The mission of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is to create innovative and genuine opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to participate fully in, and contribute meaningfully to, their communities as valued members. DDS serves over 43,000 vulnerable individuals throughout their lifetimes, providing a spectrum of day, employment, and residential supports. An agency of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), DDS manages a $2.4 billion annual operating budget and is served by over 5,500 staff, the largest state employee workforce of any agency in the Massachusetts executive branch of government.