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Please note – 24/7 operations at the county courthouse and services center will remain operational.

Intellectual Disability (ID) / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services

Intellectual Disability (ID) / Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services

Intellectual Disability / Autism Spectrum Disorder Services are funded by Federal Medicaid dollars and base funding. These services allow individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to successfully be supported in their homes and communities.

Eligibility

Individuals living with an intellectual disability or autism may have access to Supports Coordination as well as additional funding for supports and services.

How To Request Intellectual Disabilities/Autism Services in Berks County

Contact Service Access and Management and request to speak with an Intake Manager for ID/Autism Services. The telephone number is 610-236-0530.

Waiver Description

Person/Family Directed Support Waiver and Community Living Waiver – state and federally funded program that provides support for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. These waivers are available to individuals age 3 and over and they have a financial cap.

Consolidated Waiver – state and federally funded program that provides support for individuals with intellectual disabilities/autism. This waiver program is available for individuals age 3 and over.  There is no financial cap in this waiver.

Once you are determined eligible for services, the supports coordinator will assist you in determining how your services will be funded. Funding for waiver services is dependent on the type of service you need as well as the amount of money provided by ODP. The amount of money given to counties is based on the Human Services Block Grant Plan that is submitted to the state office.

Family Collaborative-Find out more about our Berks County Supporting Families Collaborative and join our Facebook Page.  We exist to ensure individuals and families are an active part of their community.  Family Collaborative

Resources

Service Description

  • In-home and Community Support
  • Community Participation Support (CPS)
  • Companion
  • Respite
  • Residential Habilitation
  • Life Sharing and Supported Living
  • Employment Support and Benefits Counseling
  • Person-Directed Supports
  • Remote Support and Assistive Technology
  • Environment Accessibility Adaptations
  • Transportation
  • Specialized Therapies and Nursing not covered by insurance
  • Behavioral Support
  • Homemaker and Chore Services
  • Participant Good and Services
  • Educational Supports