Commonly Asked Questions About Going Through the Process
Whom should I contact? To apply for developmental disability services, or for any questions that arise during the application process, contact the intake and referral coordinator at the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization (316) 660-7640.
What are my responsibilities during the application process?
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Maintain regular contact with the intake and referral coordinator
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Schedule and complete the medical exam with your doctor
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Schedule and complete the psychological exam with a psychologist (for applicants 7 years old and older)
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Schedule and complete the developmental delays checklist with professionals working with your child (for applicants 6 years old and younger)
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If school aged, obtain and send in a copy of the most recent IEP
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Send in a copy of the individual’s Social Security card and medical card, if it has not already been provided.
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If found eligible, schedule and complete BASIS assessment with the intake and referral coordinator
How long does the application process take? As the SCDDO does not complete the testing here, the timeline is truly driven by how quickly the applicant can get the required testing completed. Eligibility will be determined within two weeks of SCDDO receiving the completed application packet. The quicker we receive the testing and necessary paperwork; the sooner services will be available.
Why do I need a psychological evaluation? A psychological evaluation is a comprehensive evaluation needed in order to receive information about the intellectual functioning along with any functional limitation the person may experience. The exam will also give an official diagnosis.
Will my psychological evaluation work? If you have had a psychological evaluation completed by a licensed psychologist within the last three years, it can be considered. Further information may be necessary.
Why won’t a school psychologist’s evaluation work? Psychological evaluations turned into the Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization must be completed by an individual licensed to give a diagnosis. Unfortunately, most of the psychologists employed through the schools are not licensed to give a diagnosis.
Will my medical examination work? Your medical examination will work if you have had a physical completed by a medical doctor in the last two years.
Where should I go to get the DD checklist completed? The developmental delays checklist is required to be completed for children birth through the age of six. This form can be filled out by their medical doctor, teacher, social worker, or other professional providing services to your child.
What is a BASIS? BASIS stands for Basic Assessment and Services Information System, and it was developed by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) to collect information about the individual applying for the HCBS/MRDD Medicaid waiver. This assessment consists of three different sections which will ask questions about: the individual’s demographics, person’s daily living skills and/or medical conditions and challenging behaviors, and the kind of services the person is receiving or is interested in. This assessment is only completed when an individual is found eligible for MR/DD services, and is a requirement to receive MR/DD services in Kansas.
Why do I need to complete a BASIS annually? The BASIS assessment is completed yearly for any person receiving, or waiting for services (unless they are under the age of five) in their birth month. This is done to update any changes which may have occurred in the last year.
What will happen if I have been determined ineligible for services through the SCDDO? If you have been found ineligible for services you will receive a letter in the mail. The letter will give you information on how you can appeal the decision, along with giving you other resources in the community to contact for assistance.
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