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The Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC) provides compassionate, coordinated care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Our team helps patients access medical, behavioral, and dental care, along with resources that make daily life easier — all in one supportive environment.
At Peak Vista’s Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC), our goal is to make health care easier for individuals and families who need extra support. We understand that every person’s needs are unique, and our team is here to provide care that is compassionate, patient, and individualized.
Our providers focus on creating a welcoming environment where patients and caregivers feel heard and supported. We guide families through every step of the care process (from the first appointment to ongoing management and follow-up) so no one feels alone when navigating health care.
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Why This Matters: Finding coordinated, compassionate care can be challenging for families. DDHC brings services together to make health care simpler, reliable, and focused on your loved one’s needs.
Families can schedule appointments directly with DDHC — no referral or call center needed. This makes it easier to get started with care and communicate directly with our team.
Our goal is to simplify the process so families can focus on what matters most: getting connected with the right providers and services.
Follow these simple steps to begin care:
Why This Matters: Direct scheduling makes it easy to reach our team and set up care without unnecessary steps.
Our Enrollment Services(opens in a new tab) team helps families with the details that can make health care feel complicated. Whether it’s completing insurance paperwork, renewing Medicaid, or confirming eligibility, our staff is here to guide you through every step.
Here are the ways Enrollment Services can help your family:
Why This Matters: Managing paperwork can be stressful — our Enrollment Services team makes the process easier, so you can focus on your health and your family.
This page covers everything you need to know about developmental disability services at Peak Vista — from eligibility and care options to community support and helpful resources. Use the links below to jump directly to the section you’re most interested in.
Health care can involve many abbreviations. Here are a few terms we use most often, explained in plain language:
Because our midwives are CNMs, they have advanced medical training that allows them to do much more than traditional midwives. They can prescribe medications, manage common pregnancy-related complications, and deliver babies in hospital settings. When things get complex, they work seamlessly with Peak Vista’s physicians to ensure every patient receives the right level of care.
Health Center Terms
Why This Matters: Understanding these terms helps families feel more comfortable and confident as they explore care options.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are lifelong conditions that affect learning, behavior, movement, communication, or daily living skills. Common examples include Down syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Fragile X syndrome.
At DDHC, our care model is designed specifically for individuals with IDD. We provide a supportive environment where patients and caregivers can receive primary medical, behavioral, and dental care from one coordinated team. Each care plan is customized to meet the individual’s unique needs, helping patients stay healthy and independent.
Why This Matters: People with IDD often face barriers in traditional health care settings. DDHC was created to remove those barriers — offering care that’s understanding, accessible, and built around each person’s abilities.
Families with adults who have developmental disabilities need care that is flexible and supportive. At DDHC, we bring services together in one health center and give families more time with providers, so care feels less rushed and more personalized.
Here are some of the services we provide:
Note: DDHC is outpatient only.
Why This Matters: You deserve care that takes time to understand your family’s needs and supports you in every way possible.
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We understand that managing multiple services can be overwhelming. That’s why our care team helps organize referrals and ensures families know what options exist beyond the exam room.
We can assist with:
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Why This Matters: Our goal is to connect you with resources that make daily life easier and help your family thrive beyond medical visits.
DDHC provides care for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who may need additional support for their overall health. These guidelines help families determine whether our services are a good fit.
Families may qualify if they meet any of these criteria:
Note: Families can call Enrollment Services(opens in a new tab) if they have questions about paperwork or program eligibility.
Why This Matters: Knowing who we serve helps families feel confident they are connecting with the right team for their needs.
DDHC helps patients transition from pediatric to adult care. While we don’t provide pediatric care, our team works closely with families and pediatric providers to make sure every transition into adult care is smooth and supported.
Here’s how care works by age:
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Why This Matters: Growing up brings big changes — we’ll help your child move into adult care without losing support.
Transitions are smoother when families begin planning before age 18. At DDHC, we start these conversations around age 17 so families have time to prepare for changes in providers, coverage, and support systems.
Our team works closely with families and Enrollment Services to review eligibility, update information, and plan the first adult-care visit.
Here’s how the process usually works:
Why This Matters: Early planning helps reduce stress and ensures your child continues receiving care without interruption.
When a child becomes an adult, DDHC continues to support the family through the change. Our care team works directly with patients and caregivers to make sure the transition is smooth and coordinated.
We recognize that change can bring new challenges, and we’re here to help families navigate them with confidence.
Here’s how we provide support during the transition:
Why This Matters: We walk beside families during these changes, helping every patient move into adult care with confidence and continuity.
Families can join monthly networking meetings at DDHC. These gatherings connect parents and caregivers who share similar experiences and offer practical ways to support their loved ones at home.
Here’s what families can expect at meetings:
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These meetings are also a great way to learn about DDHC’s partnerships — including our collaboration with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) — and discover additional resources available for families.
Why This Matters: These meetings give you a place to connect, learn helpful tools, and know you’re not alone.
The Developmental Disabilities Health Center (DDHC) partners with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) to make care easier for military families who have dependents with developmental or intellectual disabilities. This partnership helps families access coordinated medical, behavioral, and dental care, while also connecting them with local and military-based resources that meet their needs.
Together, DDHC and EFMP aim to simplify the process of finding care, understanding available benefits, and ensuring that families experience a smooth transition between providers as children grow into adulthood.
Through this partnership, families can:
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Why This Matters: By working together, DDHC and EFMP help families spend less time navigating systems and more time focusing on care. This partnership bridges gaps between health care and community support, making sure families never have to face these challenges alone.
Getting to appointments should never be a barrier to care. DDHC provides transportation support so patients and families can reach the care they need safely and reliably.
Here are the transportation support systems we provide:
If you’re unsure which option fits your needs, our staff can guide you through available choices.
Why This Matters: Reliable transportation ensures that every family can stay connected to care, even when travel is difficult.
For some families, traveling to the health center can be difficult — whether because of mobility challenges, distance, or other personal circumstances. That’s why DDHC offers flexible ways to receive care beyond traditional in-person visits.
We want patients and caregivers to feel supported wherever they are. Our providers work closely with families to decide which care option fits best for each situation.
Here are the flexible options available:
Why This Matters: Care comes to you — so your family can stay connected with the providers who know you best, in the way that works best.
Families often need clear, simple information they can refer to when planning care. DDHC provides short, easy-to-read guides that you can save, share, or print whenever you need them.
These one-page flyers give an overview of what DDHC offers and help answer common questions about services and getting started.
Here are the guides families can access:
Why This Matters: These quick guides give families helpful information they can easily access and share — making it simpler to stay informed.
DDHC connects families with trusted local organizations that can help with important needs outside of health care. We know that stability in housing, food, transportation, and safety plays a big role in overall well-being. That’s why we guide families toward partners who offer community support and practical assistance.
That’s why we help guide families toward partners who provide community support and assistance.
Food Security
Housing & Shelter
Domestic Violence
Transportation
Immigration/Language Support
Why This Matters: Having one place to find reliable community support makes life simpler for families managing daily needs and ongoing care.
DDHC is dedicated to making care and information accessible for everyone. We know that clear communication helps families feel confident and comfortable with their care, so we offer language support both online and in print.
Here’s how we support families with language needs:
Why This Matters: Every family deserves to fully understand their care, no matter what language they speak at home.