Habilitation Services

DSI's Habilitation services are designed to promote health, welfare and the maximum potential of individuals. This includes developing social behaviors, interpersonal skills and cognitive skills such as handling emergencies, managing money and solving problems. DSI clients can also take advantage of recreation and leisure time to discover new interests. Other benefits include enhanced physical and mental health, training in assertiveness and accessing other programs and resources in the community.

Columbus, IN

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Kokomo, IN

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Bloomington, IN

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Washington, IN

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About the Program

Habilitation Services provides individual and group training classes to adults with disabilities.

The thirty- to sixty-minute classes focus on goal-centered activities that may include but are not limited to daily living skills, independent living skills, educational opportunities, computer skills, and social skills. Additional class opportunities include choir, cooking and art. Habilitation instructors work one-on-one and in small groups to closely assist persons served in reaching their personal goals. 

To be eligible for Habilitation Services, you must:
  • Live in Bartholomew, Daviess, Decatur, Greene, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Martin, Miami, Sullivan, Vigo or a surrounding county
  • Be 16 years of age or older and no longer attending public school
  • Have one or more severe disability
  • Be eligible for funding or be able to self-pay
  • Have "Habilitation" stated as part of their individual support plan.
  • Want to learn skills to be more independent
  • Have transportation to the program
  • Try hard to meet self-set goals

Program Funding

Services are paid for by the Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services – Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services, Medicaid Waiver, and self-pay. To learn more, check out our Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) Waiver Information page.

Bureau of developmental services (bdds)

574-232-1412

If you are interested in Habilitation Services, please contact us here

habilitation services manager

812-376-9404