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Committee hears bill to let Developmental Disabilities clients access employment and community inclusion services at 19 instead of 21
Summary
House Bill 1493 would allow clients of the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) to start supported employment and community inclusion waiver services at age 19 rather than 21. Families, providers and self‑advocates testified the change helps avoid a post‑school service "cliff."
House Bill 1493 would lower from 21 to 19 the age at which clients served through DDA waivers can access supported employment and community inclusion services.
Staff summarized that DDA home and community‑based services currently authorize supported employment and community inclusion for waiver recipients age 21 and older. Supported employment provides individualized ongoing assistance to gain and…
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