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    iServe Application Tip Sheet

    Spanish iServe Tip Sheet​

    Or open an application in your preferred language: English           

    Applications (and other Resources) in other languages​​​

    ​Other Languages

    Resources on this page are in English. Visit our DDD publications in other languages webpage for resources in other languages,​ or to request a translation.


    DDD Publications​ and Videos

    ​Select the topic you are interested in.

    Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Information

    • Application - Complete and submit to apply for Medicaid HCBS waver services. Can be used to apply for any or all HCBS waivers. ​
    • iServe Application Tip Sheet​
    • HCBS Waiver Information​ - one-page fact sheets

    Aged and Disabled (AD) Waiver 

    Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waivers 

    I​nformation in this section includes the Family Support Waiver (FSW), DD Adult Day (DDAD) Waiver, and Comprehensive DD (CDD) Waiver.

    • DD Assessment - The process used to assess needs for DD​ services.
    • DD Eligibility - Eligibility requirements and how to apply. 
    • DD Eligibility Information for Psychologists

    DD Waivers - VIDEOS about the Eligibility Process

    ​Watch DHHS videos on YouTube to learn more about the DD Waiver Process:

    Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver

    School and Transition - for Ages 14 to 21 Years 

    Therap - Access Your Information

    ​Participants and guardians can access Therap, the web-based case management system.

    Provider Guides 

    Providers should be sure to check and review provider pages on the website.

    Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Support Plans, and Safety Plans

    Habilitation Program Overview - Guide to writing habilitation programs.  

    Incident Reporting Guidelines - AD and TBI Providers

    Incident Reporting Guidelines - DD Providers

    Independent Provider Guides - DD Providers

    Restriction Resources​​


    Special Health Care Needs

    Disabled Children's Program (DCP)

    Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS)

    Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP)

    Lifespan Respite

    Medically Handicapped Children's Program (MHCP)


    ​DHHS Resources​​

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    For Aging Adults

    For People with Disabilities

    Medicaid Information

    ​Medicaid provides health insurance​ to eligible people. A person must receive Medicaid to be on a Medicaid HCBS waiver. A person on a waiver gets the same Medicaid benefits as anyone else receiving Medicaid.

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    Nebraska Resources​​

    Along the Way Series - Age-Based Resources

    Developed by Fritz and O'Hare Associates with funding from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities. Updated in 2022.

    Resource Compilations & Information

    • Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
    • Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
    • Nebraska Network of Care - Helps Nebraskans access to comprehensive community services, information, support, and assistance on a localized level. 
    • Nebraska Resource and Referral System - Statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations. ​
    • ​PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children. 
    • Supported Decision Making - Video by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska.

    Advocacy & Support

    • Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
    • The Arc of Nebraska - (402) 475-4407 - Advocacy for people with DD and their families. 
    • Autism Society of Nebraska - Support network of people who advocate, educate and support. 
    • Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
    • Disability Rights Nebraska - (800) 422-6691 - Works for dignity, equality and empowerment of people with disabilities. 
    • Down Syndrome Alliance of the Heartlands - (402) 991-1800 - Connects people touched by Down Syndrome through education, advocacy and support. 
    • Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska - (402) 421-1338 - Support group provides family networking and new parent support for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. 
    • League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
    • Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities.
    • Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility. ​
    • People First of Nebraska - (308) 530-9209 or (402) 559-4892 – Self-advocacy organization run for and by people with disabilities. 
    • PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children. 
    • Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska. 
    • UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law - Works to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.​

    Guardianship Resources

    Information about the guardianship process and guardian responsibilities. 

    Supported Decision Making Resources

    There is no requirement to have a guardian in order to receive services. 

    Nebraska Department of Education

    Services 

    • Department of Education - Nebraska Department of Education information about Special Education. 
    • Easter Seals Nebraska - Provides services to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play. 
    • Enable Account - (844) ENABLE4 - Offers checking, savings, and investment accounts for people with disabilities. Gives the ability to save money without affecting benefits (up to $100,000). 
    • League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
    • Munroe-Meyer​ Institute - (800) 656-3937 - University Center of Excellence for DD education, research and services. Provides services and support for people with intellectual, developmental and genetic disorders. 
    • Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities.​
    • Nebraska VR - Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with disabilities. 
    • Special Olympics Nebraska - Non-profit organization that uses sports to encourage and empower people with intellectual disabilities, promote acceptance and foster understanding and respect. 
    • Ticket to Work - Helps people with disabilities explore competitive employment.

    State Government

    • Nebraska Legislature - Official website of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. 
    • Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.

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    National Resources​

    Americans with Disabilities Act

    • ADA - Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. ​​​​

    Charting the LifeCourse Life Experience Series - Quick Guides for Using CtLC at Different Ages​

    Each four-page Quick Guide contains a few questions from each life domain for that specific life stage. These can be used by anyone to work toward their vision for a good life.

    • Focus on Early Childhood - Early childhood is the time in a child's life before they begin school full time.
    • Focus on School Age - School age is the years from kindergarten through middle school.
    • Focus on Transition to Adulthood - Transition means that you are moving from childhood to young adulthood and from school to adult life.
    • Focus on Adulthood - Adulthood is the period from the time after we transition from school and childhood years through the time when we enter our golden years.
    • Focus on Aging - Aging is the period of life when we begin to slow down and experience many age-related changes.

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 

    National Associations & Groups

    Social Security

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