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A-Team Delaware Resource Directory

Explore this page to discover a variety of resources to help you navigate a range of issues impacting your child or adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Webinar

Mike Walther, Founder of Oak Wealth Advisors, hosts this workshop.

ABLE National Resource Center

ABLE National Resource Center

Resource

The goal of this organization is to educate, promote, and support the positive impact ABLE accounts can make on Americans with disabilities and their families.

DDDS Hoja Informativa: (Espanol)

DDDS Hoja Informativa: (Espanol)

Fact Sheet

¿Qué es la DDDS? ¿Cómo puedo solicitar servicios o saber si califico?

DDDS Applicant Services Directory

DDDS Applicant Services Directory

Directory

Contact the right person at DDDS via this online directory.

Apply to DDDS Intake Form

Apply to DDDS Intake Form

Form

This form will allow online submission of your application to DDDS services.

DDDS Eligibility Criteria

DDDS Eligibility Criteria

Resource

Eligibility Criteria is to set forth standards to determine an applicant's eligibility for DDDS supports and services.

HCBS Waiver Application

HCBS Waiver Application

Form

The HCBS Waiver program permits a state to furnish an array of services that assist Medicaid beneficiaries.

Delaware CarePlan

Delaware CarePlan

Presentation

The Delaware CarePlan creates special needs trusts and support for individuals with disabilities living in DE, while protecting public benefits.

Is Guardianship What I Need?

Is Guardianship What I Need?

Resource

Learn about the three types of guardianship and more.

Court of Chancery: Guardianship Handbook

Court of Chancery: Guardianship Handbook

Resource

View this helpful handbook to learn more about guardianship.

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

Delaware Volunteer Legal Services

Resource

Use this site to request legal help in Delaware.

Guardianship Hearings Procedures

Guardianship Hearings Procedures

Resource

Read these frequently asked questions about guardianship hearings.

Other Agencies

Other Agencies

Resource

A list of local agencies for individuals and families with IDD

Exceptional Care for Children

Exceptional Care for Children

Resource

Exceptional Care for Children advances $25.6M to create a "bridge unit" for teens and young adults as they age through the medical system.

Sunflower - Hidden Disabilities

Sunflower - Hidden Disabilities

Resource

Support for hidden disabilities

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding

Brochure

Learn more about this non-profit program in Eastern Sussex County.

Social Security and SSI Disability

Social Security and SSI Disability

Presentation

Learn more about social security benefits.

Financial Guide for People with Special Needs

Financial Guide for People with Special Needs

Article

This article highlights resources available to families who have a member with special needs.

How the General Assembly of Delaware Works

How the General Assembly of Delaware Works

Resource

An overview of the political process

DDDS: What services are they accessing and when?

DDDS: What services are they accessing and when?

Flier

Learn more about the DDDS services available.

Compare Respite Options

Compare Respite Options

Resource

Compare your options for respite using this easy-to-navigate chart.

Delaware Long Term Supports and Services Vs. Lifespan Waiver

Delaware Long Term Supports and Services Vs. Lifespan Waiver

Presentation

Compare and contrast Delaware's Long Term Supports and Services Vs. Lifespan Waiver

Comparing DSHP Plus vs DDDS Lifespan HCBS Waiver

Comparing DSHP Plus vs DDDS Lifespan HCBS Waiver

Flier

Use this helpful tool to learn what program is best for you.

DDDS Authorized Provider Lists

DDDS Authorized Provider Lists

Resource

Find DDDS authorized providers for behavioral consultation, day habilitation, prevocational services, supported employment, respite, supported living, etc.

Easterseals: Agency with Choice

Easterseals: Agency with Choice

Program

Easterseals can help you access up to $5,000 a year to use as you need through the Agency with Choice program.

What to Do After Your Guardianship Hearing

What to Do After Your Guardianship Hearing

Resource

Learn more about what to expect after your guardianship hearing is held.

Guardianship Orientation Program

Guardianship Orientation Program

Program

Watch this video orientation program to learn more about guardianship.

List of Fee for Service Guardians

List of Fee for Service Guardians

Directory

The legal guardian of a beneficiary may also be an organizational payee that has fee-for-service status. Learn more.

Overview of Guardianship Process

Overview of Guardianship Process

Resource

Use this chart to begin navigating the guardianship process.

Christiana Care Center for Special Healthcare Needs

Christiana Care Center for Special Healthcare Needs

Resource

The Center for Special Health Care needs is at the Wilmington Hospital and provides primary care as well as specialty care for those with varied needs.

Medical Transition from Child to Adult

Medical Transition from Child to Adult

Resource

This website provides some practical information about transitioning your child from pediatrics to adult care including a family tool kit.

Medic Alert Products

Medic Alert Products

Products

Products for keeping your loved one safe

Respite Flier

Respite Flier

Flier

Respite is a service designed to give caregivers a break from the stress of taking care of their disabled family member. Learn more!

Advocacy in Delaware

Advocacy in Delaware

Presentation

These slides explain how our state's government works in regards to creating a budget.

DDDS Fact Sheet (English)

DDDS Fact Sheet (English)

Fact Sheet

What is DDDS? How do I apply for services or find out if I qualify? Learn more!

DDDS: Who is My Contact? Outreach Resource

DDDS: Who is My Contact? Outreach Resource

Flier

Find your important contacts now.

Descriptions of DDDS Services

Descriptions of DDDS Services

Document

View this document to learn more about DDDS services.

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Flier

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Flier

Flier

Learn more about DDDS services, eligibility criteria, and more.

Application for DDDS Services

Application for DDDS Services

Form

Apply to become eligible for DDDS services.

HCBS Lifespan Waiver Services Page

HCBS Lifespan Waiver Services Page

Resource

Home and Community Based Services including Day Services, Lifespan Waiver, Assisted Technology and Supported Living.

Guardianship Flier

Guardianship Flier

Flier

Learn about guardianship and supported decision making.

Supported Decision-Making FAQs

Supported Decision-Making FAQs

Resource

Supported decision making allows people with disabilities to retain their decision making capacity by choosing supporters to help them make choices.

Court of Chancery: Guardianship Overview

Court of Chancery: Guardianship Overview

Resource

Use the resources on this page to learn more about guardianship in the Court of Chancery.

Form Packet for Guardianship

Form Packet for Guardianship

Resource

Use this page to find forms and petitions to establish guardianship.

Autism Speaks Safety Products and Services

Autism Speaks Safety Products and Services

Products

Safety products and services

Christiana Care Patient Relations

Christiana Care Patient Relations

Resource

Contact the Patient Relations Department for any needs while in-patient.

Smart 911 - Delaware

Smart 911 - Delaware

Resource

Provide personal safety information to emergency responders

Adult Planning Checklist

Adult Planning Checklist

Checklist

Explore the essential skill areas an adult needs in order to live independently.

Independent Living Skills Checklist

Independent Living Skills Checklist

Checklist

The Life Skills Checklist can help transition age students (14-22), their families, and IEP Team track independent living/life skills.

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