Applying for High School Transition Services for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Dane County
- Eligibility Criteria:
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- Age 18 or older
- Resident of Dane County—“physical presence with intent to remain.”
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Documented Developmental Disability(s) which includes:
- Intellectual Disability (this does not include learning disabilities, ADHD, or mental illnesses)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Autism
- Brain Injury
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Other neurological condition “closely related to an intellectual disability or requiring treatment similar to that required for people with intellectual disabilities.”
- Disability is a “substantial handicap” to the person in his or her daily functioning. This is determined by an assessment of the person’s functional abilities.
- Referral Process:
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- Telephone call to the Aging and Disability Resource Center – High School Transition Helpline at (608) 240-7476 or e-mail to ADRC-HSTransition@countyofdane.com.
- Completion of Request for Services and release of information forms. Forward the completed forms to Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) – High School Transition Team.
- Additional information may be requested from the person, his or her family and/or guardian or other service providers.
- An interview with the person, family or others to clarify written information and answer questions about services.
- The person and/or the guardian will be notified of the eligibility decision and, if eligible, the person’s name will be placed on the appropriate waiting list.