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Contact Information
Department of Developmental ServicesContact: Elizabeth Duffy, Area Director
Email Address: Elizabeth.Duffy@state.ma.us
Phone: 508-992-1848
Fax: 508-999-7552
View New Bedford Area Office Website
1740 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA 02740
Area Served: Southeast
Map Location New Bedford Area Office
Narrative
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most individuals and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.
Service Types
- Case Management
- Day Activity
- Family Support
- Job Training
- Self-Advocacy
Program Type
- Case Management
- Jobs
- Respite
- Vocational
Populations Served
- Autism Spectrum
- Developmental Disability
- Intellectual Disabilities
Ages Served
- Birth to 3
- 3 - 4
- 5 - 8
- 9 - 13
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Languages Spoken
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Accessibility Features
- Able to serve clients in their wheelchair
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Near Public Transportation
Additional Information
- Fees: Free Service
