Developmental Disabilities Services
Two types of housing provide long term homes for adults with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities.
Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA)
Small residences (3 to 5 individuals) scattered throughout the community which provide staff support in residential habilitation designed to encourage skill development, community integration and independence of children and adults.
- Support Services Provided:
Self administration of medication, socialization, communication, functional skills, self advocacy, behavior skills, community integration, motor skills, skill development for vocational or educational activities, recreation/leisure activities.
- Eligibility:
Diagnosis of a developmental disability prior to age twenty-two, able to evacuate a residence.
- Payment:
Medicaid and/or SSI, SSD, Private pay
Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)
A 24 hour staffed residence for adults with moderate to profound disabilities. It provides continuous active treatment to improve individual skills in activities of daily living.
- Support Services Provided:
Nursing, nutrition, recreation, self care, training and habilitation, transportation, dental, medical, psychology and social services.
- Eligibility:
A diagnosis of a developmental disability and health care or other habilitative needs which is evidenced by a severe deficit in at least one area of adaptive behavior.
- Payment:
Medicaid and/or SSI, SSD, Private pay
