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 pertinent… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Center – North Central [...]
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DDS Family Support Program
The Monorom Family Support Program has been serving families with special needs children and adults since 1987. The program offers families with case management, counseling, and recreational and educational opportunities. This program is funded by and in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Able to serve clients… Continue Reading DDS Family Support Program [...]
DDS Franklin/Hampshire Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential programs, respite, vocational training, specialized training, enabling independent living in the community. Adults must be diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Most people and families have contact with DDS through their local DDS Area Office. There are 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms,… Continue Reading DDS Franklin/Hampshire Area Office [...]
DDS Greater Boston 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 disability (IDD). Not an authorized vendor/dealer. Most individuals and families have contact with DDS through their local Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near… Continue Reading DDS Greater Boston Area Office [...]
DDS Holyoke/Chicopee Area Office
Provides a wide range of services including residential, respite, vocational training and other types of day services, specialized training, family support and clinical services to people with developmental disabilities (DD), people who have an intellectual disability (ID), or who are on the autism spectrum (ASD). Anyone receiving services must go through an eligibility application process. … Continue Reading DDS Holyoke/Chicopee Area Office [...]
DDS Lowell 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 Area Office. These 23 offices are located throughout Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Developmental… Continue Reading DDS Lowell Area Office [...]
DDS Merrimack Valley 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 an 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. Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms,… Continue Reading DDS Merrimack Valley Area Office [...]
DDS Metro North 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). 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 [...]
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 [...]
