Developmental Disabilities Services

Developmental Disabilities provides support and training to individuals and families in order to maximize community and family inclusion, independence, and self-sufficiency; to prevent institutionalization; and to enable institutionalized individuals to return to the community. To achieve this goal, the Developmental Disabilities Division contracts with private, nonprofit and for-profit organizations to provide an array of residential services, day services, and family support services.

• Developmental Disabilities Services Brochure (Updated August 2018)
• Regional Offices
• Approved 1915(c) Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver (effective April 1, 2024)
  • DD Traditional HCBS Waiver Informational Training on Renewal 2024
    • View Presentation (8/14/2023)
• Video: Go on-the-job to learn about being a Direct Support Professional for people with developmental disabilities by watching an 18-minute video called "A Realistic Job Preview." (111 MB wmv)
• Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
• Therap
• DD Virtual Supports Informational Meeting
  • View Presentation (9/6/2023)
  • Virtual Supports Policy FAQ (Oct 2023)

• Public Notice - Public comment sought on the amendment of the Medicaid 1915(c) Traditional Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (IID/DD) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Amendment Application. Read the public notice here.
  • DRAFT - Traditional IID/DD HCBS Waiver Amendment

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued regulations that define the settings in which it is permissible for states to pay for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that individuals receiving long-term services and supports through the HCBS programs under the 1915(i), 1915(c), and 1915(k) Medicaid authorities have: 

• Full access to the benefits of community living, and 
• The opportunity to receive services in the most integrated and appropriate settings. 

Click HERE to view fact sheets, training material and other information for licensed providers, family members, other legal decision-makers, consumers and advocates

Contact Us

Developmental Disabilities
1237 W. Divide Ave., Suite 1A
Bismarck, ND 58501-1208
Phone: 701.328.8930
Toll Free: 800.755.8529
E-mail: dhsddreq@nd.gov