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How the Self-Determination Program Empowers Choice and Independence

How the Self-Determination Program Empowers Choice and Independence

by codiepie | Feb 1, 2026 | Blogs

What Is the Self-Determination Program? California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) is a groundbreaking way for people with disabilities to direct their own services and supports. Unlike traditional Regional Center services, where options may be limited to existing...
How Breaking Barriers Differs from (and Improves on) Traditional Autism Support Groups

How Breaking Barriers Differs from (and Improves on) Traditional Autism Support Groups

by Kevin Naruse | Jan 25, 2026 | Blogs

Action-Based, Not Talk-Based Most autism support groups focus on discussion and shared experience – which can be helpful, but often stop there. Breaking Barriers turns support into action. Every program is built around skill-building, social integration, and...

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About Us

The idea of Breaking Barriers came to exist in late 2013 between two friends, Benjamin Sarcadi and Melissa Spicuzza. When discussing the direction they saw their lives going, the idea of Breaking Barriers bloomed. With Benjamin’s tenacity and Melissa’s passion and long-term experience in the field, they turned Breaking Barriers into a reality.

Breaking Barriers is a 501 (c) (3)
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Our office is currently servicing the Culver City Area in Los Angeles

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