Common IDD Acronyms

ABA – Applied Behavior Analysis

ADA – Americans with Disability Act

ADRC – Aging & Disability Resource Center

AIRS – Adverse Incident Reporting System

ANE – Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation

AT – Assistive Technology

BASIS – Basic Assessment and Services Information System

BSP – Behavior Support Plan

CARF – Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CDDO – Community Developmental Disability Organization

CE – Competitive Employment

CIL – Centers for Independent Living

CM – Case Management/Manager (see also TCM)

CMS – Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

COI – Conflict of Interest

CP – Cerebral Palsy

CSP – Community Service Provider

CSW – Community Support Waiver

DD – Developmental Disability

DRC – Disability Rights Center of Kansas

DS – Day Service

EDI – Eligibility Determination Instrument

EPSDT – Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment

ES – Employment Services

FMAP – Federal Medical Assistance Percentage

HCBS – Home and Community Based Services

ICF – Intermediate Care Facilities

IDD – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

ILC – Independent Living Center

KAMIS – Kansas Aging Management System

KDADS – Kansas Department of Aging and Disability

KDHE – Kansas Department of Health and Environment

MCO – Managed Care Organization

MH – Mental Health
MFEI – Medicaid Functional Eligibility Instrument

NEMT – Non Emergency Medical Transportation

PBS – Positive Behavior Supports

PCA – Personal Care Attendant

PCG – Public Consulting Group

PCSP – Person Centered Support Plan

POC – Plan of Care

PRTF – Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for children

QA – Quality Assurance

RC – Respite Care

RS – Residential Supports

SE – Supported Employment

TCM – Targeted Case Management

VR – Vocational Rehabilitation