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Babette Leek The ISC program maintains 24 hours a day, 7 days a week availability. You can reach us by pager at 217-261-9797 in Champaign or page 815-231-3208 in Watseka (Counties Served: Champaign, Ford and Iroquois). ISC maintains large print and audio versions of program information. Interpreters and aid for the hearing impaired are available. Independent Service Coordination (ISC) provides an array of activities on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families/guardians to help them access generic and specialized services and supports. The mission of the ISC program is to ensure such services and supports are responsive to the unique needs and desires of each individual and to effectively promote independence, community inclusion and self-determination. The ISC serves as an advocate, resource, and partner for the individual, their family, and others that are important in their lives, including service providers. Counties served: Champaign, Ford and Iroquois. ISC Activities
Pre-Admission Screening (PAS) Pre-Admission Screening is the process of determining whether individuals are eligible or not for services funded through the Division of Developmental Disabilities especially those programs that are under the Medicaid waiver. We also screen individuals with developmental disabilities that are in the hospital to determine whether nursing home services are appropriate. Individual Service and Support Advocacy (ISSA) Individuals that participate in Medicaid Waiver funded programs (CILA, Developmental Training, Home-Based support, some vocational programs) have an ISSA staff person assigned to them. The ISSA staffs meet at least quarterly with these individuals to determine service satisfaction and monitor service provision by provider agencies. The ISSA will also make yearly determinations of continued Medicaid waiver eligibility for individuals receiving services. Service Coordination for Bogard class members Individuals with developmental disabilities who resided in nursing facilities (NF) between March 1986 and April 1994 are entitled to enhanced service coordination activities resulting from a class action lawsuit. They may receive specialized activities if they still reside in a NF. They are also seen every month by ISC to ensure service satisfaction. In 1996 the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) established a not-for-profit PAS/ISC agency to serve persons with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families in Champaign, Ford and Iroquois counties. The CCRPC ISC program is independent of any agency or organization, public or private, which provides direct services to persons with developmental disabilities and/or their families. It is governed by the Community Services Board, which is comprised of public officials, private sector representatives, and persons who have a direct interest in the lives of persons with DD. The ISC program values its role as an independent advocate and communication link between service providers, individuals with DD and their families. The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, provides funding and technical support. There are no fees for services to individuals or families. If you would like to find out more about our programs or wish to make a referral, please call 217-328-3313 for our Champaign office or 815-432-0195 for our Watseka office. Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Eligibility criteria for ISC services includes the following: formal diagnosis of mental retardation or related condition (autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy) with concurrent adaptive functioning limitations in 3 of 6 life skill areas (self-care, learning, self-direction, mobility, language, capacity for independent living) and is manifest before age 22. If you think you or a family member are qualified for these services, contact a caseworker.
Government Benefit Information: http://www.govbenefits.gov |
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