The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides case management and/or information and referral services to everyone  who is eligible to receive the services it funds. DDD funds three types of services for people that reside in the community:

Day services, programs and activities that individuals participate in for up to 25 to 35 hours per week. Day services allow individuals to remain active outside their home and develop social relationships with others. They also provide families and caregivers with time to pursue their own interests and activities, including a job.

Residential services, including individual supports that assist an individual living at home or elsewhere in the community.

Some residential options that may be offered to an individual include: 

• Group homes – in which individuals share a home with no more than three other residents and receives services from staff that is on-site 24-hours a day.
• Supervised apartments – in which an individual lives alone or with a roommate in an apartment that is leased or owned by a provider agency, which also employs staff that is available to serve the individual 24-hours a day.
• Supportive Housing – in which an individual leases his or her own apartment and receives services on an as-needed basis either in person or through phone contact up to a total of 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Community Care Home – in which an individual lives as part of the family of a caretaker and receives assistance from that person and/or from an agency on a routine basis. 

At the time the need for a residential placement becomes necessary, a case manager can explore other possible options with the individual as well.

Family support services, assists families caring for loved ones at home

DDD evaluates requests for Family Support based on an individual’s need, the services and supports already available and/or being used, and the availability of DDD resources.

Services can include:

• Respite
• Camp
• Assistive Technology Devices
• Home & Vehicle Modifications

Eligibility	DDD determines through an application process who is eligible to receive services it funds. Generally, to receive services, you must show that you have a severe, chronic physical and/or mental impairment that: manifests in the developmental years, before age 22; is life-long; and substantially limits you at least in three of the following life activities: self-care, learning,mobility, communication, self-direction, economic self sufficiency and the ability to live independently. Some conditions that might be considered a developmental disability include: mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, spina bifida, autism or a neurological impairment.
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Music / Dance / Theater Basic Needs / Assistance Repairs / Improvements / Accessibility Employment / Training Supported Employment Family & Support Services Case Management Respite Care Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs
Treatment Services	Out-of-Home Services Group Home
Payment Options	Free State-Public Contracted Service

Last Updated: 03/29/21