Frequently asked questions
about Day Training & Habilitation services
What is
Day Training and Habilitation?
Day Training and Habilitation are licensed supports to help adults with
developmental disabilities and special needs
- Develop and maintain life skills
- Participate in community life
- Engage in practive and satisfying activities of their own choosing
Who is eligible for DT&H services?
Eligibility for DT&H services is determined through a screening process. To be eligible for DT&H services a person must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be 18 years of age or older and have a diagnosis of mental retardation or a related condition.
- Receive a screening for home and community-based services or reside in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions.
- Have their health and safety in the community addressed in their plan of care.
- Make an informed choice to receive DT&H as part of an Individual Service Plan.
For persons who receive DT&H services under the MR/RC Waiver, they must have at least one residential service offered through the waiver.
Persons who reside in an Intermediate Care Facility for Persons with Mental Retardation or Related Conditions now have a choice of day services, as do persons who receive a home and community-based waiver.
What services are provided by a DT&H?
Supervision, training and assistance in the areas of self-care, communication,
socialization and behavior management.
Supported employment and work-related activities.
Community integrated activities, including the use of leisure and recreation time.
Training in community survival skills, money management and therapeutic activities that increase the adaptive living skills of an individual.
Nonmedical transportation services to enable persons to participate in these services.
How can I get more information about DTH services?
Persons who are interested in DT&H services should contact their local county social service agency.
