Developmental Disabilities

The Mission of the Developmental Disability Services Program is to support those with developmental disabilities and their families by linking them to resources that can help participants to live, work and take part in their community in the most independent and fulfilling way possible.

An individual diagnosed with an intellectual or other developmental disability may need help in understanding the services and programs they may be eligible to receive. Service Coordinators/case managers assist individuals by assessing, supporting, guiding, and linking individuals and their families with needed services and resources.

For children 18 years and under, most Case Management services are offered by the child's specific school system. However, the Community Services Developmental Disability staff is available for assessments for waivers. A link to the Virginia Autism Resource Center is available below.

Service Coordinators/case managers discuss eligibility for the Developmental Disability Waiver, conduct assessments, and provide information about waiver-covered services. When waiver slots become available, DD staff assist individuals in navigating the process established by Virginia to obtain and manage the waiver for covered services. Monitoring the ongoing provision of services and the individual's satisfaction with services received is of paramount importance to our staff.

For more information on admission, how to apply for services, waiver eligibility, intake appointments, and more, please call (703) 792-7800 (TTY:711) or (703) 792-4900 (TTY:711). To speak with someone directly in our Developmental Disabilities Services Program, please ask for Clarinda Cajayon.

If you wish to provide updates related to your waiver waitlist status or have questions, please contact our Waitlist number at (703) 792-4197 (TTY: 711).

Crisis Services:

Crisis stabilization and related services, collectively known as “REACH” (Regional, Education, Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation) are available 24/7 at (855) 897-8278 (TTY:711) for adults, youth, and children who have developmental disabilities and who live in areas served by the following Community Services Boards (CSBs): Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax-Falls Church, Loudoun, Northwestern, Prince William, Rappahannock Area, and Rappahannock-Rapidan.