Uniform Access A-02

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all individuals eligible for Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability (IDD) Program services and wanting community services have uniform access to those services, consistent with K.A.R. 30-64-25.

POLICY:

Sedgwick County Developmental Disability Organization (SCDDO) shall follow a plan, developed in consultation with community service providers (CSP) that results in services being offered and provided in a way that does not discriminate against any individual eligible for IDD Program services because of the severity of her/his disability, health support needs, or other considerations beyond the control of the individual.

PROCEDURES:

1. SCDDO shall enter into a Developmental Disability Affiliation Agreement with approved CSPs for the provision of IDD Program services as described in SCDDO’s contract between the Secretary of the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and a Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO) (annual contract). 

2. Services provided by CSPs must be made available within resources without regard to the level of disability or other considerations beyond the control of the individual utilizing those services. 

3. SCDDO will monitor and track community service capacity to ensure appropriate availability of services including crisis services for individuals who are IDD eligible. 

4. SCDDO, in cooperation with CSPs, may submit a request to the Secretary of KDADS to determine if an individual is safe to serve in the community. SCDDO and the CSP may refuse to serve the individual only after the Secretary has determined participation in community services is not appropriate because the individual is presently likely to cause harm to self or others.