The primary goal of the Carroll County Board of DD is to ensure services are provided to those with developmental disabilities. In the past that meant the County Board was the primary service provider. Today, the expectation is that the Board will fund and oversee the quality of services provided by private providers. The Board’s fiscal stability is crucial in meeting individual’s needs and maintain compliance with changing legal requirements.

The focus is not only meeting individual’s needs but also addressing gaps and barriers to services. The Board intends to improve our school services, community employment, community integration, transportation and the self-advocacy program. The Board will promote the use of technology to assist individuals to reach their goals. The Board will collaborate with other agencies to address issues such as respite, residential and crisis management. We will improve communication with community members so they will know what the County Board stands for. The Carroll County Board of Developmental Disabilities will continue to meet individual needs and affect positive outcomes in the lives of those with disabilities.

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