Easterseals Massachusetts & DDS Self-Directed Services for Therapeutic Care

How does Easterseals Massachusetts partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Self-Directed Services Program for Therapeutic Services?

• Easterseals Massachusetts is proud to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services to provide Therapeutic Services, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, which may include the use of Hippotherapy, to clients through the DDS Self-Directed Services program. Services are provided at The Bridge Center in Bridgewater. This DDS program helps individuals to have more control in their lives and to make decisions about services based on their vision, path, preferences, beliefs, and abilities. Self-Directed Service gives individuals and families control and flexibility in choosing the services and providers that best support their goals and needs. With Self-Directed Services, you can build a personalized plan and directly allocate your DDS budget to services that matter most to you.
• Participant Eligibility Requirements:
  • The individual must be a DDS Self-Directed client.
  • All MassHealth benefits for the requested therapy services must be exhausted.
  • The individual must first confirm eligibility with the DDS Service Coordinator or Support Broker.
• Contact us at tbc@eastersealsma.org to schedule an evaluation. Our team will guide you through the process in coordination with your DDS Support Broker.

Do you accept insurance? What payment methods do you accept?

• Our team will work with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services for payments for Self-Directed Program participants.

Please email therapyservices@eastersealsma.org with any additional questions or concerns.