The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is pleased to announce that effective May 29, 2012, an additional $1.25 Million has been allocated for the DDA Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) program. These funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for eligible people until June 30, 2012 or until all funds are allocated. Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) are support services established under Maryland Health-General Article §7-717. The program is designed to enable a family to provide for the needs of a child or an adult with developmental disabilities living in the home or to support an adult with developmental disabilities living in the community. The LISS program is flexible to meet the needs of people or families.
People eligible for the DDA’s Service of Short Duration (SSD) funding shall have their needs addressed under the Waiting List Initiative and not through LISS. The LISS agencies are also able to assist with requests under SSD.
To learn more or to apply for this fiscal year or next, visit http://dda.dhmh.maryland.gov/SitePages/liss.aspx.
