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On September 17th at 12pm, we held our SDAN Membership Meeting focusing on Housing. We welcomed Tim Wiens from Maryland Independent Housing. He presented information and resources to help us navigate the regulatory minefield of Independent Housing for Self-directing participants. You can watch the meeting here: SDAN MEMBERSHIP MEETING - HOUSING Click here for the […]

Hiring dedicated staff members is more important– and more challenging– than ever. So…… Mark your calendars for the virtual premiere of Why Work in Self-Direction? a staff recruitment and training video produced by SDAN volunteers. This new video, which illustrates the core principles of Self-Direction, is a valuable tool for participants and family advocates.  The 23-minute film […]

Join us for our latest SDAN ZOOM meeting on Thursday December 2 at noon. We will update our members on recent advocacy efforts and the legislative workgroup. Then Rhonda Workman will join us to answer any remaining questions you may have regarding the DDA Family as Staff and Participant Agreement forms! Looking forward to seeing you all! […]

Dec 23, 2021 | Meetings, News, Recent The final meeting of the self-direction legislative workgroup is being held this Wednesday, December 29 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Here is the link to the zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87481919915 Meeting ID: 874 8191 9915 This is the final meeting for this workgroup. We will be finalizing the list of recommendations, […]

Our membership meeting was on Wednesday February 16th at noon. We discussed the self-direction legislation that has been filed for this session, and discussed how we can help ensure that we have the legislative framework to ensure continued choice and control of Medicaid waiver services in Maryland. You can watch the meeting here: SDAN Membership […]