Individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 who graduated this year should contact their local Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) office as soon as possible to determine eligibility.

The Support Services (SS) Waiver provides non-residential assistance such as employment follow-along, therapies, and family and respite support, with a cap of $13,500 per year.

Teachers and administrators can assist families by alerting young adults with a developmental disability or a diagnosis of autism about the availability of the Support Services Waiver.

For additional information, contact your local BDDS office or the BDDS Helpline:
• BDDS office locations: www.in.gov/fssa/files/BDDS122909.pdf
• BDDS Help Line/phone: (317) 234-5222 or 1-888-527-0008
• BDDS Help Line/email: BDDSHelp@fssa.IN.gov
• Website: www.ddrs.IN.gov