I’m in high school and confused about what comes next. How do I get ready for life after school?
Checklist and Timeline
(ages 14-22)
Timeline and checklist for students with developmental disabilities (ages 14-22).
Preparing for
Life After School
Supports and services to help students with developmental disabilities prepare for life after high school.
What kind of help can I get to live in my community?
Connect with
Your Community
Services to support your goals to be more independent and connected to your community.
Personal Care and
Residential Services
Hourly personal care, adult family homes, supported living, group training homes, companion homes and alternative living.
Nursing Services
and Healthcare
Nursing services and healthcare for people enrolled in developmental disabilities services.
What kind of help can I get if I need to move out of my home for support and transition back to the community?
Short-Term
Stabilization Services
hort-term stabilization for adults with developmental disabilities at risk of losing their supports due to behavioral health needs.
Residential
Habilitation Centers
Temporary habilitative or nursing care support in one of four Residential Habilitation Centers for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Roads to Community
Living
Helps people with significant long‑term care needs move from institutions back into homes and community settings.
I live in a nursing facility. Can I get additional services?
Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review
The screening required for people with intellectual disabilities or related conditions referred for care in a Medicaid licensed nursing facility.
I don’t know what to ask for. Can someone help me?
DDA Case Management
Resources, assessment and service planning for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities.
Family and Peer Resources
Information to help families and self-advocates connect with support organizations and other resources.