To be eligible to receive PDD South supports:
- You must be at least 18 years of age
- You must be living in Alberta
- You must have significantly below average intellectual capacity
The onset of the developmental disability must have occurred prior to age 18.
You must have related limitation in 2 or more of the following adaptive skill areas:
- home living
- communication
- community use
- social skills
- health/safety
- leisure
- self-care
- self-direction
- functional academics
- work
Once an individual is determined eligible for PDD South supports they and their support network will be provided with information about potential service providers. Tours and visits will provide information about the possible options. The individual and their family/guardian will choose who will provide the supports and services. The selected service provider will submit a proposal and budget to the PDD South office and once that is approved, the service provider can begin working with the individual.
If an individual is not eligible for PDD South services, we will provide referrals and information on programs and services in areas that may be appropriate.
A Dispute Resolution Process is available to any individual who disagrees with a PDD South eligibility decision. The forms are sent with the letter indicating the person is not eligible and the process is coordinated through the PDD South Chief Executive Officer, Noel McGarry.
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