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Department of Developmental Services

DDS creates, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members.

Contact Us

Address

DDS Central Office

500 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

directions

Phone

Main (617) 727-5608

TTY (617)727-9842

Who we serve

DDS’ mission is to create, in partnership with others, innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully and meaningfully in, and contribute to, their communities as valued members. For a listing of services offered by DDS, please look in "See All Services".

Top actions & services

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DDS Public Meetings & Legislative Reports

DDS Quality Management, Social Inclusion and Community Life

DDS Turning 22 Services

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DDS Office for Human Rights (OHR)

DDS Self-Directed Services

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Developmental Services

News

DDS Ombudsman

11/06/2018 Department of Developmental Services

DDS Ombudsman Appointed

News

DDS Medicare Part D 2019 Update

10/22/2018 Department of Developmental Services

Information about the 2019 Medicare Part D prescription plans and plan enrollment can be found here

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