SSA
Supports Menu
The Noble County Board of Developmental Disabilities links people with developmental disabilities to the supports they need and want to live a meaningful life. The Board is committed to helping people live a self-determined life through person-centered planning. The person at the Board who makes this happen is the Service and Support Administrator, or SSA.
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SELF-DETERMINATION is the principle that gives people choice and control over their lives. Through self-determination, people are discovering opportunities for living, working, and enjoying a full life in the community.
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The SSA helps each person set personal goals and then helps them find ways to achieve them. Every person eligible for services is assigned a Service and Support Administrator, who coordinates the things people need and want, like transportation, day services, and residential supports. The SSA monitors it all to make sure what people receive is of the highest quality and that people are satisfied.
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Supports that meet the basic, essential needs of the person are funded with public dollars through local, state and federal funding sources. The Board has a fiduciary responsibility to spend these dollars wisely and make certain that funds are used appropriately.
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In addition to publicly-funded supports, unpaid, natural supports (family, friends and neighbors) and the general service system are pursued to broaden the range and scope of supports. Personal dollars are also used to expand and enhance supports.
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PERSON CENTERED PLANNING is an approach that uncovers the type of life people want to lead. The Individual Support Plan (ISP) reflects what each person wants and it is driven by respect; belief in one’s skills and abilities; and an unwavering commitment to the right of each one to choose what he or she wants out of life.
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For emergency assistance or to report cases of abuse, neglect, or health/safety concerns involving people with developmental disabilities, call 740-310-2255. This number is manned 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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Linking People to Supports
The County Board’s SSA links people with disabilities to the supports they need and want. If you have a disability, you and your SSA will get to know one another by talking about what you can do, who the important people are in your life, and what you want out of life. The SSA will then help you create a plan that will bring what you want into your life.