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Division of Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS)
Division of Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS)
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My City, My Place
Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) is an administrative entity under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs to administer services in Philadelphia County. IDS works with the Commonwealth and service providers to offer quality supports and services so individuals will have choices in their lives, meaningful relationships, and participation in their community as valued citizens.
Our Services
Adult Services
Children’s ServicesWe at IDS keep the emphasis on “ability,” rather than disability, and so we use the big “A” and little “d” in spelling our name, which can be seen on our letterhead, signage, and websites. We are a division of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, our departmental acronym is “DBHIDS.”
Respect and dignity toward all our citizens is one of the ways a great nation will be judged. DBHIDS is pleased to support the growing movement to eliminate stigma, and stop using the “r-word.”
Our Values
People and their family members want to have an “everyday life” that is typical of the general population, and DBHIDS supports these values. To learn more about the Values, Beliefs, and Guidelines of Philadelphia IDS, use the links below.
IDS Events
You can keep track of IDS events by following the link below. Be sure to keep up to date on everything that’s happening in the city and within the IDS community.
Our Initiatives
Employment 1st, Employment Now!
LifeSharing
Everyone CommunicatesResources
Camp Program Benefits Kids with Behavioral Disabilities
Hannah Anolik, DBHIDS Summer 2019 Intern
Between the ages of 7 and 11, I “lived 10 months for two” – meaning I was obsessed with summer camp. I lived the other 10 months of the year just for those two months at camp.
Seeing my summertime best friends every day and having (what we thought of as) no rules and pure fun always felt like an escape from reality. Now, a decade or so later, I realize it was during those carefree, hot, summer days that I developed into who I am today and learning about myself.
Summer camp may just seem like a way to get kids out of the house, but it is much more than that.
‘I AM …’: Speaker works to empower Philly preteens, July 2019
Donovan Forrest, DBHIDS Summer 2019 Intern
Young Philadelphia boys and girls screamed their positive messages about themselves for all to hear when Donovan Forrest brought his message to them this month at Ace Camp in West Philadelphia. Ace Camp participates with the Madeline Moore Summer Camp Grant program offered by DBHIDS.
Forrest, executive director of DonCARES of Philadelphia, worked with DBHIDS Operations/Fiscal (OpsFis) unit this summer through the Mayor’s Internship Program. His activities included visits to local area summer camps that partner with the grant program.
Forrest was asked to speak to 10-, 11- and 12-year-olds July 1 at the summer program hosted at Martha Washington Elementary School, 766 N. 44th St. in the Belmont neighborhood of West Philadelphia.
Resources
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Resources
Below you can find a series of resources available in the categories of General IDS Resources, Adult Services, and Children’s Services. To access each category’s list of available resources, simply click on the headings below.
General IDS Resources
- Overview of Philadelphia IDS and Its Various Units
- Waiver and Eligibility Requirements
- Priotization for Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS)
PUNS is a statewide database that records information about indivdiuals with developmental disabilities who are potentilaly in need of services.
Community Connections
- That All May Worship
An interfaith welcome to people with disabilities from The Interfaith Disability Advocacy Coalition
- Disabilities and Faith
Training faith-based organizations how to be more welcoming and accessible.
- Your Religious Community
Autism Speaks provides resources to help those with autism be more welcomed in their houses of worship, and become more active participants in their faith communities.
- DBH Faith and Spiritual Affairs (FSA)
Faith and spiritual affairs is dedicated to informing faith and spiritual communities about behavioral health care services and reducing the stigma of behavioral health concerns.
SEPTA
SEPTA understands the critical role of public transit in making independence and mobility possible. They are dedicated to making it easier for customers to use fixed route and paratransit services. For Customer Service: www.septa.org or call 215-580-7800, or write to Customer Service Department, 1234 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19107.
SEPTA Customized Community Transportation (CCT) provides paratransit service – CCT Connect – to individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. In addition, SEPTA‘s bus fleet is 100% accessible. SEPTA offers ADA Paratransit Service and the Shared-Ride Program.
For information call 215-580-7145 or log on to www.septa.org.
Adult Services Resources
- Leadership and Career Studies at Temple University
The Academy supports individuals with developmental disabilities to fully participate in classes and community life at Temple. Day and evening classes offer an opportunity for students to pursue their individual interests in a wide variety of subjects. - Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
State agency helps people with disabilities prepare for, start and maintain a career. OVR works with schools to make sure people who will benefit from transition services receive the information they need. The Office is located at 444 N. Third St., Philadelphia, PA 19123. For further information call 215-560-1900. - PA Career Link
Connecting businesses with qualified people, and connecting people with training, jobs, and careers. - PA College of Direct Support
A national, web-based curriculum designed for individuals who support people with developmental disabilities. The College is designed to begin to build a common language, enhancing communication and helping everyone to better support the people we serve. The Commonwealth and IDS recognize the value of the work of direct support professionals (DSPs); the curriculum is designed to help DSPs grow and succeed. Individuals and families also can benefit from the College; there is no charge to individuals and families currently registered with IDS.
Communication Resources for Adults
- Everyone Communicates!
- PATF (Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation, 888-744-7938
- PIAT (Pennsylvania’s Initiative on Assistive Technology, 800-204-7428; TTY 866-268-0579
Children’s Services Resources
LifeSharing
LifeSharing
Employment 1st, Employment Now!
Employment 1st, Employment Now!
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Employment 1st, Employment Now!
“Employment 1st, Employment NOW!” focuses on core values, beliefs, tools, strategies, tips, and techniques, that will move employment forward in our region. The emphasis is on current legislation and how they will impact employment services in Philadelphia and beyond.
More and more people are hearing and understanding the message – having a job is a huge part of realizing personal satisfaction and community inclusion. Earning money, contributing to the community, opportunities for social interaction and increasing social capital are all key aspects of how employment can be an important part of building and enjoying an everyday life.
Realizing employment outcomes for everyone and creating a ‘culture of employment’ requires collaboration and partnership. What is a culture of employment? It is a belief that people with disabilities belong in the community workforce, earning a living, and a commitment to employment outcomes and the resources to “Make Employment Happen.”
Visit our Resources page to view the employment resources we have available.
Communication Champions
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Communication Champions
Everyone Communicates
Well, of course everyone communicates . . .right? But as we know, not everyone communicates using words. Even then it’s hard to understand what someone is trying to communicate. And isn’t that really the definition of communication? Not only is it putting out information, it is also the successful receiving of that information, because true communication is only achieved when the message is sent, and then received as intended!
Visit our Resources page to view the communication resources we have available.
Current Initiatives
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Current Initiatives
IDS is proud to be involved in a number of programs that seek to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities. You can learn about the current initiatives below. Click the link to access each initiative’s web page with even more information.
Communication Champions
Well, of course everyone communicates . . .right? But as we know, not everyone communicates using words. Even then it’s hard to understand what someone is trying to communicate. And isn’t that really the definition of communication?
Learn more about the Communication Champions program
Employment 1st, Employment Now!
“Employment 1st, Employment NOW!” focuses on core values, beliefs, tools, strategies, tips, and techniques, that will move employment forward in our region. The emphasis is on current legislation and how they will impact employment services in Philadelphia and beyond.
Learn more about the Employment 1st, Employment Now! program
LifeSharing
LifeSharing is an alternative living arrangement that places individuals with intellectual disabilities in Philadelphia of all ages within a caring household designed to provide a supportive environment to facilitate community integration and individual enrichment. LifeSharing is recognized as both a close personal relationship and a place to live. LifeSharers offer individuals the opportunity to be part of a family, and to participate in community life.
Learn more about the LifeSharing program
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Early Intervention
The Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program is an entitlement program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to 3 years of age. Anyone can make a referral to Early Intervention. All referred children will receive a developmental assessment, and many will also receive a multidisciplinary evaluation. All eligible children will be assigned a service coordinator, and all Early Intervention Services are delivered at no cost to the family.
What You Need
The following information is needed in order to make a referral to the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program:
- child’s first and last name
- parent’s first and last name
- parent’s address and phone number,child’s date of birth
- child’s gender
- the medical assistance number (if receiving MA)
- and the child
- Social Security number (if known)
At-Risk Tracking
Children who are evaluated and determined not eligible for services may be eligible for at-risk tracking if they meet the following criteria:
- birth weight under 3.3 pounds
- NICU graduate
- elevated blood lead level
- substantial abuse or neglect
- born to chemically dependent mother
- experiencing homelessness
Children who are followed in the “at-risk” tracking program receive regular developmental screenings until age three. A case will be opened for every child who meets any of the at-risk criteria.
Children who are ages 3-5 that have developmental delays are served in the Preschool Early Intervention Program. In Philadelphia this program is called Elwyn SEEDS. To make a referral to the Elwyn SEEDS program call 215-222-8054.
Visit the IDS Resources Page to learn about the additional array of resources available for children with intellectual disabilities.
Early Intervention
Early Intervention
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Early Intervention
The Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program is an entitlement program for infants and toddlers between the ages of birth to 3 years of age. Anyone can make a referral to Early Intervention. All referred children will receive a developmental assessment, and many will also receive a multidisciplinary evaluation. All eligible children will be assigned a service coordinator, and all Early Intervention Services are delivered at no cost to the family.
What You Need
The following information is needed in order to make a referral to the Infant Toddler Early Intervention program:
- child’s first and last name
- parent’s first and last name
- parent’s address and phone number,child’s date of birth
- child’s gender
- the medical assistance number (if receiving MA)
- and the child
- Social Security number (if known)
At-Risk Tracking
Children who are evaluated and determined not eligible for services may be eligible for at-risk tracking if they meet the following criteria:
- birth weight under 3.3 pounds
- NICU graduate
- elevated blood lead level
- substantial abuse or neglect
- born to chemically dependent mother
- experiencing homelessness
Children who are followed in the “at-risk” tracking program receive regular developmental screenings until age three. A case will be opened for every child who meets any of the at-risk criteria.
Children who are ages 3-5 that have developmental delays are served in the Preschool Early Intervention Program. In Philadelphia this program is called Elwyn SEEDS. To make a referral to the Elwyn SEEDS program call 215-222-8054.
For additional information about IDS’ Philadelphia Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program, please call the program intake line at 215-685-4646.
Visit the IDS Resources Page to learn about the additional array of resources available for children with intellectual disabilities.
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