ADAP's Priorities for Fiscal Years 2009-2011
(October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2011)

CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY TEAM

·         Eligible students with disabilities will be identified for services and educated in their least restrictive environment with appropriate academic support and services.

·      Alabama schools will use appropriate practices, procedures and policies with respect to the discipline of students with disabilities.

·      Youth with disabilities will be provided effective school and community-based transition services to ensure successful movement from school to post-high school education/work and independent living.

·         Students with behavioral or mental health needs in schools or daycare centers will be provided appropriate mental health supports and services and will be protected from the inappropriate use of seclusion and restraint.

·      Youth with disabilities will be provided appropriate community-based mental health and behavioral services.

·      Youth with disabilities involved in the juvenile justice system will receive appropriate educational and treatment services and will be free from abuse and neglect and disability rights violations.

·      Youth with disabilities residing in residential treatment facilities, developmental centers, or institutions will receive appropriate educational and treatment services and will be free from abuse and neglect, and disability rights violations.

·      Children with disabilities will receive necessary medical screening and treatment as required under Title XIX’s Early and Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) program.

COMMUNITY ACCESS TEAM

·         Individuals residing in mental health facilities, developmental centers and community placements will be safe and free from abuse, neglect and disability rights violations.

·         Adults with disabilities have individual rights which will be protected, including freedom of choice and being free from the restraint of individual liberties.

·         Adults with disabilities will have access to buildings, services and programs in the same manner as the general public.

·         Barriers that impede the ability of persons receiving SSI and/or SSDI benefits to return to work will be removed.

·         Persons with disabilities will have full and equal access to the voting process.

·         Persons with disabilities will have access to Medicaid waiver and community services.