Developmental Disabilities (DD)
• Family and personal support provide training and a range of in-home services to help
people with developmental disabilities continue to live with families or on their own.
• Day programs help people develop work and social skills.
• Residential programs include supervised homes or apartments and substitute families
with the support the residents need.
• Respite services offer temporary care during an emergency or when the family needs
some time apart from the home.
• Supported employment helps people with developmental disabilities find and keep
regular jobs.
• Group homes and other residences offer different levels of supervision.
• Emergency services include short-term medical care and other levels of help during a
psychiatric crisis.