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Self-directed Services

Oak Hill is a recognized private provider by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Self-Determination Waiver Programs

What are self-directed services?

Sylvia, a participant in Oak Hill Day Services program

The state of Connecticut’s Self-Determination (Comprehensive Waiver and Individual and Family Supports Waiver) programs through the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is designed to help people with disabilities and their families to choose and design an individualized program that will encourage growth, independence and quality of life.

Who should receive self-directed services?

Individuals with mental retardation, intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, including visual and hearing impairments that are enrolled in this new waiver program.

How does it work?

Under these waiver programs, an individual selects services and supports from a menu of options Learn more>>

Build a package that best meets the individual’s needs and preferences;
or individuals can choose to hire their own staff;
or hire agencies to provide staff;
or pick services from a list of qualified vendors;

Oak Hill is one of the qualified vendors who will be providing services

What are the requirements?

Individuals must be enrolled in the Connecticut Self Determination Programs with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to receive services; or
Parents and guardians should receive letters from the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and will need to work through their case manager to complete the enrollment process to ensure services continue into the future.

How do I get started?

Please contact Stan Soby, vice president, Oak Hill Community Programs (860) 242-2274 or email at stans@ciboakhill.org

Waiver Types Defined

The Comprehensive Waiver is for people who live in licensed group homes, community-training homes or assisted living. It can also be used for people who live in their own home or their family’s home, who are in need of a comprehensive level of supports, usually because of significant physical, behavioral or medial support needs. Over the next five years, this waiver will support 150 new people each year with residential home support averaging $50,000 per person.
The Individual and Family Support Waiver is for people who live in their own or their family’s home and receives less extensive supports that typically cost less than $52,000 annually. Typical supports would be day/vocational services and some in-home and/or respite supports. Over the next five years, this waiver will support 100 new people each year averaging $6,000-7,000 per person.

Program Features

In-home supports
Day Service Supports
Comprehensive (24 hours/7 days a week) residential programs
A wide range of living and employment options

Oak Hill Center for Individual and Family Supports provides a full range of supports for individuals with mental retardation delivered by highly qualified and trained healthcare professionals.