About ADD
Mission
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the U.S.
Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental
Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the
DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration
for Children and Families, of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
What is a Developmental Disability?
Developmental Disabilities are physical or mental impairments that
begin before age 22, and alter or substantially inhibit a person's
capacity to do at least three of the following:
- Take care of themselves (dress, bathe, eat, and other daily tasks)
- Speak and be understood clearly
- Learn
- Walk/ Move around
- Make decisions
- Live on their own
- Earn and manage an income
Where can I get help?
ADD programs are at work in every state and U.S. territory. ADD
does not provide direct consumer support or financial assistance.
ADD provides funding, monitoring, and policy guidance to it's programs
Nationwide. To obtain services, contact the program offices in Your
State.
Resources:
Disabilityinfo.gov - The newly launched web-site is a comprehensive guide to government-wide disabilities programs,
services, and information.
National Associations
If you have any questions or comments about ADD's Website?
Please visit our ACF Questions and Answers Support page at:
http://faq.acf.hhs.gov/cgi-bin/acfrightnow.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_cat_lvl1=69
