CCS for adults are designed to assist a person to increase their independence and potentially reduce the amount of paid supports, to establish or strengthen interpersonal relationships, to join social networks, and to participate in typical community life. CCS are based upon the preferences and choices of each person and designed to measure progress toward Desired Outcomes specified in the ISP. Activities include adaptive skill development, adult educational supports, citizenship skills, communication, social skills, self-advocacy, informed choice, community integration, and relationship building. Outcomes from this service may include an enhanced capacity for self-determination, development of social networks that allow the person to experience valued social roles while contributing to his or her community and establishing lasting community connections. CCS for adults are designed to assist a person to increase their independence and potentially reduce the amount of paid supports, to establish or strengthen interpersonal relationships, to join social networks, and to participate in typical community life. CCS are based upon the preferences and choices of each person and designed to measure progress toward Desired Outcomes specified in the ISP. Activities include adaptive skill development, adult educational supports, citizenship skills, communication, social skills, self-advocacy, informed choice, community integration, and relationship building. Outcomes from this service may include an enhanced capacity for self-determination, development of social networks that allow the person to experience valued social roles while contributing to his or her community and establishing lasting community connections.

The above is an abbreviated version of this chapter.  For a full description of Customized Community Supports please click here, scroll to the index and click Chapter 11.6.

From the Developmental Disabilities Waiver (DDW) Service Standards Manuel - Revised April 23, 2013, June 15, 2015, March 1, 2018, November 1, 2021