When someone moves into a residential program, they are not just changing addresses. They are trusting a new group of people with their daily routines, their personal space, and their sense of self. Privacy, dignity, and respect are the foundation that makes this trust possible, and without them, even the most well-run home falls short of what participants deserve. For individuals with developmental disabilities and the families who support them, these three values shape everything from how a bedroom door is treated to how a caregiver speaks during a difficult moment. In Maryland, where residential services follow specific DDA guidelines, understanding what privacy, dignity, and respect look like in practice