09/14/2026
Wanda Sabb, Assistant Director of the DBHIDS Division of Intellectual disAbility Services, shares key pieces of what IDS offers the people of Philadelphia.
IDS works to ensure that people with intellectual disabilities and their families have access to quality supports, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to participate fully in their communities. IDS administers services throughout Philadelphia County.
IDS keeps the emphasis on “ability,” recognizing the strengths, choices, and goals of each person. Through collaboration with individuals, families, the Commonwealth, and service providers, IDS promotes quality, value, and positive outcomes while supporting people in living an “everyday life” that is typical of the general population.
IDS includes teams focused on administration, early intervention, community and individual supports, fiscal and operations, risk management, training and quality improvement, START Services, and waiver utilization and authorization.
Together, IDS and its partners work to create a system where people with intellectual disabilities can make choices, build relationships, contribute to their communities, and live lives of meaning and purpose.
Learn more at:
DBHIDS.org/IDS
(215) 685-5900
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) is dedicated to educating, strengthening, and serving individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We envision a Philadelphia where every individual can achieve health, well-being, and self-determination. Learn more at DBHIDS.org.
