Carol'Ann's life is enriched by enriching others.  Having Down Syndrome has never kept her "down", because she enjoys cheering others "up". Often, after many of her personal contacts, she exclaims " I think I made their day! "  Or better still, someone says...

Lucy has severe epilepsy and cognitive impairments. Lucy is living her dreams!She averages between 2-4 seizures each day and has too many other health issues to enumerate. Just staying vertical and reasonably healthy is a challenge for both Lucy and her family. Lucy’s...

Out and About & Scary Movies! My name is Bobbie Renee Davis but everyone calls me Rockie. Because I am self directing I have a one-on-one (that is also my friend) and a van so I can do anything I want. I love living at home where I can workout with my own weights...

Giving Back  Life is good for Patrick when is comes to “adulting.” Over the years, he demonstrated an interest in a variety of physical activities, organizational tasks, and volunteering in his community. Since leaving the public school system, he has helped to...

My Life, My Choices My History:  Meningitis at 9 months left me brain damaged resulting in OCD, Anxiety, Seizures, ADD and moderate intellectual disability. MY LIKES: My girlfriend and going out with her Movies, Restaurants, Concerts, amusement parks live shows...

Enjoying the Journey Nicholas changed to self direction just over a year ago. It has been a great change for him overall. He transitioned to self-direction from a traditional day program (his second)  and an agency Residence.  It was clear he was not...

“Necessity is the mother of invention” In the year prior to my son’s graduation in June of 2013, I visited or talked with all 27 adult providers offering adult programs to Montgomery County residents. Our son was turned down by each and every one of them, leaving us...

Adapting to an Ever-Changing World      Molly has been an active participant in her Self-Directed  Services program for over 6 years now. This has been a blessing for a young lady whose challenges necessitate ongoing  modifications ...

Well-being Andy  has been in Self-Directed Services since 2013.  He now is much healthier and happier! The day program we chose when he exited the school system turned out to be quite a failure.  Many people  who go there are indeed  happy and...

The Best Mistake We Ever Made: Julia Miller is a student, a gardener, a paper crafter, a community volunteer.  She has goals for her life and is committed to pursuing them.  She wants to be able to make her own decisions based on what is important to...