The term mental retardation is outdated and offensive to many advocates. The more appropriate term is intellectual disability. Therefore the department’s Division of Mental Retardation Services (MR) is now named the Division of Intellectual Disability Services (ID). Individuals with an intellectual disability and their families can access generic and specialized services to provide the support, based on the individual needs of the person, to be able to live with as much independence as possible. Services and supports may range from information and referral, to case management or hourly services, to maximum supports that provide 24-hour care.

ID provides a comprehensive array of services and supports to individuals and their families in the state through one state-operated residential developmental center, contractual arrangements with community agencies, five regional community services offices, and three comprehensive support service teams that assist with behavioral, medical, psychiatric, and dental services and supports. The ID Central Office Staff provides oversight and support in planning, service coordination, service delivery, fiscal operations, contracts, eligibility, monitoring/quality enhancement of services, and the monitoring and certification of all community agencies that provide services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. An ID Coordinating Sub-Committee, comprised of consumers, families, service providers, and other leaders in the field, assists the division in setting and prioritizing service goals based upon needs of individuals and budgetary considerations.

Division Information:
Residential, State operated Developmental Facilities and Regional Community Service Offices
Waiting List: Process For Enrollment
Comprehensive Support Services