Contact
Address
10001 Derekwood Ln, Suite 110
Lanham, MD 20706
Service Area
Southern Maryland
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Phone
(301) 429-9300
Questions & Answers
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What is a developmental disability?
Developmental Disability means a severe chronic disability that:
is due to physical or mental impairment (other than a sole diagnosis of mental illness) or a combination of psychological and physical impairments; is likely to continue indefinitely; occurred before 22 years of age; results in an inability to live independently without external support or continuing and regular assistance; and reflects the need for a combination of individualized services.
What does a CCS do?
A Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) helps people and their families find the most appropriate services and supports within available resources once they have been determined eligible for services by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. People with current needs who are not yet authorized for funding maybe support through Waiting List Coordination (WLC) as determined by the DDA. CCS assist those in WLC to plan for the future and support with identify available community resources. Once authorized for DDA services the CCS will: help to identify and explore your preferences, interests, experiences and opportunities; support you with sharing your wants (desired outcomes) with your planning team; assist with finding services and support to achieve your desired outcomes; advocate with you to assure protection of rights; monitor service implementing, health and safety and your satisfaction with services.
How do I apply for services?
To apply for services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), you must fill out a DDA application and submit it to your DDA Regional Office. You can obtain an application by visiting the DDA website or calling your DDA Regional Office.
If I have services, how do I request a new service or a change in my services?
Let your CCS know that you would like to request a change in services or a new service. The Coordinator will work with you and your team to address the request.
Any person receiving services, or a member of the person's support team, may request a service change at any time. A meeting is required to discuss the request; you decide who participates in the discussion; this includes the active planning team. The meeting discussion should consist of all available options and input from all members of the group.
Who makes the decision about the request?
The DDA makes decisions on funding and service change requests. They will provided notification of approval or written denial for all requests submitted by the team. Approval (authorization) from the DDA must be received prior to implementing service changes. You have the right to appeal any denial received. The DDA includes appeal rights information with all denial letters.