The Headquarters Office is responsible for administrative oversight, coordination, and management of all DDA-funded community-based services for eligible individuals statewide. The DDA’s headquarters office is located in Baltimore, Maryland at the State Office Complex.

• Telephone: (410) 767-5600
• Fax: (410) 767-5850
• Toll Free: (844) 253-8694
• Address: 201 W. Preston Street, 4th Floor Baltimore, Maryland 21201
• Electronic mail:
  • General Information (You may contact the Regional Office or the State Residential Office for inquiries specific to your area): DDA Web Team
  • Webmaster: DDA Webmaster

Deputy Secretary
Bernard Simons
bernard.simons@maryland.gov
(410) 767-5607

Chief of Staff
Tonia D. Ferguson, Esq.
tonia.ferguson@maryland.gov
(410) 767-6162

Director of Fiscal and Operations
Robert White
Robert.White2@maryland.gov

Director of Operations
Peter deFries
peter.defries@maryland.gov
(410) 767-5575