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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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    HEAR OUR VOICES – STOP THE DDA POLICY

    Join us for a rally to stop the self-direction policies that were developed without input from stakeholders—YOU, and all the other people who will be hurt by them. DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THE FLYER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th 11:30-12:30 LAWYERS MALL, ANNAPOLIS DIRECTIONS...

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    DDA Community Meeting – November 14 @ 2:30 ACTION ALERT!

    SDAN ACTION ALERT! It is important for all who self direct to attend this meeting with DDA at 2:30pm on November 14. To join the DDA Community Meeting, please click the link below: Meeting Link: meet.google.com/ygz-iauk-owt Time: November 14, 2024, from 2:30 to 3:30...

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    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...

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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!

    Upcoming Meetings

    SDAN MEMBERSHIP MEETINGStay tuned for information on the next meeting.

    HEAR OUR VOICES – STOP THE DDA POLICY

    Join us for a rally to stop the self-direction policies that were developed without input from stakeholders—YOU, and all the other people who will be hurt by them. DOWNLOAD AND SHARE THE FLYER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th 11:30-12:30 LAWYERS MALL, ANNAPOLIS DIRECTIONS...

    SDAN Membership Meeting – Issues/Advocacy on New DDA Policies 

    SDAN held a General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 to discuss issues and advocacy on the new DDA policies. On October 24, 2024, the DDA announced sweeping new changes to Self-Direction, without any real input from the Self-Direction community on...