If a child or adult is suspected of having an intellectual disability, please call the Intake Officer at the Office of Intellectual Disability (570) 326-7895 for determination of eligibility.

If Eligible:

Do you have Medical Assistance?

If Yes, Meet with Intake Coordinator to determine further eligibility requirement.

You may choose a Supports Coordination Organization who is willing to provide services from approved agencies (a list will be provided when determined eligible.)

Supports Coordinator assists the family in determining level of need, funding and types of support available.

If No, Apply for Medical Assistance at COMPASS via www.compass.state.pa.us.

Afterward, a Supports Coordination Organization is assigned.

Supports Coordinator assists the family in determining level of need, funding and types of support available.

If Not Eligible:

• If under 21, talk to your school district about educational supports (teacher, counselor, administrator, special education director).

• Talk to your medical provider about physical health supports.

• Talk to your mental health provider about behavioral supports.

• Investigate other waivers.

Summary of Intellectual Disability/Autism Services possible to meet assessed need (if funding is available):

• Supports Coordination (all receive this service)

• Education Support Services

• In-Home & Community Supports

• Homemaker/Chore

• Community Participation Supports

• Prevocational Services

• Respite

• Supported Employment—Job Finding and Support

• Nursing Services

• Therapy Services

• Supports Broker Services

• Assistive Technology

• Behavioral Support

• Companion

• Home Accessibility Adaptations

• Specialized Supplies

• Transitional Work Services

• Transportation

• Vehicle Accessibility Adaptations

• Residential Habilitation