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Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

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The Office of Licensing, Certification and Regulation (OLCR) is responsible for issuing HCBS certificates. All individuals and provider agencies are required to have an HCBS certificate in order to provide services to DDD members. HCBS Certification ensures that all individuals providing direct care have met qualifications for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities.

These services include:

Attendant Care
Day Treatment and Training
Habilitation
Personal Care
Respite Care
Therapy Services
Transportation
Several other services designed for DDD members

Developmental Home Licensing

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A Developmental Home is a residential setting in a family home in which a licensed caregiver provides 24-hour care and supervision for up to three individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include room and board, habilitation, providing appropriate personal care and supervision. Child Developmental Homes serve individuals under the age of 18. Adult Developmental Homes serve individuals ages 18 and over.

Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other nondiscrimination laws and authorities, ADES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons that require a reasonable modification based on language or disability should submit a request as early as possible to ensure the State has an opportunity to address the modification. The process for requesting a reasonable modification can be found at Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Modification.

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