Jan 9, 2026 | News, Recent
For Dee and her son Jonah, self-direction has been nothing short of life changing. Jonah entered adolescence during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when his behaviors became increasingly intense and unpredictable. At just 13 years old, Jonah...
Jan 6, 2026 | News, Recent
At 31 years old, Caroline is living a full, active life shaped by choice, connection, and purpose. The youngest of three siblings, with family spread between New York City and Florida, Caroline has built a life of her own in Rockville, Maryland. She lives in her own...
Jan 2, 2026 | News, Recent
For Thea and Kevin, self-direction wasn’t just a change in services – it was a chance to finally live their lives in a way that made sense for them as a married couple. Before self-direction, traditional provider services often treated them as two separate...
Dec 18, 2025 | Archives, News, Recent
When Maryland shut down during COVID, many families suddenly lost access to the traditional services they relied on every day. For Bridget, that loss brought her daughter Maura’s needs into abrupt focus. Maura requires 24-hour care, and with provider agency services...
Dec 9, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
For our My Life, My Choice campaign, we are proud to share Sunny’s story, a powerful example of what can happen when people with disabilities are given the freedom to direct their own lives. Sunny’s journey didn’t begin with choice, but it has become defined by it....
Nov 24, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
As part of our My Life, My Choice campaign, SDAN Maryland is honored to share Shelby’s story, a powerful example of how self-directed services can support a full, connected, and meaningful life. Shelby lives at home with her mother and brother, where the three of them...
