Intake & Eligibility

Lincoln County Developmental Disability Program (CDDP) is responsible for determining eligibility for services for residents of Lincoln County. An eligibility specialist will assist the individual through the eligibility determination process.


If you would like more information about Developmental Disability Services, or you would like to apply for services, you may either call or email us at:

The eligibility timeline varies for each individual. To make the process move quickly, please have the following information available at the time of your appointment with the Eligibility Specialist:

    • Names of all past and current physicians and clinic medical providers.
    • Professionals who have evaluated your disabilities, including psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, developmental pediatricians, geneticists, and mental health providers.
    • History of past evaluations. This can include Psychological/IQ testing, medical or genetic evaluations of your disabilities, or mental health assessments.
    • Social Security number

Other records that may be helpful in determining eligibility include school, vocational rehabilitation, drug and alcohol treatment and residential services records.

Visit our Learn about Developmental Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities page.

View or download our "DD Defined" Reference Sheet


Many individuals have both qualifying and non-qualifying conditions. In this situation, a clarification will be required through a psychological evaluation process to determine the primary condition that is impacting home and community skills.