Leading the global development of self-directed support
Everyone has the right to support that helps them be included as full and valued citizens within the community. Self-Directed Support (SDS) is the name for those supports. The SDS Network is the global network dedicated to improving awareness of best-practice in self-directed support and inclusion.
The founding governance for the SDS Network reflects the ongoing commitment of many individuals and organisations to create the network and the need to reflect the global growth of SDS in a balanced way.
It is free to join the network and many different countries are represented. The Network is actively supported by the Finnish organisation Tukena and the 3 co-chairs who represent different sections of the world:
Markus Vähälä of Citizen Network convenes the network activities.
Thanks to all our sponsors who provide support for the network.
You can find out more about the work of the SDS Network visiting the website here.
You can contact members of the Board of SDS Network through the profile links below.
And, check out the large variety of free resources on Self-Directed Support in our Citizen Network library here.
England
Abilia gives people the power to become independent and take control of their daily lives.
England
Care administration systems and services for commissioners, care providers and individuals.
Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship
Canada
CIIC is Canada’s only university-based research centre with a dedicated focus on social policy and the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
England
CareMatch is a unique opportunity to help Care Receivers find a small team of Care Givers to enable them to live at home well.
England
Catalyst Care Group is a family of organisations designed and built with the sole purpose of enabling people to receive high quality care and support at home, avoiding the need for mental health hospital admissions.
England
I translate documents of any length and complexity into: Easy Read, plain English, accessible PDF or audio.
England
The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) supports all people who have Down's syndrome, their parents and carers and the professionals who work with them, throughout their lives.
Human Services Research Institute
USA
Since 1976, we've been helping to craft community-based, person-driven service systems.
England
KeyRing helps people to live the life they want to lead through networks of support.
New Zealand
We are a social enterprise that is an Individualised Funding Host Provider. Global SDS Network Sponsor
England
My Life My Way was established to enable those using self-directed services to benefit from technology as a key enabler of modern self-directed services.
England
PPL are the #1 digital personalisation solution in the UK, working with health and social care organisations to support people, strengthen places and improve lives.
England
Training and development consultancy empowering individuals and families to take control of their support. SDS Network England Host
England
Total Care Manager is a care management platform for complex care and more.
