Services for Adults

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have many services they can choose. Review this page for a list of services and service providers.

DD Services

1. Independent Facilitation In Spring 2024, the Division introduced a new service called Independent Facilitation. This service is Conflict-Free Case Management (CFCM) provided by the Division. This service will be provided by a new team member called an Independent Facilitator (IF). The IF's main goal is to help people become more involved and independent in their community. Learn more on the IF webpage.
2. Self-Directed Supports Self-directed supports are a way for adults receiving DD services to have more control about how they spend service funding. In addition to setting their own goals and deciding their own schedule, individuals will hire their own support staff and manage their service budget. Learn more on the self-directed supports webpage.
3. Community Supports Community supports are DD services that help adults with I/DD become more independent and involved in the community. The two community support services offered to individuals are Community-Based Supports and Center-Based Supports. Learn more on the community supports webpage.
4. Residential Supports There are a few residential support options, including:
   • Shared Living Arrangement (SLA)
   • Whole Life Shared Living Arrangement (WLSLA)
   • Respite
5. Transportation Adults with I/DD can get transportation services to become more active in the community. Individuals can choose how much of their DD funding they want to use for transportation and decide how many trips they need. Learn more on the transportation webpage.
6. Employment Employment supports are DD services that focus on work. These services help adults with I/DD find meaningful jobs in the community. The employment services include:
   • Job Development
   • Job Coaching and Retention
   • Group Supported Employment
   • Personal Supports in the Workplace

DD Service Providers

Adults with I/DD can get DD services from licensed DD service providers. A licensed DD service provider is a company the State of Rhode Island approves to give DD services.

Adults with I/DD have the right to choose where they go to get services. For a list of service providers, visit the DD Service Provider webpage.

For a printable list of providers, review the licensed DD service provider document (PDF).