Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

DDS creates, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Contact Us

Address

DDS Central Office

500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

directions 

Phone

Main (617) 727-5608

TTY (617)727-9842

Who we serve

DDS’ mission is to create, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. For a listing of services offered by DDS, please look in "See All Services".

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Locations of Department of Developmental Services

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Related organizations to Department of Developmental Services

• Executive Office of Health and Human Services 
• Autism Commission 
• Massachusetts Department of Mental Health 
• MassHealth 
• Department of Public Health 

• Massachusetts Department of Children & Families 
• Department of Transitional Assistance 
• Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 
• Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
• Massachusetts Commission for the Blind