Our Mission
Building Independence ~ Unlocking Potential ~ Living Life to the Fullest!
Spring Dell assists adults with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire. We’re creating an inclusive community for all!
Our Services
Community Residential Services
Spring Dell’s Community Residential Services empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently in the community, providing support for daily tasks and fostering community involvement, independence, and social connections.
Meaningful Day Program
Spring Dell’s Meaningful Day Program serves individuals with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 21 and above. Our program offers highly structured, individualized training focused on communication, social skills, and life skills. The program empowers participants to gain independence, prepare for vocational opportunities, and engage actively in their community.
Apply for Services
You may contact us by emailing info@springdellcenter.org or calling (301) 934-4561.
Employment Services
We help individuals with developmental disabilities find jobs aligned with their interests and abilities, providing support to ensure job success and fostering positive workplace relationships. As individuals grow more skilled, support is gradually reduced, with ongoing assistance available as needed.
Transportation
Spring Dell Center promotes independence by encouraging individuals, often with the assistance of their caregivers and families to arrange their own transportation through community resources, public transportation, friends, co-workers and family members. Spring Dell will make every effort to provide transportation to jobs and programs when other options aren’t available.
Resources
Access a collection of links to organizations and institutions serving disabled individuals across Maryland and Virginia.
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Spring Dell Center Announces Retirement of Longtime Executive Director Donna Retzlaff After 40 Years of Leadership
The Board of Directors of Spring Dell Center announces the retirement of Executive Director Donna Retzlaff, whose leadership and dedication over a remarkable 40 years has helped shape the organization into one of Maryland's leading providers of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Donna is only the fourth Executive Director in Spring Dell's nearly 60-year history.
Effective July 1, 2026, Donna transitioned into the role of Executive Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor. She will remain actively engaged through December 2026 to support a leadership transition that has been thoughtfully planned over many months.
"This organization has been such an important part of my life for 40 years, and stepping away from my full-time role comes with a great deal of emotion," Donna shared in a message to employees. "Together, we have provided support with true meaning and purpose. We have built a community grounded in compassion, commitment, and caring for others—something I will always be proud of."
With unwavering commitment, Donna has dedicated her career to expanding opportunities and improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During her four decades of leadership, Spring Dell Center experienced tremendous growth and innovation. She expanded employment opportunities, strengthened partnerships throughout Charles County and the surrounding region, and lead new initiatives that fostered innovation in supports. Her belief that every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and self-directed life, regardless of disability, has guided the organization's vision for decades. From helping people leave institutions and live in the community, to embracing an individualized approach to every person Spring Dell supports, Donna’s extraordinary compassion, creativity, and tireless advocacy, has been a beacon of leadership.
Beyond Spring Dell Center, Donna has been a leader in the statewide IDD community, serving as Board President of the Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS), presenting at state and national conferences on disability services and employment, and advocating at the federal, state, and local levels for stronger funding and increased wages for Direct Support Professionals.
Spring Dell Center Board of Directors has appointed Debera Taylor as Executive Director. Debera brings extensive leadership experience, a deep understanding of the organization's mission, and a longstanding commitment to the people Spring Dell supports.
Donna expressed her confidence in the organization's future, saying, "Deb has shown how deeply she cares about this organization and the people we support, and both the Board and I have every confidence in her leadership. I truly believe the organization is in very good hands."
As Spring Dell approaches its 60th anniversary, we celebrate Donna's extraordinary legacy of service, leadership, and advocacy," said the Spring Dell Center Board of Directors. "Her vision has transformed countless lives and strengthened our community. We are grateful for her unwavering dedication and are excited to welcome Debera Taylor as she leads Spring Dell into its next chapter."
Going out for dinner? Support the Alzheimer's Association Walk for Charles County at Texas Roadhouse tonight!
Good fortune does not come by happenstance. It's cultivated — through generosity, kindness, and community showing up for each other. For 59 years, that's exactly what Spring Dell has done: intentionally building opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create lives that reflect their own values, goals, and desires.
This November, we're inviting you to be part of that fortune. Join us for our 33rd Annual Auction, "Fortunate to Have You," on Friday, November 20 at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Hall.
Learn more and get your tickets: springdellcenter.org/annual-auction-2026/
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