Adult Services Through DDD

New Jersey’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) funds and coordinates community-based services for eligible adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DDD does not provide every service directly. Eligible individuals generally use approved providers and work with Support Coordination to develop a person-centered service plan.

Support Coordination Agencies are independent from direct service providers. The Support Coordinator works with the individual and planning team to develop and maintain the annual service plan. DDD states that Support Coordinators maintain regular contact and help ensure that services continue to meet the person’s needs.

Depending on eligibility, assessed need, program enrollment, service plan, funding and availability, services may include:

• Community-Based Supports
• Individual Supports
• Community Inclusion
• Day Habilitation
• Supported Employment
• Career Planning
• Prevocational Training
• Respite
• Transportation
• Assistive technology
• Therapies in certain circumstances
• Other approved supports

Not every DDD participant receives every service.

Families can search providers by service, county, language, location and other criteria. Provider participation does not guarantee current openings — contact providers directly to verify availability.

• What services are currently included in the ISP?
• What needs were identified by the assessment?
• What providers serve our county?
• How do we change providers if necessary?
• What should we do if we cannot find staff?
• How do we request a change to the ISP?
• Who should we contact if needs increase?