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Dr. Leslie Phillips-Williams Chairman of the Board, CHES4ALL

What is DDA?

The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) provides services and supports for children and adults of all ages with developmental disabilities.

A developmental disability is a severe chronic disability that arises before age 22 and makes it impossible to live independently without support.

Eligible DDA Diagnoses

  • Autism
  • Behavioral problems
  • Blindness/Severe visual impairment
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Chemical dependency (Includes alcoholism)
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Deafness/Severe hearing impairment
  • Epilepsy/Seizure disorder
  • Epilepsy/Seizure disorder
  • Head injury
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Orthopedic impairment
  • Speech/Language impairment
  • Spina bifida
  • Spinal cord injury
  • other neurological impairment
  • Mental illnes

Application Process

  1. DDA Application
  2. Supporting Documentation
  3. Interview
  4. Determination

Supporting Documents

  • Medical Records
  • Neuropsychological Evaluations
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Special Education Records
  • Vocational Evaluations
  • Other professional assessments