The Eastern Shore Region promotes and supports opportunities that enable people with developmental disabilities and their families to experience a satisfying quality of life.
About The DDA Eastern Shore Regional Office
Regional Director
- Kimberly D. Gscheidle
Office Manager
- Kathy Graham
Administrative Support Staff
- Sandra Wainwright
- Tammy Welch
Telephone: (410)334-6920
Toll Free: 1-888-219-0478
FAX: (410)334-6929
THE PROGRAM/MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Program/Management 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 and resource coordinators and assists them 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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Edward Hearthway, Deputy Director and Director of Community Programs |
Vacant, Director of Community Services |
Dave Benjamin, Director of Program Services |
Mike Wool, Director Resource Coordination Services |
THE FISCAL TEAM
The Fiscal Team is responsible for funding services to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Eastern Shore Region. Funding is accomplished through the use of contracts, grants and the Fee Payment System. The team is also responsible for developing and maintaining databases regarding recordkeeping systems, procurement, planning and data analysis. The team provides fiscal consultation to provider agencies and resource coordinators.
| Team Members: | |
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Debbie Adkins, Contract Manager |
Allen Muir, Budget Manager |
Renee Benjamin, Budget Manager |
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THE PSYCHOLOGY TEAM
The Psychology Team is responsible for Psychological Assessments/Behavioral Support Service, Forensics, Consultation & Training, and Crisis Intervention.
| Team Members: | |
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Tony Balea, Psychology Associate - Lower Shore |
Gail Stewart, Psychology Associate - Upper Shore |
Rob Rouse, Psychology Associate - Lower Shore, Shore-wide for Forensics |
Chenetta West, Psychology Associate - Mid-Shore |
NURSING
The Nurse offers technical assistance for Medical/Nursing Issues, PASRR, Licensing & Monitoring, and Crisis Intervention.
Karen Borland, Nurse
Telephone: (410)334-6931
TRAINING
The Training coordinator coordinates regional training activities and training needs assessments.
Andrea Jones, Training Coordinator
Telephone: (410)334-6936
SPECIAL PROGRAM SERVICES
Responsible for Eligibility & Access, Technology including PCIS2, GroupWise and Attendance.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
Jim Sullivan, Coordinator, Special Program Services
Telephone: (410)334-6934
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