15 September: Exploring Transatlantic Experiences of Self-Direction

Join Chris Watson, Chair, SDS Network England and Molly Morris, Co-Founder of The Self-Direction Center, USA for a conversation about the challenges, innovations, and lessons learned from implementing self-directed support in their respective countries.

Date: Monday 15th September
Time: 4pm BST | 5pm CEST | 11am EDT | 8am PDT (please check your time zone)
Online: Microsoft Teams

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The discussion will explore:

• How self-direction is funded and structured in the U.S. and England
• The role of family, workforce dynamics, and provider models
• What’s working - and what still needs to change
• Practical takeaways for commissioners, providers, and people with lived experience

Our hosts:

Molly Morris is Co-Founder of The Self-Direction Center, a national organisation dedicated to strengthening self-direction through community building, education, and research. With over 15 years’ experience in health and human services, Molly has helped shape self-directed care models that give people real choice and control over their home and community-based services.

Chris Watson is Chair of the Self-Directed Support Network England and Founder of Self Directed Futures. Chris has over 24 years’ experience working across the public and voluntary sector in the fields of health, social care and community development, with a focus on working with people with learning disabilities to achieve citizenship within their communities.

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We look forward to connecting!