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Individuals with mental retardation and their
families can access generic and specialized services to provide the
supports, based on the individual needs of the person, to be able to
live with as much independence as possible. Many individuals may
find all the resources and supports they need in their local
communities and others may request assistance from the Division of
Mental Retardation (DMR). Services and supports may range from
information and referral, to very minimal direct supports such as
case management or hourly services, to maximum supports that provide
24-hour care. Some individuals may request assistance to address
immediate needs, or to plan for the future, or to obtain assistance
to apply for special benefits such as Social Security or Medicaid
through other agencies.
The Division of Mental Retardation is organized to
provide a comprehensive array of services and supports to
individuals and their families in the State through one
state-operated residential developmental center, contractual
arrangements with community agencies, five regional community
services offices, and three comprehensive support service teams that
assist with behavioral, medical, psychiatric, and dental services
and supports. The DMR Central Office staff provides oversight and
supports in planning, service coordination, service delivery, fiscal
operations, contracts, eligibility, monitoring/quality enhancement
of services, and the monitoring and certification of all community
agencies that provide services to individuals with cognitive
disabilities. A Mental Retardation Coordinating Sub-Committee,
comprised of consumers, families, service providers, and other
leaders in the field, assists the Division in setting and
prioritizing service goals based upon needs of individuals and
budgetary considerations.
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