Screening and Eligibility - An eligibility determination assessment (EDA) is conducted in accordance with state law and DADS rules to determine if a person has an intellectual or developmental disability or is a member of the DADS intellectual and developmental disability priority population.

Individuals are assessed with intellectual and developmental disabilities must have any of the following criteria to receive ALA services:

• IQ of 70 or below established by 18th Birthday (Intellectual disability)
• Autism, Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (symptoms before age 10; Diagnosed before 22nd birthday)
• Individuals with Related Conditions may qualify for limited services based on the disability, IQ level and adaptive behavioral level (Diagnosed before 22nd birthday)
• Early Childhood Intervention (0-3 years old)

To begin the process, complete the application below and return by mail or hand deliver to Alamo Local Authority for IDD / Attn:  Intake Screening & Eligibility Dept. / 8700 Tesoro Drive Suite 800 / San Antonio, Tx.  78217.
 
Intake & Eligibility Application

When we receive your application, the Intake Care Specialist assigned to you will contact you to schedule an appointment and answer any questions you have.