All people who are involved in Self-Directed Support understand and agree that SDS offers individuals with disabilities and families services that are creative, individualized and cost effective. Self-Directed Support values networking and education as a way of reaching our goals.
All stakeholders work together to influence policy changes at the local and state level.
SDS services have governance groups that represent their communities, with individuals with disabilities and family members actively involved in board development, leadership and operation. All members are educated about leadership, governance, budgets, quality assurance, effective communication and building partnerships. SDS governance groups are recognized in their community for creating policies that support individualized options and for valuing family and individual capacities to direct their own life. SDS staff are skillful in delivering personal supports that involve community connections to help customers reach their real life goals and build customer skills and abilities. SDS staff communicate the vision of Self- Determination, build relationships in the community, and assist all people in their community to welcome the vision.