Developmental Disabilities Supports Division
Need DDSD Assistance?
- Click Here to apply for the Waiver or for questions about your application
- Discover more about eligibility and the application process on our Pre-service Intake Bureau page. Use the left side navigation menu to find the Pre-Service Intake Bureau.
- Looking for support for someone already receiving waiver services?
- DDSD created the Regional Office Request for Assistance RORA, system to promote communication with external and internal partners and to provide a forum for raising concerns to DDSD. Note: This does not replace any required reporting of Abuse Neglect or Exploitation.
- RORA (Electronic Form)
- Regional Office Request for Assistance Instructions
- RORA Process for External Stakeholders
- You may also reach out to DDSD by phone: DDSD Phone Directory
Our Core Values
Mission and Vision:
To serve those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a comprehensive system of person-centered community supports so that individuals live the lives they prefer, where they are respected, empowered, and free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Guiding Principles:
To act with:
- Accountability
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity and honor commitments to each other and persons supported by our waiver programs.
- Collaboration
- Partner with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, internal and external stakeholders to share expertise and ideas to work toward common goals.
- Respect
- Appreciate the dignity, knowledge, and contributions of all persons.
- Transparency
- Promote trust through clear and direct communication with internal and external stakeholders
To be:
- Person Centered
- Cultivate a safe and trusted system that is designed around individual needs.
- Proactive
- Identify and address risks before they become issues. Prevent isolated issues from becoming systemic.
- Innovative
- Implement creative solutions that anticipate individuals’ evolving needs.
- Inclusive
- Work with providers and educate communities in providing services that meet individuals where they are.
Reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
Call the Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Hotline at 1-800-445-6242.
OR File a report online
Visit Division of Health Improvement pages for more information.