Developmental Disabilities Resources

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    1. Resources for Victims of Crime – Quick Tips (2018): A shortened version of our resource guide for victims of abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
    2. Resources for Victims of Crime – How to Get Help for Abuse, Neglect, or Other Rights Violations (2017): Victims of abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or other rights violations can get help with these resources and advice.
    3. Developmental Disabilities Administration – Eligibility and Priority (May 2016): This page will provide you with information on the Developmental Disabilities Administration’s (DDA) eligibility criteria and priority categories.
    4. Where to Report Abuse or Neglect by a Developmental Disabilities Administration Provider (August 2016): This page will provide you with contact information for reporting allegations of abuse or neglect by Developmental Disability providers and/or staff.
    5. Medicaid Waiver Practical Guide (December 2014):
      1. Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration
      2. History and Background
      3. Applying to DDA for the Medicaid Waiver
      4. DDA’s Coordination of Community Services
      5. Enrolling in DDA’s Medicaid Waiver
      6. Rights of Waiver Recipients
      7. Appeals
      8. Sample Letters

Some of the above materials were supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.