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SDAN VISION STATEMENT
We envision people with intellectual and developmental disabilities living self-directed, fulfilling lives with access to all the long-term services and supports they need.
SDAN MISSION STATEMENT
SDAN-Maryland’s mission is to advocate for participant choice, control, flexibility, and the sustainability of self-directed services and supports. We do this through education, training, legislative advocacy, maintaining partnerships with state agencies and divisions, and collaborating with organizations committed to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Self Direction FAQs
1. What is Self-Direction (SD)? Self-Direction is when a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) makes their own decisions about how their Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) funding is allocated: You select the kind of...
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 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 funding was...
More Lives, More Choices!
The Power of Choice, the Freedom to Grow: Sanjay’s Story
For Sanjay and his family, self-direction has meant something simple and powerful: choice. Before self-direction, Sanjay attended a traditional day program with set routines and group-based schedules. While those programs work well for many individuals, they did not...
Choice, Dignity, and Independence: Anneke’s Story
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...