Developmental Disabilities Supports Division
The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division (DDSD) oversees three home and community based Medicaid waiver programs. These include the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (Traditional Waiver), the Medically Fragile Waiver (Traditional Waiver), Mi Via Self-Directed Waiver and the Supports Waiver. Our Intake and Eligibility Bureau manages the Central Registry for individuals waiting for services. DDSD also provides several State General Funded Services.
Rate Study and Provider Capacity Assessment
- Stakeholder Engagement Link
- Rate Study Timelines
- NM ACQ Subcommittee Initial PowerPoint
- NM ACQ Mathematical Rate Study PowerPoint
- 2023 Time Study FAQ
- NM ACQ Email Communication 1.31.23
- Rate Study Mi Via Survey
- NM ACQ Subcommittee - 11/15/2022
- Rate Study-Capacity Assessment Kickoff - 10/20/2022
COVID-19 Information for DD Providers
We have put up a new page with the latest information for DD providers in relation to dealing with COVID-19. For information, publications and resources specific to the topic of handling COVID-19 please navigate to the new COVID-19 Information for DD Providers page.
Core Values
Vision
Our vision is for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live the lives they prefer in their communities.
Mission
Our mission is to effectively administer a system of person-centered community supports and services that promotes positive outcomes for all stakeholders with a primary focus on assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to exercise their right to make choices, grow and contribute to their community.
Principles
Our guiding principles are as follows.
- Stay Results Focused
- Work for System Simplicity, Accountability, and Transparency
- Stay Person/Family Centered
- Use information wisely using Evidence-Based Practices
- Work in Partnership
- Promote Choice
- Emphasize Prevention
Actions
We will put our guiding principles into action with these basic steps.
- Accountability - Demonstrate honesty, integrity and honor commitments.
- Communication - Promote trust through mutual, honest and open dialogue.
- Teamwork - Share expertise and ideas through creative collaboration to work toward common goals.
- Respect - Appreciate the dignity, knowledge, and contributions of all persons.
- Leadership - Promote growth and lead by example throughout the organization and in communities.
- Customer Service - Place internal and external customers first by assuring their needs are met.
Learn More
Please see our DDSD Acronyms and DDSD Master List of Definitions documents for references of common acronyms, abbreviations and definitions used throughout many sections of our website.
Need DDSD Assistance?
DDSD created the Regional Office Request for Assistance RORA, system to promote communication with external and internal partners and to provide a forum for raising concerns to DDSD. DDSD will review all submitted RORAs in a timely fashion then strategically employ assistance as necessary.
Please be aware: This is not an incident report form. Submission of this form does not constitute reporting as required by law. Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Deaths must be reported to our toll-free hotline: 1-800-445-6242.
RORAs may now be submitted electronically or via fax.
The electronic form can be found here: RORA Form
The fax form can be accessed here:
Reporting Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
Visit our Reporting Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation Page, to make a report.
Upcoming Events
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
5301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-841-5860 Phone - 505-222-8602 Fax
Developmental Disabilities Waiver case management agency directors attend a mandatory meeting each quarter to get updates and clarification on important program information.
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The Mi Via Advisory Committee will meet approximately four times per year, with the location to be determined and announced prior to each meeting. Meetings will be at least two hours in length and can be attended in-person or by phone.
Popular Events
5301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 505-841-5860 Phone - 505-222-8602 Fax
Developmental Disabilities Waiver case management agency directors attend a mandatory meeting each quarter to get updates and clarification on important program information.
, NA, NA NA NA Phone
The Mi Via Advisory Committee will meet approximately four times per year, with the location to be determined and announced prior to each meeting. Meetings will be at least two hours in length and can be attended in-person or by phone.
2300 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 505-272-3000 Phone - 505-272-2014 Fax
ZOOM or at the Center for Development and Disability
News Articles
Latest
- Department of Health issues statement on the extreme case of abuse and neglect that resulted in the tragic death of a disabled client (May 18, 2023)
- State to developmental disabilities program providers: If you abuse or neglect those in your care, we are coming for you (March 20, 2023)
- Department of Health terminates agreements with four providers delivering services to people on the developmental disabilities waiver (March 10, 2023)
Popular
- Know Your Rights Campaign (November 10, 2016)
- Walking Challenge Promotes Healthy Living (January 17, 2018)
- Smoke Advisory for Communities in Animas River Valley (June 8, 2018)
Publications
Latest
- 4-13-22 DDW Steering Committee Minutes (Meeting)
- 8-10-22 DDW Steering Committee Minutes (Meeting)
- 2-08-23 DDW Steering Committee Minutes (Meeting)
Popular
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