Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities

A service and support administrator (SSA) is assigned to each individual receiving services. The SSA acts as the single point of accountability for the individual in need of services. The SSA determines eligibility for county board services and provides advocacy, coordination and monitoring of services. There are SSA’s for both children and adult consumers. The SSA’s for adults are responsible for the comprehensive assessment of individuals and are also responsible for the development and monitoring of Individual Service Plans. They will assist consumers and their families in accessing day and/or residential services, as well as, access to a Medicaid waiver and group home placement. SSA’s will also assist in maintaining benefits and linking individuals to any other needed services.

 

The SSA’s for children assist many families with acquiring adaptive and assistive equipment, as well as, linkage to medical and other services. The SSA’s for children can also attend Individual Educational Plan meetings to help the family advocate for appropriate educational services.

 

The Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities supports the right for all individuals to partticipate in their community to the fullest extent possible.  All persons eligible for services are presumed to have the capacity to work in the community.  Living, working, and participating in the community should be the first option for poeple with disabilities. 

 

The Community & Support Services department is on-call 24 hours a day through an emergency telephone number. Call the main administrative number for instruction on how to reach an SSA after hours and on weekends.  For more information contact Service and Support Administration at (937) 653-5217.