How to Participate

Contact your county Intellectual Disability office for an intake and assessment of need. After the intake, your loved one will be offered a Supports Coordination agency and assigned a Supports Coordinator. If your plan involves a day service, there are certain types of funding such as state/county and federal waivers, which may cover the cost of day program services, transportation, and behavior supports.

Individuals can pay privately and still receive the same services as individuals who have state or federal funding. An invoice is provided to the individual, family, and/or designated person for payment. Costs are the same rates as set forth by the Office of Developmental Programs. Individuals interested in this option can contact PathWays directly to arrange a meeting.

Students aged 14-21 years old may transition from a school setting into the day program. Family and/or school personnel can contact PathWays directly about participating in IEP meetings or visiting the school. The school district is responsible for payment to PathWays as well as transportation to and from the program during the transition period. PathWays, the individual, the family, and the school district work closely together to coordinate services until graduation. Options for attendance are full time, part-time, and/or extended school year. As graduation nears, a Supports Coordinator from the county of origin and representatives from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation also join in on the process. Intake paperwork is completed by the individual, family, and PathWays.