Developmental Disabilities

About Us

The State of Oregon, Department of Human Services, Seniors and People with Disabilities contracts with each County to provide a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, through local Community Developmental Disabilities (CDDP).  Marion County Developmental Disability Services participates with the Marion County Health Department in planning and developing resources, coordinating services, and negotiating and monitoring contracts.

Marion County provides case management to children and adults who have developmental disabilities.  Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions that are due to mental and/or physical impairments. People with developmental disabilities have problems with major life activities such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living; however, they can live healthy lives. 

Developmental disabilities begin anytime during development up to 22 years of age and usually last throughout a person’s lifetime.  Our services include intake and eligibility determination, case management services, residential services, vocational services for adults, in-home services, transportation services for adults, crisis
services, and referral to brokerage services for adults.