Social Services

IDD Choice Advising

We support your choices to determine where you wish to live, the care you receive, and how you spend your days.

Choice of Case Management Entity

If you are 18 years old or older and do not access residential services, you may be able to choose who coordinates your case management services.

Case Management entity choices are:

• A Services Coordinator with Clackamas County I/DD or
• A Personal Agent from a Support Services Brokerage

The video Choosing a Case Management Entity in Oregon may help you choose.

Individual Support Plan (ISP)

An ISP is crafted based on an individual's health and safety needs, interests, choices, and goals. The Service Coordinator works closely with the individual and their support network to help them develop and progress toward their identified goals including aspirations, community integration and employment.

In-Home Support Services

In-home services provided by a Support Services Brokerage or Clackamas County I/DD helps individuals get the care they need to live in the home of their choosing or with their loved ones. Types of support services include attendant care, relief care, chore services, environmental modifications, and behavior supports. 

Residential Services

Residential services delivered in neighborhood foster or group homes to people who require 24-hour care, supervision, and support. 

Day Support Services

Day Support programs provide support to encourage and engage people in activities in a variety of community settings. 

Employment Services

Employment programs help people learn skills and gain experience to access community-based jobs. 

Transportation Services

Transportation services provide travel assistance for people in getting to work and essential places in their communities.

What is a Developmental Disability?

Developmental Disabilities can begin at birth, during childhood, or young adulthood. These conditions are likely to be lifelong, and  significantly impact an individual's daily functioning or their ability to learn.

Developmental Disabilities include, but are not limited to, the following conditions: Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Fetal Alcohol/Drug Spectrum Disorders, certain chromosomal and genetic disorders, and other neurological conditions.

What conditions are not considered Developmental Disabilities?

Conditions such as mental or emotional disorders, sensory impairment (vision/hearing), substance use disorders, personality disorders, learning disability, and ADHD are not considered qualifying developmental disability diagnoses.