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Self-Direction

Already self-directing? Add DayVentures to the mix.

Joining DayVentures doesn't mean giving up the supports, employees or routines that already work for your family. It means adding friends, places to go and something to look forward to each week.

How DayVentures fits your plan

Alongside your directly hired employees

Your staff keep doing what they do best. DayVentures covers the days you want a peer group, new places and more variety than one person can plan alone.

2, 3 or more days a week

Most families start with two or three days and adjust from there as the routine settles in.

Real social interaction, not just outings

The same small group each week — four participants to one navigator — so friendships actually have time to form.

Scheduled days away for your regular staff

DayVentures days give directly hired DSPs predictable time off without leaving anyone without support.

Eligible DDA funding or private pay

DayVentures may be funded through the Community Pathways Waiver when authorized in the participant's approved plan. Private pay is also available.

We work with your CCS and Support Broker

We'll provide the service description and documentation your team needs to include DayVentures in the plan when that's required.

Flexible by design

Your Week. Your Way.

Mix DayVentures with the supports you already have. Keep your existing staff and routines, and add DayVentures on the days you want more social connection, community experiences and variety.

  1. MondayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.
  2. TuesdayOther SupportsYour directly hired staff, employment, personal supports, college courses, appointments or family time.
  3. WednesdayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.
  4. ThursdayOther SupportsYour directly hired staff, employment, personal supports, college courses, appointments or family time.
  5. FridayDayVenturesSmall-group community experiences with transportation and support included.

How often you join

Come as often as it fits.

Days are built around goals, schedule and funding, and they can change as life changes.

2 days / week

Add social connection and new experiences to an existing routine.

3 days / week

Build a consistent weekly social and community schedule.

4–5 days / week

Make DayVentures a major part of your weekly community life.

Mix + match

Combine DayVentures with your own DSPs, employment, appointments and other supports.

Self-direction FAQ

Questions families ask us

Straight answers about keeping your own staff, using eligible Maryland DDA funding, working with your CCS and Support Broker, and what happens after you reach out.

Using DayVentures alongside your own staff

Eligible Maryland DDA funding

After you tell us you're interested

Let's see how DayVentures fits your week.

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