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, and safety, 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 get in touch with Chelsea Brooks at
410-996-5140, [email protected].
DDA Eligibility Application Process
- Submit Application and Documents to DDA
- DDA Regional Office assigns a Case Management (CCS) Agency to Complete an Assessment.
- Case Manager conducts a face-to-face interview and records review and requests additional records if applicable.
- The case Manager completes an assessment and provides recommendations and justifications of eligibility and supporting records and documents.
- DDA Regional Office reviews Assessments and Applications.
- DDA Regional makes the final determination and notifies the individual/caregiver.
Provider Agencies
Abilities Network Serving Harford and Cecil Counties P.O. Box 170, Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: (410) 272-3712 x 1400 |
The ARC Northern Chesapeake Region Aberdeen, MD Phone: (410) 836-7177 Fax: 410-893-3909 |
Bayside Community Network, Inc. Elkton, MD Phone: (410) 398-6394 Fax: 410-398-0255 |
Chesapeake Care Resources, Inc. North East, MD Phone: (410) 398-9325 Fax: 410-287-5049 |
United Needs and Abilities Salisbury, MD Phone: (410) 620-2684 Fax: 410-543-0432 |
Shorehaven, Inc. Elkton, MD Phone: (410) 398-9850 Fax: 410-885-5557 |
How to Contact Us:
REBECCA URIE
443-245-3840 Direct Line
410-708-4430
CHELSEA BROOKS, OFFICE SECRETARY
443-245-3830 Direct Line
443-206-2271 Work Cell
KATRINA TAVENNER, CCS /SELF-DIRECTED SUPERVISOR
443-245-3906 Direct Line
443-206-2281 Work Cell
TRACY SLAVIN, CASE MANAGER/CCS
443-245-3842 Direct Line
443-945-3797 Work Cell
AMBER GEDEON, CASE MANAGER/CCS
443-245-3846 Direct Line
443-945-5374 Work Cell
CHRISTOPHER THOMPSON, CASE MANAGER/CCS
443-245-3898 Direct Line
443-350-1102 Work Cell
MELISSA MILNER, CASE MANAGER/CCS [email protected]
443-245-3839 Direct Line
443-945-8154 Work Cell
STEPHEN TOMLINSON, CASE MANAGER/CCS [email protected]
443-245-3798 Direct Line
443-945-8162 Work Cell
LORRAINE CONDON, CASE MANAGER/CCS
443-245-3845 Direct Line
443-206-1433 Work Cell
ROBERT COLUMBIA, CASE MANAGER/CCS
443-245-3848 Direct Line
443-206-4305 Work Cell
Links
- ABLE Account https://www.marylandable.org/
- Autism Society of America www.autism-society.org
- DDA www.ddamaryland.org
- Disability Rights Maryland https://disabilityrightsmd.
org/ - DORS www.dors.maryland.gov
- DSS https://dhs.maryland.gov/
local-offices/cecil-county/ - Easter Seals Camp Fairlee https://www.campfairlee.com/
- Federal Resource Center for Special Education www.dssc.org/fr
- Guardianship https://www.mdcourts.gov/
family/guardianship/ courtappointedguardians - Guardianship https://www.
disabilityrightsmd.org/wp- content/uploads/2011/12/ Guardianship-Handbook-2011.pdf - Make A Wish Foundation www.wish.org
- Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council www.md-council.org
- Maryland Statewide Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process GuideIEP PROCESS GUIDE
- MD Tap Programs www.mdod.maryland.gov
- Parents with Disabilities www.
disabledparents.net - Pathfinders for Autism www.pathfindersfor autism.org
- Special Needs Trusts https://mdod.maryland.gov/
about/Documents/ABLE/Special% 20Needs%20Trusts%20-% 20General%20Information.pdf - Special Olympics www.specialolympics.
org - United Cerebral Palsy www.ucp.org