Participant-Directed Advocates of Georgia (PDAG) is a nonprofit organization that supports families and individuals with disabilities who self-direct services in Georgia for the NOW/COMP and ICWP waivers.
PDAG aims to develop processes, resources, and education to help self-directed families effectively manage the self-direction model.
The organization also focuses on creating processes, systems, standards, and training to implement self-directed services successfully.
Mission: To advocate and support the ongoing sustainability and core principles of the participant-directed model.
Guiding Principles:
•Choice and Personal Responsibility
•Community Engagement
•Safe Environment
•Autonomy
•Personal and Professional Development