DDS Central Office

Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, and enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. Serves children and adults meeting the eligibility. Serves children with Asperger’s… Continue Reading DDS Central Office [...]

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DDS Regional Employment Services

Regional Employment Services is a employment support agency funded by the Massachusetts Department of Deveopmental Services. We provide the following supports: Competitive job placement Employment counseling Situational assessments and evaluations Development of resumes and career plans Assistance with determining training needs and educational coaching Job development Job coaching/retraining Long term supports and career development… Continue Reading DDS Regional Employment Services [...]

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DDS Residential Programs, Shared Living & Individual Supports

Almadan’s 24-hour DDS Residential Programs support people with Developmental Disabilities and ID (IDD). Our programs focus on community integration, self-advocacy, maximizing independence and successful goal achievement. For nearly three decades, Almadan has supported people: to become active members of the community to obtain gainful employment and to live full lives with meaningful relationships At… Continue Reading DDS Residential Programs, Shared Living & Individual Supports [...]

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DDS Residential Services

Residential and In-Home Supports are community-based programs including adult long-term residential (ALTR) services and in-home supports for people living independently. Services are funded by the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS). Housing and Home supports for adults who have developmental disabilities (DD) are available in the communities of Winthrop, Revere, Chelsea, Saugus and Waltham. These services… Continue Reading DDS Residential Services [...]

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DDS Shared Living

Long-term shared living program funded by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is for adults 22 years of age or older who have mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The individual shares a home with a family or care provider.  The Shared Living Provider receives support from Gándara Center to make sure the needs of… Continue Reading DDS Shared Living [...]

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DDS/DESE Direct Support Services

Wraparound Family Services (WFS) provides Educational Services to families with children with developmental disabilities (age 3-22). Funding is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) under Massachusetts law Chapter 766. These services are provided mainly to help families in supporting their child at… Continue Reading DDS/DESE Direct Support Services [...]

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