals
    -Ongoing support as needs and priorities change

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Choosing the right partner matters. Let’s start with a free 30-minute conversation to see if Mighty Oak is the right fit.

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