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
- DDA Application
- Supporting Documentation
- Interview
- Determination
Supporting Documents
- Medical Records
- Neuropsychological Evaluations
- Psychological Evaluations
- Special Education Records
- Vocational Evaluations
- Other professional assessments