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, [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