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.
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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? Search for an Area or Regional office here.
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- DDS Adult Autism Support
- DDS Children's Autism Waiver Service Program Overview
- DDS Contracts (Purchase of Services)
- DDS Deaf Services
- DESE DDS Program
- DDS Eligibility Services
- DDS Family Support
- DDS Office of Human Rights
- DDS Office of Quality Enhancement
- DDS Public Data and Analytics
- DDS Public Meetings & Legislative Reports
- DDS Public Records
- DDS Quality Management
- DDS Regulations, Policies & Protocols
- DDS Self Directed Services
- DDS Shared Living
- Find a service with DisabilityInfo.org
- Home and Community Based Services Waivers for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS)
- IDD Blindness and Vision Impairment
- MassRealLives.org - Find a Program
- Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
- Rewarding Work - Respite and In-Home Care
- Supportive Technology
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We have 28 DDS offices across Massachusetts, including 23 Area Offices, to serve you.
Related organizations
- 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
- MassAbility
- Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
- Office of the Child Advocate