Developmental Disabilities
(410) 996-5140

 

“Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call
out our courage and strength.”  Unknown

Developmental Disabilities Program
Coordination of Community Services

The Developmental Disabilities Program assists individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families in learning and gaining access to resources in their community, planning for their future, accessing needed services and supports, and ensuring the needs of the individuals and families are met.

We promote planned and delivered services that encourage self-sufficiency, health, safety, and real community participation, and the individual’s desired quality of life.

Developmental Disabilities Services provides the following services:
  • Assessments regarding a person’s eligibility for DDA services.
  • Case management services to eligible individuals (children and adults) with developmental disabilities.
Our Mission to Individuals

That people with developmental disabilities direct their lives and have viable support options and  information to make decisions in the following essential focus areas for
community living:

  • Self-determination
  • Self-advocacy
  • Supporting families
  • Fulfilling employment
  • Independent Supported Living
How to Apply

To determine whether a person is eligible for services, the person or someone acting on their behalf must complete an application for DDA services.

The DDA Application for Services can be downloaded here, emailed or mailed to you, or you can pick one up from our office by calling 410-996-5140. Drop off the application and records to our office, email the application/records to us, fax them to our office, or Mail them to:

The DDA Eastern Shore Regional Office, ATTENTION:
Eligibility and Access Unit, 926 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.

If you are interested in applying or need additional information, please contact Megan Rhodes, Office Clerk, at 410-996-5140, megan.rhodes@maryland.gov.

DDA Eligibility Application Process
  1. Submit Application and Documents to DDA
  2. DDA Regional Office assigns a Case Management (CCS) Agency to Complete an Assessment.
  3. Case Manager conducts a face-to-face interview and records review and requests additional records if applicable.
  4. The case Manager completes an assessment and provides recommendations and justifications of eligibility and supporting records and documents.
  5. DDA Regional Office reviews Assessments and Applications.
  6. DDA Regional makes the final determination and notifies the individual/caregiver.
How To Contact Us:

 

Wendy Richardson, Program Manager
wendy.richardson2@maryland.gov
443-245-3898 Direct Line
443-945-8162 Work Cell		 Tracy Slavin, Case Supervisor/CCS
tracy.slavin1@maryland.gov
443-245-3842 Direct Line
443-945-3797 Work Cell		 Amber Gedeon, Case Supervisor/CCS
amber.gedeon@maryland.gov
443-245-3846 Direct Line
443-945-5374 Work Cell
Melissa Milner, Case Manager/CCS
melissa.milner1@maryland.gov
443-245-3839 Direct Line
443-945-8154 Work Cell		 Robert Columbia Case Manager/CCS
robert.columbia@maryland.gov
443-245-3848 Direct Line
443-206-4305 Work Cell		 Mary Stacie Harris, Case Manager/CCS
mary.harris1@maryland.gov
443-245-3845 Direct Line
443-206-2271 Work Cell
Kathyann Wilson-Beauford, Case Manager/CCS
kathyann.wilson-beauford@maryland.gov
443-245-3798 Direct Line
443-206-2548 Work Cell		 Kimberly Fleury, Case Manager/CCS
kimberly.fleury1@maryland.gov
443-245-3906 Direct Line
443-206-4146 Work Cell		 Delanna Mowrer, Case Manager/CCS
Delanna.mowrer@maryland.gov
443-245-3909 Direct Line
443-350-8207 Work Cell
Cassandra Villone, Case Manager/CCS
Cassandra.villone@maryland.gov
443-245-3915 Direct Line
443-945-8041 Work Cell		    

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