The Developmental Disability Support Coordination Team is composed of 154 talented, resilient, and compassionate individuals who show up every day to positively impact the lives of those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The team currently serves over 5,000 individuals, helping them navigate various needs across their lifespan. Unlike many other CSB services, Developmental Disability Services are not episodic but provide lifelong support. I am incredibly proud to lead such a dedicated, passionate group of professionals who make a lasting difference in the lives of those they serve.

- Sierra Simmons, CSB Division Director, Developmental Disability Support Coordination

About Developmental Disability (DD) Support Coordination Services

Developmental Disability (DD) Support Coordination provides a range of essential services to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them access the resources they need throughout their lives.

Key Services Offered:

1. Intake: Assessment and Eligibility

   • Determine eligibility for Developmental Disability Services.
   • Assist in placement on the Statewide Waiting List.

2. Targeted Case Management: Linking, Monitoring, and Coordinating Services

   • Includes 30/90-day face-to-face visits.
   • Annual Individual Service Plans (ISPs), Quarterly ISPs, and Monthly Collateral Contacts.
   • Ensures that there are no unmet needs and that individuals are satisfied with the services provided.

3. Monitoring Case Management: Annually and As Needed

   • Help individuals on the Statewide Waiting List access services such as housing, employment, transportation, and provide annual waitlist updates.

4. Transition Case Management: Final Year of School

   • Assist graduating individuals in obtaining employment, day support services, and navigating non-mandated adult services.

Who in the community is eligible and where do they go for assistance?

To be eligible for Fairfax-Falls Church DD Services, an individual must meet the State of Virginia's diagnostic criteria for a DD Waiver:

• A documented diagnosis of a developmental disability with onset before age 22 (or before age 18 if the qualifying diagnosis is intellectual disability). Have significant support needs in at least three (3) categories of adaptive functioning (based on functional adaptive assessments/testing), and

• Meet criteria on the Virginia Individual Developmental Disabilities Eligibility Survey (VIDES), an assessment tool that will be administered by CSB staff during the eligibility appointment.

To find out if you are eligible for Developmental Disability Services, call 703-324-4400 and request to speak with an intake support coordinator.

What are the outcomes or improvements in people’s lives after they have received services?

Individuals connected to DD Support Coordination are placed on the Statewide Waiting List for a DD Waiver, which funds services like residential support, personal assistance, in-home support, employment, nursing, assistive technology, and environmental modifications. While waiting, individuals can access local funding for employment, day support services, and Self-Directed Services. Those with a DD Waiver receive targeted case management to ensure their health and safety, and that services meet their needs. Crisis intervention is also provided to all individuals open to Developmental Disability Services.

Could you share a success story?

Levi was awarded a Family and Individual Services (FIS) Waiver and assigned a support coordinator to guide his family through available services and providers. With the FIS Waiver, Levi continued his day program without interruption. He selected an In-Home Services provider who also handled transportation when local options ended, and his caregiver was hired by the provider to maintain continuity in Levi’s life. Levi also chose a Respite services provider for overnight and weekend stays, which helped him build independent living skills.

Having lived at home with his parents, Levi has developed his own friendships and activities in Fairfax County, and has made it clear he doesn't want to move away from his life here. He is considering moving into a group home with a friend, which excites him. Levi remains socially active, participating in a bowling league, a baseball team, and a monthly social club. His strong community support system continues to help him navigate his choices.