Jan 25, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
For Connor, self-direction has been life changing. For his mom, Donna, it has meant watching her son rediscover joy, health, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Connor is 28 years old and, like many people, experienced isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown. His day...
Jan 23, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
For Sanjay and his family, self-direction has meant something simple and powerful: choice. Before self-direction, Sanjay attended a traditional day program with set routines and group-based schedules. While those programs work well for many individuals, they did not...
Jan 21, 2026 | News, Recent
For Anneke, self-direction has meant reclaiming her life and living as an individual, not being defined by a schedule or a system. After years of navigating traditional, one-size-fits-all services, self-direction gave Anneke the ability and flexibility to shape her...
Jan 18, 2026 | News, Recent, Uncategorized
When Cassie turned 21, the world shut down. COVID closed schools, routines disappeared overnight, and for Cassie and her mom, life suddenly became very small. With no school, no outside help, and no ability for her mom to work, the days became overwhelming 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...
Jan 15, 2026 | News, Recent
For Al and his family, self-direction has meant something deeply personal: choice. According to his mother, Alicia, self-direction allows Al to decide what he does, when he does it, where he goes, and who he spends time with. Before adulthood, school environments were...
