Resources for Home and Community-Based Services

Disabilities Assistance

Developmental Disabilities

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

Sections on this page

Resources on this page are in English. We have a separate DDD publications in other languages webpage.

DDD Publications

Home and Community-Based Services - Learn about Medicaid Waivers & Apply

Application - The paper application for Medicaid HCBS waver services. Can be used to apply for any or all HCBS waivers.
HCBS Waiver Information - one-page fact sheets

Available HCBS Waivers for Eligible People - A look at the Medicaid HCBS waivers which may be appropriate for people with disabilities.
Aged and Disabled Waiver Info Sheet - A one-page overview of AD Waiver services and requirements.
Comprehensive Developmental Disabilities Waiver Info Sheet - A one-page overview of CDD Waiver services and requirements.
Developmental Disabilities Adult Day Waiver Info Sheet - A one-page overview of DDAD Waiver services and requirements.
Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Info Sheet - A one-page overview of TBI Waiver services and requirements.

Katie Beckett Program Info Sheet - A one-page overview of the Katie Beckett program, which provides Medicaid to children with high medical needs.
Olmstead Fact Sheet - General information about what Olmstead is and how it affects Nebraskans.
What do I Need to Know about Medicaid? - What applicants and participants need to know about Medicaid.

Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver - Information and Brochures

Assessment & Funding - The process used to assess needs and determine AD services.
Services and Eligibility - Available AD Waiver services, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
Quick Guide - Brief descriptions of AD Waiver services.
Service Handbooks - Full service definitions:

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers - Information and Brochures

Agency Provider Directory - Directory of DD agency providers.
Applying for Developmental Disabilities Services - Instructions on how to complete the DD application on ACCESSNebraska.
Assessment & Budgeting - The process used to assess needs and decide budgets for purchasing DD services.
DD Policy Manual - Outlines requirements and procedures for Medicaid HCBS DD Waiver services. The manual arranges current requirements and procedures into a comprehensive single document. The manual provides specific definitions and outlines processes. It supports people to navigate Medicaid HCBS DD Waiver services.
Eligibility - Eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Eligibility Information for Psychologists

For Diagnosing Psychologist - What DDD needs in a DD diagnosis.
For School Psychologist - What DDD looks for in DD verification.

Funding to Transition from Educational Services - Funding priority for eligible people and entry for graduates.
Participant Guide for Self-Direction - How to work with an independent provider.
Quick Guide - Brief descriptions of DD waiver services. Longer definitions are located in the DD Policy Manual, chapter 8.
Shared Living Fact Sheet - Information on using this residential habilitation service and choosing a person to live with.

Home Study Survey - When you think you have found a place you want to live, complete this survey to ensure it meets your needs.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver - Information and Brochures

Assessment & Funding - The process used to assess needs and determine TBI services.
Services and Eligibility - Available TBI Waiver services, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.
Quick Guide - Brief descriptions of TBI Waiver services.
Service Handbooks - Full service definitions:

School and Transition - for Ages 14 to 21 Years

Available Services for Teens and Young Adults - Explains the transition from school to adult services and what different services can provide during and after high school.

Available Services for Teens & Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities - Includes information from the Department of Education, Nebraska VR, and DDD.
Available Services for Teens and Young Adults who are Blind or have Vision Impairment - Includes information from the Department of Education, NCBVI, and DDD.

Ready, Set, Go! Brochure - Helps young adults with developmental disabilities make decisions about supports after school ends.
Tips for Teachers - Information for teachers about DD eligibility, services, funding, resources for students and a timeline.

Provider Guides

Providers should be sure to check and review provider pages on the website.

Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and Safety Plans

Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Support Plans - How to help a participant with target behaviors.
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) Information

Functional Behavioral Assessment Template - Expectations for a participant's FBA. This meets requirements listed in the Behavioral Health Service Definitions for Heritage Health.
FBA Checklist - one-page list of who can complete, required elements, and important tips.

Behavior Support Plan (BSP) Information

Behavior Support Plan Checklist - one-page list of required elements and important tips.

Safety Plan Information

Safety Plan Template - A fillable form.
Safety Plan Example - An example of the safety plan form.
Safety Plan Checklist - one-page list of required elements and important tips.

Habilitation Program Overview - Guide to writing habilitation programs.

Incident Reporting Guidelines - AD and TBI Providers

Incident Reporting and Death Review - Instructions for completing incident reports for participants of the AD and TBI waivers.
Incident Reporting and GER Guide in Therap - Instructions for reporting incidents.

Incident Reporting Guidelines - DD Providers

Incident Reporting and GER Guide - Instructions for completing incident reports for participants of DD waivers.
Incident Follow-up Guide - Instructions for completing follow-up to incidents for participants of DD waivers.

Independent Provider Guides - DD Providers

How to Become an Independent Provider for DD Services - An overview of DD services, provider qualifications and how to become an independent provider.
Independent Provider Adding Services: Process for Current Providers - How an independent provider adds a new service with Maximus.

DHHS Resources

For Aging Adults

Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network - Describes Nebraska's respite provider system. Includes information for receiving and providing respite.
State Unit on Aging - (800) 942-7830 - Available local resources and services.

For People with Disabilities

Down Syndrome Information - DHHS Public Health website with information for people with Down Syndrome, and those who love them.
Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities - (402) 471-2330 - Advocates for people with developmental disabilities.
Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network - Describes Nebraska's respite provider system. Includes information for receiving and providing respite.

Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid Eligibility webpage
How to Apply for Medicaid Coverage if You Have a Disability - Applying for Medicaid because of a disability
Medical Documentation Guide for Parents and Guardians - Disability review for children
Medical Documentation Guide for Members - Disability review for adults

Nebraska Resources

Along the Way Series - Age-Based Resources

Developed by Fritz and O'Hare Associates with funding from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities. Updated in 2022.

Resource Compilations & Information

Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.

Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support.
Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network - Provides information and training based on current research about autism spectrum disorders. Associated with UNL.
Nebraska Network of Care - Helps Nebraskans access to comprehensive community services, information, support, and assistance on a localized level.
Nebraska Resource and Referral System - Statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations.
PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children.
Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska.

Advocacy & Support

Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
The Arc of Nebraska - (402) 475-4407 - Advocacy for people with DD and their families.
Autism Society of Nebraska - Support network of people who advocate, educate and support.
Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support.
Disability Rights Nebraska - (800) 422-6691 - Works for dignity, equality and empowerment of people with disabilities.
Down Syndrome Alliance of the Heartlands - (402) 991-1800 - Connects people touched by Down Syndrome through education, advocacy and support.
Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska - (402) 421-1338 - Support group provides family networking and new parent support for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome.
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council - (402) 438-7979 - Promotes independent living and advocates to promote independence, inclusion, non-discrimination and dignity for people with disabilities.
League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent.
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council - (402) 438-7979 - Promotes independent living and advocates to promote independence, inclusion, non-discrimination and dignity for people with disabilities.
Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.
People First of Nebraska - (308) 530-9209 or (402) 559-4892 – Self-advocacy organization run for and by people with disabilities.
PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children.
Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska.
UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law - Works to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.

Services

ATP (Assistive Technology Partnership) - (888) 806-6287 - Helps Nebraskans with disabilities, their families, and professionals get devices and services.

Department of Education - Nebraska Department of Education information about Special Education.
Easter Seals Nebraska - Provides services to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play.
Enable Account - (844) ENABLE4 - Offers checking, savings, and investment accounts for people with disabilities. Gives the ability to save money without affecting benefits (up to $100,000).
League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent.
Munroe-Meyer Institute - (800) 656-3937 - University Center of Excellence for DD education, research and services. Provides services and support for people with intellectual, developmental and genetic disorders.
Nebraska VR - Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with disabilities.
Special Olympics Nebraska - Non-profit organization that uses sports to encourage and empower people with intellectual disabilities, promote acceptance and foster understanding and respect.
Ticket to Work - Helps people with disabilities explore competitive employment.

State Government

Nebraska Legislature - Official website of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.
Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.

National Resources

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADA - Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Charting the LifeCourse Life Experience Series - Quick Guides for Using CtLC at Different Ages

Each four-page Quick Guide contains a few questions from each life domain for that specific life stage. These can be used by anyone to work toward their vision for a good life.

Focus on Early Childhood - Early childhood is the time in a child's life before they begin school full time.
Focus on School Age - School age is the years from kindergarten through middle school.
Focus on Transition to Adulthood - Transition means that you are moving from childhood to young adulthood and from school to adult life.
Focus on Adulthood - Adulthood is the period from the time after we transition from school and childhood years through the time when we enter our golden years.
Focus on Aging - Aging is the period of life when we begin to slow down and experience many age-related changes.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - Federal agency responsible for the administration of Medicare and Medicaid.

National Associations & Groups

American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) - Promotes progressive policies, research, practices and universal human rights for people with DD.

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities - Provides assistance to local DD Councils. Supports programs that promote self-determination, integration and inclusion for all people with DD.
National Association of Medical Directors - Bipartisan, non-profit organization represents leaders of state Medicaid agencies.
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services - Promotes and assists state agencies to develop effective, efficient service delivery systems to support to people with DD.
National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) - An initiative from the Administration for Community Living and CMS to help implement person-centered thinking, planning, and practice.
National Council on Disability - Independent federal agency advises the President, Congress and other federal agencies on policies, programs, practices and procedures affecting people with disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy - Educates, advocates and provides support to ensure a life without limits for people with disabilities. Works to advance independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

Social Security

Social Security Online - Official Social Security Website.
The Red Book - Guide to employment supports for people with disabilities.

Resources for Home and Community-Based Services

What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

DDD Publications

Home and Community-Based Services - Learn about Medicaid Waivers & Apply

Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver - Information and Brochures

Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers - Information and Brochures

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver - Information and Brochures

School and Transition - for Ages 14 to 21 Years

Provider Guides

DHHS Resources

For Aging Adults

For People with Disabilities

Medicaid Eligibility

Nebraska Resources

Along the Way Series - Age-Based Resources

Resource Compilations & Information

Advocacy & Support

Services

State Government

National Resources

Americans with Disabilities Act

Charting the LifeCourse Life Experience Series - Quick Guides for Using CtLC at Different Ages

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

National Associations & Groups

Social Security

More

More

Resources for Home and Community-Based Services // <![CDATA[ _spBodyOnLoadFunctionNames.push("setupPageDescriptionCallout"); // ]]>

What would you like to do?

What would you like to do?

What you need to know

What you need to know

DDD Publications​

​DHHS Resources​​

Nebraska Resources​​

National Resources​

More

Resources for Home and Community-Based Services

DDD Publications

DHHS Resources

Nebraska Resources

National Resources