What does SDS being “self-directed” mean?

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What does SDS being “self-directed” mean?

Self-directed means the person who needs supports leads the process: they choose who provides services, decide how supports are delivered, and determine how the budget is spent. A support broker helps them plan, recruit and hire providers, schedule and supervise supports, and manage expenditures, all while following program rules. The system sets overall options and guidelines, but the day-to-day control—who is hired, how services are delivered, and how the funds are used—rests with the participant. This distinguishes self-directed services from scenarios where scheduling is fixed by an agency, expenditures are controlled by the broker, or service types are dictated by the state.

Self-directed means the person who needs supports leads the process: they choose who provides services, decide how supports are delivered, and determine how the budget is spent. A support broker helps them plan, recruit and hire providers, schedule and supervise supports, and manage expenditures, all while following program rules. The system sets overall options and guidelines, but the day-to-day control—who is hired, how services are delivered, and how the funds are used—rests with the participant. This distinguishes self-directed services from scenarios where scheduling is fixed by an agency, expenditures are controlled by the broker, or service types are dictated by the state.

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