SDAN | Self-Directed Advocacy Network Of Maryland

My Life, My Choice: Jennifer’s Story

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...

2025 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES for SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES

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)...

10-1-2020: DDA’s Latest Proposed Waiver Amendment 3 DOES NOT ADDRESS CONCERNS

Apr 3, 2019 | SDAN

SDAN believes we still need another amendment that addresses all the concerns of SDAN and seven other advocacy organizations! Among our ongoing concerns are: Definition of Personal Supports Designated Rep potentially being required — should always be only an...

SDAN Comments on Proposed Waiver — December 2017

Dec 11, 2017 | Archives, SDAN

December 11, 2017 From: Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland, Inc. (SDAN) The Self-Directed Advocacy Network (SDAN) urges DDA to make the waiver as flexible as possible while remaining within CMS guidelines. SDAN stresses the importance of preserving the...