Massachusetts
Participant-Directed Program (PDP)
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- Participant-Directed Program (PDP) Overview - MA
- Program Documents
- Participant-Directed Program (PDP) News - MA
- PDP Contact Informatoin
Participant-Directed Program (PDP) Overview - MA
The Participant-direction program serves participants throughout Massachusetts who are eligible for services through the Department of Developmental Services. People who choose the Participant-direction program can take more control over their care.
Participants can
- Develop a budget to meet their assessed needs and goals
- Select services and supports for their assessed needs
- Work with their Support Broker to revise the budget as their needs change.
- Recruit, hire, and manage service workers
- Monitor their spending online whenever they want.
- Submit timesheets online