LIDDAS are the point of entry to certain publicly funded Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) services in Texas. Each LIDDA serves a specific region and is responsible for helping families access long-term supports that allow children and adults with IDD to live and thrive in their communities.

LIDDAs offer supports including

• Access and intake: Providing information about services and supports, assessing whether your child qualifies for IDD services, and helping families apply for supplemental security income (SSI), social security disability insurance (SSDI), and Medicaid

• Service coordination: Helping families access medical, educational, and social services and supports

• Respite care: Providing short-term relief when the primary caregiver is unavailable

• Individualized services based on need and availability: Providing services such as employment assistance, nursing, therapies, and specialized support. Services vary by region.

• Medicaid programs: Adding individuals to interest lists for Medicaid waiver programs and helping an eligible person enroll in certain Medicaid programs.