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