Get Dds Eligibility - Mhlac

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) offers services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and children with developmental disabilities. DDS offers residential supports, services for families, respite care, and transportation services.

Apply for DDS Services You must live in Massachusetts. You must have an Intellectual Disability. You may also be eligible if you have a Developmental Disability like Autism Spectrum Disorder, Prader-Willi Syndrome or Smith-Magenis Syndrome. DDS Adult Services are for people age 22 and older.

The Intellectual Disability must have originated or began before a person is 18 years old. Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning means an IQ of approximately 70 or below.

DDS serves children and youth between the ages of 0-22. In order to receive services from DDS, the child's parent or legal guardian must live in Massachusetts. Emancipated youth may also apply.

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is an agency under the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Its name is reflective of the expectations about the persons with disabilities it serves in the community.

Eligibility for Regional Center services Eligible disabilities include cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, intellectual disability, and other conditions closely related to intellectual disability or that require similar treatment.

The Intellectual Disability must have originated or began before a person is 18 years old. Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning means an IQ of approximately 70 or below.