The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) has been providing and funding services for state residents with developmental disabilities since 1959. These supports and services are provided by more than 280 agencies in communities throughout the state, or in seven residential developmental centers that are administered by DDD.

Since the division was created, the system that serves individuals with developmental disabilities has changed and grown significantly. Today, nearly 28,000 adults are eligible to receive services funded by the division. Most DDD-eligible individuals live in the community, either with family or in a community residence such as a group home or supervised apartment or in a Community Care Residence with a family caregiver. Approximately 2,300 reside within the seven developmental centers operated by DDD.

Effective January 22, 2013, the Division of Developmental Disabilities (Division) eligibility regulations have changed to require Medicaid eligibility as a condition of receiving Division-funded services.

Some conditions that might be considered a developmental disability include:

• intellectual disabilities
• cerebral palsy
• autism
• epilepsy
• spina bifida
• traumatic brain injuries, and
• certain neurological impairments.

Eligibility	The division coordinates and/or provides a wide variety of services to help people with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible. Most services are provided through state contracts with private organizations or individuals. The availability of services depends on current resources; the types of services may vary in each county.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Basic Needs / Assistance Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Housing / Shelter Education School-Based Services Employment / Training Job Training Preparing for Adulthood Family & Support Services Case Management Legal / Advocacy Legal Assistance
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Outreach Services Out-of-Home Services Transitional Living Outpatient Services Assessment / Evaluation Counseling / Therapy, Individual
Areas Served	State-Wide

Last Updated: 10/29/16