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...
Jan 28, 2025 | News, Notes, Public Advocacy, Recent, SDAN, Summaries
In his fiscal 2026 budget proposal, Governor Wes Moore recently called for a $200 million reduction in funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). If you witnessed the unprecedented denials and other actions taken by the Department of Health (MDH)...