How to Recieve Services
“We strive to support the choices of individuals with disabilities and their families within communities by promoting and providing services that are person-centered and directed, flexible, community inclusive and supportive of the discovery and development of each individual’s unique gifts, talents and abilities. We are committed to work toward service options to assure that people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to have lives that are fulfilling and meaningful.”
Oregon has an extensive program for supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. Once eligibility for services is established, you will be introduced to several services available to you. You will also receive a list of provider organizations like ours that can provide those services. You can choose:
- Which services will best meet your needs,
- Where you will receive those services, and
- Which provider you want to give you those services.
- Do I qualify to receive Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services?
- You may be able to receive State-funded services and support if you've had an ongoing intellectual or developmental disability, since childhood, that makes it difficult to perform everyday living skills on your own. Skills needed for everyday living include getting dressed, maintaining good personal hygiene, food handling, communicating, appropriate social interactions, personal safety, managing money, and working at a job. If your disability makes it challenging to interact with other people and safely live independently, you might qualify to receive services. You might have a qualifying intellectual disability if a professional determines you have a full scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) of 75 or under, and it impacts your everyday living skills. See OAR 411-320-0020. You might have a qualifying developmental disability if you have a neurological, mental and/or physical impairment that impacts your everyday living skills. Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Epilepsy are just a few examples. See OAR 411-320-0020.
- How do I apply for services?
- You can apply for services by contacting your local County Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) Office. The friendly people at your local CDDP office will answer your questions, help you complete the application, and connect you to services. Even if you aren't sure if you qualify for services, you can talk with the CDDP and complete an application.
- What services are available?
- After you apply for services with the local County Developmental Disabilities Program (CDDP) office, you will start receiving Case Management services. A Service Coordinator (through CDDP programs) or Personal Agent (through Brokerage programs available to you if you live in your own or your family's home) will be assigned to you.
Service Coordinators and Personal Agents will help you develop a personalized plan to help you get the support you need and help you accomplish some of your personal goals. Service Coordinators and Personal Agents also inform you about the services available to you and help you connect with providers of those services.
Depending on your eligibility for specific services, you could choose from a broad range of service options, including home accessibility improvements, transportation, residential services, in-home supports, employment training, day support activities, help finding a job, and much more.
- The Oregon Department of Human Services brochure provides a great overview of the support resources available to you .
- Multnomah County provides a list of typical services available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Integrated Services Network provides a nice list of services a brokerage can provide. If you live in your own home or your family's home, you can receive supports through the CDDP or a Brokerage. Your Service Coordinator or Personal Agent will give you information to help you decide what services will work best for you.
- How do I enroll with NW Community Alliance?
- If you would like to participate in a particular program with a specific provider, such as NW Community Alliance, simply talk to your Service Coordinator or Personal Agent. They will provide Choice Counseling. During Choice Counseling, you will learn about all the different programs and providers available to you so you can choose who can meet your needs the best.
If you desire to come to NW Community Alliance or any other provider, your Service Coordinator or Personal Agent will work with us or the other provider to see if there are openings available in our programs and help you get connected to services.