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Who Qualifies for Our Services
What is a developmental disability?
Developmental disability means a disability of a person that:
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Is attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neurological impairment, familial dysautonomia, or autism.
* Is attributable to any other condition closely related to mental retardation resulting in a similar impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior.
* Constitutes a substantial handicap to a person's ability to function normally in society.
* Originates before age twenty-two.
* Is attributable to any other condition closely related to mental retardation resulting in a similar impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior.
* Constitutes a substantial handicap to a person's ability to function normally in society.
* Originates before age twenty-two.
Call us to discover if your family member is eligible to receive services:
There is an eligibility determination process through OPWDD that will decide if your family member has a developmental disability. I eligible for our FREE services, we can meet and complete the necessary paperwork and begin providing services. Call 315-797-8630 for more information.
Why would you want our services?
Why would you want our services?
Do you have difficulty dealing with your child's school district?
FAC has highly knowledgeable Educational Advocates who specialize in educational advocacy. Our advocates assist parents understanding IDEA, Section 504, and IEP development and implementation. We attend CSE meetings with you and advocate for your child to receive the most appropriate educational program that is tailored to their individual needs.
Are you looking for supports and services for your child or family member?
Family Advocacy Center has skilled Medicaid Service Coordinators who can assist in accessing many services and opportunities for your family member. Some of the services available are:
* Day Community Habilitation services
* Employment Services
* Respite Care
* Adaptive Equipment
* Environmental Modifications
* Residential Care
* Day Community Habilitation services
* Employment Services
* Respite Care
* Adaptive Equipment
* Environmental Modifications
* Residential Care
Family Advocacy Center has skilled Advocates that can assist accessing Family Support Services, such as:
* Guardianship assistance
* SSI assistance
* Access to legal services
* Respite reimbursement
* Family reimbursement
* Guardianship assistance
* SSI assistance
* Access to legal services
* Respite reimbursement
* Family reimbursement