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The Western Maryland Regional Office is centrally located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Region includes Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

The Regional Teams include:

Eligibility Team -  responsible for taking applications on individuals who are interested in applying for services through the DDA. Eligibility determinations are made based on criteria set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland (COMAR) 10.22.18. These regulations delineate the eligibility and access determination process involved in obtaining services.

Quality Enhancement Team - assists community providers in the delivery of high-quality services to developmentally disabled individuals living and working in the community. The areas reviewed and assessed in residential, support, vocational and day programs include environment, health and safety, community integration and other services provided by community agencies.

Fiscal Team - responsible for funding services to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central Maryland Region. Funding is accomplished through the use of contracts, grants and the Fee Payment System. The team is responsible for developing and maintaining databases regarding record keeping systems, procurement, planning and data analysis.

Self-Advocacy Team - works with local outreach groups. In addition, they train people to advocate for themselves.

An individual (or other interested party); may either walk in to the local Health Department OR call in advance to schedule an appointment with a coordinator to discuss service requestsIndividuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment; Orthopedic Impairment; Autism; Behavioral Problems; Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment; Cerebral Palsy; Cystic Fibrosis; Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder; Head Injury; intellectual disability; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular Dystrophy; Speech/Language Impairment; Spina Bifida; Spinal Cord Injury; Other Neurological Impairment.To apply for Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) funded services; an individual will need to complete a DDA Application for Services form; and a Critical Needs Recommendation form. They will also need to submit with their application some documentation of their disability. These forms may be obtained on-line or in person from any Resource Coordinator.

You must be a Talbot County resident and have a documented developmental disability. A developmental disability is defined as a disability with onset prior to the age of twenty-two resulting in significant cognitive impairment; developmental delays; and/or deficits in social functioning. Types of developmental disabilities include mental retardation; cerebral palsy; multiple sclerosis; muscular dystrophy; some types of autism; spina bifida; and other chromosomal and genetic disorders.Services in Maryland are not entitlements. Your eligibility letter will address specific services and categories for which you are eligible. Services are Residential; Day Habilitation; Supported Employment; Individual Support Services; and Community Supported Living Arrangements. Services are driven by the available funding and funding is established each year through the legislative process.

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment; Orthopedic Impairment; Autism; Behavioral Problems; Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment; Cerebral Palsy; Cystic Fibrosis; Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder; Head Injury; intellectual disability; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular Dystrophy; Speech/Language Impairment; Spina Bifida; Spinal Cord Injury; Other Neurological Impairment.

Resource Coordination.Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:Autism; Behavioral Problems; Deafness; Severe Hearing Impairment; Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder; Head Injury; Orthopedic Impairment; Specific Learning Disability; Speech/language impairment; Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment; Cerebral Palsy; Chemical Dependency; Cystic Fibrosis; Mental Disorder; intellectual disability; Multiple Sclerosis; Muscular Dystrophy; Spina Bifida; Spina Cord Injury; Neurological Impairment.County served-Caroline County all ages