Employment Services
Uniquely offering both DDA and DORS services to people seeking support in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment.
Watch this introductory video to discover how The Arc NCR’s Employment Services program is transforming lives—through the voices of people receiving services, their families, support teams and employers.
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people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DDA Employment Services.
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people succeeding in competitive, integrated employment through DORS Employment Services.
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employers benefitting from partnering with The Arc NCR to hire our workforce.

DDA and DORS
For those who are new to Employment Services, and may be unfamiliar with the acronyms “DDA” and “DORS,” here is a quick introduction.
- DDA: Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration
Click here to visit the DDA website for full information - DORS: Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Rehabilitation Services
Click here to visit the DORS website for full information.
DDA and DORS are separate entities, but both strive toward the same goal – competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. The main differences between the two are listed below:
- DDA services are long-term (lifelong) supports focused on adults 21 years and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- DORS services are short-term (time-limited) supports focused on adults and young people starting at the age of 14, serving people with any disability or mental health diagnosis.
As a licensed DDA Provider and Community Rehabilitation Provider with DORS, the Employment Services team of The Arc NCR is able to meet a wide range of needs in Harford and Cecil Counties in Maryland. We are currently supporting over 350 people with person-centered supports to help them secure and maintain jobs that match their skills and interests in a competitive and integrated environment.
For examples of what these services look like in action, watch the videos linked below to see the perspectives of employers, people receiving services and the coaching team that provides support.
Achieve with us.
Whether seeking services for yourself, or a parent or caregiver looking for services for a loved one, the Employment Services team is here to help. Learn more about the specific Employment Services we provide by visiting our DDA Services page or our DORS Services page.
If you are interested applying for The Arc NCR’s Employment Services, visit our “Apply for Services” page linked in the button below.
Support the mission.
Do you know of a company that would be open to partnering with us for job trials, assessments or hiring? Send them our way.
Contact Us
Reach out to the Employment Services team today.