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...
Nov 14, 2025 | News, SDAN
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...
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 2, 2025 | News, Public Advocacy, Recent
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...
Jan 28, 2025 | Documentaries, News, Public Advocacy, Recent
#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...
