Self-Directed Services

The DDA is pleased to announce that both Dr. Terah Tessier, director of Policy and Special Projects and NaToya Mitchell, statewide coordinator of Self-Directed Services, presented at the 2019 Applied Self Direction Conference on Monday, April 29. Both were joined by Matt Rice, public policy advocate.

During the “Quest for Quality” session, Dr. Tessier and Ms. Mitchell highlighted advanced efforts made with Self-Direction in the state of Maryland and quality of life for the people supported. Mr. Rice complimented the presentation by sharing insight of his experience with self-direction.

Guests were invited to explore innovative practices and exemplary programs from around the country and to receive a plethora of information.

If you have not done so, please continue to follow us on Facebook, sign up to receive DDA updates.  If you would like for us to highlight your Self-Direction success story, please share your Self-Direction story via Facebook and use #DDAMDSelfDirection. You may send an email to natoya.mitchell@maryland.gov.

For additional information regarding the conference, please click here:

http://www.appliedselfdirection.com/self-direction-conference.