Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
500 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Phone: (617) 727-5608 (voice) (617) 770-7676 (TTY)
Web Site: http://mass.gov/dmr
Information Specialist:
E-mail: info@dmr.state.ma.us
Hours: No information.
Organization: Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
*formerly called Department of Mental Retardation.
Massachusetts has a comprehensive system of specialized services and supports to give individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities the opportunities to live the way they choose. The Department of Deveopmental Services (DDS) is the state agency that manages and oversees this service system.
Every day, DDS provides these specialized services and supports to approximately 32,000 adults with mental retardation and children with developmental disabilities. The types of specialized services and supports include day supports, employment supports, residential supports, family supports, respite, and transportation. DDS provides these services through facilities and community-based state operated programs and by contracting with 235 private provider agencies.
Additional Locations: None.
Population(s) Served: No information.
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Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment: No information.
Fees: No information.
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DDS last responded to our request for an update on 1/30/2009.
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