May 19, 2026 | Meetings, News, Recent
Two SDAN membership meetings were held virtually on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The topics of the meetings were focused on the national and state trends in self-direction as well as the proposed DDA Waiver Amendment #4. We had two guest speakers. Heather Sachs, Policy and...
Jan 17, 2026 | Meetings, News, Recent
As we began the new year, we held our SDAN Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 15, from 12:00–1:30 PM via ZOOM. This meeting provided an opportunity to: Share updates on recent changes affecting self-direction Introduce new SDAN workgroups and focus areas Discuss...
Jun 24, 2025 | Meetings, News, Recent
As a matter of concern to all DDA waiver participants, on June 9, 2025, the Maryland Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) released a draft Medicaid Waiver Amendment Application. Proposed changes include consolidation of the Family...
Jun 11, 2025 | Meetings, Recent, Uncategorized
Participant Choice and Control of Services SDAN MEETING ~ REGISTRATION REQUIRED Self-Direction Stakeholder Review and Discussion of DDA Waiver Amendment Friday, June 20th 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM As a matter of concern to all DDA waiver participants, the Maryland...
Feb 20, 2025 | Meetings, Recent
LINK TO SDAN’s LEGISLATIVE CALENDAR YOUR PRESENCE SENDS THE STRONGEST MESSAGE POSSIBLE! UPCOMING DDA BUDGET HEARINGS! SB0319/HB0350 Budget Bill Oppose Cuts to DDA Funding IN THE SENATE Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 1:00 PM CARPOOL SIGNUP HERE FOR 2/20/2025...
Jan 30, 2025 | Meetings, Recent
We are facing an unprecedented threat to DD supports with draconian cuts to funding for people with developmental disabilities and providers of community-based supports. On Monday Night, please come to Lawyers Mall in Annapolis to join the Maryland DD Coalition Rally...
