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Provides a program to improve the ability of children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) to stay focused on tasks and to follow directions. Skill-building activities are presented in a highly structured camp environment. Areas covered include listening and taking notes, group problem-solving, development of sports knowledge, recreational activities, and social skills. Parent involvement is part of the program. Service may also include medication evaluation.

Provides a variety of structured, supervised overnight summer camping programs that feature recreational and educational activities such as swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts and crafts, natural science and wilderness survival.

Using a person-centered approach to identify the supports an individual needs to meet their desired outcomes, staff works with the individual to select paid disability service provider or unpaid support to meet those outcomes. Coordinates the budget and funding for those services and monitors the quality of those services.

Provides in-home supported living services to persons with developmental disabilities who choose to live in their own apartment or home. Amount of service ranges from a few hours a week to 24-hour care. Services include assistance with activities of daily living, money management, medication, home care, personal hygiene, meal preparation, health care and other support as needed.

Provides apartments that offer limited supervision for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities who no longer need semi-independent living but still need some assistance. Assists with apartment maintenance, money management, cooking, shopping, and accessing community resources. There are 24 units available.

Provides assistance (phone calls, appointments, etc.) for disabled people dealing with public and private benefit systems and for parents of children dealing with public school systems around disability issues. Will review application filings for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and accompany applicants to hearings. This is not legal assistance, although organization has lists of attorneys that can help with filing appeals.

Early Intervention is part of the Early Childhood department of Developmental Disabilities of Clark County. We provide services for children from birth through two years of age. We also have Service and Support Administrators who work with kids age three to five. Our commitment is to provide quality services for your child and family. We partner with you to promote your child’s participation in daily activities. Parent involvement is crucial in all aspects of the child’s success. Our team is made up of service coordinators, developmental specialists, a speech pathologist, a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist. Each team member has training and experience working with children who have a variety of needs, including hearing and vision loss, Autism, language delays, Down syndrome, limited mobility and more. We will help build your family’s capacity to care for your child and promote his/her growth and development in natural environments. Our program is highly effective, with about 50% of the children receiving our services no longer needing them upon entering preschool. Early Childhood is funded by the Developmental Disabilities of Clark County levy and the State’s early intervention program.

Provides support groups for parents or guardians of children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Features occasional speakers who present topics related to ADD/ADHD. Children are welcome to attend if well behaved.

Provides benefits assessments and enrollment help for older adults and persons with disabilities for more than 1,300 federal, state, and local benefits including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, utility help, housing help, employment assistance and more.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

Provides case management and coordination of needed home care services in the following areas: medical transportation, emergency response system, personal care, homemaker services, home delivered meals, and chore services, including laundry service. Services can be requested individually or combined. Can provide limited home bathroom modifications for safety. Does not include skilled nursing services. When program is full, assists those on waiting list to find needed services in the community. Chore services and limited bathroom modifications cannot be assessed without using other services.

Recreational day camp for children with and without disabilities. Children with disabilities and those without disabilities attend the same camp. Offers activities such as swimming, music, arts and crafts, horsemanship activities, and nature study.

Provides recreational services for residents. Facilities include parks and picnic areas, an outdoor swimming pool, a wading pool, tennis courts, baseball diamonds. Offerings include swimming lessons for all ages, Lifeguard training, tennis, baseball, softball, and a variety of competitive team sports. Offers recreational activities for people with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities in conjunction with city schools.

Offers a variety of behavioral health services to address the needs of children, adolescents and their families. Services include child and adolescent psychiatry, counseling, developmental behavioral pediatrics, psychology, ADHD, feeding disorders and cerebral palsy treatment.

Assists consumers in cases where an immediate change in residential setting is needed, where it is necessary to deal with law enforcement, or where there is alleged abuse or neglect of the consumer. Provides information and referral for all services. Monitors residential and day programs, does complaint resolution, and acts for advocacy and protection of client rights. This office also monitors Board compliance with legal regulations, oversees its accreditation, and evaluates its services in terms of goals and outcomes.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).

Through work experience, adult clients develop skills in work responsibilities, performance and interpersonal skills. Some services include paid employment and supportive services, such as rehabilitation engineering, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and physical therapy. Individualized and small group instruction in self-directed leisure activities, computer skills, and the like, are offered.

Provides guardianship and other decision-making supports for adults with developmental disabilities who are unable to provide informed consent, represent themselves, or manage their own affairs. Guardianships are for persons declared incompetent by the court and unable to manage their affairs. Will help investigate the need for services for those who feel they may be eligible. Maintains an on-call system for timely responses to emergency medical situations by providing informed consent.

CDE's Employment Services helps people with disabilities who would like to work in the community. Individual will learn about resumes, cover letters, job seeking readiness skills such as interviewing, networking, etc. Also taught the importance of self-confidence when conducting a job search.

Offers an adventure-based recreation program centered around outdoor activities and youth ministry. Program is designed to help young people develop into responsible, civically-engaged adults.

Provides in-home assistance with daily living activities to those with developmental disabilities.

Provides special programming for adults with severe or profound mental retardation, developmental disabilities and multiple handicaps, as well as day programming for those with geriatric needs. Training occurs in such areas as personal hygiene and grooming, daily living skills, health care, use of leisure time and the development of prevocational skills. Our goal is to augment and maximize each person's independent functioning in all areas of their lives.

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Links individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources.

Provides long-term residential services for adults whose primary diagnosis is a developmental disability and who may have other multiple handicapped conditions. Offers comprehensive training and support programs.

Provides 73 units of one-bedroom housing (600-1100 square feet).