Our Services
Shared Support Maryland, Inc. provides support through person-directed planning and organizational change to individuals with all levels of disability. SSMD provides a wide range of personalized support and services to people that include those who perhaps are typically referred to as people with severe or profound disabilities. Regardless of disability, people have the right to the quality of life that they define; it is through Shared Support Maryland, Inc. that the Support Brokers are paid by the customers to help them to obtain it.
Shared Support Maryland, Inc. does not operate day programs, sheltered workshops, or group homes. Individuals choose their living situations, roommates, and staff. Individuals can choose what they would like to do during the day, evenings, and weekends. This makes planning and implementation difficult at moments, yet in the long run, people are satisfied with their lives and the support they pay for.
Support Brokerage
A Support Broker is someone who coaches and mentors people who choose to self-direct their Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) services. Support brokers specifically coach and mentor people with their responsibility of employer and budget authority.
Private Pay Services
Shared Support Maryland, Inc. has a few options of private pay services:
• Independent Advocacy (similar to Support Brokerage)
• Person-Centered/Directed Plan Development and Execution Planning and Support
• Meeting Facilitation
Job Development and Job Coaching
Through the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DORS) we support people with Job Development and Job Coaching services. Our job developers help people write resumes and cover letters, make plans for where to apply, and support creative options for employment (using Customized Employment techniques). Our job coaches support people with all aspects of a new job.
Training and Consultation
Shared Support Maryland, Inc. proudly organizes training and development in the areas of person-centered, and person-directed planning and services, individualized support, organizational development, leadership, and self-direction. SSMD has a myriad of experiences to tailor these to your needs, your agency’s needs, and your state’s needs.