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The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) in the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, represents Nevadans aged 60 years and older and those with disabilities. |
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Mission Statement The Aging and Disability Services Division provides leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan. This allows all of Nevada’s elders, adults and children with disabilities or special health care needs to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. Developmental Services |
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State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) Programs/Services |
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Advocate for Elders Advocacy, assistance, information and referral to frail seniors, who are 60 years of age or older, primarily homebound and living in the community, and their caregivers. |
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) Provides citizen-centered “one-stop” entry points into the long-term support system. Serves individuals in need of long-term support, caregivers, and those planning for future long-term support needs. |
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Assisted Living (AL) Waiver Assisted living supportive services to eligible individuals in a residential facility as an alternative to nursing home placement.
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Community Options Program for the Elderly (COPE) Non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to nursing home placement. Similar to the HCBW Program.
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Disability Rx (External link) Assistance with the cost of prescription medicines to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Disability Services (External link)The Office of Disability Services provides resources at the community level which promote equal opportunity and life choices for people with disabilities through which they may positively contribute to Nevada. |
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Elder Protective Services (EPS) For persons 60 years old and older who may experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, or isolation.
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Grants Information for current and/or prospective grantees.
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Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBW formerly CHIP) Non-medical services to older persons to help them maintain independence in their own homes as an alternative to nursing home placement.
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Homemaker Program General housekeeping, limited meal preparation, shopping, laundering, errands, standby assistance with bathing, and home management services.
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IDEA Part C Office Provides oversight of Part C (early intervention services) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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Long Term Care Ombudsman Addresses issues and problems faced by residents in long term care facilities, which includes residential facilities for groups.
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Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) The goal of the SMP program is to empower seniors to prevent Medicare/health care fraud through outreach and education.
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Senior Rx Nevada’s plan to provide Nevada seniors relief from the high cost of prescription medicine.
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Senior Tax Assistance/Rent Rebate Program This program is no longer available.
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Medicare Counseling Information,Counseling and assistance to Medicare Beneficiaries in Nevada, utilizing a statewide network of volunteers.
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Taxi Assistance Program (TAP) Discounted taxicab fares to seniors and persons with disabilities in Clark County. (Washoe County also has a program of this type.
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Waiver for the Elderly in Adult Residential Care (WEARC) Non-medical services in a group care setting to offer individuals a less expensive alternative of supervised care in a residential setting. |