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Understanding the DDP-2 Assessment and How It Affects Your Budget

  • Writer: Tamara Morziev
    Tamara Morziev
  • Mar 16
  • 2 min read

Families beginning the Self Direction process often hear about the DDP-2 assessment, but many are unsure what it means. The DDP-2 plays an important role in determining the Self-Directed budget available to each individual. Understanding how this assessment works can help families better prepare for the Self-Directed process.

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What Is the DDP-2?


The Developmental Disabilities Profile-2 (DDP-2) is an assessment tool used by OPWDD to evaluate the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.


The assessment measures several areas of functioning, including:

  • Communication abilities

  • Self-care skills

  • Mobility

  • Learning and cognition

  • Social development


The results help OPWDD determine the level of support the individual requires.


Who Completes the DDP-2?


The DDP-2 assessment is typically completed by the individual’s care manager.


The care manager gathers information from:

  • Family members

  • Caregivers

  • Medical professionals

  • Educators


This information helps create an accurate picture of the individual’s daily functioning and support needs.


How the DDP-2 Determines the Budget


OPWDD uses the results of the DDP-2 assessment to determine the amount of funding available through Self Direction. The assessment generates a score based on the individual’s needs. That score helps determine the Personal Resource Account (PRA), which is the total Self-Direction budget available for services. Individuals with greater support needs may receive larger budgets to ensure adequate services are available.


How the Budget Is Used

Once the PRA is determined, the Self-Direction budget can be allocated toward various services.


Families work with a broker to decide how the funds will be used.


Services may include:

  • Community habilitation

  • Respite support

  • Individual Directed Goods and Services

  • Transportation

  • Housing supports


The goal is to create a balanced plan that supports the individual’s life goals.


Why the DDP-2 Matters


Because the DDP-2 determines the size of the Self-Direction budget, it is one of the most important steps in the process. Accurate information during the assessment helps ensure that the individual receives the appropriate level of funding. Families should provide detailed information about the individual’s daily needs so the assessment reflects their true support requirements.

 
 
 

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