Intellectual Disability/Developmental Disability Services
Intellectual disability/developmental disability (ID/DD) programs include a variety of services available to individuals who have been determined eligible for ID/DD services. Types of services vary depending on the funding source that each individual is qualified to receive. The spectrum of services includes the following, which are defined below:
- Assistive services
- Direct financial support
- Medical alert rental
- Day support
- Supported employment
- Residential supports
- Personal assistant services (PAS)
- Sleep cycle support
- Supportive home care
- Wellness monitoring
There is a waiting list for funding to pay for these services, but there is a benefit of applying for services now. Establishing placement on the waiting list ensures that you can receive the funding as quickly as possible. Even if you do not expect to need services for one to three years, it is a good idea to apply now so that you may not have to wait for funding when you need it. All ID/DD services can be paid for privately while an individual is waiting for funding.
Case Management is available to anyone who is eligible for ID/DD services. A case manager will help identify, select, obtain, coordinate, and use paid services and natural supports to assist an individual. Case management services can be utilized before funding is accessed and while on the waiting list. This is commonly funded, but may be paid for privately.
To apply, contact the Service Access and Outreach team at the SCDDO. An intake and referral coordinator will take down some general information and will schedule an intake meeting with you. At this meeting you will be given instructions on obtaining important information needed in order to determine eligibility for services. The Intake and Referral Coordinator will be available to assist the individual/family with getting this information or for any questions during the application process. Contact (316) 660-7640 to apply.
- Application Process Commonly Asked Questions
- Targeted Case Manager
- Eligibility Criteria for Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability Services
- Psychological Evaluation Guidelines for ID/DD Services
- Service Definition Brochure
Service Definitions
Assistive Services
Individuals with ID/DD often aren’t able to use everyday items in ways most of us take for granted. Therefore, assistive services may include equipment and/or home modifications that will improve a person’s health, independence, productivity and/or integration into the greater community.
Direct Financial Support
This service is designed to meet the most urgent needs of individuals who have no other access to funding or community supports. Specifically, this funding is meant to respond to an identified need related to a disability. Typically, these needs are causing financial hardship for the family or guardian.
Medical Alert Rental
The cost associated with renting the medical alert device is covered by this service.
Day Supports
Inclusion, skill building and meaningful work are important elements in most of our lives, and it’s especially important for an individual with ID/DD. Day supports consist of regularly occurring activities that provide a sense of participation, accomplishment, personal reward or contribution. These activities also are designed to maintain or increase adaptive capabilities, independence, productivity and integration into the greater community.
Supported Employment
Employment provides a sense of contribution and pride, as well as a path toward greater independence. This service provides support in the way of “job coaches” and other assistance for individuals with ID/DD who are attempting to acquire or maintain competitive employment within the community.
Residential Supports
Individuals with ID/DD who maintain a higher level of independence can benefit from a residential support worker who provides assistance, acquisition, retention and/or improvement in skills to assure that the health, welfare and support needs of the individual are met in a non-family, residential setting.
Personal Assistant Services (PAS)
Other assistive services within the home or community that assure the health, welfare and support needs of the individual are met include bathing, shopping, financial management and recreational activities.
Sleep Cycle Support
Many individuals with ID/DD require round-the-clock monitoring. Sleep cycle support provides overnight assistance to families with the care of an individual for both emergencies and/or specific care needs.
Supportive Home Care
Another service available to help with daily living and various other needs within the family home is supportive home care. A worker typically provides assistance with medications, shopping, meal preparation and accessing medical care, to name a few.
Wellness Monitoring
To ensure an individual is properly using medical health services prescribed by a physician, a wellness evaluation is performed by a registered nurse.
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