Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 580-5-30-.02 - Method Of Delivery

The DDD provides a statewide service delivery system divided into geographic regions, all of which include a Regional Community Service office, Comprehensive Support Teams, and services contracted with public and private entities.

(1) Regional Community Services is a major component of the service delivery system and has as its objectives the following:

(a) Planning, supporting and coordinating generic and specialized services available through community agencies,

(b) Coordinating service and support needs with community service agencies,

(c) Assisting in the development of community-based programs and supports,

(d) Planning, in coordination with the applicable 310 entity and/or other provider agencies and monitoring of contracted services.

(e) Regional Community Services offices operate according to the philosophy that each individual should have the opportunity to live in an environment with only the supports necessary for the individual to be successful which are chosen by the individual and their family or guardian or advocate.

(2) The Comprehensive Support Services (CSS) Team provides a comprehensive array of specialized services for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the State of Alabama utilizing an interdisciplinary team model throughout the five DDD regions.

(a) Services provided through CSS are: specialized behavioral and psycho-social services, consultations, evaluations, and training designed to increase the capacity and expertise of entity personnel or family serving and supporting the individual, as well as to assist the individual. Psychiatric, Medical, and Dental consultation services are also available on a case-by-case basis utilizing the expertise of multiple team specialists.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-5-30-.02

Amended: Filed February 4, 2005; effective March 11, 2005.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2019, eff. 10/10/2019.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIX, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2020, eff. 1/14/2021.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2022, eff. 5/15/2022.

Author: Division of Developmental Disabilities

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.