Regional Teams establish individual eligibility, manage access to services based on available funds and monitor service provision to ensure quality services and consumer satisfaction.
- The Eligibility Team
- The Community Services Team
- The Quality Assessment and Review Team
- The Financial Information Services Team
- The Courts Team
- The Support Staff
- Training Opportunities
Acting Regional Director
- Bette Ann Mobley
Deputy Regional Director
- Vanessa Bullock
Data Specialist
- Bonnie Rackl
Administrative Officer
- Melissa Schappell
Telephone: (410)234-8203
FAX: (410)234-8397
Regional Nurse
- Marie Adams
Telephone: (410)234-8207
The Eligibility Team
Darren Clark, Director
THE ELIGIBILITY TEAM is responsible for taking applications on individuals who are interested in applying for services through DDA. Eligibility determinations are made based on criteria set forth in the Annotated Code of Maryland (COMAR) 10.22.18. These regulations delineate the eligibility and access determination process involved in obtaining services.
| Eligibility Specialists: | |
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Deborah Doran |
Shenay Harris |
Lori Klein |
Debra Kroneberger |
Grace Rodriguez |
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The Community Services Team
Norma Mathews, Director
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES TEAM coordinates the allocation and utilization of resources for individuals with developmental disabilities in the region and ensures equitable and appropriate access to services for eligible individuals. The team provides programmatic and fiscal consultation to the provider agencies.
| Team Members: | |
|---|---|
Stacey Beall |
Myra Clinton |
Olasubomi Otuyelu |
Erin Rivera |
Beryl Parker |
Arthur Matthews |
Loretta Sebald |
Melisha Martinez |
Dee Stallings |
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The Quality Assessment and Review Team
Shireen Hodge-Ryan, Director
THE QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW TEAM is responsible for assisting community providers in the delivery of services of high quality to developmentally disabled individuals living and working in the community. The areas reviewed and assessed in residential, support, vocational and day programs include environment, health and safety, community integration and other services provided by community agencies.
| Team Members: | |
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Nina Morrow |
Terryanne Millar |
Wanda Brown |
Ellen Ward (QA Supervisor) |
Dawn Ringgold |
Rasheda O'Neal |
Natalie Jones (Waiver Coordinator) |
Andrea Quarles |
The Financial Information Services Team
Jon Will, Director
THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION SERVICES TEAM is responsible for funding services to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Central Maryland Region. Funding is accomplished through the use of contracts, grants and the Fee Payment System. The team is also responsible for developing and maintaining data bases regarding record keeping systems, procurement, planning and data analysis.
| Team Members: | |
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Mathew Abraham |
Meera Makar |
Ali Moinnamini |
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The Courts Team
Vanessa Bullock, Deputy Director
THE COURT TEAM ensures timely review completion and submission of all reports needed by and for the judiciary system in the Central Maryland Region for both adult and juvenile court. The court team will also attend court and represent the CMRO as required. The court team's responsibilities include ensuring all reports and required information is available to the court and the A.G.'s office timely. The CMRO court team is to ensure appropriate services are developed per the individual's needs and court's request.
Team Members: |
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Vincent Hearne |
Sharon Armstead |
Sharon Jennings |
Jo Stevenson |
The Support Staff
Team Members: |
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Darlene Abraham |
Cassandra Gray |
Shirley Pretto |
Tammy McGrady |
