🏛️ What DDD is

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is part of the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES). It oversees services for eligible individuals across the state.

👥 Who DDD serves

DDD supports people with qualifying developmental disabilities such as:

• Autism

• Cerebral palsy

• Epilepsy

• Cognitive/intellectual disabilities

• Down Syndrome

  
  

These conditions must begin before age 18 and significantly impact daily functioning.

🧩 What services DDD provides

DDD does not directly provide care—instead, it contracts with providers (like agencies and independent providers) to deliver services.

Key services include:

• Attendant care / personal care

• Habilitation (learning daily living skills)

• Respite (temporary relief for caregivers)

• Employment supports

• Behavioral health services

• Therapies (speech, OT, PT)

• Residential services (group homes, supported living)

🧠 How support is structured

Services are guided by:

• Person-Centered Planning

• Individual Support Plans (ISP)

• A team that may include support coordinators, providers, family, and the member

⚖️ Rights and protections

DDD emphasizes:

• Individual rights (Article 9 compliance)

• Self-determination

• Least restrictive environment

• Protection from abuse, neglect, and exploitation

💡 Key thing to understand

DDD is the system and payer, not the provider. Although there are facilities ran by DDD such as ATPC and some group homes.