Bureau of Disabilities Services (BDS) Indiana
Agency Information
Name: Bureau of Developmental Disability Services (FSSA), Seymour
Category: Social Services
Service Area: The following 18 counties: Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Ohio, Orange, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland and Washington.
Purpose: BDDS provides services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that enable them to live as independently as possible in their communities. BDDS assists individuals in receiving community supports and residential services using a person-centered plan to help determine which services are needed and who can best provide them. BDDS also monitors the quality of care and the facilities of those who are approved to provide these services in Indiana.
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday
Additional Information
Address: 1452 Vaxter ST
City: Clarksville
State: Indiana
ZIP: 47129
Phone: 812--283-1040
Phone 2: 877-218-3529
Fax: 855-525-9376
Website: http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2639.htm
Other: Our goal is to enable individuals to live as independently as possible in their communities
Program Information
Description: Active case management for developmentally disabled persons of all ages. Developmental disabilities are conditions which constitute a substantial handicap to the person's ability to function normally in society, originate before age 22.
Cost: Funded through Medicaid and State Funds. Consumers may be expected to pay at least a part of the cost of residential services according to their income.
Updated April 2015
