Among the things the SD pays for are self-directed staffing support, camp, community classes, coaching for parents, health club and organizational memberships, household related items and services, paid neighbor, transition programs, transportation, family reimbursed respite, phone service, internet, clothing and ...

What is covered under self-direction?

With self-direction, you have the freedom to live in your home and community and decide who delivers your care, such as friends or approved family members. This is opposed to institutionalized care or having an agency send possibly different personnel every week.

What does a self-direction broker do?

Support Brokers (“Brokers”) assist people with developmental disabilities who choose to self-direct their Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services with Budget Authority to develop a Circle of Support and complete and manage a Self-Direction Budget.