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How
to Apply for Services
Developmental
Disability is
defined as a state of functioning that begins in childhood and is
characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual
capacity and adaptive skills. The
following criteria are used to make the determination of
developmental disability:
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Significantly
below average intellectual capacity.
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Onset
prior to age 18.
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Related
limitations in two or more of the following adaptive skill
areas: communication, home living, community use, health and
safety, leisure, self-care, social skills, self-direction,
functional academics and/or work.
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How
and When to Apply:
Step
One:
In order to qualify for our programs applicants must first be deemed
eligible. As such, the
PDD Intake office in Calgary will be your first stop.
You must call (403)
297- 5130 and
an Intake Coordinator will help determine if you are eligible for
PDD services.
CALGARY
REGION COMMUNITY BOARD
Persons
with Developmental Disabilities
Ministry of Alberta Community Development
4th Floor TGS Place, #400, 1520 4 St SW Calgary, AB T2R 1H5
Main Switchboard 297-501
E-mail:
pdd.calgaryboard@gov.ab.ca
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- Visit the website: www.pdd.org
When
a child with a disability turns 18, they may enter the adult service
system. At least one
(1) year prior to the child’s 18th birthday, the family should
begin the application process.
Documents to support eligibility must be provided.
The applicant may be asked for information/assessments
related to the individual’s general intelligence and ability to
function. If the
individual does not qualify for PDD Services, the Intake staff will
provide information about other programs and services that may be
more appropriate. All
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Step
Two:
If
the applicant is deemed eligible, a Client Services
Coordinator, from the Calgary office, will schedule a time
to meet the individual and his or her support network.
The purpose of the meeting is to determine the amount
of assistance needed and to develop an action plan to find
the necessary supports.
The Coordinator will also assist in providing
information and consultation about resources in other areas
such as financial assistance, guardianship and trusteeship,
etc.
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What
can a Client Services Coordinator do?
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Help
to identify and prioritize areas of need.
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Provide
information about service options regarding community living
supports, employment, community access, day programs and
specialized services such as behavioral and emergency supports.
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Plan
service options including peer matching and help to build a
support network.
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Help
to reconnect with individuals when changes occur in the service
system and further planning is required.
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Maintain
contact to ensure services are meeting the individual’s needs.
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Problem
solve in the event of placement breakdown or other difficulties.
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If
Not Deemed Eligible:
The Intake Coordinator may suggest alternative resources
(where available). Denial
of eligibility can be appealed first to the Chief Executive Officer
(CEO), then to a Community Review Committee and finally to a
Provincial Appeal Committee.
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We
know the process can often seem daunting, and we encourage you to
CONTACT
US
in order that we might answer your questions and concerns, and help
set you in the appropriate direction. |
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