Any individual who has a developmental disability that originates before age 18, be expected to continue indefinitely, and results in substantial limitations in adaptive functioning per WAC 388-823.
Eligibility Definition
To be considered a person with a developmental disability and to become eligible for services, a person must have at least one of the following conditions:
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Intellectual Disability (IDD)
- Another neurological condition or other conditions similar to intellectual disability
Young children who show a developmental delay may also be eligible for services. Adults can become eligible for services if their disability occurred before age 18, regardless of their current age.
Eligibility determined by Washington State's Developmental Disabilities Community Services Division.