Self-Direction Day; recognize March 18, 2026

This resolution designates March 18, 2026, as "Self-Direction Day" to raise awareness about self-direction in home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities. It does not create new policies or change existing programs, but instead recognizes the self-direction model where individuals control their own care services and support choices. The resolution highlights Georgia's use of self-direction in five HCBS waiver programs, emphasizing its benefits like improved quality of life, reduced costs, and greater independence. It is purely ceremonial, intended to honor the concept through public recognition on the designated date.