Programs for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities


Developmental Services

Developmental Services (DS) provides support services for people of all ages with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families through three (3) Regional Centers.

  • Desert Regional Center (DRC) - serves Clark County; except for the outlying rural areas of Clark County.
  • Rural Regional Center (RRC) - serves all Rural counties and the majority of the outlying rural areas of Clark County. 
  • Sierra Regional Center (SRC) - serves Washoe County.
 
Each individual eligible for services is assigned a Service Coordinator (SC) that supports the individual with monitoring, assessing, referral and linkage to requested services through the person-centered planning process. Service goals for participants are designed to facilitate self-sufficiency, community inclusion and a meaningful life. 
 
Available services include but are not limited to:

 

Who Is Eligible?

Contact a Regional Center to discuss your needs and to work with the Developmental Services staff to determine your eligibility for services.

How to Apply?

To apply, contact a Regional Center near you:

  • Southern Nevada - Desert Regional Center (702) 486-7850
  • Rural Nevada - Rural Regional Center (775) 687-5162
  • Northern Nevada - Sierra Regional Center (775) 687-2600 

Other Services for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities

Select a program below to learn more about the services provided by the Aging and Disability Services Division.