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SDAN VISION STATEMENT

We envision people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living self-directed, fulfilling lives with access to all the long-term services and supports they need.

    SDAN MISSION STATEMENT

    SDAN-Maryland’s mission is to advocate for participant choice, control, flexibility, and the sustainability of self-directed services and supports. We do this through education, training, legislative advocacy, maintaining partnerships with state agencies and divisions, and collaborating with organizations committed to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    Your Life, Your Choice

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    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – THE LISTENING SESSION!!!

        Let’s PACK the ZOOM!  Here is your chance to be heard about issues you have experienced and concerns/hopes for the coming year. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 @ 11:30AM   On September 23rd from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, you are invited to a virtual listening...

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    SDAN Membership Meeting: December 2023

    December 7, 2023  SDAN Membership Meeting: Personnel at DDA, Fiscal Management Options, New Budget Modification, Cost of Living Adjustment, Quality Improvement Reviews, New Membership Options Among the topics covered in SDAN's December meeting were personnel...

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    BECOME A BOARD MEMBER!

        SDAN, the Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland, Inc., is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic board of directors.  To be a Board Member, you must believe: Each person has a right to a self-directed life All people can self-direct...

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    More Lives, More Choices!

    MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 – THE LISTENING SESSION!!!

        Let’s PACK the ZOOM!  Here is your chance to be heard about issues you have experienced and concerns/hopes for the coming year. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 @ 11:30AM   On September 23rd from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, you are invited to a virtual listening...

    SDAN Membership Meeting: Community Living and Olmstead Rights

    SDAN Membership Meeting: Community Living and Olmstead Rights July 12, 2024 SDAN’s July meeting featured a presentation and listening session with the Olmsted Section team of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The...