Office of Disability Services (ODS) • Independent Living Autism Services
Funding is limited and ends at the end of the funding cycle. June 2009
For Children with a diagnosis of:
Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-Nos, Childhood Degenerative Disorder
Parents will be asked to provide documentation of diagnosis
Serves ages: 18 months – 19 year olds.
Parents agree to participate in data collection, sharing of reports and video at in-take and post funding cycle.
Applicants will be subject to the existing Independent Living Program co-pay formula. Formula is based on Family income, less family medical expenses less 200% of poverty level.
This includes insurance premiums, all therapies and money paid toward ABA programs year to date Parents will be asked to provide documentation of medical expenses.
Parent calls to start the application process, asking for Autism services. An appointment is made and the application is taken over the phone. Once the application process is complete applicant is assigned a case manager.
Contact: Cheyenne at RAGE 702-259-0789
R.A.G.E.
Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently, Inc.
(Assist families with disabilities in maintaining independence in the community.
Also assists with adaptive equipment, home modifications, and other services at little or no cost.)
Contact: John Rosenlund 775-353-3599
800-552-5588 in Sparks
NNCIL.
Northern Nevada Center For Independent Living
(Assist families with disabilities in maintaining independence in the community.
Also assists with adaptive equipment, home modifications, and other services at little or no cost.)
A case manager will call the family to arrange a meeting.
Mental Health and Developmental Services (MHDS) • Self-directed Autism Services (SDAS)
Child must meet level of care and family income may not exceed 500% of Federal Poverty level
Serves ages 18 months – 11 years old
In the South call Desert Regional Center 702-486-7794
Rural 775-687-5162 • In the North call Sierra Regional Center 775-688-1930