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What’s in Bill 1818-501, 501, the Developmental Disabilities Reform Act (DDRA)? Who will Get Supports and Services? Currently, the D.C. Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) serves D.C. residents with intellectual disabilities who are age 18 or older. The DDRA will expand eligibility for DDA supports and services over a 2 year period. Time after DDRA takes effect
Eligibility criteria
0 to 12 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with an intellectual disability.
12 to 24 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability as identified in regulation.
24 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with a developmental disability.
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A Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Task Force, appointed by the Director of the D.C. Department on Disability Services, will guide this 2-year roll out. The Task Force will develop a Plan to help DDA address priority needs over the 2 years. The Plan will be complete 9 months after the DDRA becomes law. Intake Process A person asks DDA to determine his or her eligibility, and may ask anyone to help with making the request. A parent or guardian makes the request on behalf of a minor. DDA must determine eligibility within 40 days. If DDA finds a person ineligible, DDA must refer and connect the person to other DC government services and community services. Ineligibility can be appealed to the DDA Deputy Director and the DDS Director. A person can ask for a new eligibility determination if new information arise about the person’s residency or disability. The District pays for assessments for eligibility determination, if the person does not have public or Page 2 of 3
private health insurance. Seeking health insurance reimbursement is not grounds for delaying the eligibility determination. DDA may provide services before determining eligibility, if the person is homeless or at risk of homelessness, if there is imminent risk of abuse or neglect, or if the Superior Court orders services for a person who has been found incompetent in a criminal case. October, 2009. For more information, visit http://dcddleg.blogspot.com or contact the DDS MAC Legislative Committee through [email protected] or (202) 636-2963.
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Eligibility criteria
0 to 12 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with an intellectual disability.
12 to 24 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with an intellectual disability or a developmental disability as identified in regulation.
24 months
D.C. resident, of any age, with a developmental disability.
Page 1 of 3
A Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Task Force, appointed by the Director of the D.C. Department on Disability Services, will guide this 2-year roll out. The Task Force will develop a Plan to help DDA address priority needs over the 2 years. The Plan will be complete 9 months after the DDRA becomes law. Intake Process A person asks DDA to determine his or her eligibility, and may ask anyone to help with making the request. A parent or guardian makes the request on behalf of a minor. DDA must determine eligibility within 40 days. If DDA finds a person ineligible, DDA must refer and connect the person to other DC government services and community services. Ineligibility can be appealed to the DDA Deputy Director and the DDS Director. A person can ask for a new eligibility determination if new information arise about the person’s residency or disability. The District pays for assessments for eligibility determination, if the person does not have public or Page 2 of 3
private health insurance. Seeking health insurance reimbursement is not grounds for delaying the eligibility determination. DDA may provide services before determining eligibility, if the person is homeless or at risk of homelessness, if there is imminent risk of abuse or neglect, or if the Superior Court orders services for a person who has been found incompetent in a criminal case. October, 2009. For more information, visit http://dcddleg.blogspot.com or contact the DDS MAC Legislative Committee through [email protected] or (202) 636-2963.
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