DDS Berkshire Area Office

Offers 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 Department of Developmental Services (DDS) through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are found throughout Massachusetts. … Continue Reading DDS Berkshire Area Office [...]

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DDS Brockton Area Office

Provides a wide range of services including: residential programs vocational training specialized training day programs family support enabling independent living in the community. Must be diagnosed with an intellectual disability (ID) or ASD. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.… Continue Reading DDS Brockton Area Office [...]

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DDS Cape Cod and the Islands Area Office

Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, respite: vocational training, specialized training. Enables 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. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.  Accessible Parking, Accessible… Continue Reading DDS Cape Cod and the Islands Area Office [...]

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DDS Central Middlesex 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 or developmental disabilities (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.   … Continue Reading DDS Central Middlesex Area Office [...]

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DDS Central Office

This is the main office of DDS. DDS offers a wide range of services including residential programs, vocational training, specialized training, and 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 DDS Area Office. Serves children… Continue Reading DDS Central Office [...]

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DDS Charles River West 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 disability. Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.  Accessible Parking, Accessible… Continue Reading DDS Charles River West Area Office [...]

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DDS Fall River 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 disability (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts.  Wheelchair Ramps,… Continue Reading DDS Fall River Area Office [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Information and Referral Information about community services is available through phone and in-person with a Family Support Advocate. Service Navigation Short-term service navigation is available to any family that feels they are in need of short-term individualized support. Help may be needed with specific issues including guardianship and eligibility. Family Training and Workshops Family… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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DDS Family Support Center

Our Mission: “To advocate for and provide supports and services to people disabled by intellectual disabilities (ID) and other developmental disabilities (DD) and their families.”  Information & resource referral: Help to families finding resources and service options available in their local communities, eligibility for other financial and/or state services  guidance on navigating the human… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center [...]

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