074. MD Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)_Full Discussion
04/28/25 • 39 min
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have gone back and combined two previous discussions about Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and, at the same time, cleaned up the audio a bit. We emphasize the importance of completing a DDA application by age 14, including necessary documentation. We cover how the application process involves assessment and determining the young adult's support needs. We work to explain the difference between entitlement and eligibility, the various waivers (Community Pathways, Community Supports), and the importance of a person-centered plan. We also highlight the role of the Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) and the need for timely submission of documents to ensure smooth transitions and support. Join the conversation!
Keywords:
Developmental Disabilities Administration, application, meaningful day, residential supports, IEP, psychological assessments, medical records, crisis resolution, crisis prevention, family supports waiver, Community First Choice, person-centered planning, day programs, self-directed options
Links:
What is Developmental Disability Agencies (page)
Find your Developmental Disability Agency (link)
Adult Agency Snapshot (page)
Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Person Centered Planning (site)
Developmental Disabilities Administration (site)
DDA Application Process (site)
Completing the DDA Application (parent resource page)
Family Supports Waiver (site)
LISS Supports (site)
Community First Choice (site)
Coordinator of Community Service (site)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have gone back and combined two previous discussions about Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and, at the same time, cleaned up the audio a bit. We emphasize the importance of completing a DDA application by age 14, including necessary documentation. We cover how the application process involves assessment and determining the young adult's support needs. We work to explain the difference between entitlement and eligibility, the various waivers (Community Pathways, Community Supports), and the importance of a person-centered plan. We also highlight the role of the Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) and the need for timely submission of documents to ensure smooth transitions and support. Join the conversation!
Keywords:
Developmental Disabilities Administration, application, meaningful day, residential supports, IEP, psychological assessments, medical records, crisis resolution, crisis prevention, family supports waiver, Community First Choice, person-centered planning, day programs, self-directed options
Links:
What is Developmental Disability Agencies (page)
Find your Developmental Disability Agency (link)
Adult Agency Snapshot (page)
Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Person Centered Planning (site)
Developmental Disabilities Administration (site)
DDA Application Process (site)
Completing the DDA Application (parent resource page)
Family Supports Waiver (site)
LISS Supports (site)
Community First Choice (site)
Coordinator of Community Service (site)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
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073. DDA Eligibility Categories Fine Print
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss the eligibility categories for Developmental Disabilities (DD) agencies and what that means for families. They talk about the distinction between "Future Needs" and "Current Request" levels. They cover the "Supports Only" designation, and how that can require additional documentation. Additionally, they also touch on "Crisis Prevention" and "Crisis Resolution" for urgent needs, highlighting the importance of gathering comprehensive documentation to support these requests. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
DD services, Developmental Disabilities Administration, eligibility, future needs, current request, choice letter, coordinator, supports only, crisis prevention, crisis resolution, documentation, appeal, transition process, resources.
Links:
Developmental Disabilities Agencies (page)
Episode 13 DDA Pt. 1 (page)
Episode 14 DDA Pt. 2 (page)
Episode 62 DD Agency Locator (page)
Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Developmental Disabilities Administration (site)
What is DDA? (page)
Completing the DDA application (page)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
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075. Resource(s): Transition Tools
Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) share a resource page they put together for their Post Secondary Transition website: Transition Tools. A few of the page's highlights cover the ABLE account (a tax-advantaged savings account for disability-related expenses), Comprehensive Transition Program (designed for adults with intellectual disabilities), Digital Portfolios (showcasing student achievement) and more. Join the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
Transition tools, ABLE account, comprehensive transition program, digital portfolios, work programs, supported education model, transition fair, special needs trust, vocational skills, academic learning, practical work experience, collaborative supports, skill building
Links:
Transition Tools (page)
P2Transition Ep. 19 Work Programs (link)
P2Transition Ep. 36 Maria Paiewonsky & ThinkCollege (link)
P2Transition Ep. 38 Amy D'Agati & TerpsEXCEED (link)
P2Transition Ep. 39 Digital Portfolios (link)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
The Post Secondary Transition Podcast - 074. MD Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)_Full Discussion
Transcript
It just seems Meghan, like we keep coming back, we keep hitting the record button, and we keep talking. So I guess that's where we are.
Meghan SmallwoodIt feels like we were just here.
Patrick CadiganYeah, Gee. I wonder where that came from. Hello. I am Patrick Cadigan. I am a public school special education teacher. Who is my co host?
MeghanIf you like this episode you’ll love
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