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Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

The Department of Developmental Services provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully engaged members of their community.

Information for Individuals & Families

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Contact Us

Address

DDS Central Office
1000 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118
Directions 

Phone

Main (617) 727-5608
Videophone (VP) (857) 366-4179

Online

DDSInfo@mass.gov
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Who we serve

The Department’s mission is to create, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in their communities and meaningfully engage as valued members.

DDS works with adults to connect them with an array of employment and day program supports, community living and other residential aid, and family support.

DDS works with children to provide family support and supplement educational services through specialized programs.

Services are individualized and planned using a person-centered approach. For a full listing of DDS services please refer to "More Actions & Services" below.

Not sure which area or regional office serves your community? Check out our interactive map tool.

What would you like to do?

Read the Most Recent DDS Newsletter  Apply for a Position with DDS  DDS Turning 22 Services 

DDS Family Support   DDS Quality Management  DDS Public Data and Analytics  DDS Self Directed Services   Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)  DDS Children's Autism Waiver Service Program Overview  DDS Deaf Services  IDD Blindness and Vision Impairment  Find DDS Regulations, Policies & Protocols  DESE DDS Program  DDS Contracts (Purchase of Services)  Department of Developmental Services Public Meetings & Legislative Reports  Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS)  DDS Eligibility Services  Supportive Technology  Home and Community Based Services Waivers for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities  Find a service with DisabilityInfo.org  DDS Supplemental Supports  Department of Developmental Services Public Records  MassRealLives.org - Find a Program  Rewarding Work - Respite and In-Home Care 
Choosing Your DDS Adult Services (English, PDF 862.83 KB)

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Locations

We have 28 DDS offices across Massachusetts to serve you.

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