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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.
Your Life, Your Choice
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SDAN Membership Meeting – Housing
September 17, 2021 12:00PM 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...
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!
Building a “Beautiful Life”: Connor’s Story
For Connor, self-direction has been life changing. For his mom, Donna, it has meant watching her son rediscover joy, health, friendship, and a sense of belonging. Connor is 28 years old and, like many people, experienced isolation during the COVID-19 lockdown. His day...
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...