My Life, My Choice: Jennifer’s Story

SDAN of Maryland proudly presents Jennifer, a participant whose life and goals reflect the heart of our My Life My Choice campaign. Jennifer’s future is built around what matters most to her: being close to family, contributing to a lively home, and staying connected...

Sustainability Planning Project

A Roadmap for Future Planning for Adults with Disabilities and the Families, Providers and Administrators that Support Them Many individuals with I/DD rely on aging parents or family members as their primary caregivers. As lifespans increase, a growing number of...

SDAN LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY RESOURCES

#1. On December 9, 2024, the MDH-DDA reported on Self-Directed Services and IFDGS spending to the Joint Chairs of the Senate Budget and Taxation and the House Appropriation Committees: *  DOWNLOAD the MDH-DDA report: Department of Health-Developmental Disabilities...

Self Direction FAQs

1. What is Self-Direction (SD)? Self-Direction is when a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) makes their own decisions about how their Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) funding is allocated: You select the kind of...