• Fully implement the Maryland Self-Direction Act of 2022
• Restore policies to pre-November 21, 2024 standards
• Prevent substantial budget reductions that would jeopardize the safety and health of individuals with disabilities.
• Convene an independent task force to assess failures and restore program integrity
• Ensure policies align with the intent of the law.
• Protect budget flexibility and hiring autonomy.
• Stop restrictive wage policies that prevent self-directed participants from hiring and retaining quality caregivers.
• Remove excessive administrative burdens and bureaucratic delays that block access to services.
• Establish a stakeholder-led task force to assess DDA’s failures and propose sustainable reforms.
• Ensure the task force includes participants, families, legislators, and select DDA employees.
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