Ages 6 through 15
We strive to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and participate in the community.
Service and Support Administrators (SSA)
SSAs coordinate services for any person age three or older who meets qualifications and requests involvement with the Board. An SSA connects with families to identify beneficial supports, then links people to the most appropriate services to meet these needs.
SSA responsibilities include:
- Determining eligibility for services
- Providing information, referral and linkage
- Developing Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
- Assisting with provider and service selection
- Monitoring services
- Reporting and addressing Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs)
Residential Services
SSAs are responsible for coordinating residential supports using a person-centered approach to meet each individual’s needs. Residential services are provided through the following support packages:
- Medicaid Individual Options Waiver
- Medicaid Level One Waiver
- Medicaid Self-Empowered Life Funding Waiver
- Supported Living
Health and Respite Services
Health and respite services assist individuals and families with health and respite-related expenses. Eligible services through health and respite funding may include:
- Respite care
- Medical co-pays
- Medical supplies
- Durable medical equipment
- Adaptive equipment
- Emergency response systems
- Home modifications
- Therapies, as prescribed by a physician
