Our Mission: To protect Participant Choice and Control of Services.
We accomplish our mission in the following ways:
1. By acknowledging and respecting that each participant is the center of the service plan and
that all participants are capable of self-directing his/her program with varying levels of supports.
2. By recognizing that the participant is the leader of the team, and all other members work to
ensure that his/her interests, desires, and goals are reflected in the service plan so that each
participant is able to develop their potential, experience meaningful interactions in their
communities, and live joyfully.
3. By recognizing and promoting the inclusion and formal involvement of family members, or
other advocates chosen by the participant, in the provision of direct services and other supports
throughout the lifetime of the participant when this involvement reflects the desire of the
participant and is in his/her best interest, as determined by each participant and his/her team.
4. By informing the larger community, including government administrators and elected
officials, about the nature and benefits of true self-direction.
5. By advocating for participants’ right to individualized and genuinely person-centered plans,
including unique and outside-the-box thinking without arbitrary and unnecessary restrictions not
otherwise part of CMS guidelines and regulations.
6. By working cooperatively with Maryland’s DDA, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, and elected officials to use resources wisely and to maintain and improve services for
Self-Directing participants.
7. By providing a platform where self-directing participants and their families/advocates can
celebrate achievements; arrange formal and informal social gatherings; learn about issues that
affect self-direction options; share resources; exchange information and ideas; and work together
to solve problems.
Recent News
SDAN Membership Meeting – Participant Rights, Clarification Requests and Appeal Rights
Thursday, March 28th at 12PM Our March General Membership Meeting was a discussion of Participant Rights, Clarification Requests and Appeal Rights. We introduced our newest Board Members and enjoyed a presentation from guest speaker, Randi Ames, the Managing Attorney...
BECOME A BOARD MEMBER!
SDAN, the Self-Directed Advocacy Network of Maryland, Inc., is seeking volunteer leaders to join its dynamic board of directors. To be a Board Member, you must believe: Each person has a right to a self-directed life All people can self-direct...
SELF-DIRECTION ACT PASSES…
SELF-DIRECTION ACT PASSES BOTH CHAMBERS UNANIMOUSLY!!! We are very excited to announce that HB1020/SB868- The Self-Direction Act of 2022 has past its final hurdle in the Maryland State Senate and was passed unanimously. This follows unanimous passage in the...
Self Direction FAQs
Self Direction FAQs
SDAN Video – “Self-Direction & the Good Life!”
Self-Direction & The Good Life: Many Lives, Many Choices Video funded by SpArc Tank Grant from The Arc Maryland Register Here!! SDAN received a grant from The Arc Maryland to make two videos: this one and another one coming soon to help recruit staff. The Arc's...
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