Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, respite, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. We are part of the Northeast Region. Accessible… Continue Reading DDS Metro North Area Office [...]
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DDS Middlesex West Area Office
This Area Office provides service coordination for approximately 1700 people with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities (IDD) living in the fourteen towns comprising the Middlesex West area. The Office oversees purchase of service contracts with agencies providing a wide range of services for people determined eligible by DDS including: residential programs vocational (work) training and supports day services… Continue Reading DDS Middlesex West Area Office [...]
DDS New Bedford Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, respite, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms,… Continue Reading DDS New Bedford Area Office [...]
DDS Newton/South Norfolk Area Office
Contracts for a wide range of services including residential programs, respite, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disability (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. Office is Accessible. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Department… Continue Reading DDS Newton/South Norfolk Area Office [...]
DDS North Central Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental (IDD) disabilities. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation… Continue Reading DDS North Central Area Office [...]
DDS North Quabbin Family Support Center
Short term help. Referrals can also come from DDS. Family Support Centers are open to people with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. They are seeking information and resources tailored to their specific needs. Families are provided with a variety of choices. They can network with other families. Families have real-time access to information.… Continue Reading DDS North Quabbin Family Support Center [...]
DDS North Shore Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Massachusetts… Continue Reading DDS North Shore Area Office [...]
DDS Plymouth Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, respite, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with developmental/intellectual disabilities (IDD). Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 13, 14 – 18, 19 – 22,… Continue Reading DDS Plymouth Area Office [...]
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 [...]
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 30 years, Almadan has supported people: to become active members of the community to find gainful employment and to live full lives with meaningful relationships At… Continue Reading DDS Residential Programs, Shared Living & Individual Supports [...]
