Self-Direction Op-Ed Featured in Hearst Newspapers
Self-Direction Op-Ed Featured in Hearst Newspapers
Susan Lucek, mother of Annalee who uses Self-Direction, wrote an op-ed about how the support has allowed her daughter to have more control of her life and making sure she feels valued and respected in the community. Read the op-ed by clicking here.
“Annalee’s transformation began during the height of the COVID-19 era when we decided the programs she was enrolled in to help her build life skills were not working for her. We searched for alternatives. The Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) introduced us to a support called Self-Direction. Families and individuals approved for the Self-Direction support are given a budget - from DDS - that they manage on their own; hiring, training, and managing staff who specifically fit the needs of the individual in need of support services.”
Read the full article here: Opinion: More independence for the developmentally disabled (ctpost.com)