What they do: DDD provides services and support for children and adults with developmental disabilities based on each person’s individual needs, state and/or federal guidelines, and when applicable, the availability of funds. Support Coordinators (aka Case Managers) facilitate and monitor services and promote access to community resources. These services can be delivered to individuals in the home or in the community which may be given directly by the State, however, most services are carried out through a large network of individual and agency contracted providers.
Keep in Mind: To be eligible for DDD, the individual to receive services must have been diagnosed with one of the four qualifying diagnoses which are Autism, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy. If the individual is qualified for services before the age of 4 they are eligible for ABA, respite, and Habilitation services. Otherwise, the individual will only qualify for habilitation and respite. You can apply to DDD at any age, but the individual must have a history of early concerns.
For those diagnosed as adults, they can apply but the diagnosis must have manifested prior to age 18 and be likely to continue indefinitely. This means that for people who apply after 18, may require more digging to find documentation that the disability was in fact present before age 18. School records, doctor’s notes etc. can be provided.
Apply Here:
https://des.az.gov/services/disabilities/developmental-disabilities/determine-eligibility
Contact them by Phone: (847) 770-9500 option 1