DES/DDD Mission & Vision:
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is the state agency that provides funding, support and services to individuals who have epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy or cognitive disability and who meet additional eligibility criteria.
The Division of Developmental Disabilities mission along with Family to Family Services is to support the choice of the individuals with disabilities and their families by promoting and providing, within communities, flexible, quality, member-driven services and supports.
Respite Care
A service that provides short-term care and supervision consistent with the health needs of the person to supplement care to provide a safe living environment and/or to support or relieve caregivers for the benefit of the person. Services are provided as a planned or unplanned non-routine interval of rest and/or relief to a family member or other unpaid person who resides with and provides ongoing care for a Division member..
Habilitation
Services provide a variety of interventions designed to maximize the functioning of persons with developmental disabilities. Services may include, but are not limited to: habilitative therapies, special developmental skills, behavior intervention and sensorimotor development. Services are designed to assist Division members in acquiring, retaining and improving the self-help, socialization and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings. The services include the provision of training in independent living skills or special developmental skills, orientation and mobility training, sensorimotor development, and behavioral management.
Attendant Care
A service that provides a qualified individual to supply needed services in order for an individual to remain in his/her home and/or participate in work/community activities.
