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...
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...
