How to Apply for Social Services
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Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
The Department of Social Services Waiver for Persons with Autism provides home-and community-based services to individuals with autism who do not have an intellectual disability (a full IQ score of 70 or higher).
Members of the public who want to contact DDS staff members or meet with them can use the directory to find phone numbers for the main and regional offices and directions to all the offices.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesCouncil on Developmental Disabilities
While not a direct service provider, the Council's mission is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities through advocacy, capacity building and system change activities in school, work and community life.
Agency: Council on Developmental DisabilitiesDepartment of Developmental Services (DDS) Provider List
Links to individuals and organizations that provide developmental services.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesDepartment of Developmental Services Providers
A collection of resources and information for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Providers.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesThe department provides links to numerous forms to request services and assess needs and skills.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesDevelopmental Services Video Library
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Production Studio produces informational videos that educate consumers and their families about DDS services and supports. In addition, training videos are produced for agency staff and DDs private providers.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesDevelopmental Support Services
Support is tailored to meet the needs and desires of consumers and their families through various stages of life, from infancy to retirement age.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesThe goals of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) are to work with individuals, their families and other support groups to develop long-term strategies for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities. To do that, DDS promotes life-long learning, using local supports and resources, employment, using technology for learning and support and developing personal responsibility and strengths.
Agency: Department of Developmental ServicesSupport and Services Topics A-Z
Residents can access an alphabetical listing of supports and services to find the help they need.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services