Contact Information

433 Brewer Ave.,
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Telephone: (301)791-5421
TTY: 1-800-735-2258
FAX: (301)791-0355
E-mail:
Web Address: http://www.wchdc.org

Other Office Locations
Frederick Medical Day Center
916 N. East St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Services Offered:

Supported Employment, Day Habilitation Services, Family Support Services, Individual Support Services, Vocational Day Program/Sheltered Workshop, Residential Services, Respite Care, Transportation

Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
AIDS, Mental retardation, Mental Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Behavioral Problems, Epilepsy/Seizure disorder, Head Injury, Orthopedic Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, other Neurological Impairment, and other undetermined disabilities

Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 161

Ages Served: 21+

Home Region of DDA: Western

Counties Served: Frederick, Washington

Year Established: 1978

Mission Statement

The Washington County Human Development Council, Inc. offers Residential, Day Habilitation, Supported Employment, and Medical Day Services to adults that are medically handicapped, physically challenged, and developmentally disabled. The Washington County Human Development Council Inc offers services in Washington and Frederick counties.

The focus of Washington County Human Development Council, Inc is to promote independence and raise the quality of life for the individuals that they serve.

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Unique or Distinctive Qualities

The Human Development Council offers a variety of services designed to address the needs and wishes of program participants throughout adulthood. Such services include:

• Residential services - supervised community placements and respite care.
• Day Habilitation services - building self-sufficiency, confidence and independence
• Vocational services - on-site and off-grounds work training while earning a paycheck
• Medical Day Care - meeting complex challenges of medically handicapped individuals.
• Senior services - a gentle paced program that stimulates the mind and body

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Discuss How Your Agency Has Utilized The "Ask Me!" Survey Results.

The agency's quality assurance committee reviews the "Ask Me!" survey, making recommendations to the departments to continually improve the agency's programs. Areas of focus are developed and formed into agency goals.

The "Ask Me!" Survey Results is available for the general public

Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations

The Washington County Human Development Council, Inc maintains a quality assurance committee known as "The Standing Committee". This committee is composed of parents, program participants, staff, and concerned citizens. The committee meets monthly to review behavior plans, rights issues, and incident reports. Annual goals are set by the committee which require members to personally review the homes and centers, review individual consumer satisfaction surveys, and recommend agency policies changes.

How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?

Day and residential programs encourage and support community integration. The Washington County Human Development Council Inc assists and encourages individuals to participate in local churches, clubs, and community associations.

The Washington County Human Development Council, Inc's day programs offer both work and recreational activities in a variety of community settings

Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services

The Washington County Human Development Council, Inc would be happy to arrange a tour of its facilities for DDA eligible individuals and their families. If Washington County Human Development Council, Inc is selected to provide services Washington County Human Development Council, Inc will complete a Service Funding Plan which is reviewed by the Service Coordinator and the family. Once approved by DDA Washington County Human Development Council, Inc will contact the family or guardian with a start date and transportation arrangements. An individual Planning meeting will be held shortly after admission.

Persons that are applying for Medical Day Care Services may download the 3871B and the "Additional Information Form" from http://www.wchdc.org. Have your personal physician complete the forms and Washington County Human Development Council, Inc will submit them to the State for approval. Facility tours are also available for interested persons.

Special Considerations/Comments: None

Funding Sources: Developmental Disabilities Administration, Medical Assistance, CACFP, and Private Pay

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