Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) provides leadership for the effective management of the design and delivery of quality outcome-based, person-centered services and supports for individuals who have developmental disabilities. These services and supports will be appropriate to their needs, gifts, talents and strengths; accessible; life-spanning; based on informed choice; and monitored to ensure individual progress, quality of life, and safety.
Interested in Services?
See ways to get connected to DDD services below:
Providers
All providers of DDD services can find helpful resources here.
Communications
Stay connected to DDD through weekly communication.
Locations
Find Independent Service Coordinators, DDD Regions, State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC), and more below.
DDD Policy, Training, and Funding Opportunities
Draft and Final Information Bulletins (IB), Request for Applications (RFA), Request for Proposals (RFP), current Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO), and more are shared below.
Resources
There are resources outside of DDD that can help meet needs and bridge gaps in current support.
Learn about DDD
The internal workings of DDD are below.
Get Involved
The best way to stay connected is to get involved.
