What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
Self-Direction is based on the belief that people with disabilities know best how to plan their care by supervising and directing their own services. “Self-direction” is a model that incorporates how, when, and from whom their services and supports will be delivered.” Self-Directed Services (SDS) is an option for those who do not elect t
Self-Direction is based on the belief that people with disabilities know best how to plan their care by supervising and directing their own services. “Self-direction” is a model that incorporates how, when, and from whom their services and supports will be delivered.” Self-Directed Services (SDS) is an option for those who do not elect the traditional provider delivery model. SDS is funded through the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) under DDA's Waiver programs. People who select the self-direction model may hire support to help them handle certain administrative responsibilities, monitor their budget allocations, and provide human resources information and assistance.
Certified SDS Supports Consultant
What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
People with disabilities who to choose their own path in life by taking control and making personal choices in the supports and services that are available to them, can also hire a support consultant to help them navigate and create life plans that reflect their individuality while working toward their goals. Individuals can choose to cre
People with disabilities who to choose their own path in life by taking control and making personal choices in the supports and services that are available to them, can also hire a support consultant to help them navigate and create life plans that reflect their individuality while working toward their goals. Individuals can choose to create their own path in life, know what works best for them. With the support of a team of individuals to help them implement their plans, a Support Consultant can assist by serving as a human resource agent to help promote their goals, find work, live safely, learn new skills, and engage in activities in their community.
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What Is Self-Direction? Supports Consultant
Working For You!
V - Vision
A - Access
L - Lifestyle
U - Unique
E - Expectation
S - Success
"The Journey Is Yours
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Linda T Stringer
Greetings! I am Linda T Stringer a Disability Waiver Support Consultant for people in Maryland DDA who self-direct their Medicaid waiver services. I am the mother of an adult son with autism, a parent surrogate and advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families. I assist participants in the Community Based Waiver Programs who choose to Self-direct their Medicaid waiver services. I received a B.S., degree from the University of Maryland and am certified in autism spectrum disorders and SDS Support Broker services. After serving 37 years as an Analyst at the Justice Department, I retired and founded Vista Choice Supports. I know the struggles and challenges that people with developmental disabilities and their families face every day in acquiring resources and supports. I'm a passionate believer in self-determination and those who choose Self-directed services to live their best life. I served on the Board of the One The World Center for Autism in Maryland for seven years and as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for kids in foster care. I was awarded The Governor's Citation in 2006 for service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. Let's Take the Path Forward Together!